This bill updates how the federal government funds schools operated by or for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to revise the Indian School Equalization Formula within one year to ensure Bureau of Indian Education schools have adequate funding to pay staff salaries competitive with the highest-paying state school districts, with special consideration for small schools and rural areas. The bill also mandates that starting the fiscal year after the formula is updated, the federal budget request must include full funding for the Indian School Equalization Program, with adjustments made annually for inflation and to match Department of Defense salary schedules. Additionally, the bill requires a congressional report assessing whether the formula adequately meets the needs of Bureau of Indian Education schools and tribally controlled schools, along with recommendations for improvements. The bill specifically provides Havasupai Elementary School an additional funding allocation of 12.5 Weighted Student Units under the new formula.

The Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 directs the Department of Interior to study how to improve funding for schools operated by or serving Native American students through the Bureau of Indian Education. The study, due within one year, will examine what resources these schools need to pay competitive salaries to attract and retain quality teachers and staff, comparing compensation to the highest-paying state public schools and Department of Defense schools overseas. The legislation also requires a separate study to identify potential funding sources that could bring Native American schools into financial parity with other school systems across the country. The bill specifically requires consideration of special needs for small schools and rural schools, and mandates additional funding support for Havasupai Elementary School. Congress and Native American tribal organizations will receive reports with findings and recommendations for updating the formula that currently distributes education funding to Bureau-funded schools.

This bill expands the CDC's public health emergency preparedness program to specifically include Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations as eligible applicants for federal funding and support. Currently, the program only covers states and local governments, leaving Tribal communities without dedicated resources despite their unique public health challenges. The legislation increases overall program funding from $685 million annually to $750 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with at least 5 percent of funding reserved specifically for Tribal entities, ensuring a minimum of 10 cooperative agreements go to Tribes. The bill removes matching fund requirements for Tribal applicants and grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to waive or modify regulations in consultation with Tribes to make the program work better for them, while requiring a comprehensive report to Congress within two years on how the Tribal funding component is performing.

The Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Education to award competitive grants to colleges and universities for creating evidence-based programs designed to help disadvantaged students complete their degrees. Eligible recipients include public colleges, nonprofit partnerships with colleges, and Tribal Colleges or Universities, which can use grant funds for services like tutoring, career counseling, mentoring, accelerated learning programs, and emergency financial assistance for students. The bill defines high-need students broadly to include low-income students, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, caregivers, military-connected students, and justice-impacted individuals reentering education. Grant funding would run from fiscal year 2027 through 2032, with at least 2 percent of funds reserved for Tribal institutions and at least 20 percent reserved for programs using highly-proven practices. Recipients must develop evaluation plans to measure whether their programs successfully improve completion and retention rates compared to similar students not participating in the programs.

Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2023 or the SURS Extension ActThis bill reauthorizes funds through FY2031 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)

The Public Health Nursing Act directs the federal government to establish and expand the public health nursing workforce by providing grants to state, local, and territorial health departments. These grants would fund the recruitment, hiring, and training of registered nurses to work in public health settings—including mobile clinics, hospitals, and home visitation programs—with a focus on serving medically underserved and rural areas. The bill prioritizes funding for regions with high rates of chronic disease, infant mortality, maternal health complications, and other underserved populations, while requiring applicants to provide culturally appropriate services and respect employee labor rights. The legislation authorizes $5 billion annually from 2026 through 2035 to support these efforts, with recipient agencies required to maintain their own baseline funding levels for public health activities.

The Federal Facilities Protection and Oversight Act of 2025 requires federal buildings in Washington, D.C. to receive Congressional approval before they can be demolished or substantially altered. A "substantial alteration" is defined as any change that affects a building's structural integrity, significantly changes its historical character, or exceeds certain federal alteration thresholds. Before any demolition can proceed, there must be an approved and finalized construction plan ready for the site. The bill also strengthens the National Capital Planning Commission's review role by explicitly including substantial alterations in its oversight responsibilities and considering architectural integrity in its assessments. This legislation applies to all federally-owned or mixed-ownership buildings used for office or storage space by federal agencies.

