The GATE Act of 2026 prohibits U.S. National Laboratories from allowing visitors or long-term personnel from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba to access their facilities, information, or technology. The law applies immediately upon enactment and covers both new requests and existing approvals from these countries, though it excludes foreign nationals who are lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens. The Secretary of Energy can waive this prohibition only if they certify that the benefits to the United States outweigh national security and economic risks, and only with consultation from the Department of Energy's intelligence office and senior FBI counterintelligence officials. Any waivers must be reported to Congress within 30 days with details about the person's country of origin, the admission request date, the waiver decision date, and the specific reasons for granting the exception. The legislation aims to protect sensitive American technology and research from potential exploitation by officials and nationals of adversarial countries.

Amendment prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations.

This bill establishes a new federal program to help rural communities, Native American tribes, and U.S. territories reduce flood damage before disasters strike. The legislation creates a dedicated "SAFE Rural Fund" that automatically receives 2 percent of annual appropriations to the Federal Disaster Relief Fund, ensuring consistent year-to-year funding for rural flood prevention projects. States and tribal governments receive money through a formula that guarantees each eligible jurisdiction receives at least $5 million annually while prioritizing areas with higher populations and lower incomes. The program requires states and tribes to pass nearly all funding directly to rural communities as grants, with streamlined applications limited to five to ten pages and decisions made within six months. Eligible projects include traditional infrastructure like improved drainage systems and levees, as well as nature-based solutions such as wetland restoration and streambank stabilization. The bill also establishes a separate support program providing $1 million to $5 million annually to each state and tribe to build capacity for administering hazard mitigation programs, and reserves 15 percent of funds for small projects under $500,000 with especially simplified applications.

The GAP Act expands federal authority to scrutinize foreign investments in U.S. general aviation infrastructure for national security purposes. The law requires the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review any acquisition by a foreign adversary of general aviation airports, hangars, flight schools, and maintenance facilities within 50 nautical miles of military installations or 10 nautical miles of major airport airspace, presuming such deals pose security risks unless the buyer proves otherwise. Additionally, CFIUS must review all past acquisitions of U.S. general aviation companies by foreign entities from countries of concern within 180 days to determine whether previous approvals remain adequate or should be reopened, reporting its findings to Congress in a classified report. Most provisions take effect upon enactment, while provisions related to federal financial assistance apply only to funds obligated after the law goes into effect, protecting existing recipients from retroactive penalties except under existing False Claims Act provisions.

This bill would convert Executive Order 14412 into permanent federal law, giving it the status of legislation rather than a presidential directive that could be reversed by a future president. The executive order, issued on June 22, 2026, addresses national security concerns related to advanced cryptographic attacks—sophisticated threats to encryption systems that protect sensitive government and potentially private sector information. By codifying the order, Congress would ensure that the government's measures to defend against these cryptographic threats remain in place regardless of changes in administrations. The bill was referred to multiple committees including Oversight and Government Reform, Science and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Armed Services, reflecting the broad national security implications of cryptographic security. The legislation does not specify particular funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided.

This bill strengthens oversight and payment controls for the Veterans Affairs Foreign Medical Program, which covers medical care that veterans receive from non-VA providers in foreign countries. The legislation caps payment rates at the lower of either what providers bill or what Medicare would pay for the same services, though the VA Secretary can exceed this cap in emergencies to ensure veteran access. The bill prevents the VA from paying claims submitted by or for deceased individuals and requires the VA to establish fraud detection procedures, including referring suspicious claims to the VA Inspector General and maintaining a public list of providers who have submitted fraudulent claims. The legislation also authorizes the VA to hire a Fraud Detection and Prevention Coordinator and contract with third-party administrators to process claims, with a requirement to implement any new information technology system within one year. These changes aim to reduce improper payments while maintaining quality care for veterans seeking medical services abroad.

