This resolution expresses congressional support for designating July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the contributions and sacrifices of electrical lineworkers. The date commemorates Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died on July 10, 1896, from injuries sustained while responding to an electrical outage. The resolution recognizes that journeyman lineworkers perform essential and dangerous work maintaining power infrastructure, working at heights near energized lines, and often serving as first responders during disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. The measure does not establish any new programs, funding, or legal requirements but rather calls on Congress to honor these workers and encourages Americans to observe the day with appropriate recognition. The resolution was introduced by Representative Sanchez and a large bipartisan group of cosponsors.

The Strengthening Social Security Act of 2026 makes three key changes to Social Security's finances and benefits. Beginning in 2028, it gradually removes the payroll tax cap on high earners' wages, phasing in taxation of earnings above the current threshold starting at 80 percent and reaching full taxation by 2032, which will increase revenue from higher-income workers and self-employed individuals. Starting in September 2027, the bill changes how annual cost-of-living adjustments are calculated for Social Security benefits by using a Consumer Price Index designed specifically for elderly consumers rather than the general population, better reflecting retirees' actual spending patterns. The legislation also protects Supplemental Security Income recipients from losing benefits as a result of these changes by ensuring their benefits are calculated based on the old rules, preventing indirect harm to this vulnerable population.

The Rental Housing Investment Act provides tax incentives to encourage investment in residential rental housing by allowing property owners to claim bonus depreciation deductions. Under the bill, owners of qualifying rental properties with at least two dwelling units can deduct up to $150,000 per unit in the year the property is placed in service, or up to $250,000 per unit if the property meets affordable housing requirements. Property owners must maintain the rental use for at least 10 years (or 15 years for affordable housing) or face tax recapture, meaning they must repay the tax benefits previously claimed. The tax incentive applies to properties placed in service 12 months after the bill's enactment and is designed to stimulate construction and investment in the rental housing market by reducing the upfront tax burden on developers and property owners.

The PFAS Cleanup Act imposes a 45 percent excise tax on the sale of PFAS chemicals (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which are man-made chemicals used in many industrial and consumer products. The tax applies to manufacturers, producers, and importers of these substances beginning in 2027. The legislation also establishes a tax credit allowing public water systems to claim 25 percent of their costs for removing PFAS contamination from drinking water when levels exceed EPA safety standards. According to the bill, PFAS pollution costs the nation an estimated $60 billion annually in health impacts, with removal from drinking water costing between $7 million and $30 million per pound. The revenue raised from the excise tax is intended to help offset cleanup costs and complement state and community efforts to hold PFAS polluters accountable.

H.R. 8023 creates a new federal tax credit to encourage employers to increase wages for child care workers. Employers who raise hourly wages for their child care staff year-over-year can claim a credit equal to 5 percent of the wage increase, or 7 percent if the child care facility is located in a rural area. The credit applies to child care facilities that serve at least six children, receive payment for their services, and comply with state and local regulations. The bill takes effect for tax years beginning after it becomes law, with no specific funding amount or sunset date specified in the legislation. This credit is part of the general business tax credit system and allows employers the option to not participate if they choose.

The Hospice CARE Act of 2026 is comprehensive legislation designed to strengthen oversight and accountability in Medicare's hospice program while restructuring payment and coverage rules. The bill imposes a five-year nationwide freeze on new hospice program enrollment (with limited exceptions for underserved areas), requires hospice providers to report quality data or face payment penalties beginning in 2028, and mandates enhanced oversight including more frequent inspections and prepayment medical reviews of high-risk programs. Key operational changes include requiring independent physicians to certify terminal illness, limiting medical directors to overseeing no more than two hospice programs, and establishing stricter notification requirements for changes in ownership or management. The legislation also restructures Medicare payments for hospice services beginning in fiscal year 2030, including separate payment formulas for routine home care and enhanced payments for specialized palliative services like chemotherapy and dialysis, while adding short-term home respite care as a new covered benefit. The bill provides $10 million to implement these changes and requires multiple reporting and accountability measures, with most provisions taking effect between 2027 and 2030.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act reauthorizes and modernizes federal assistance programs for workers, firms, communities, and farmers affected by international trade, with provisions effective upon enactment for all new petitions filed afterward. For workers, the bill expands benefits by providing automatic 26-week extensions of trade readjustment allowances during high unemployment periods, raising job search and relocation allowance caps from $1,250 to $2,000 with annual inflation adjustments, adding a new $2,000 annual dependent care allowance, and increasing wage supplements from $10,000 to $20,000. The legislation also extends coverage to public agency workers and residents of U.S. territories, strengthens state administration through proactive outreach and workforce coordination, and establishes a new Trade Adjustment Assistance for Communities program providing grants up to $25 million to communities impacted by trade-related job losses for fiscal years 2027–2031. Additionally, the bill makes the Health Coverage Tax Credit permanent and increases it from 72.5% to 80% of health insurance costs for eligible trade-displaced workers, with government reimbursement required within 90 days, while authorizing $1 billion annually for worker training and community college career programs through 2033.

