The Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026 would amend federal law to lower the damage threshold for vandalism charges against federal property. Currently, federal law requires at least $1,000 in damage or attempted damage to government property to trigger prosecution under federal statutes. This bill would reduce that threshold to $500, making it easier to prosecute individuals who damage federal property or government contracts with smaller amounts of damage. The change affects anyone who damages U.S. government buildings, equipment, or other federal property. The bill carries no specific funding requirements or implementation timeline beyond the legislative process.

This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government. The resolution also expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that (1) legislative and policy reforms to prevent fraud and improper payment will meaningfully improve the continued financial prosperity of the U.S. government and the American taxpayer, and (2) federal program eligibility and spending activities should be verified prior to payments being issued.

The Espionage Prevention Act restricts intelligence community funding to U.S. colleges and universities that have relationships with certain Chinese entities, including Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, Chinese universities involved in military development, and companies on the Department of Defense's military companies list. The bill defines "relationship" broadly to include contracts, agreements, or donations from these covered entities, and colleges would have 12 months after the bill's enactment to sever such ties or lose eligibility for any intelligence community funds. The Director of National Intelligence can grant case-by-case waivers for up to one year if an institution has strong safeguards in place and the relationship poses no national security risk, with waivers renewable annually and subject to congressional notification. The Director must provide technical assistance to help colleges comply and submit reports to Congress within 18 months and annually thereafter detailing which institutions maintain these relationships and how the restrictions are being implemented.

H.Res. 1237, known as the STOP Resolution, requires Members of Congress, House officers, and employees who access classified information to complete mandatory training in counterintelligence and classified information protection during each Congress. The training program will be administered by the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House and must be completed within 90 days of either the start of a new Congress or when an individual begins their role in the House. The resolution applies to Members, Delegates, Resident Commissioners, and all employees with security clearances who handle classified materials, though individuals who complete the training during new Member orientation are exempt from repeating it. Members and staff who fail to complete the training by the deadline will be prohibited from accessing classified information, with employees facing an additional 180-day waiting period after completing training before regaining access. The Committee on House Administration has 90 days from the resolution's adoption to issue regulations establishing the specific training program and deadlines.

H.R. 8610 amends the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 to require federal agencies to report to Congress whenever the President grants a waiver that exempts companies from Sudan-related procurement restrictions. Under the bill, agency heads must submit these reports to the appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of any waiver being granted. The legislation affects the executive branch agencies responsible for federal procurement and contracting decisions related to Sudan. The bill does not specify any funding and establishes a straightforward 30-day reporting timeline for notification after each waiver is issued. This measure increases congressional oversight of presidential waiver decisions under existing Sudan sanctions law.

Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency ActThis bill requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to adjust certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation every three years instead of every five years.For example, the federal government uses less complex procedures for the purchase of property and services valued below the simplified acquisition threshold. Under the bill, this threshold would be adjusted for inflation every three years.

The Securing Energy Supply Chains Act directs the Secretary of Energy to create and maintain an "Energy Non-Procurement List" of companies and individuals deemed to pose risks to U.S. national security, economic security, or foreign policy—with special focus on entities involved in critical materials and battery production. Starting one year after the bill's enactment, the Department of Energy is prohibited from entering into or renewing contracts with listed entities unless those goods or services cannot be obtained from alternative sources, and contractors must certify they are not on the list. The Secretary must publish an unclassified annual report to Congress detailing the list and justifications for additions and removals, and must notify Congress within 90 days whenever an exception is granted to procure from a listed entity, including recommendations for developing domestic alternatives. Additionally, the bill requires a coordinated study across multiple federal agencies to identify overlaps between existing security-related lists and recommend ways to harmonize them, with a report due within one year of enactment.