The American Drone Manufacturing Dominance Act of 2026 aims to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign-made drones, particularly those from countries deemed security risks, while boosting domestic drone manufacturing. The bill requires law enforcement agencies receiving federal grants to stop buying drones from covered foreign countries by January 2027 and dispose of existing foreign-made drones by January 2031, or lose eligibility for Department of Justice grants. To support this transition, the legislation allocates $1.5 billion derived from tariff revenues: $150 million for a buyback program compensating agencies that surrender foreign drones, $150 million for grants to help law enforcement purchase domestically manufactured drones, and $1.2 billion for private manufacturing facility grants through the Department of Commerce. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms such as audits and penalties for non-compliance, requires the Attorney General to issue regulations within 180 days, and mandates reporting to Congress on program outcomes over multiple years.

The COMPASS Act amends federal law to protect military families who homeschool their children from conflicting state education requirements when they relocate due to military orders. Under this bill, a military-connected child who is homeschooled will be considered compliant with compulsory education and homeschooling laws in their new state if they meet the requirements of either their new state or their parent's state of legal residence. This change addresses the burden military families face when moving between states that have different homeschooling regulations, ensuring educational continuity during the frequent relocations that come with military service. The bill applies to servicemembers with dependent children who are ordered to relocate to a new duty station and does not require any new federal funding. By extending protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to cover homeschooling situations, the legislation aims to reduce legal and administrative obstacles while supporting military family stability.

This bill modernizes federal restrictions on how states can tax interstate business activity by updating and expanding the protections established in the 1959 Public Law 86-272. The legislation establishes that states cannot impose net income taxes or other business activity taxes on out-of-state businesses unless those businesses have a physical presence in the state, with certain narrow exceptions for businesses incorporated in the state or individuals who are state residents. The bill defines physical presence to include having employees or exclusive agents in the state, or owning or leasing property there, but excludes temporary visits of fewer than 15 days and transient business activities. The legislation also extends these protections to digital goods and services and limits how states can tax affiliated business groups by requiring them to use standard apportionment formulas. The bill applies to tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and does not affect sales taxes or use taxes on transactions.

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActThis bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical conditions. Specifically, the bill expands the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify and establish geothermal energy programs, such as programs concerning research and development, grants, and data management.DOE must support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for next-generation geothermal systems. DOE may administer grants for carrying out certain focus areas of the program. DOE must also ensure that at least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field research site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing.Additionally, DOE must provide grants for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites; and (2) the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence.DOE must also provide grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve the commercial-readiness of geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems.DOE must expand its repository of geothermal drilling information to include publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations. DOE must also periodically update the repository to improve its functionality and usability.The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in certain areas to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development.

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Australia, and other partner nations that fought alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other collective security and counterterrorism missions. The resolution expresses concern that retrospective, politically motivated accusations and investigations of war crimes against the forces of U.S. allies are harmful to alliance unity and servicemember confidence.

H.R. 8482 modifies tax credit rules to make nuclear power facilities more competitive for federal investment tax credits. Currently, nuclear facilities face restrictions that don't apply to other energy sources, including limitations on claiming credits if they're owned by public utilities and restrictions on when developers can claim credits during construction. This bill removes both of those restrictions specifically for nuclear facilities that produce electricity, allowing nuclear projects greater flexibility in claiming available tax incentives. The changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2026, making them available starting with the 2027 tax year. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and is intended to encourage investment in nuclear energy as a clean electricity source.

This bill expands federal concealed carry privileges to qualified special operations veterans. It amends existing law to allow former and current military special operators with specific training and service records to carry concealed firearms nationwide, similar to retired law enforcement officers. Eligible personnel include former members of Army Special Forces, Rangers, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps reconnaissance and scout sniper units, and Air Force special operations roles, provided they achieved an expert-level marksmanship qualification and maintain honorable discharge status. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs must begin issuing photographic identification cards within 180 days and accept military service documentation as proof of eligibility in the interim, with the Attorney General providing guidance to law enforcement within 90 days. The authority is permanent as long as individuals maintain their qualifications and federal firearms eligibility, though it terminates immediately if those conditions are no longer met.

