The Right to Record Act of 2026 creates a federal civil lawsuit option for people whose right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement is violated by federal officers. Under this legislation, individuals could sue federal law enforcement officers and the federal government for damages ranging from $25,000 per violation up to $100,000 per violation if the officer acted with malice or reckless disregard for the person's rights, plus attorney's fees and costs. The bill prohibits federal officers from stopping, arresting, threatening, or retaliating against people for recording police activities or peacefully protesting in public spaces, though the protections do not apply if someone physically restrains an officer. Within one year of enactment and annually thereafter, all federal law enforcement agencies must train their officers on respecting these rights. The bill applies to all federal law enforcement agencies, including immigration officers, and explicitly waives the government's sovereign immunity for violations, meaning the U.S. can be held financially responsible for officer misconduct.

Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act or the SAFE through Medicare ActThis bill provides for Medicare coverage of medically necessary services for beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during a climate or manmade disaster (i.e., home resiliency services), such as heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy efficient storage for medical supplies.

The No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026 would eliminate immigration detainers, which are requests that allow federal immigration authorities to hold individuals in local jails beyond their release dates pending immigration proceedings. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from issuing or enforcing these detainers, either directly or through agreements with local law enforcement agencies. This would affect immigration enforcement practices nationwide, as local police and jail officials would no longer be able to hold people based on immigration detainer requests. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. The bill was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

The Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to inventory their outdated computer systems and create plans to modernize or retire them. Each agency's chief information officer must compile a detailed inventory within one year and update it every five years, including information about system names, costs, vendors, and modernization timelines. Within two years, agencies must develop comprehensive modernization plans covering which legacy systems they'll prioritize and what steps they'll take over the next five years to update, modernize, retire, or dispose of them. These modernization plans must be submitted to Congress and relevant oversight committees within 30 days of completion. The Office of Management and Budget will issue guidance on implementation within 180 days, and the Comptroller General must report back to Congress within three years on how well the law is working alongside other federal IT modernization programs. The legislation includes no new funding and automatically expires six years after enactment.

This bill amends federal disaster relief law to give people more time to appeal decisions about emergency assistance they receive after disasters. Currently, individuals and businesses have 60 days to submit appeals if they believe they were wrongly denied aid or received incorrect amounts under the Stafford Act, the main federal law governing disaster assistance. The bill extends this deadline to 90 days, giving disaster victims an additional month to gather documentation and file their appeals. The change affects anyone seeking to challenge federal disaster assistance decisions, including homeowners, renters, business owners, and local governments. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are mentioned in the legislation.

The Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 would establish youth advisory councils at five federal agencies: the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce. These councils would consist of 15 to 25 members aged 16 to 29 who would provide recommendations to agency leaders on environmental issues affecting young people, with a focus on climate change, pollution reduction, and environmental justice in disadvantaged communities. At least half of each council's members must come from, reside in, or work in disadvantaged communities, and members would serve two-year terms while meeting at least annually. The bill authorizes $250,000 per year for each of the five agencies from fiscal years 2027 through 2037 to establish and operate these councils, with each agency providing administrative support and educational curriculum to council members.

This bill establishes a competitive grant program to encourage states, Indian tribes, and territories to adopt laws that give manufactured home residents the right to purchase their communities when owners decide to sell. Under the program, eligible entities that operate within jurisdictions with such resident purchase protections can receive federal grants through the Community Development Block Grant program, with at least 25 percent of the funds directed toward land acquisition and infrastructure for resident-owned communities. The bill requires community owners to notify residents of pending sales at least 60 days in advance and give resident groups a 60-day window to present a competing purchase offer that matches the owner's terms, while prohibiting retaliation against residents who organize to exercise these rights. States and tribes must adopt specific model law requirements to qualify for funding, including protections against discriminatory pricing and mandatory good-faith negotiations with resident groups. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must establish the grant program within one year of the bill's enactment, though no specific funding amount is designated beyond authorizing "such sums as may be necessary."

The Fair Future Act is a straightforward bill that amends the Fair Housing Act by removing the Thurmond amendment, a provision that has been in federal housing law since its original passage. Specifically, the bill strikes paragraph (4) from Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act and redesignates the following paragraph accordingly. The legislation affects anyone involved in housing transactions, including homebuyers, renters, landlords, and real estate professionals, as it modifies enforcement and protections under federal fair housing law. The bill contains no new funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond standard legislative procedures. By removing this amendment, the bill aims to modernize fair housing protections, though the specific practical impacts depend on what the Thurmond amendment currently permits or restricts in housing-related matters.

The Fight Book Bans Act authorizes the U.S. Secretary of Education to award grants to local school districts that defend their decision to keep books and instructional materials in schools when parents or community members challenge those decisions. Specifically, the grants reimburse school districts for legal costs—including attorney fees and court expenses—when they fight appeals against decisions not to remove materials from classrooms or libraries. Each school district can receive up to $100,000 per legal challenge, and the grants are only available when costs aren't covered by the state or another source. The bill allocates $15 million in total funding for the program across fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and requires the Education Secretary to award grants using content-neutral criteria that don't favor materials based on their subject matter or viewpoint.

