The FLOWS Act amends federal hydropower licensing rules to streamline maintenance and repairs at existing hydroelectric projects and create a new expedited licensing pathway for small water energy systems. For existing hydropower facilities, the bill allows routine maintenance and temporary operational adjustments without federal approval, while requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish clear regulations within 180 days distinguishing between routine work and major alterations that still need approval. The bill also creates a new licensing category for micro hydrokinetic projects (facilities generating up to 5 megawatts from waves, tides, currents, or free-flowing water), with licenses lasting 10 to 20 years and a streamlined approval process requiring the Commission to issue final decisions within one year of application. The legislation requires the Commission to report to Congress within five years on the environmental and economic impacts of these newly licensed small projects. Overall, the bill aims to reduce regulatory burden on existing hydropower operators and accelerate deployment of small-scale renewable water energy projects.

The Expedited Access to Biosimilars Act would streamline the approval process for biosimilar drugs by changing FDA requirements for clinical studies. Currently, biosimilars must demonstrate they work similarly to the original drug through extensive clinical testing that may include studies on how the drug works in the body and its effectiveness. This bill would make it the default expectation that manufacturers do not need to conduct these types of efficacy and pharmacodynamics studies unless the FDA specifically determines they are necessary and provides written notice to the drug maker. The FDA would be required to communicate this determination to manufacturers either during an early development meeting or within 60 days of receiving an application. The changes would apply to any biosimilar applications submitted after the bill becomes law and are intended to speed up the path to market for these lower-cost alternatives to expensive biologic drugs.

The BUSES Act would prohibit states and local governments from enforcing engine idling restrictions on over-the-road buses and school buses if the engine idles for less than 15 minutes. This means that bus operators could let their engines run for up to 15 minutes without facing penalties under state or local idling rules. The bill also prevents private citizens from suing bus operators over idling violations that fall under this 15-minute threshold and requires states to shut down any existing "bounty" programs that pay individuals for reporting idling violations by bus companies within 180 days of the law's enactment. The legislation modifies the Clean Air Act and would apply nationwide through state implementation plans. No specific funding is allocated in the bill.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

The CHECK Act of 2026 requires healthcare administrative service providers, health insurers, and medical providers to dramatically increase transparency about costs and payments. Healthcare administrators must disclose detailed pricing information, fees, and rebates to group health plans and self-funded government plans quarterly at no cost starting two years after the law takes effect, while providers must furnish patients with detailed explanations of benefits within 45 days and itemized bills within 30 days that clearly explain charges and cost-sharing responsibilities. The law establishes strong enforcement mechanisms, including $100,000 daily penalties for non-compliance, and prohibits providers from collecting unpaid bills if they fail to provide required disclosures or if charges exceed previously quoted estimates. These requirements apply across all major health insurance systems and are designed to help patients and health plans understand healthcare costs and prevent unexpected billing surprises.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

This House resolution appoints two Republican members to various House standing committees. Representative Kevin Kiley of California is assigned to three committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, with specific ranking positions noted for each assignment. Representative Matt Fuller is appointed to the Small Business Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The resolution was passed by the House on April 15, 2026, and represents routine committee assignments that allow these members to participate in legislative work within their designated policy areas. No funding or implementation timelines are involved since this is an administrative action governing internal House operations.

The Pay TSA Act of 2026 directs the federal government to use airline passenger security fees exclusively for aviation security purposes rather than allowing those fees to be diverted to other government programs. The bill creates a dedicated Transportation Security Trust Fund within the Department of Homeland Security, where the 9/11 Security Fee collected from airline passengers will be deposited and made automatically available to the TSA without requiring annual congressional appropriations. The money can be used for TSA employee salaries and benefits, passenger and baggage screening operations, security technology, airport infrastructure, and research on advanced security systems. A key provision ensures the TSA can continue operating during government shutdowns or lapses in appropriations by tapping this fund, with priority given to maintaining TSA officer salaries and staffing levels needed for airport security operations. The bill also establishes a separate Aviation Security Technology and Infrastructure Account within the fund to support modernization of screening equipment and airport security systems, but only after personnel and operational costs are fully covered.

The Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 prohibits companies from making misleading claims about recycled content when advertising or selling products to consumers. The bill allows manufacturers to use "mass balance accounting," a method that tracks recycled materials through production even when they are mixed with other materials, as long as they use a third-party certification system to verify accuracy. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these rules and must update its Green Guides environmental marketing standards within one year of the law's enactment to reflect the new definitions and requirements. The law preempts state and local regulations on this issue, establishing uniform national standards. Companies that violate the prohibition on misleading recycled content claims will face FTC enforcement and penalties under existing consumer protection laws.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act would establish federal preemption over dietary supplement regulation, preventing states from creating their own rules that differ from or go beyond federal requirements set by the Food and Drug Administration. This legislation affects dietary supplement manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who currently must comply with varying state and local regulations in addition to federal law. States could still request exemptions from this federal preemption if they can demonstrate their requirement is more stringent than federal standards or addresses a specific local health concern without conflicting with federal law, though the FDA would have final approval authority over any exemptions. The bill does not appear to include specific funding allocations or implementation timelines. Overall, the measure aims to create a more uniform national regulatory environment for the dietary supplement industry while potentially reducing compliance costs for businesses operating across multiple states.

H.R. 7256, the Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act, increases the maximum amount the federal government can offer to encourage employees to voluntarily leave their jobs early. Currently, the law caps these separation payments at a fixed amount, but this bill allows agency leaders to offer up to six months of an employee's salary as an incentive to retire or resign. The legislation affects federal workers across all agencies and gives managers more flexibility to manage workforce reductions without forcing layoffs. The bill does not specify new funding requirements, as it simply raises the ceiling on existing incentive programs that agencies already use. This change would take effect once the bill is enacted and would apply to any future voluntary separation incentive offers made by federal agencies.

The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act would remove New York State's law enforcement jurisdiction over Seneca Nation Indian reservations in the state, reverting control to the Seneca Nation itself. The bill nullifies a 1948 federal law that had granted New York authority over these reservation lands. This change would only take effect with approval from both the U.S. Attorney General and the Seneca Nation of Indians, giving both parties a say in the transition. The legislation directly affects the Seneca Nation and would restore their ability to enforce laws on their own reservations rather than having New York State handle law enforcement. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the bill.

This resolution provides for the 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.

H.R. 6037 reauthorizes the West Valley Demonstration Project, a federal nuclear waste management initiative, by extending its funding authorization and doubling the annual budget. The bill increases annual funding from $75 million to $150 million per year and extends the project through fiscal year 2037, whereas the previous authorization was set to expire after 2026. This legislation affects the Department of Energy and the West Valley site in New York, where the government manages the cleanup and processing of nuclear waste from a former commercial reprocessing facility. The doubling of annual funding reflects the rising costs of long-term nuclear waste management and demonstrates Congress's commitment to completing this environmental remediation project.

This bill amends federal law to make area career and technical education (CTE) schools eligible for mental health and substance use disorder service grants previously available only to colleges and universities. The legislation expands the definition of institutions that can receive federal funding under existing mental health grant programs to include CTE schools—which provide job training and vocational education to high school and adult students. The change applies to Section 520E–2 of the Public Health Service Act, meaning CTE schools can now compete for the same grants that help higher education institutions provide counseling, crisis intervention, and substance abuse treatment services to their students. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No new funding amounts or implementation timeline are specified in the legislation; rather, it reallocates eligibility for existing grant programs to include CTE schools.

H.R. 5517, the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, updates requirements for monitoring and planning security at the U.S.-Canada border. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct comprehensive threat analyses of the northern border every two years—starting in September 2026—instead of just once after the law's passage. Within 90 days of each threat analysis, the Secretary of Homeland Security must update the department's northern border security strategy, or notify Congress if no changes are needed. The bill also requires classified briefings to Congress within 30 days of each analysis and directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop performance measures for assessing the effectiveness of its air and maritime operations in securing the border between official ports of entry, with these measures due within six months of enactment. The bill affects Department of Homeland Security operations and congressional oversight of northern border security but includes no specific funding amounts.

H.R. 5518, the Integrated Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operations Expansion Act, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to negotiate an agreement with Canada for joint law enforcement operations across their shared border in air, land, and maritime domains. The bill amends existing federal law to allow U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officers to be stationed in each other's countries and grants them necessary legal protections and privileges to carry out their duties. It also permits the Homeland Security Department to use its existing budget to cover certain legal claims that arise from cross-border operations in foreign countries. The legislation affects border security personnel, customs officers, and law enforcement agencies on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border, though it does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines—instead authorizing use of funds already available to existing agencies.