The Respect NATO Allies Act requires President approval of new or increased tariffs and duties on imports from NATO member countries, mandating that Congress pass a joint resolution to authorize any such trade restrictions. The bill applies to all NATO allies and territories covered by NATO's collective defense agreement, with limited exceptions for anti-dumping duties, certain trade remedies under existing trade laws, and tariffs imposed following international trade dispute rulings. This legislation reflects Congressional concern about maintaining allied cohesion during rising strategic competition with China and Russia, and emphasizes the importance of the NATO alliance to U.S. national security. The bill uses expedited congressional procedures for voting on any tariff proposals, similar to existing trade legislation processes. There is no new federal funding or implementation deadline specified in the legislation.

This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools.The joint resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

This bill would help disabled veterans afford housing by excluding their disability compensation and pension payments from income calculations used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs. Specifically, the legislation amends the tax code to disregard Veterans Affairs disability payments when determining whether a household qualifies for the low-income housing tax credit or bond-financed rental housing programs. This means disabled veterans would have more access to affordable housing assistance because their VA benefits wouldn't count against their income limits for these programs. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, applying to all future housing eligibility determinations. By protecting veterans' disability benefits from income calculations, the legislation aims to make it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for and access affordable rental housing.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)

This bill creates a four-year demonstration project to fund additional school counselors in struggling high schools with graduation rates of 60 percent or lower. The legislation targets secondary schools that participate in federal Title I programs and aims to hire counselors to work specifically with students at risk of dropping out, with a recommended ratio of one counselor per 250 at-risk students. Participating schools can use grant funds not only to hire counselors but also to pay for professional development, home visits, tutoring, and other support services to help keep students on track to graduate. Schools that show adequate improvement—defined as a 10 percent increase in graduation rates—can receive additional grant periods, though funding decreases in later years and schools must provide more of their own funds. The bill authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, and the demonstration project must involve at least 10 schools, with the first five selected from different states.

H.R. 3501 would require Medicare to include cognitive impairment screening as part of two preventive services: the annual wellness visit and the initial preventive physical examination. Under the bill, healthcare providers would use screening tools approved by the National Institute on Aging to detect cognitive impairment, and they would document both the tool used and the results in the patient's medical record. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, for both services. The bill addresses the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in America, noting that early detection enables patients to access care planning services, medical treatments, and clinical trials. No specific new federal funding is allocated in the legislation; instead, it integrates cognitive screening into existing Medicare preventive services that are already covered.

Stopping a Rogue President on Trade ActThis bill terminates specified executive orders imposing duties (i.e., tariffs) on certain imports into the United States. It also requires the President to receive congressional approval in order to take certain trade actions.Specifically, the bill terminates duties imposed under the following executive orders (or any executive orders that are substantially similar to these executive orders):Executive Order 14257, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners;Executive Order 14193, which imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have a 10% tariff); andExecutive Order 14194, which imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from Mexico.Additionally, the bill prohibits the President from imposing or increasing a duty, quota, or tariff-rate quota on imports entering the United States, or preventing the application of trade agreement concessions on imports, unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law.The bill provides exclusions from this congressional approval requirement, such as imposing antidumping and countervailing duties under the Tariff Act of 1930. (Antidumping laws provide relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S. market at less than fair value, while countervailing duty laws provide such relief from imports of products subsidized by a foreign government or public entity.)

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.

This bill creates a new federal tax credit equal to 10 percent of labor costs for installing mechanical insulation on existing heating, cooling, and other mechanical systems in buildings throughout the United States. The credit applies to insulation installations that meet energy efficiency standards under Reference Standard 90.1 and demonstrably reduce energy loss from those systems. The tax credit is available to businesses and other taxpayers who pay for this installation work, beginning with labor costs incurred after December 31, 2025, and expires after December 31, 2028. The legislation prevents taxpayers from claiming both the tax credit and a business deduction for the same labor costs, ensuring the benefit is not double-counted. Overall, the bill aims to incentivize energy-saving building improvements through a temporary tax break for the labor portion of mechanical insulation installation projects.

Closing the De Minimis Loophole ActThis bill immediately terminates de minimis treatment for goods originating in China and phases out such treatment for goods originating from all other countries. (Current law allows for U.S. imports under a de minimis threshold of $800 per shipment to enter free of tariffs, fees, and taxes.)Specifically, de minimis treatment ends (1) with respect to goods from China, beginning on the bill's enactment date (with an exception for goods already loaded onto a vessel or in transit during the three-day period that ends on the enactment date); and (2) with respect to goods from any other country, 120 days after the bill's enactment.During the 120-day period beginning on the date of the bill's enactment, the Department of the Treasury must carry out a rulemaking process. Among other elements, the rulemaking process must ensure that data requirements and entry procedures for informal modes of entry are sufficient to ensure the effective enforcement of U.S. laws and the efficient and accurate collection of duties, fees, and taxes.The bill directs Treasury, in the case of shipments sent through the international postal network, to determine appropriate fees and procedures to ensure consistency between the treatment of shipments by the U.S. Postal Service and other shipments.

Safe Schools Improvement ActThis bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, or sex. Sex includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits).Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level.The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.

This joint resolution honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools.The joint resolution encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act of 2025This bill allows the Office of National Drug Control Policy to award grants for eligible entities to implement school-community partnerships for preventing and reducing substance use and misuse among youth. Eligible entity refers to a coalition that (1) receives or has received a grant under the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, and (2) has a memorandum of understanding in effect with not less than one local school to establish a school-community partnership.