# Summary of H.R. 10048: Truth in Labeling Act of 2026 This bill establishes national standards for labeling packaging, food service products, and beverage containers as recyclable, compostable, reusable, or refillable. The legislation aims to eliminate consumer confusion by creating uniform definitions and labeling requirements for these terms, replacing the outdated Federal Trade Commission Green Guides that currently govern environmental marketing claims. The bill applies to all companies that produce or label covered materials sold in the United States, requiring them to comply with specific criteria for each claim type. For recyclable items, producers must ensure materials are collected and processed in facilities serving at least 60 percent of consumers (or 40 percent for qualified claims). For compostable materials, items must meet industry standards and be accepted by at least 50 percent of composting facilities (or 30 percent for qualified claims). Reusable and refillable items must be designed for multiple uses with supporting infrastructure in place. The Environmental Protection Agency (working with the Federal Trade Commission) must establish standardized on-package labels within two years of enactment and publish lists of approved materials every two years. The bill creates an advisory committee with representatives from industry, environmental groups, material recovery facilities, and government to provide guidance. Companies have a two-year grace period after label standards are established before enforcement begins, with violations treated as deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Penalties collected go toward recycling infrastructure and consumer education programs, with no state preemption except regarding plastic resin identification codes.

This bill simplifies the process for families of public safety officers to receive death benefits when an officer dies from a heart attack or stroke. Currently, beneficiaries must prove that cardiovascular events were directly caused by job duties rather than pre-existing health conditions, a requirement that makes claims difficult to process. The legislation removes this restrictive language and extends the timeframe for filing claims related to cardiovascular deaths from 24 hours to 72 hours, giving families more time to complete paperwork. These changes apply to all claims that are pending or filed after the bill becomes law. The bill affects police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers and their families who rely on the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program, which is funded through existing federal appropriations.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for recognizing and promoting kindness as a value in American society. The bill does not create any new programs or direct funding, but rather affirms Congress's commitment to encouraging everyday acts of kindness in communities across the country. The resolution emphasizes that kindness can strengthen social bonds, improve individual health and wellbeing, and help Americans work together across differences to address national challenges. Introduced in June 2026 by Representative Correa and 14 co-sponsors, the measure was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This is a symbolic resolution intended to highlight the importance of compassion and community connection rather than establish any legislative requirements or funding mechanisms.

H.Amdt.215 amendment — An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 million for the Medical and Prosthetic Research account at the Department of Veterans Affairs to emphasize the importance of the Department's research on areas benefiting veterans such as oncology, traumatic brain injury care, psychedelic therapies, and assistive devices.. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026 would prevent the removal and detention of Vietnamese nationals who entered the United States before July 12, 1995, and have lived here continuously since then, even if they have final removal orders. The bill affects thousands of Vietnamese immigrants, many of whom are longtime residents with deep community ties. These individuals would also be granted work authorization, allowing them to legally seek employment. The only exceptions to this protection are for individuals deemed security threats by the Department of Homeland Security or those subject to extradition. Within 60 days of the law's passage, DHS must notify all affected Vietnamese nationals about their new protections and provide instructions for reopening their removal cases if desired.

This bill establishes a federal tax credit for businesses that purchase zero-emission electric landscaping equipment, such as battery-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and related tools. The credit covers 40 percent of the purchase price, with annual limits of $25,000 per business and a cumulative cap of $100,000 over any consecutive 10-year period. The legislation also includes credit eligibility for zero-emission generators used to charge such equipment, batteries, and retrofitting costs to convert existing gas-powered equipment to electric. The tax credit applies to equipment placed in service starting January 1, 2025, and expires five years after the bill's enactment, allowing businesses to choose either to claim the credit on their taxes or transfer it to offset other tax obligations. This incentive aims to reduce emissions from landscaping operations while encouraging the adoption of cleaner electric equipment.

