This legislation authorizes the President to award the Purple Heart posthumously to Daniel Nimham, a Revolutionary War officer who served as a Commissioned Captain in the Continental Army and was injured during the war. The bill makes an exception to the standard eligibility criteria for the Purple Heart, which is typically only awarded to service members injured in combat after 1931, to recognize Nimham's service and wounds from the Revolutionary War era. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill, as it simply provides presidential authority to make a one-time historical military decoration. The measure was introduced in June 2026 by Representatives Ryan and Morelle and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Melanie's Law establishes a federal grant program to help states implement and enforce protective orders that shield family members from domestic violence. Specifically, the law allows courts to issue protective orders not only for people in intimate relationships, but also for their blood relatives and in-laws who may be at risk. States become eligible for federal funding only if they first adopt these expanded protective order laws. The Attorney General would distribute up to $200 million per year through 2036, with funds supporting law enforcement training, court systems, victim services like emergency shelter and legal aid, and specialized domestic violence units. The grants would be divided with 75 percent allocated to states based on population, 22 percent available through competitive grants, and 3 percent reserved for federal administration.

H.R. 8734 is a "Sense of Congress" resolution that expresses the legislative body's position on medication abortion rather than creating binding law. The bill asserts that medication abortion is a safe medical treatment properly approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that federal approval should override state laws that restrict how the medication is dispensed. Specifically, it contends that federal authority preempts state requirements for in-person dispensing and state prohibitions on telehealth prescribing or dispensing of medication abortion. The bill does not authorize new federal spending or establish a specific implementation timeline, as it is a statement of congressional intent rather than a regulatory mandate.

H.R. 8707, the No Funds for Iran War Act, prohibits the federal government from spending any money on military force against Iran from the bill's enactment through December 31, 2026, unless Congress formally declares war on Iran or passes a specific new law authorizing such military action. The bill creates exceptions for defensive actions consistent with the War Powers Resolution, such as responding to imminent attacks against the United States or its allies, provided the President complies with required War Powers notification procedures. The legislation applies to all federal funds and affects the executive branch's ability to conduct military operations against Iran. This bill would require explicit congressional approval before offensive military operations could proceed, giving lawmakers direct control over whether the U.S. engages in military conflict with Iran during the specified timeframe.

The REPAIR Infrastructure Act reauthorizes and expands a federal program to help communities remove or redesign highways and transportation barriers that divide neighborhoods and limit economic access. The bill allocates $3 billion annually from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2027-2031—with $750 million for planning grants and $2.25 billion for construction—to support projects that reconnect communities, improve accessibility to jobs and services, and prevent displacement of low-income residents. The legislation strengthens selection criteria to prioritize community engagement, affordable housing preservation, and equitable development, while prohibiting the use of these funds to increase highway lanes. The bill also makes REPAIR projects eligible for funding through six additional federal transportation programs, giving states and communities more flexible financing options for these initiatives.

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on how the Pentagon uses "other transaction authority," a flexible contracting mechanism that allows the military to streamline procurement of new technologies and prototypes. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Department of Defense must submit a detailed report to Congress covering all such contracts from October 2020 through October 2025, including how many prototype projects received follow-on production contracts, their performance, and total costs. The report must also analyze trends, lessons learned, and recommend ways to improve the process and help more prototype projects successfully transition to full production. The bill affects military contractors and acquisition officials who use these alternative contracting methods, though it creates no new funding requirements—only a reporting obligation for the Pentagon.

H.R. 6326 directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan within 180 days to speed up the process for private companies to gain access to secure government facilities where classified information can be handled. The bill requires the Defense Department to evaluate streamlining measures such as allowing construction and security approval processes to happen simultaneously, using standardized building designs, and delegating some approval authority to military personnel rather than keeping all decisions centralized. The plan must also assess whether to create a digital platform with artificial intelligence tools to manage and track these facilities throughout their lifecycle and recommend how to expand access to shared classified facilities for various types of defense work. This legislation aims to help defense contractors and manufacturers support national security innovation by reducing bureaucratic delays and making it faster and easier for them to work with classified information. The bill identifies resources and policy changes needed to implement these improvements, though no specific funding amounts or implementation deadlines are specified beyond the initial 180-day planning period.

The Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 makes changes to TRICARE Young Adult, the military health insurance program for eligible dependents of active-duty service members and veterans. The bill expands who qualifies for this coverage and eliminates separate premiums that young adults currently pay to participate in the program. By removing eligibility restrictions and reducing out-of-pocket costs, the legislation aims to make military health care more accessible and affordable for the adult children of military families. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines but directs changes to the existing TRICARE statute.

H.R. 4260 restricts the Department of Education from making significant changes to how it administers the Impact Aid program, which provides federal funding to school districts affected by federal activities such as military bases or Native American reservations. The bill essentially freezes the program's administration to how it operated on January 1, 2025, unless changes are required by federal law or court order. The Secretary of Education must certify compliance with this restriction to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment and then annually thereafter. This legislation primarily affects school districts that receive Impact Aid funding and the Department of Education's management of the program, though no new funding is authorized or modified by the bill itself.

The Stop MUSK Act would require high-ranking executive branch officials and presidential staff to recuse themselves from government decisions that could financially benefit their former employers for four years after leaving those private sector jobs. The bill tightens existing federal conflict-of-interest rules by expanding the definition of who must recuse themselves (focusing on senior officials rather than all government employees) and by extending the lookback period to cover not just current employers but also companies where officials previously worked, served as consultants, or competed against. This legislation aims to prevent executive branch officials from using their government positions to steer decisions in favor of companies they recently left or profited from, closing what supporters view as a loophole in current ethics rules. The bill does not establish new funding requirements or specific timelines beyond the four-year recusal period. It was introduced in June 2025 by House members from both parties and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

H.R. 3500 increases federal funding for the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant program, which provides money to state and local police departments to hire and train officers and improve public safety initiatives. The bill raises the annual funding level from approximately $1.05 billion to $1.16 billion per year, representing an increase of about $116 million annually. This increased funding would be available for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, allowing police departments across the country to strengthen community policing efforts. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Ryan and Nunn of Iowa, updates an existing program created under the 1968 Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to provide law enforcement agencies with more resources to support their operations.

H.R. 2959 amends a 2021 defense law to prohibit vessels from anchoring in certain sections of the Hudson River except in designated anchorage areas that existed before January 1, 2021. The U.S. Coast Guard Commandant is responsible for enforcing this anchoring restriction. The bill affects ship operators and maritime traffic on the Hudson River by limiting where vessels can anchor. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation itself. The measure is sponsored by Representatives Ryan and Lawler and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

H.R. 2391 creates a tax credit to incentivize people to work as commercial truck drivers and help address supply chain challenges. The bill offers eligible truck drivers a $7,500 annual refundable tax credit, with new drivers to the industry receiving $10,000 in their first year. To qualify, drivers must hold a valid Class A commercial driver's license, operate tractor-trailer combinations, work at least 1,900 hours per year (or an average of 40 hours weekly if new to the profession), and have adjusted gross income below $90,000 to $135,000 depending on filing status. The credit also includes a special provision for apprentices in registered truck driving programs, allowing their training hours to count toward the work requirement. The tax credit takes effect for the 2025 tax year and expires after December 31, 2026, with amounts adjusted for inflation in future years if extended.

Protecting Social Security ActThis bill provides funds for Social Security benefits payments in the event of the insolvency of one or both of the Social Security trust funds, and provides for the expedited consideration of legislation to address such insolvency in Congress.Specifically, for any period in which the balance of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund is insufficient to cover monthly payments to beneficiaries, the bill provides funding in the amount necessary to make such payments. Further, the bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to notify Congress of the insolvency of either trust fund, and makes certain legislation to address the insolvency eligible for expedited consideration upon such a notification. The bill sets forth certain requirements for eligible legislation, including that it must ensure that individuals entitled to Social Security or disability benefits continue to receive payments in full. The bill also sets out procedures for the consideration of eligible legislation in each chamber of Congress, including through specified time limits for committee consideration and a prohibition on amendments. Finally, the bill requires SSA to maintain a field office in every U.S. county with a population of more than 150,000.