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to create guidance for states on how to use federal safety funds to reduce trespassing deaths at railroad crossings. Specifically, the legislation requires the Federal Highway Administration to issue guidance within one year of enactment describing what types of projects states can fund using money set aside under an existing federal program for rail crossing safety improvements. The bill affects state transportation departments and railroad safety programs that receive federal funding for crossing upgrades. While the bill itself does not directly allocate new funding, it clarifies how states can spend existing federal rail safety dollars to prevent trespassing-related fatalities, helping standardize how these resources are used across the country.

The Merchant Codes Can Save Lives Act would prevent states from banning or discouraging the use of merchant category codes—standardized classification codes used to identify types of businesses and transactions—particularly those that identify firearm and ammunition sellers. Currently, some states have moved to restrict these specialized codes to track gun-related purchases more closely, but this bill would override those state efforts by establishing federal preemption. The legislation would affect state governments, payment processors, and firearm retailers by prohibiting states from using merchant codes as a tool for monitoring or restricting gun sales. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline but authorizes the U.S. Attorney General to file lawsuits against states that violate these requirements.

This bill amends federal firearms law to require that anyone in the business of destroying firearms must completely destroy every component of the weapon, not leave parts intact. The legislation creates new penalties for violations, including fines and up to two years in prison for individuals who fail to fully destroy firearms. It also gives the Attorney General authority to suspend or revoke the licenses of firearms dealers or destruction businesses that violate the rule, with suspension allowed on a first offense and mandatory revocation for repeat violations. The bill applies to firearms that have been shipped or transported across state or international lines. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

The Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act strengthens federal oversight of licensed firearm dealers to reduce illegal gun trafficking. The bill increases dealer licensing fees from $50–$1,000 to $2,000, requires dealers to implement anti-trafficking practices and secure storage, and mandates they keep detailed crime trace records for 180 days while responding to law enforcement within 24 hours. New federal penalties include up to 15 years in prison for illegally transferring firearms to prohibited persons, and the Attorney General can fine non-compliant dealers up to $5,000 or suspend their licenses. The legislation also directs the ATF to investigate trafficking sources, establish a Gun Trafficking Awareness Program for dealers, and allows the Attorney General to designate high-risk dealers for enhanced regulations including mandatory video surveillance, electronic record-keeping, and warrantless inspections. The Attorney General must report annually to Congress on trafficking investigations and prosecutions.

H.R. 6743 would reinstate federal excise taxes on certain firearms and ammunition that were previously eliminated, requiring a $200 tax on most firearm transfers and the same amount on newly manufactured firearms, with a lower $5 tax on certain smaller weapons classified as "any other weapon." The bill would affect firearm manufacturers, dealers, and anyone transferring guns, though the taxes would ultimately be borne by gun purchasers. Revenue generated from these taxes would be directed to Medicare's Part A trust fund, which covers hospital insurance for seniors and disabled individuals. The legislation includes an initial appropriation of $1.7 billion to the Medicare trust fund for fiscal year 2026, with the tax changes taking effect 90 days after the bill becomes law. The bill aims to simultaneously strengthen Medicare's finances and discourage gun violence through taxation.

The Faster Buses Better Futures Act is a comprehensive federal initiative to modernize and expand public bus transit across the United States. The bill authorizes $250 billion from 2026 to 2030 for competitive grants to transit agencies and states that commit to doubling bus ridership within six years, with an additional $20 billion for bus fleet modernization and $1 billion annually for bus stop shelters and station accessibility improvements. Grant recipients must prioritize equity by serving low-income communities, people with disabilities, and communities of color, while also conducting detailed ridership analyses and resident surveys. The bill also requires road owners to partner with transit agencies on dedicated bus lanes and traffic signal priority improvements before building new highway capacity, with federal penalties for non-compliance, and authorizes $200 million annually for federal staff to implement these changes and resolve disputes. Overall, the legislation aims to transform bus transit into a faster, more reliable, and more equitable transportation option nationwide.

The EPIPEN Act limits what health insurance plans can charge patients for epinephrine delivery systems—devices like auto-injectors, nasal sprays, and sublingual sprays used to treat severe allergic reactions. Under the bill, health plans cannot charge patients more than $60 per package of two delivery systems and cannot impose a deductible for these medications. The law applies to all group health plans and both group and individual health insurance coverage starting January 1, 2026. Patients' out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine will count toward their deductibles and annual out-of-pocket maximums. The bill does not require plans to cover out-of-network epinephrine providers, meaning patients may face higher costs if they use providers outside their plan's network.

The Wheelchair Right to Repair Act would allow consumers and independent repair shops to fix powered wheelchairs and robotic mobility devices without legal penalties for bypassing manufacturer security features. The bill requires wheelchair manufacturers to provide repair documentation, parts, software, and diagnostic tools to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms—comparable to what they offer authorized repair shops. Within 90 days of enactment, manufacturers must notify customers and independent repair providers of their right to repair and establish a clear process for requesting repair information. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair or deceptive practice, with state attorneys general also authorized to bring enforcement actions. The legislation protects manufacturers' trade secrets and shields them from liability for damage caused by independent repairs, while preventing contractual terms that circumvent these repair rights.