H.Res. 1137 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), a private industry organization founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government. The resolution commends SAAMI for its century-long work establishing safety and interoperability standards for firearms and ammunition in collaboration with industry, military, and government bodies, as well as international standards organizations. The measure acknowledges SAAMI's contributions to public safety, technological advancement, and conservation efforts, and encourages continued collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations. This is a symbolic resolution that does not establish policy, allocate funding, or create new requirements; it simply expresses the House's recognition and appreciation of the organization's historical role in promoting firearms safety standards.

The Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026 amends immigration law to allow the government to revoke U.S. citizenship and deport individuals involved in terrorism-related activities. The bill applies to U.S. citizens and naturalized citizens who commit, support, or materially assist terrorist organizations designated by the federal government, or who serve in the military of foreign terrorist organizations. Key provisions include making denaturalization proceedings mandatory for convicted terrorists, establishing expedited removal proceedings with court docketing priority, and expanding grounds for citizenship revocation to include membership in designated foreign terrorist organizations and provision of material support to such groups. The bill creates a legal presumption that individuals convicted of federal terrorism offenses are deportable, though this presumption can be challenged with contrary evidence. No specific funding or timeline is provided in the legislation.

This bill aims to strengthen Taiwan's energy independence and resilience by promoting U.S. energy exports, particularly liquefied natural gas, to the island and helping it protect critical energy infrastructure. The legislation directs the State, Commerce, and Energy Departments to prioritize barriers removal for U.S. energy exports to Taiwan and facilitate technology cooperation, while also requiring the National Academy of Sciences to assess opportunities for redirecting U.S. liquefied natural gas exports away from China toward Taiwan within one year. The bill establishes a U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center for academic and technical collaboration, requires capacity-building efforts in cybersecurity and physical security for Taiwan's energy systems, and extends maritime cargo insurance to vessels carrying critical supplies to Taiwan if facing coercive threats. Additionally, it expresses congressional support for Taiwan to maintain and develop nuclear power, including small modular reactors, as part of its energy diversification strategy. The bill requires annual reports for three years on progress and barriers to implementation, though it includes no new spending authorization and clarifies that these efforts do not change U.S. policy toward China.

The Families First Housing Act of 2026 gives families and community organizations priority access to foreclosed homes owned by major federal housing agencies. For 180 days after a foreclosed property is listed for sale, only "qualified" buyers—such as owner-occupants, nonprofit housing organizations, local governments, and community land trusts—can purchase the property, while institutional investors and house-flippers must wait. During this priority period, properties must be priced at fair market value based on independent appraisals and listed on a public website clearly marked as "first look" properties. The bill applies to the Federal Housing Administration, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Department of Agriculture, which must publish quarterly reports on their sales and face penalties up to $100,000 per violation if they fail to follow these rules. The requirements take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, with federal agencies having that same timeframe to write implementing rules.

H.R. 6911 expands the federal COPS grant program to allow police departments to use grant funds specifically to combat organized crime, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations. Departments receiving these grants can use the money to create specialized units, purchase advanced investigative equipment (including tactical vehicles, drones, protective gear, and firearms), train officers in counter-organized crime tactics, and hire additional law enforcement personnel. The bill prioritizes funding for jurisdictions that certify they have documented high levels of cartel, gang, or transnational criminal activity. Congress appropriates $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these grant programs, with the Attorney General required to establish rules within 180 days and provide yearly reports to Congress detailing how the funds are used.

The SECURE STEM Act of 2025 restricts visa access for citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba seeking to enter the United States for work or study in science and technology fields. Specifically, it prohibits the State Department from issuing and Homeland Security from admitting nationals from these countries under H-1B specialty occupation visas, O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary ability, J-1 exchange visas, and F, J, or M student visas. The bill also bars these foreign nationals already in the U.S. under these visa categories from working at federally funded national research laboratories. The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security can jointly waive these restrictions on a case-by-case basis if they determine it serves U.S. national interests, and they must report biannually to Congress on all waivers granted, including the justification and biographical information for each recipient. The bill requires implementation rules to be issued within 90 days of enactment.

