The Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026 amends Medicare to expand access to mental health services provided by clinical psychologists. The bill offers a 10 percent payment bonus to clinical psychologists who practice in rural and medically underserved areas starting in 2026, similar to incentives already available to physicians. The legislation also removes certain oversight requirements that previously mandated physician supervision of psychologist-provided services in various care settings, including outpatient rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, partial hospitalization programs, home health services, and psychiatric hospitals, though psychologists must still consult with physicians when appropriate and authorized under state law. These changes take effect on January 1, 2027. The bill is designed to increase the availability of mental health treatment options and improve care access in underserved areas by making it easier for clinical psychologists to operate independently within their scope of practice.

This bill would penalize tax-exempt organizations that make political contributions if those organizations have accepted money from foreign nationals. Specifically, if a tax-exempt group with at least $200,000 in annual gross receipts or $500,000 in assets receives a foreign donation within a two-year period and then contributes to a political committee or political action group, it would owe a penalty equal to twice the amount of that political contribution. The penalties escalate with repeated violations: the first violation triggers a 100 percent tax on the contribution amount, the second triggers a 200 percent tax, and any subsequent violations result in a 200 percent tax plus loss of tax-exempt status for two years. The bill would take effect one year after enactment and allows organizations to rely on donors' representations about their nationality unless the organization knew or should have known the information was false.

Protecting Taxpayers from Ghost Preparers ActThis bill limits the amount of time the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has to assess taxes related to fraudulent or false federal tax returns where there is no intent by the taxpayer to evade taxes. The bill also expands the types of documents for which various penalties may be imposed against tax return preparers.As background, the IRS generally has three years from the date that a tax return is filed (statute of limitations) to assess taxes owed by the taxpayer for the tax year. However, if a false or fraudulent tax return is filed with the intent to evade tax (fraud exception), then the IRS may assess taxes at any time. In Murrin v. Commissioner the U.S. Tax Court held (and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed) that the fraud exception applies when a tax return preparer places false or fraudulent entries on a tax return without the taxpayer’s knowledge. In contrast, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims held in BASR Partnership v. Commissioner that the fraud exception only applies if the taxpayer intends to evade taxes.The bill limits the fraud exception to cases in which the taxpayer intends to evade taxes.Further, under the bill, tax return preparers may be subject to penalties related to false or fraudulent documents purporting to be federal tax returns, partnership administrative adjustment requests, or partnership adjustment tracking reports. (Currently, the penalties apply if the documents are valid submissions to the IRS.)

This bill temporarily increases the amount of profit that seniors can exclude from federal taxes when selling their primary home. Under current law, most homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 in capital gains ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly), but this bill would raise those limits to $1,000,000 for single seniors and $1,000,000 for married couples where at least one spouse is a senior, during the years 2027 through 2030. To qualify, a person must be at least 65 years old and have owned the home as their principal residence for at least 25 years. The bill has no specified federal funding requirement since it reduces tax revenue rather than spending money. The temporary increase expires on January 1, 2031, after which the standard capital gains exclusions return to their previous levels.

This bill would deny federal retirement benefits to members of Congress and former members of Congress who are convicted of sexual offenses. The legislation applies to convictions for offenses including child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other sexually exploitative crimes under federal law, as long as the criminal conduct occurred on or after the bill's enactment date. The law would also prevent payments to survivors or beneficiaries of convicted members and would allow any forfeited pension funds to be directed to victims through court-ordered restitution or garnishment judgments. Additionally, the bill extends this prohibition to members who are indicted for these offenses and deliberately remain outside the United States for more than one year to avoid prosecution, suspending their benefits during that absence. The measure also covers convictions obtained in foreign countries if the Attorney General certifies that the conviction meets comparable standards to U.S. proceedings, with an appeals process available through the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The Federal Halo Act creates a new federal crime targeting people who get too close to federal law enforcement officers during their official duties. After a federal officer verbally warns someone to stay away, it becomes illegal to approach within 15 feet of that officer if the person intends to impede the officer's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them in a way that causes substantial emotional distress. The bill defines harassment as knowingly engaging in conduct directed at an officer that intentionally causes emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Violations carry penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. The legislation applies to any federal law enforcement officer or agent engaged in lawful performance of their duties.