The Training Aspiring Leaders Emerging Now To Serve Act creates a Presidential Management Fellows Program designed to recruit talented individuals with advanced degrees into federal government careers. Under the program, the Office of Personnel Management must double the number of fellowship positions annually from 2026 through 2031, with fellows completing two-year assignments at pay grades GS-09 to GS-12 that include structured training (at least 80 hours annually), mentorship, and developmental rotations across agencies. Successfully certified fellows earn conversion to permanent competitive service positions in the federal government, with protections against dismissal except for misconduct or poor performance. The bill also strengthens Federal Executive Boards' authority to coordinate agency activities and resources at regional levels, with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management required to report to Congress every three years on governance challenges and recommendations for improvement.

The CLAIM Act updates the hardrock mining claim maintenance fees that miners must pay to the federal government, replacing the current $100 annual fee with a sliding scale ranging from $300 to $1,100 per claim depending on proximity to protected areas like national parks and monuments. The bill affects hardrock miners—those extracting minerals like gold, silver, and copper on federal land—with a key exemption for "small miners" who hold ten or fewer claims, operate on no more than 200 acres, and earn less than $50,000 annually in mineral income. The bill establishes that maintenance fees collected will fund the administration of mining laws, with any excess revenue split among conservation programs, tribal historic preservation, states based on their mining claim concentrations, and public land restoration efforts. The Secretary of the Interior will adjust fees every five years for inflation and must notify claimants by July 1 of changes taking effect the following year. Overall, the legislation aims to increase revenue from mining operations while discouraging claims in environmentally sensitive areas near national parks and monuments.

Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025This bill takes three tracts of specified federal land (approximately 9.89 acres) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into trust for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. (These three tracts of land were historically part of the Albuquerque Indian School, which was an Indian boarding school until 1981.)The land is currently administered by the General Services Administration (GSA). Within 90 days of this bill's enactment, the GSA must (1) relocate all federal tenants on the land, and (2) transfer administrative jurisdiction over the land to the Department of the Interior.Within 90 days after the relocation of federal tenants and transfer of administrative jurisdiction, the bill requires (1) Interior to take the land into trust for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos, and (2) the federal government to convey its ownership interests in buildings and other structures located within Tract 1 to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to own in fee. (Tract 1, which is approximately 3.57 acres, contains a warehouse that is 76,682 square feet.)The bill requires the land taken into trust to be used for the educational, health, cultural, business, and economic development of the 19 Pueblos. Further, the land must remain subject to existing private and municipal encumbrances, rights-of-way, restrictions, easements of record, and utility service agreements.The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

The Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2025 updates federal broadband funding rules to help rural communities get better internet access. Specifically, the bill increases the speed requirements that qualify areas for federal grants, raising the minimum broadband standards from 10 Mbps download/1 Mbps upload to 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload for underserved areas, and establishing a new 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload threshold for unserved areas. The legislation primarily affects rural communities that lack adequate broadband infrastructure and the organizations seeking grants to build it. The bill extends the program's authorization through 2030, giving communities and funding recipients a longer planning horizon, and clarifies that grants can support broadband projects already funded or committed through other federal programs.

H.R. 5982 modifies the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to clarify that military retirement pay should not be counted as a "social insurance payment" when determining railroad workers' unemployment benefits. This change primarily affects veterans who work for railroads, ensuring they won't have their unemployment insurance benefits reduced or denied based on military retirement income they receive. The bill essentially protects railroad employees with military backgrounds from losing unemployment support because of their service-related pension payments. There is no specific funding or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation, making this a straightforward clarification to existing law rather than a new spending measure.