Lower Grocery Prices ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress on changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home over the past 20 years. The report must also include recommendations to help lower food at home costs for U.S. consumers.

Stop Sports Blackouts Act of 2025This bill requires cable and satellite broadcast providers to issue rebates to customers who are denied access to video programming included in their subscription because of programming negotiations. Specifically, where a provider’s negotiations related to the retransmission or carriage of video programming result in the provider failing to offer access to programming included in a customer’s subscription, the customer must be issued a rebate for the affected period. The Federal Communications Commission is directed to issue rules to this effect, including to establish the appropriate amount for such a rebate.

The Deliver Housing Now Act of 2025 expands the federal "Moving to Work" demonstration program by changing how many public housing agencies can participate. Currently, the program is capped at adding up to 30 public housing agencies, but this bill removes that limit and instead requires at least 15 agencies to participate. The Moving to Work program gives public housing agencies more flexibility in how they operate and spend federal funds, allowing them to test new approaches to managing low-income housing. This change affects public housing agencies across the country and the low-income residents who depend on affordable housing, potentially opening the program to more communities. The bill contains no new funding authorization and would take effect upon passage, though it does not specify a timeline for implementation.

Stopping Pharma’s Ripoffs and Drug Savings For All ActThis bill addresses double patenting with respect to drug-related patents. Specifically, the bill requires an owner of drug-related patents, if the owner lists more than one patent as covering a particular drug, to prove in certain proceedings that each patent covers a distinct invention. If the patent owner fails to do so, then the owner shall have disclaimed patent protection from all the listed patents after the first patent expires.This requirement shall apply to various proceedings challenging the validity of drug-related patents, as well as to infringement lawsuits filed by the patent owner against companies seeking Food and Drug Administration approval for generic or biosimilar versions of patented drugs.The bill also directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to review its examination procedures to prevent granting multiple patents for the same drug or biological product, unless the patents cover distinct inventions. The USPTO shall report to Congress its findings and recommendations from the review.

The Pro-Housing Act of 2025 directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the General Services Administration to support affordable housing development through two main programs. The first provides competitive grants and below-market-rate loans to states and local governments to help them develop and implement housing policies that increase supply and affordability, with $200 million in annual funding authorized through fiscal year 2031 and awards beginning within 120 days of enactment. The second establishes a five-year pilot program requiring the federal government to transfer unused federal land and buildings to state and local housing authorities for affordable housing and mixed-use development. Key requirements include dedicating at least 20% of grant funding to rural and exurban areas, requiring recipients to provide matching funds, prioritizing projects that improve affordability and reduce development barriers, and establishing a learning network to share best practices among participating communities.

Mortgage Rate Reduction ActThis bill authorizes the federal guarantee, or insurance, of certain second mortgages. Specifically, this applies to properties with a first mortgage guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For a second mortgage to qualify, the first mortgage on the property must be guaranteed under the same authority.The bill also requires the publication of mortgage guarantee information by the FHA, VA, and Department of Agriculture. For each mortgage guaranteed, these agencies must publish the address of the property and the date of the loan.

The Working Families Housing Tax Credit Act creates a new federal tax credit to encourage development of affordable rental housing for teachers, firefighters, police officers, veterans, and other working families earning up to 180 percent of area median income. The tax credit covers 50-60 percent of building costs depending on whether the property is new or existing, with state housing agencies distributing credits to qualifying projects that maintain at least 20 percent of units for households earning 60 percent or less of area median income, with rents capped at 30 percent of income. Projects must maintain their affordable housing status for 15 years after the credit period ends, with tenant protections including a three-year prohibition on evictions or rent increases if the affordable housing period terminates early. The bill also authorizes $100 million in grants and below-market-rate loans to rural and exurban areas for infrastructure supporting these housing developments, with preference for clean energy projects. These provisions take effect for buildings placed in service after December 31, 2025.