The Gas Tax Relief Act would suspend federal gasoline and diesel fuel taxes for at least 90 days starting from when the bill is enacted, reducing the tax rate to zero during that period. The legislation would affect all drivers and fuel consumers by lowering pump prices, though the exact savings would depend on how much of the federal tax reduction gets passed along by gas stations and refineries. To prevent the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund from losing revenue during the tax holiday, the Treasury Department would transfer money from the general federal fund to make up the difference. The President has the discretion to extend the tax suspension for an additional 125 days if economic conditions warrant it, or to gradually phase the taxes back in rather than reinstate them all at once. This temporary measure aims to provide relief at the gas pump for consumers during a period of potentially high fuel prices.

The Living Organ Volunteer Engagement (LOVE) Act establishes an 8-year Medicare demonstration program that pays hospitals to train staff as "living kidney donor transplant facilitators." These facilitators would help Medicare patients with end-stage renal disease find willing living kidney donors and navigate the donation process. Eligible hospitals—those that already perform kidney transplants—can receive Medicare reimbursement for the reasonable costs of running these training programs. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress after five years on whether the program increases the number of living kidney donors and transplants, improves patient outcomes, and saves Medicare money by reducing the need for dialysis. The program aims to address the kidney transplant shortage by making it easier for patients to identify and work with living donors.

The SNAP Payment Security and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 strengthens fraud prevention and cybersecurity protections for the federal food assistance program by expanding the USDA Inspector General's authority to investigate benefit theft across state lines and imposing civil penalties of twice the stolen benefit amount on those who commit fraud. The bill requires the Agriculture Department to establish comprehensive cybersecurity standards within two years, including chip-enabled EBT cards (rolled out over five years), secure online account portals, transaction alerts, and virtual card numbers for online shopping. Additionally, states must replace lost, stolen, or damaged EBT cards within three business days at no cost, retailers must install chip-enabled payment terminals to prevent card cloning, and the USDA must publish biennial reports to Congress tracking benefit theft trends and cybersecurity effectiveness. These measures protect millions of low-income families who rely on SNAP benefits while reducing fraud and system vulnerabilities across the program.

H.J.Res. 137 is a ceremonial resolution that commends Sail250, an initiative organizing international tall ship gatherings to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence in 2026. The resolution recognizes Sail250's efforts to promote goodwill among nations, commemorate American maritime history, and educate the public about the country's naval heritage. The initiative will host signature events in five major U.S. port cities—New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, New York/New Jersey, and Boston—culminating in what is described as the largest international tall ship parade in American history and a Naval Review on July 4, 2026, in partnership with the U.S. Navy. The resolution encourages Americans and people worldwide to participate in these celebrations and urges Sail250 to continue its maritime heritage promotion efforts. This is a non-binding commendation with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms.

The Electronic Filing Improvement and Logistical Efficiency Act of 2025 aims to modernize how businesses file employment tax returns with the IRS by transitioning from paper to electronic filing. Within one year of enactment, the IRS must create fully automated electronic filing systems for all employment tax returns, with priority given to amended quarterly returns (Form 941-X). The bill provides two incentives to encourage adoption: a $1,000 tax credit per calendar quarter for employers who electronically file their employment taxes for the first time and again in the following year, and a $250 fee imposed on businesses that continue to file employment tax forms on paper beginning two years after the law takes effect. The legislation includes exceptions for small employers, rural businesses without broadband access, and genuine emergencies, as well as protections for payroll service providers that already file electronically for 99 percent of their clients, ensuring that compliance burdens fall primarily on businesses choosing to remain on paper systems.