H.R. 5983 creates a dedicated federal trust fund to finance disaster resilience and recovery programs by imposing new taxes on oil and gas producers. The bill establishes three new excise taxes: a 13 percent tax on crude oil and natural gas extracted from federal leases in the Gulf of Mexico, a windfall profits tax on large oil producers when crude prices exceed 2015-2019 baseline levels, and an additional 10-cent-per-barrel tax on all crude oil. These tax revenues would fund FEMA programs focused on hazard mitigation, flood prevention, and building resilient infrastructure in disaster-prone communities. The legislation affects major oil and gas producers who extract or import more than 300,000 barrels daily, with the tax provisions effective starting January 1, 2025, for most provisions. The bill creates a sustainable funding mechanism for disaster preparedness and recovery without relying on general appropriations, directing revenue exclusively to proven FEMA resilience initiatives.

The SNAP BACK Act ensures that food assistance programs continue without interruption during budget disputes or delays in federal funding. Specifically, it requires the Department of Agriculture to immediately release all appropriated funds for SNAP (the supplemental nutrition assistance program, formerly food stamps) and WIC (a program serving low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children), and prohibits any federal or state official from withholding these funds, freezing enrollment, or suspending benefits for any reason not explicitly authorized by law. The bill guarantees that eligible individuals receive benefits within five days of funding becoming available and mandates that Electronic Benefit Transfer card systems remain fully operational at all times. Additionally, it requires the federal government to reimburse any state or tribe that uses its own emergency funds to maintain these programs during federal funding lapses. The automatic appropriations and protections apply to fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent years when Congress has not yet passed a full budget or continuing resolution.

The Tribal Affordable Housing Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities for building new homes and improving existing residential units on tribal lands. The bill targets smaller tribes—specifically those that received less than $500,000 annually from HUD in the prior five years—helping ensure funding reaches communities with the greatest need. The legislation authorizes $150 million per fiscal year beginning in 2026 to fund these grants, which can be used for construction of new dwellings or adding necessary features to existing homes. The program must follow existing federal rules under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and the Secretary of HUD must award the first grants within one year of the bill's enactment.

The Tribal Housing Innovation Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program that provides funding to Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities to build new homes or improve existing ones with sustainable features—such as solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, heat pumps, smart thermostats, and improved insulation. The bill authorizes $150 million annually for this purpose, with the program to be established within one year of enactment. Housing units funded through the grants must be made available for rent or ownership only to Native American tribal members served by the eligible entities. The legislation requires grantees to submit annual progress reports detailing how many homes were built or modified and what sustainable features were installed, while the HUD Secretary must report to Congress yearly on the program's national impact.

This bill prohibits federal officials and contractors from making changes to Social Security benefits, operations, or services without explicit approval from Congress. The legislation protects Social Security by banning unauthorized alterations to benefits, restricting how beneficiary data can be collected or used, preventing privatization of the program, and requiring Congressional authorization for any workforce reductions, office closures, or changes to communication services like phone and in-person assistance. The bill also requires the Social Security Administration to maintain at least a minimum number of field offices in each state proportional to population and directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct annual audits of SSA operations to ensure compliance. The measure affects current and future Social Security beneficiaries by safeguarding their access to benefits and services, and it applies to all federal employees, contractors, and government officials involved with the program. No specific funding or implementation timeline is outlined in the legislation.

The IHS Provider Expansion Act establishes a new Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service to address healthcare workforce shortages in Native American communities. The office will create training pathways for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals through residency and fellowship programs at IHS facilities, while coordinating with academic institutions and other federal agencies. The legislation requires an interagency working group involving the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Labor, along with health agencies, to oversee implementation and submit quarterly reports to Congress for the first ten years. The bill authorizes at least $4 million annually starting in fiscal year 2027 to support these graduate medical education initiatives. This measure aims to improve recruitment and retention of healthcare providers serving Indian Health Service facilities across the country.