H.Res. 927 is a House resolution expressing support for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives, which encourage manufacturers to create products with the maximum number of recyclable components and minimal hazardous materials. The resolution affects manufacturers across all industries who would be encouraged to adopt DFR practices when designing new products. The measure highlights that the recycled materials industry contributes approximately $170 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supports nearly 600,000 jobs, and generates billions in tax revenue, while noting that only 35 percent of recyclable waste is actually recycled. The resolution contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, as it is a non-binding statement of congressional support rather than legislation establishing new programs or requirements.

H.Res. 800 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' condolences for Alexander Michel Odeh, a Palestinian-American peace activist and civil rights advocate who was killed in a pipe bomb attack on October 11, 1985, while serving as Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Santa Ana, California. The resolution honors Odeh's legacy as an educator, published poet, and champion of civil liberties for Arab-Americans and acknowledges that his death was an act of domestic terrorism whose perpetrators remain unpunished. The measure extends sympathy to Odeh's surviving family members—his wife Norma and three daughters—and directs the House Clerk to communicate the resolution to the Senate and deliver a copy to his family. This resolution has no budgetary impact or programmatic requirements; it is a ceremonial expression of respect that concludes with the House adjourning as a mark of remembrance.

H.R. 5226 directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create regulations prohibiting "deceptive downsizing"—the practice of selling smaller versions of products in packaging that looks identical or very similar to larger versions previously sold at comparable prices. The bill targets manufacturers across all consumer products, particularly food items, arguing that consumers often fail to notice size reductions until after purchase, artificially inflating prices and reducing purchasing power. The legislation provides a "safe harbor" allowing manufacturers to reduce product sizes without penalty only if they display a clear, conspicuous notice on the front of the package stating both the original size and the new reduced size. The FTC would enforce violations through its existing authority, treating breaches as unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to standard FTC penalties. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are designated in the bill, leaving those details to FTC rulemaking.

H.Res. 640 is a symbolic resolution that designates August as "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to United States history and culture. The resolution highlights the achievements of prominent Chicano/Chicana figures in civil rights, labor activism, science, arts, and entertainment—including Supreme Court cases that challenged discrimination, the labor organizing work of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and musician Selena Quintanilla Pérez. The resolution notes that approximately 37 million Mexican Americans live in the United States and comprise about 12 percent of the population, while acknowledging the community's ongoing struggles with discrimination and underrepresentation in public and private sectors. As a House resolution, this measure does not require funding or have enforcement mechanisms; instead, it encourages federal recognition and community observation of the heritage month through appropriate events and activities. The resolution was introduced by Representative Correa in August 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

This bill requires recipients of federal grants for major transit and highway construction projects to establish a "BUMP Fund" (Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Fund) to compensate local businesses negatively affected by project disruptions. For transit projects over $100 million, sponsors must set aside up to 10 percent of the non-federal share; for highway projects over $50 million, up to 25 percent can be set aside. These funds can be used to reimburse eligible businesses and nonprofits for losses including utilities, insurance, rent, payroll, and lost income during construction. The bill also creates a separate competitive grant program offering up to $10 million to project sponsors for ongoing projects that began after October 2018 to help affected businesses. Project sponsors must submit detailed plans explaining how they'll identify eligible businesses, distribute funds, and track impacts, with flexibility to waive requirements if equivalent programs already exist or if no business interruptions are expected.

This bill would make it easier for student loan borrowers to discharge their debts through bankruptcy by removing the "undue hardship" requirement currently found in federal law. Currently, borrowers must prove "undue hardship"—a standard that courts have interpreted strictly, resulting in less than 0.1% of applicants successfully discharging student loans since 2011. The bill would replace this rigid standard with a more flexible hardship standard, giving bankruptcy courts greater discretion to approve debt relief. The change would apply immediately to all bankruptcy cases, whether filed before or after the law's enactment. Supporters argue the current standard is outdated and prevents millions of struggling borrowers—particularly those who didn't complete degrees or whose degrees didn't lead to better employment—from getting a fresh start, while the bill would still maintain other bankruptcy safeguards like means testing to prevent abuse.

CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot ActThis bill requires the Office of Field Operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish a canine home kenneling pilot program. In home kenneling programs, canines used for law enforcement purposes are housed and cared for at the residences of their assigned handlers.

This bill provides for the relief of Ivana Alexandra Sifuentes Arbirio.

This bill provides for the relief of Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio.

This bill requires colleges and universities to add suicide prevention contact information to student identification cards, starting one year after the law takes effect. Schools must include phone numbers for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and their own campus mental health center on all new ID cards distributed. For schools that don't create ID cards, they must post this same contact information on their website instead. The legislation affects all higher education institutions that issue student IDs and aims to make mental health resources more readily available to students in crisis. If any of the listed crisis organizations cease to exist, the Secretary of Education can replace them with a similar organization serving the same purpose.

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish at least five "centers of excellence" at VA medical facilities to research and provide innovative therapies—including substances like psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA—for treating conditions such as PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and substance use disorder among veterans. Each designated center must be affiliated with accredited medical schools and include veteran advisory committees, and the VA will distribute these facilities geographically across the country based on competitive peer review of proposals. The bill authorizes $30 million annually specifically for the centers' research and education activities, with additional funding available from existing VA budgets, and requires the VA to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the centers' findings and recommendations for improving treatment delivery to veterans. The legislation sets no specific implementation timeline beyond requiring the first report within two years of enactment.

H.Res. 261 is a symbolic resolution that recognizes and honors the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latina women in the United States during National Women's History Month in March. The resolution acknowledges that approximately 31 million Latinas live in the country and have significantly contributed to American society across fields including business, science, medicine, the military, arts, and public service, with examples ranging from the first Latina Supreme Court Justice to award-winning artists and athletes. The resolution also highlights persistent challenges Latinas face, particularly the wage gap where full-time Latina workers earn just 58 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and calls for continued investment in addressing barriers in education, healthcare, and civil rights. As a resolution, this bill carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms—it is a statement of Congressional support and recognition rather than legislation that creates new programs or policies. The resolution was submitted by a bipartisan group of representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

H.Res. 234 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating March as "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month." The resolution celebrates Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions that originated in ancient Persia, and highlights its historical contributions to human rights, democracy, and civilization. The resolution notes that the last month of the traditional Zoroastrian calendar falls in March and is devoted to Mother Earth, while the spring festival of Nowruz on the vernal equinox symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is a significant date in the Zoroastrian faith. This resolution does not create any new law, require funding, or establish binding obligations—it is a non-binding expression of support from Congress to honor the religious and cultural heritage of the Zoroastrian community in the United States.

The DRONE Act of 2025 allows local law enforcement and public safety agencies to use federal grant money to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for public safety purposes. Specifically, the bill expands two existing Department of Justice grant programs—Byrne Grants and COPS Grants—to explicitly permit spending on drone equipment and operations. This applies to state and local police departments, sheriff's offices, and other public safety organizations that receive these federal grants. The legislation does not establish new funding or timelines; rather, it authorizes the use of existing grant money for a new purpose, giving agencies flexibility to allocate their current federal dollars toward drone technology if they choose to do so.

Emerging Innovative Border Technologies ActThis bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy emerging and innovative technologies to improve border security operations. Such technologies may incorporate artificial intelligence, machine-learning, automation, fiber-optic sensing technology, nanotechnology, optical and cognitive radar, modeling and simulation technology, hyperspectral and LIDAR sensors, and imaging, identification, and categorization systems. The bill authorizes CBP to establish one or more Innovation Teams to research and adapt commercial technologies that may be used by CBP.The plan must describe how the Innovation Teams have been implemented and also detailgoals and timelines for adoption of qualifying technologies,metrics and key performance parameters for determining the plan's effectiveness,which technologies used by other federal agencies CBP may also utilize,which existing authorities CBP may use to procure technologies,how CBP legacy border technology programs may be replaced,the expected privacy and security impact of security-related technology on border communities, andrecent technological advancements in specified technologies.CBP must provide the plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. The bill also requires CBP to annually report to Congress regarding the activities of the Innovation Teams.