District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform ActThis bill vests the President with the authority to appoint the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (DC) for a term that coincides with the term of office of the President. The bill provides that the appointment is not subject to confirmation in the Senate.Under current DC law, the Attorney General is elected by DC voters for a four-year term that coincides with the term of office of the DC Mayor.The bill additionally provides that the term of the current Attorney General ends on the date of the bill's enactment.

H.R. 3961 prohibits the Department of Defense from signing contracts for software source code with companies that have certain ties to China. Specifically, the bill bars contracts with entities that own or fund artificial intelligence research facilities in China, that have given China access to software code they're providing to the Pentagon, or that operate data centers in China for that software. The restrictions apply to any company that has a material financial interest in these activities, including through parent companies or subsidiaries. The Secretary of Defense can waive these restrictions if deemed necessary for national security. The prohibition applies only to contracts entered into, renewed, or extended within three years of the bill's enactment, with the definition of "covered country" based on existing national defense law.

This bill specifies that all federally acquired lands are eligible to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands (MLAAL). The bill defines the term hardrock mineral to (1) include deposits of minerals found in sedimentary or other rocks, base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals, and precious and semi-precious gemstones; and (2) exclude deposits of coal, oil, oil shale, gas, sodium, potassium, sulfur, or mineral materials subject to disposition under the Materials Act of 1947.By way of background, hardrock minerals are not currently listed under the MLAAL as deposits subject to a lease, while mineral resources such as coal, phosphate, oil, gas, gilsonite, and sulfur are listed. As a result, federal lands may be leased for mining hardrock minerals only if the federal lands were acquired under a statute, such as the Weeks Act, that specifically authorizes the land to be used for hardrock mineral leasing.

The Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to purchase software and data needed to develop artificial intelligence systems for military operations. Under this bill, the Pentagon can acquire software and data through various models—either as ongoing subscription services accessed online or as one-time purchases—and can modify and test this software to meet defense needs. The legislation allows these purchases to be funded through any existing Defense Department appropriations without requiring new funding allocations. The Defense Secretary is required to create or update regulations governing how these software and data acquisitions are conducted and overseen to ensure proper procurement practices.

The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025 requires the Department of Defense to promote competition when purchasing cloud computing services, artificial intelligence foundation models, and data infrastructure from companies. The bill mandates that the DoD conduct competitive bidding for these procurements, protect government data from unauthorized use (ensuring vendors cannot use military data to improve their commercial products without permission), and prioritize multi-cloud technology to avoid reliance on a single vendor. The legislation also directs updates to defense procurement regulations to include penalties for data misuse and requires annual reports to Congress starting in January 2027 assessing competition levels and market concentration in the defense AI space. These requirements apply to companies that have received at least $50 million in DoD contracts over the previous five years.

The Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025 requires the National Cyber Director to develop a comprehensive plan for establishing a centralized federal institute dedicated to training the government's cybersecurity workforce. The institute would provide role-specific training for newly hired federal cyber workers and those transitioning to mid-career positions, as well as training for human resources staff involved in recruiting and managing cyber personnel. The plan must address curriculum development aligned with national cybersecurity standards, include both in-person and virtual learning options, incorporate hands-on training and skill assessments, and establish a badging system to verify qualifications—while accepting applicants regardless of educational background. The National Cyber Director must submit the detailed plan to Congress within 180 days and provide a briefing within 270 days, including funding estimates and required authorities, though no additional congressional appropriations are authorized for the bill itself.

H.R. 3278, the Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act, significantly strengthens federal penalties for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure like power grids, water systems, and transportation networks. The bill increases criminal penalties from current levels to a mandatory minimum of 30 years imprisonment or life for computer fraud offenses involving critical infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the President to impose severe sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly access U.S. critical infrastructure to harm national security or American citizens, including freezing their U.S. assets, banning them from entering the country, and revoking any existing visas. The President must establish implementing regulations within 90 days of enactment and can waive sanctions on a case-by-case basis for up to 180 days if necessary for national security, with congressional notification required at least 15 days in advance. This bill affects cybercriminals, foreign adversaries targeting U.S. infrastructure, and agencies responsible for national security enforcement.