Safe Air on Airplanes ActThis bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations to phase out and prohibit bleed air systems in certain types of aircraft. In general, a bleed air system uses compressed air that is taken from an aircraft engine that is upstream of the combustion chamber and provides pressurized air for the aircraft’s environmental control system (e.g., ventilation).Under the bill, the FAA must prohibit new turbine and turboprop aircraft designs from using bleed air systems,require (beginning seven years after the bill’s enactment) that any bleed air system in a newly manufactured aircraft is fitted with a filter (i.e., a device that removes gaseous and particulate components of oil fumes), andprovide for a phaseout (over a 30-year period) of the use of bleed air systems in existing turbine and turboprop aircraft designs.

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish stricter requirements for approving any new uses of phosphogypsum, a radioactive industrial waste byproduct. Since 1992, the EPA has prohibited phosphogypsum in road construction because it contains uranium and radium that pose cancer risks to workers and the public through air and water contamination. The bill requires that any new proposed use of phosphogypsum must meet the same safety standard as the EPA's existing threshold—no more than a 9.1 in 100,000 lifetime cancer risk—and must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis rather than approved categorically. Applicants seeking approval must provide detailed information about worker safety, product exposure, water contamination risks, and quarterly monitoring plans. All approval requests and test results must be made publicly available on the EPA website. The EPA has two years from the bill's enactment to finalize these new regulatory requirements.

The Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct research on how the public receives, understands, and responds to hurricane forecasts and warnings. The bill targets understanding how different groups—including elderly people, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and rural communities—interpret hurricane information and make evacuation decisions, as well as how past hurricane experiences and trust in information sources affect public behavior. Within 180 days, NOAA must partner with an appropriate organization to launch a pilot study using surveys, focus groups, and interviews in hurricane-prone areas to assess preparedness levels, evacuation decisions, and access to warnings in different languages. The legislation also directs NOAA to identify data gaps, conduct economic analyses of improved warning systems, and use findings to enhance hurricane products and services, though no specific funding amounts or overall completion timelines are specified in the bill text.

The Transit Bus Affordability Act directs the Comptroller General (the government's chief auditor) to investigate why transit buses cost so much and continue to get more expensive in the United States. The review will examine what drives these high costs, compare U.S. bus prices to other countries, look at manufacturing delays and supply chain problems affecting federal transit programs, and identify what steps transit agencies and bus manufacturers have already taken to reduce costs. The Comptroller General must submit a detailed report to Congress within 18 months of the bill's enactment, including recommendations for how the Federal Transit Administration and transit agencies can use their federal, state, and local funding more efficiently when purchasing new buses.

The End Tenant Credit Screening Act would prohibit landlords and property managers from using credit checks or credit reports when making decisions about whether to rent to tenants or on what terms. The bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ban the use of credit-related information in screening prospective and current renters—including decisions about rental approvals, security deposit amounts, lease terms, and tenant retention. This prohibition applies even if tenants consent to the credit check, with one exception: landlords could still use credit reports if they are reconsidering a rental application they had previously denied and want to take a second look at the applicant. The bill does not specify any funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the legislative changes themselves.

The End Junk Fees for Renters Act would prohibit landlords from charging tenants certain fees commonly associated with rental housing. Specifically, the bill bans application fees and tenant screening fees entirely, and caps late rent fees at 3 percent of monthly rent—but only after rent is at least 15 days overdue. The law also requires landlords to disclose key information to prospective tenants before signing a lease, including total monthly costs, the property's maintenance history, pest issues, and rent increases over the past decade. The legislation applies to rental units that receive federal housing assistance and those with federally-backed mortgages, affecting millions of rental properties nationwide. Within 180 days of enactment, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission must issue rules defining "junk fees" in rental housing and make it illegal for landlords to report unpaid junk fees to credit agencies.

H.R. 4078 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create and maintain a publicly available online database tracking immigration detention operations. The database would include information about individual detainees (such as legal authority for detention, duration, and location), overall detention population statistics (including demographics and disciplinary actions), and details about "non-traditional" detention facilities on military bases, tribal lands, or outside the continental U.S. (including justifications, costs, and compliance efforts). The database must be updated daily with archived historical data made available annually, while protecting detainees' personal identifiable information. Additionally, the bill prohibits DHS from discontinuing or reducing operations of its Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman and Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The legislation does not specify separate funding amounts but notes that operations depend on available appropriations.

The Fair Grocery Pricing Act would prohibit food producers from using algorithmic systems or data analytics services to artificially inflate prices or reduce the supply of food products. Specifically, the bill bans food producers from hiring "coordinators"—companies that collect pricing and supply data from multiple producers and use algorithms to recommend pricing strategies—treating such arrangements as illegal price-fixing under antitrust law. The legislation affects food manufacturers, processors, and any companies that provide pricing coordination services. Enforcement would be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorney General, and state attorneys general, with violators subject to civil penalties. Private citizens harmed by violations could sue in federal court for triple damages plus attorney fees, and the bill would prevent companies from using arbitration agreements to block such lawsuits.