This concurrent resolution expresses that it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The Buffalo Tract Protection Act would permanently ban mineral extraction and mining on approximately 4,288 acres of federal land near Placitas, New Mexico that is currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The bill prevents all mining claims, mineral leasing, and geothermal development on the designated tracts while still allowing the Interior Department to sell or transfer the surface land for recreation and public purposes. The mineral rights would remain under federal control even if the surface land is conveyed to another party, ensuring the land cannot be mined regardless of future ownership changes. The bill affects mining companies and mineral developers interested in the area, while protecting the land for non-extractive uses. There is no specific funding allocation or implementation timeline included in the legislation.

The SEER Act tightens ethics rules for special Government employees (SGEs)—part-time or temporary federal workers who often serve on advisory committees while maintaining outside business interests. Currently, most SGEs face fewer disclosure and conflict-of-interest requirements than full-time federal employees, creating potential hidden conflicts. This bill requires SGEs who are not on advisory committees, or who chair committees, to disclose their finances publicly, restrict their communications with agencies that regulate or contract with companies where they hold leadership roles, and comply with the same ethics rules as regular employees after serving 60 days in a year. The bill also creates a searchable public database listing SGEs and their service length, mandates that ethics waivers be posted online within 14 days, and prevents the executive branch from keeping SGEs beyond the legal 130-day limit. The Office of Government Ethics will issue regulations to implement these changes. The legislation aims to increase transparency and prevent conflicts of interest among these federal workers while minimizing burdens on advisory committee members with truly limited roles.

H.Res. 286 is a congressional inquiry requesting that the President provide documents about the Trump Administration's use of artificial intelligence by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, and how that AI technology has handled Americans' sensitive personal information and federal data. The resolution, introduced by Representatives Stansbury and 19 other Democrats, seeks details on what AI systems were deployed at federal agencies since January 20, 2025, what personal data was fed into these systems, and who made the decisions to do so, particularly regarding any plans to cut federal payments or programs. The request also asks for information about concerns raised by federal employees that these actions may have violated privacy laws and transparency requirements, as well as details about lists of federal spending and personnel identified by AI for elimination. The President has 14 days after passage to provide all requested documents in complete and unredacted form. This resolution does not authorize spending or create new policy—it is purely an information request to Congress about the administration's AI deployment practices.

H.R. 2467 designates approximately 3.2 million acres across Utah's red rock regions—including areas near the Grand Staircase-Escalante, Moab-La Sal Canyons, Glen Canyon, San Rafael Swell, and other scenic landscapes—as federally protected wilderness areas that cannot be developed or used for resource extraction. The bill protects these lands for their ecological, cultural, and scenic value while recognizing their importance to Indigenous peoples and establishing the Secretary of the Interior as responsible for managing the designated areas. The legislation preserves water rights and allows existing livestock grazing to continue under reasonable regulations, while offering land exchanges for state-owned parcels within wilderness boundaries and protecting tribal rights. These protections take effect upon the bill's enactment, with no specific new funding or timeline requirements mentioned in the legislation beyond the administrative mandate to file maps and legal descriptions with Congress.

H.R. 1811 creates a new independent Inspector General office for the judicial branch to investigate misconduct by federal judges and Supreme Court justices. The Inspector General would be appointed by the Chief Justice for four-year terms after consulting with congressional leaders, and would have broad authority to conduct investigations, audits, and reviews of ethical violations across the federal court system—though not to investigate the merits of judicial decisions or to discipline judges directly. The office would issue annual reports to Congress and the Chief Justice, immediately report any suspected federal crimes to the Attorney General, and has subpoena power to compel witnesses and documents. The bill also includes whistleblower protections for judicial employees who report misconduct to the Inspector General, allowing them to sue for damages if they face retaliation. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided.

This bill would make the head of the Department of Government Efficiency personally liable for legal claims against the federal government that arise from the department's activities. Specifically, the legislation targets the special government employee managing the department, requiring them to pay for claims related to violations of labor laws, data privacy laws, national security threats, appropriations laws, and other federal statutes. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. It would primarily affect whoever leads the Department of Government Efficiency and potentially limit that person's immunity from personal liability for official actions. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee but has not advanced further.