The REG Budgeting Act creates a new "regulatory budget" system that caps the amount of new costs federal agencies can impose on businesses and individuals through rulemaking each fiscal year. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must establish a total spending limit for all agencies combined and individual limits for each agency, which Congress must approve if the limits allow any net increase in regulatory costs. Any new regulation that would exceed an agency's limit cannot take effect unless Congress approves it by joint resolution, though exceptions exist for emergencies, criminal law enforcement, and national security. The bill also requires agencies to submit detailed justifications before finalizing costly rules, mandates public reporting of all regulatory costs and decisions, and creates a new Associate Administrator for Regulatory Budgeting within OMB to oversee the system. The Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions are exempt from these requirements.

The Securing America's Federal Equipment Supply Chains Act requires the Department of Defense to purchase information technology hardware and components only from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, rather than from third-party sellers or gray-market distributors. This rule affects all IT products the Pentagon procures, including computers, networking equipment, and related software and firmware. The Secretary of Defense can grant waivers in limited circumstances—specifically for scientific research or to protect critical military operations—but must notify Congress of any waivers granted, explain the justification and security measures taken, and file annual reports on waiver usage for six years. The bill includes no new funding and takes effect one year after enactment, giving the Pentagon and its vendors time to adjust their procurement practices.

This bill requires the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create clear guidance on how federal agencies should recognize special districts—such as water districts, fire districts, and other local government bodies—as eligible recipients of federal grants and financial assistance. The bill affects special districts nationwide, which are local government subdivisions created under state law to handle specific functions like water management or emergency services. Under the legislation, the OMB Director must issue guidance within 180 days of the bill's enactment, federal agencies must implement it within one year, and the OMB must report back to Congress within two years on how well agencies are following the new rules. The bill aims to ensure special districts have fair and consistent access to federal funding by removing barriers or inconsistencies in how different agencies currently treat them.

The Kairo Act of 2025 strengthens transparency and safety protections in federally funded childcare settings by requiring providers to give parents a comprehensive bill of rights. Childcare centers, family providers, and religiously affiliated childcare programs that receive federal funding—such as Child Care Development Block Grants or Head Start funding—must now provide parents with written notice of their rights within 45 days or by the child's first day of care. These rights include access to state inspection reports, abuse hotline information, staff training records, and, when available, video recordings of alleged incidents of abuse or neglect involving their child (while protecting the privacy of other children in the footage). The bill also prohibits childcare providers from retaliating against parents who exercise these rights and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to notify all relevant providers of the new requirements within 30 days of enactment. The legislation takes effect 30 days after passage.

Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActThis bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with an independent and objective organization to study the difference in quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by the VA compared to non-VA providers across various modalities. The organization must publish its findings publicly.

H.R. 2187 would eliminate federal tax credits for offshore wind energy facilities located in U.S. inland navigable waters and coastal waters. Specifically, the bill removes eligibility for the investment tax credit and multiple production tax credits—including the clean electricity production credit and clean electricity investment tax credit—for these offshore wind projects. The legislation affects wind energy developers and companies planning to build offshore wind farms in U.S. waters, which would lose access to valuable federal tax incentives that currently help offset project costs. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, applying to wind facilities placed in service after that date and energy they produce. The bill does not establish new funding but rather eliminates existing tax benefits, meaning the changes would reduce federal revenue forgone on these types of renewable energy projects.

H.R. 1462 would eliminate federal tax credits for offshore wind energy facilities built in U.S. waters. Specifically, the bill removes eligibility for the investment tax credit and production tax credit (which help reduce the cost of building and operating renewable energy projects) for any offshore wind facility located in inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. The changes would take effect on January 1, 2026, applying to wind facilities placed in service after that date. This legislation would effectively discourage offshore wind development by removing the financial incentives that currently make such projects more economically viable for companies and investors.