This House resolution sets up the rules for considering seven different bills on the House floor, covering crime policy in Washington D.C. and energy infrastructure issues. Four of the bills focus specifically on D.C., including measures to limit youth offender status to those 18 and under, establish police vehicle pursuit standards, allow 14-year-olds to be tried as adults for certain crimes, and eliminate the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission. Three energy-related bills would reform how power projects connect to the electrical grid, reestablish a coal industry advisory council, and streamline approval processes for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity infrastructure. The resolution allows each bill one hour of debate and waives procedural objections that could block consideration. Additionally, it extends several existing House rules through March 2026 and temporarily suspends certain requirements related to a national emergency declared in July 2025.

Reliable Federal Infrastructure ActThis bill repeals certain energy efficiency performance standards for new federal buildings and federal buildings undergoing major renovations. Specifically, the bill repeals the performance standards that phase out fossil fuel use in such buildings by FY2030.The bill directs the Department of Energy to implement the standards as though such phase-out requirements had never taken effect until it issues regulations with revised performance standards.The bill also specifies that certain systems that certify green buildings may not prohibit federal buildings from obtaining a certification as a green building or high-performance green building solely based on direct or indirect consumption of fossil fuels.

The SAFER at the Border Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security Secretary from using parole authority to admit certain categories of foreign nationals into the United States. Specifically, the bill bars parole for individuals designated as known terrorists, suspected terrorists, or "special interest aliens" (those identified as potentially posing national security risks due to potential ties to terrorism), as well as those listed on the FBI's Terrorism Watchlist or involved in criminal or terrorist activities. The legislation modifies existing immigration law by creating new definitions for these categories and removing the Secretary's discretion to grant parole in these cases, even for humanitarian or public benefit reasons. The bill does not authorize new funding or establish specific timelines, and it applies to all foreign nationals attempting to enter the United States through the border.

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities ActThis bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.Specifically, the bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program. Under the bill, a sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or local government that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts (1) information sharing with another government entity about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detainer request or notification of release request.When complying with a DHS-issued detainer, a state or local government shall be deemed to be acting as an agent of DHS with all authority available to DHS officers and employees. The bill also limits the legal liability of a state or local government for complying with a detainer.

The Energy Choice Act would prohibit state and local governments from banning or restricting energy services based on the type or source of energy being delivered to consumers. The bill prevents states, cities, counties, and their agencies from adopting laws, regulations, building codes, or policies that limit the connection, installation, or expansion of energy infrastructure for specific energy types that are sold in interstate commerce. This legislation would affect homeowners, businesses, and local communities by overriding local ordinances that might ban natural gas hookups, restrict coal power, or limit other specific energy sources. The bill contains no funding provisions or implementation timelines, as it simply establishes a federal prohibition on certain state and local energy restrictions. If enacted, this law would immediately invalidate existing local energy bans and prevent new ones from being implemented.

The Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025 limits liability protections for property owners and contractors working on federally-funded infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill prevents injured workers and others from suing under "absolute liability" laws for injuries related to falls or gravity-related accidents on these projects; instead, claims must be evaluated under a "comparative negligence" standard, which considers whether the injured person's own actions contributed to the accident. The bill applies to any infrastructure project receiving federal funding, tax incentives, or subject to federal permitting—including highways, bridges, buildings, airports, and related facilities—and it overrides state laws that would otherwise allow absolute liability claims. Federal courts would have exclusive jurisdiction over these disputes, and the rules take effect on January 1, 2026, for projects where states or local governments accept federal assistance. The legislation does not affect workers' compensation insurance programs, which operate under separate state laws.

This resolution provides for the consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31, which nullify specified agency rules, and certain resolutions related to establishing budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034. The resolution waives all points of order against the consideration of S.J. Res. 13, which nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act, and S.J. Res. 31, which nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act.The resolution also waives a House rule requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of May 23, 2025, relating to Title II of H.Con. Res. 14. Title II sets forth instructions to House and Senate committees to develop legislation related to budgetary levels for FY2025 through FY2034.