The EGG SAVE Act creates a new federal tax credit for commercial egg hatchery facilities that purchase and install equipment to automatically identify the sex of chicken embryos before they hatch. This technology allows producers to avoid hatching male chicks, which reduces waste in egg production. The credit covers the cost of the sex-identification equipment, its installation, and any facility modifications needed to operate it. The credit percentage declines over time, starting at 50 percent for equipment installed in 2026, dropping to 40 percent in 2027, and 30 percent in 2028, with the program ending after December 31, 2028. The bill applies only to equipment that meets at least 95 percent accuracy in sex determination and is used at U.S.-based commercial hatcheries, directly benefiting the domestic egg production industry by incentivizing adoption of more efficient breeding technologies.

The No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act would allow workers to deduct overtime compensation from their federal income taxes. The bill applies to employees covered by federal labor laws who earn overtime pay above their regular hourly rate, including both workers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and certain railroad and airline employees covered under the Railway Labor Act. Under the bill, overtime compensation would only qualify for the deduction if it's paid under an agreement between the employee and employer made before the work is performed, and the agreement establishes that overtime begins after 40 hours per week (or follows other specified thresholds for certain transportation workers). The legislation would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill has no specified funding provisions, as it functions as a tax deduction rather than a spending program.

H.Res. 743 is a symbolic resolution supporting the creation of "Operation Enduring Freedom Day," an official annual day of recognition honoring the service members, veterans, and families involved in Operation Enduring Freedom, the 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The resolution recognizes the sacrifice of nearly 2,500 military personnel killed (both from hostile and nonhostile causes) and over 20,000 wounded during the conflict, as well as the ongoing struggles of veterans and their families dealing with the physical and emotional wounds of war. The measure does not establish a specific date for the observance or authorize any funding; instead, it calls for Congress and the American people to commemorate the day with appropriate ceremonies and programs once a date is selected. This is a nonbinding resolution intended to honor those who served rather than create new law or allocate resources.

Protect Beneficiaries from Middlemen ActThis bill limits cost-sharing for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit and Medicare Advantage.Specifically, for costs above the deductible but below the annual out-of-pocket threshold, the bill limits cost-sharing to the average net price of the drug (i.e., the average amount paid less any rebates) or the cash price (i.e., the price charged to an individual without insurance), whichever is lower. The Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation.

The Captivity of Helpless Elephants Reduction Act would ban zoos and safari parks from displaying, breeding, or housing African and Asian elephants in the United States starting one year after the law takes effect. Within three years of enactment, all zoos and safari parks currently holding elephants must transfer them to accredited wildlife sanctuaries that are nonprofit, don't breed animals for profit, and provide naturalistic environments and proper veterinary care. The bill is based on findings that captive elephants suffer physical and mental health problems and live significantly shorter lives than their wild counterparts, while many zoos have already voluntarily phased out elephant exhibits. The bill directs the Department of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study within one year and authorizes a grant program to help sanctuaries accommodate transferred elephants, along with public education efforts about elephant welfare.

The Federal Animal Research Accountability Act of 2025 requires the National Institutes of Health to collect more detailed and transparent data on animal use in federally funded research. Research institutions receiving NIH funding must now submit annual reports breaking down the number of animals used by species and categorizing them by the level of pain or distress involved—from procedures with no pain to those where painkillers couldn't be used without compromising results. The NIH would then publish this information in a publicly searchable online database within three months of receiving each report, making animal research data accessible to the public and institutional animal care committees. The bill affects all biomedical and behavioral research entities that receive Public Health Service funds and use animals in their work. These new reporting requirements take effect two years after the law is enacted, giving institutions time to develop the necessary data collection systems.

This bill strengthens animal welfare enforcement by expanding the U.S. Attorney General's power to prosecute violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The legislation gives the Attorney General new authority to file civil lawsuits in federal court against anyone violating animal welfare rules, with penalties up to $10,000 per violation per day, and allows seizure and forfeiture of animals subjected to violations. The bill also allows penalties and fines collected to be used for temporary care of animals involved in enforcement cases. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General must establish a coordination agreement to share information about repeat animal welfare violators. The changes primarily affect animal dealers, exhibitors, and others subject to animal welfare regulations, while giving federal law enforcement stronger tools to crack down on violations.