This bill conditions federal law enforcement grants on states and localities adopting stricter pretrial release policies for violent offenders. Specifically, it requires jurisdictions receiving Justice Assistance Grants, Community Oriented Policing Service grants, and transit security grants to certify that they prohibit releasing defendants charged with violent crimes on personal recognizance or unsecured bonds unless a judge holds a "dangerousness hearing" and finds that release conditions will ensure public safety and court appearance. The bill also requires jurisdictions to annually collect and publish data on judges' pretrial release decisions, rearrests, and failures to appear. States and localities that fail to meet these requirements could lose up to 15 percent of their federal grant awards. The rules take effect 18 months after enactment, giving jurisdictions time to comply, and the Attorney General has 180 days to issue implementing regulations.

The SAFE Drivers Act requires all applicants for commercial driver's licenses to pass a standardized English language proficiency test before receiving or renewing their license. The test, to be developed and approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, would assess an applicant's ability to read, write, and understand English in practical commercial driving contexts, including reading road signs, understanding emergency communications, and completing required documentation. The law applies to all new and renewed commercial driver's licenses issued beginning 12 months after the bill becomes law, and places responsibility on individual states to administer the test through their motor vehicle departments while the federal government monitors compliance. States that fail to substantially comply with the requirement could lose federal transportation funding. The Secretary of Transportation must submit annual reports to Congress on state compliance rates and pass rates for the English proficiency test.

The Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025 would penalize states that operate automated speed enforcement systems—devices that photograph vehicles exceeding speed limits without a police officer present—by withholding 10 percent of their federal highway funding. Starting in fiscal year 2027, each state's governor must annually certify that no jurisdiction within their state operates such systems, or face the funding reduction. The bill makes exceptions for automated enforcement in school zones during school hours and in active construction zones with speed limits below 55 mph and proper signage. The Department of Transportation can conduct audits and issue regulations to verify state compliance. This legislation directly affects state and local governments that currently use automated speed cameras, as well as the motorists and communities in those jurisdictions.

The SkyFoundry Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a program for rapidly developing, testing, and manufacturing small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) domestically, with potential expansion to related autonomous systems and weapons. The program will operate two main facilities—an innovation hub for research and design, and a production facility capable of manufacturing 1 million drones annually—both housed at existing Army depots, with the production site specifically requiring at least 15,000 acres of land. The Department of Defense will use streamlined acquisition methods and can partner with private contractors and academic institutions to accelerate development, while ensuring the government retains intellectual property rights to all systems developed. The legislation also grants the President authority to use the Defense Production Act to support domestic manufacturing capacity for these systems and allows the Secretary of Defense to waive standard regulatory procedures to speed up the program's implementation.

The GUARD Act would allow the National Guard to be deployed for immigration enforcement purposes, including apprehending undocumented immigrants and executing removal orders, as well as conducting border security operations—modifying the existing Posse Comitatus Act restriction on using military forces for domestic law enforcement. The bill also creates new federal crimes for assaulting immigration enforcement officers, with penalties ranging from 5 to 20 years imprisonment for assault, 10 to 30 years if bodily injury occurs, and life imprisonment or death penalty if the assault results in death. These provisions would apply to attacks on federal immigration officers, as well as state and local law enforcement working in support of federal immigration operations. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. This bill would primarily affect immigration enforcement agencies (ICE and CBP), National Guard units in states that deploy them for this purpose, and individuals who commit crimes against these officers.

This bill increases criminal penalties for espionage committed on behalf of foreign adversaries, specifically targeting economic espionage and defense information theft. For individuals committing economic espionage to benefit a "covered nation" (a defined category of foreign adversaries), the bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 10-15 years imprisonment, or 10-20 years if the offense causes severe harm to economic or national security; organizations face fines of up to $20 million or five times the value of stolen trade secrets. The legislation similarly strengthens penalties for gathering or transmitting national defense information on behalf of covered nations, imposing minimum sentences of 15 years to life. The bill applies to anyone—whether individuals or organizations—caught stealing classified defense information or trade secrets with the intent to benefit hostile foreign governments, and it eliminates eligibility for supervised release in these cases. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation; the amendments take effect upon passage.