This bill would end automatic birthright citizenship in four U.S. territories—Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands—effective January 1, 2027. Currently, people born in these territories automatically receive U.S. citizenship; the bill would eliminate this automatic citizenship for anyone born after December 31, 2026, though it would preserve citizenship for children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents born in the territories. The legislation argues Congress has constitutional authority under the Insular Cases legal precedents to change citizenship rules in U.S. territories and frames the change as addressing concerns about foreign nationals seeking citizenship through births in the territories. The bill contains no new funding provisions and would affect all future births in these four territories after the January 1, 2027 effective date, potentially leaving hundreds of thousands of territory residents without automatic citizenship status.

The Right to Trial Act seeks to prevent judges from imposing harsher sentences on defendants simply because they choose to go to trial rather than accept a plea deal. Currently, defendants who exercise their constitutional right to a trial sometimes face significantly longer sentences than those who plead guilty to similar crimes, which critics say discourages the use of trials. This bill requires judges to consider protecting the constitutional right to trial as a factor when sentencing and explicitly allows judges to impose sentences below mandatory minimums if they determine that enforcing the minimum would unfairly penalize a defendant for choosing to go to trial. The legislation also directs judges to compare sentences given to similarly situated defendants who accepted plea offers to ensure consistency and prevent trial defendants from being disadvantaged. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond its enactment.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

This resolution congratulates the Martinsville Missile, a specially modified 1969 Dodge Daytona Charger, for setting a new land speed record for stock cars at 253 miles per hour on March 23, 2026, at the Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The vehicle was designed by Joey Arrington of Franklin County, Virginia, and driven by Tommy Hurley of Ridgeway, Virginia, and features a 1,000 horsepower engine capable of 9,500 revolutions per minute. The record-setting run was part of the VA250 Car Project, an initiative by the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary and honor Virginia's motorsports heritage, particularly the racing tradition of the Martinsville and surrounding Southside Virginia region. The resolution has no funding or specific timeline associated with it, as it is merely a ceremonial measure recognizing an achievement that has already occurred. This type of resolution allows Congress to formally acknowledge and congratulate significant accomplishments by individuals and organizations.

This bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on flammability hazards in motor vehicles. The study must identify safety risks to vehicle occupants and first responders from flammable materials used in vehicle interiors, catalog the chemicals and materials manufacturers currently use to meet federal flammability standards, and assess potential health and environmental hazards from exposure to these materials, with special attention to vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and elderly people. The bill also requires the agency to analyze methods for reducing identified risks and examine alternative ways manufacturers could comply with existing federal flammability standards. The study must include coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and Consumer Product Safety Commission, allow for public comment, and be completed within 30 months of the bill's enactment, with results published on the NHTSA website and submitted to Congress. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding for the study.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7614 directs the Architect of the Capitol to install adult changing rooms at two Capitol Hill locations: the Library of Congress and the Capitol Visitor Center. These specialized facilities would be private, fully accessible restrooms equipped with features designed for adults with disabilities or medical needs, including an adult-sized changing bench, safety rails, a mechanical hoist, and enough space to accommodate one or two caregivers. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The legislation does not specify a timeline for completion or dedicated funding amount, leaving those details to be determined during the appropriations process.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for his acts of valor on April 2, 1972, as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Navy Cross.

The Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection Act (H.R. 7212) establishes a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products sold to consumers, covering everything from oral and inhalable products to topicals and edibles. The legislation requires manufacturers, processors, and importers to register their facilities with the FDA within one year and submit detailed product listings, with stricter timelines for inhalable products; it also sets mandatory labeling standards, potency limits, and safety requirements such as child-resistant packaging and quality testing. The FDA gains enforcement authority to order recalls and cease distribution of dangerous products, and must issue specific cannabinoid content limits for different product types within three years or face automatic fallback thresholds, with guidance from a new 16-member advisory committee of medical experts and industry representatives. The bill affects all businesses producing or importing cannabinoid hemp products for human consumption and protects consumers by requiring transparency on cannabinoid content, allergens, and testing results while restricting marketing to children and limiting certain ingredients deemed unsafe. No specific funding amount is mentioned in these sections, but the regulatory framework becomes effective immediately upon enactment, with most facility registration requirements completing within one year.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification ActThis bill revises the procedures for appointing and removing the Librarian of Congress, the Director of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), and the Register of Copyrights. The bill also establishes an Office of Inspector General within the Copyright Office and requires GPO to establish a human management system.Specifically, the bill requires the Librarian of Congress and the Director of GPO to be appointed by a bipartisan congressional commission, based on procedures outlined by the bill and without regard to political affiliation. (Currently, these positions are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.) The Librarian of Congress and the Director of GPO may only be removed from office by a majority vote of the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate.Additionally, the bill requires the Librarian of Congress and the Director of GPO to each appoint a deputy within a set time frame and outlines related procedures.The bill removes the Library of Congress's (LOC's) supervisory authority over the Copyright Office and instead transfers those powers directly to the Register of Copyrights. LOC and other legislative agencies may provide support services to the Copyright Office.The bill requires the Register of Copyrights to be (1) a U.S. citizen with a background and experience in copyright law, and (2) appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. (Currently, the Register is appointed by the Librarian.) Before the President makes the appointment, the chair and ranking minority member of each specified committee must jointly recommend three individuals whom the President may consider in making the appointment. The bill limits the term of office for the Register to 10 years, but the individual may be reappointed.The bill requires subordinate officers and employees of the Copyright Office to be appointed by the Register. Further, the bill requires the Register (instead of the Librarian) to appoint the three administrative judges of the Copyright Royalty Board.The bill also establishes an Office of Inspector General within the Copyright Office to, among other duties, conduct and supervise audits and investigations (excluding incidents involving violence and personal property) relating to the Copyright Office. The Register must appoint an Inspector General to head this office without regard to political affiliation. The Register may remove or transfer the Inspector General with prior congressional notification.The bill also requires GPO to establish and maintain a human capital management system and outlines the requirements for the system.

The Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act (PAVE Act) requires Medicare to cover penicillin allergy testing and evaluation as part of seniors' routine preventive health visits, starting January 1, 2027. The bill is based on research showing that over 90 percent of Medicare patients with a penicillin allergy label in their medical records can actually safely take penicillin, and that false allergy labels lead to worse health outcomes, longer hospital stays, and more dangerous infections. The legislation directs doctors to identify seniors with reported penicillin allergies, assess whether their symptoms indicate a true allergy, provide information about the risks of maintaining an incorrect allergy label, and refer patients to allergy specialists when appropriate. Medicare can bill separately for more detailed allergy validation services performed on the same day as a wellness visit. The bill aims to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and patient safety while potentially reducing healthcare costs through a simple screening process incorporated into annual preventive care that seniors already receive.

The Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act streamlines the nuclear facility licensing process by allowing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to approve construction permits, operating licenses, and related amendments without holding a formal hearing, provided no member of the public requests one. Instead of mandatory hearings, the NRC would issue a 30-day public notice in the Federal Register before approving applications, with an exception for routine amendments deemed to pose no significant safety hazards. When hearings are held, they would use informal rather than formal procedures, potentially speeding up the approval process. The bill applies to all nuclear licensing applications and proceedings currently pending before the NRC as of the law's enactment. The changes affect nuclear power plant operators, uranium enrichment facilities, and members of the public who wish to participate in licensing decisions.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 119-232 to increase funding for the Department of Energy's Fossil Energy and Carbon Management program by $6,875,000 while reducing funding for Departmental Administration by $6,875,000.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 104) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan''; and for other purposes.

The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act updates federal rules governing how contact lens prescriptions are verified when consumers buy lenses online. The bill requires online sellers to offer customers a secure electronic method to submit their prescriptions in compliance with health privacy laws (HIPAA), and mandates that any health information sent by email be encrypted to protect consumer privacy. The legislation also expands prescription verification contact information to include email addresses and clarifies that verification calls cannot use artificial or prerecorded voices. This bill affects online contact lens retailers and consumers who purchase lenses remotely, modernizing outdated verification procedures to reflect current digital commerce practices while maintaining privacy protections. No new federal funding or specific implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.

H.R. 3877, the Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act, proposes to return most of Washington, D.C. to Maryland while preserving a smaller "Federal District" containing core government buildings under exclusive congressional control. The bill establishes detailed procedures requiring Maryland's acceptance and includes extensive legal and administrative changes, such as transferring the D.C. National Guard to Maryland, renaming federal courts from "District of Columbia" to "Federal District," and eliminating D.C.'s non-voting House Delegate position (temporarily reassigning the seat to Maryland). To protect affected residents and workers, the legislation maintains federal retirement and civil service benefits for D.C. employees hired before 1987, federal judges, court staff, and other federal workers, while establishing voting rights for Federal District residents to cast absentee ballots in their last state of domicile for federal elections. The bill requires Maryland's acceptance before implementation, mandates a survey of the Federal District's geographic boundaries to be completed within 180 days of enactment, and creates a transitional planning commission with presidential appointees to oversee the reorganization.

Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025This bill modifies the process that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) uses to determine, upon a complaint from a state commission, whether a public utility (i.e., power plant) must remain open because the retirement of the power plant will make the bulk power system unreliable, including by allowing transmission organizations to also file complaints with FERC.If FERC finds that any interstate service of any public utility is inadequate or insufficient, or is likely to become inadequate or insufficient within five years of receiving such complaint, then FERC must determine the proper, adequate, or sufficient service to be furnished through an order, rule, or regulation (order).The bill specifies that FERC may order a power plant to remain open for up to five years. Any affected state commission, transmission organization, or power plant may request that FERC extend such order.A FERC order must determine (1) any rate or charge necessary to provide compensation for the additional costs of the service, and (2) the cost allocation of any rate or charge.A power plant owner or operator must notify FERC and affected state commissions or transmission organizations at least five years before any planned retirement of a unit of an electric generating facility except in the case of an emergency or similar event that renders a unit inoperable.The bill exempts from federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations any action taken by a generating facility to comply with such orders.

The Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to incorporate bird-safe design features and practices into federal buildings to reduce bird collision deaths. Starting immediately, the GSA must apply these protective measures to all new federal buildings, acquired buildings, and buildings undergoing major facade renovations. The bill requires the GSA to create a comprehensive design guide covering construction features, operational practices like lighting adjustments, and best practices developed with input from bird conservation experts and environmental organizations. Historic buildings, the White House, Supreme Court, and Capitol are exempt from these requirements. Beginning October 1 of each fiscal year, the GSA must report to Congress on its compliance with these standards and provide assessments of bird fatality reduction efforts across federal agencies—though the legislation does not specify dedicated funding for these initiatives.

This House resolution sets the rules for considering four separate pieces of legislation on the House floor. The resolution allows votes on two joint resolutions that would overturn Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules - one limiting overdraft fees at large banks and another regulating digital payment apps like Venmo and PayPal. It also provides for consideration of a bill that would restrict federal courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against government policies, and another bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Each measure gets one hour of debate time equally split between the majority and minority parties before a final vote. The resolution also blocks certain procedural motions related to previously introduced House resolutions on similar topics.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 West Main Street in Radford, Virginia, as the "Richard H. Poff Post Office Building".

Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care ActThis bill expands flexibilities for physicians and physician-owned hospitals under the Stark law (i.e., the Physician Self-Referral Law). The Stark law generally prohibits physicians from referring patients to receive services that are payable under Medicare or Medicaid from entities in which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship. The bill allows physicians or their immediate family members to have financial interests in rural hospitals that are located more than 35 miles (or 15 miles in certain mountainous areas or areas with only secondary roads) from a hospital or critical access hospital.The Stark law also generally prohibits physician-owned hospitals from expanding the number of operating rooms, procedure rooms, or beds beyond the number in existence as of March 23, 2010, in order to be excepted under the Stark law. The bill removes this restriction.

The Royalty Transparency Act requires executive branch employees and members of certain federal advisory committees related to public health to disclose royalties they receive from inventions developed during their government employment. These disclosures must include the source and amount of royalties received by the employee, their spouse, or dependent children and must be made available to the public on agency websites, with some personal information redacted. The bill also requires Congress members to receive unredacted copies of disclosure reports within 30 days of request and mandates that agencies expand conflict-of-interest reviews for contractors and grantees to include royalty payments from the previous year. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must publish a list within 180 days of advisory committees making public health recommendations that have been implemented, with annual updates thereafter. Most provisions are permanent, though the automatic inclusion of certain advisory committees expires after five years.

Risky Research Review ActThis bill establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board to oversee the award of federal funding for high-risk life sciences research. High-risk life sciences research means the study of an organism, virus, or related product that could be misapplied to pose a significant threat to the public or could enhance the transmissibility or virulence of certain high-risk pathogens (e.g., Ebola).Specifically, the bill establishes the board as an independent agency that must review proposed high-risk life sciences research, determine whether a federal agency may award funding for the research, and determine minimum required controls for funded research. Entities that are seeking federal funding must attest to whether their research is high-risk life sciences research. Agencies must certify the validity of these attestations and submit proposed high-risk life sciences research to the board. Agencies must also notify the board of intended awards for other life sciences research for potential review.In making its determinations, the board must consider specified factors, including whether the benefits of the research outweigh the risks. The bill prohibits agencies from awarding federal funding for high-risk life sciences research without approval of the board or for life sciences research currently under board review. The board may also review awards that were made before the bill’s enactment.Entities that fail to properly attest to the nature of their research may lose their eligibility for funding. Additionally, agency employees who fail to comply with the bill's requirements are subject to disciplinary action.