The Medical Manufacturing, Economic Development, and Sustainability (MMEDS) Act of 2025 seeks to strengthen domestic medical device and equipment manufacturing while improving pandemic preparedness for vulnerable populations. The bill provides substantial tax incentives—including 40% credits on wages and equipment costs—to companies that operate medical manufacturing facilities in economically distressed areas, with even higher credits (50–60%) for facilities that relocate production from foreign countries or manufacture products addressing critical health threats. It also establishes tax credits for domestic manufacturers that purchase supplies and services from economically distressed zones. Additionally, the legislation expands the definition of medical countermeasures to include treatments for underlying diseases like heart disease and diabetes when combined with pandemic threats, creates a new "population health products" category, and requires federal agencies to coordinate rapid distribution of approved health products during epidemics while examining whether vulnerable groups—including the elderly, minorities, veterans, and those with chronic conditions—suffered disproportionate harm during past pandemics. The bill takes effect January 1, 2025, with implementing regulations required within 60 days of enactment and a 90-day report mandated on pandemic disparities and future treatment incentives.

No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students ActThis bill revokes or denies a student visa for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who engages in prohibited anti-Semitic conduct and whom the Department of State has determined poses potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States through such conduct. The conduct covered by the bill is (1) physical violence, vandalism, or harassment targeting a Jewish individual, their property, a community institution, or religious facility with intent to intimidate or harm based on the Jewish identity or affiliation of the targeted individual or property; or (2) knowingly providing material support for such activity.

The Dignity in Housing Act of 2025 requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct inspections of large public housing developments—those with 100 or more apartment units—at least once every two years to ensure they meet federal housing quality and safety standards. These biennial inspections must be performed by HUD employees or independent inspectors, not by staff from the public housing agencies that operate the developments, to ensure impartial oversight. The bill mandates that HUD publish all inspection results online so the public can access information about the condition of public housing in their communities. The legislation affects public housing residents and the local housing agencies that manage these developments across the country. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the bill text beyond the requirement that inspections occur every two years.

Crime Doesn't Fly Act of 2025This bill prohibits the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement warrants for the arrest, removal, or deportation of a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) as proof of identity at an airport security checkpoint unless the non-U.S. national is being removed from the United States pursuant to immigration laws.

The University Accountability Act imposes financial penalties on tax-exempt colleges and universities that are found by federal courts to violate civil rights laws under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Each civil rights violation judgment triggers a penalty of either $100,000 or 5 percent of the institution's administrative compensation (whichever is greater), with penalties reversed if the judgment is overturned on appeal. The bill also requires the IRS to conduct a mandatory review of an institution's tax-exempt status if it receives three or more civil rights violation judgments, and mandates that affected universities report all civil rights determinations to the IRS on their annual tax filings. The legislation applies to all eligible educational institutions that hold tax-exempt status, including state colleges and universities, and takes effect for violations determined after the bill's enactment.

The End Kidney Deaths Act would create a new federal tax credit to encourage people to donate kidneys to strangers. Eligible donors would receive a $10,000 tax credit each year for five years (totaling $50,000), starting with kidney removals after December 31, 2026, and the program would end after December 31, 2036. The credit applies only to "non-directed" donations, meaning donors do not know who will receive their kidney, and the law clarifies that this tax benefit does not constitute a payment for organs under existing federal law prohibiting organ sales. If a donor dies during the five-year credit period, any remaining credits would be accelerated and paid out as a lump sum up to $50,000 total. The legislation is designed to increase the supply of living kidney donors to reduce deaths among patients awaiting transplants.

Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care or the COMPLETE Care ActThis bill increases payments and establishes certain requirements to support integrated behavioral health services under Medicare.Specifically, the bill increases payments for integrated behavioral health services that are provided by physicians under Medicare for 2027-2029, with payments increased by 175% in 2027, 150% in 2028, and 125% in 2029.The bill provides funds for FY2025-FY2029 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with entities to provide technical assistance to primary care practices that want to adopt models for behavioral health integration.