The Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 requires the Department of Energy to purchase and remove carbon dioxide directly from the air and seawater in escalating amounts, starting with 50,000 metric tons annually in 2026-2027, increasing to 10 million metric tons per year by 2036 and beyond. The Secretary must accomplish this through contracts with private companies at declining cost targets, ranging from a maximum of $750 per metric ton initially down to $150 per metric ton by 2037, with all removal verified by independent third parties. At least 20 percent of removed carbon dioxide must come from small projects, and the law prioritizes projects that support job creation, serve communities affected by fossil fuel industries, minimize environmental impacts, and use domestic supply chains. The legislation authorizes whatever funding is necessary to meet these removal targets and requires the Energy Department to submit progress reports to Congress every two years starting in 2029, along with a separate study on scaling the program to remove a billion metric tons annually by 2050.

The Disability Community Act of 2026 increases federal funding for Medicaid programs that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and home and community-based settings. For the years 2027 through 2029, the bill raises the federal government's share of costs related to compliance with specific federal labor and healthcare regulations from the standard rate to 90 percent, temporarily easing the financial burden on states. The legislation also modernizes outdated terminology throughout Medicaid law by replacing "mentally retarded" with "intellectual or developmental disabilities" throughout the Social Security Act. The bill affects states, facilities, and disability service providers who will receive enhanced federal reimbursement for covered compliance costs during the three-year period. This funding boost is intended to help states and providers meet federal regulatory requirements for disability services without proportionally increasing state budgets.

This resolution recognizes that an estimated 25 to 30 million Americans with rare diseases, including more than half who are children, experience significant behavioral health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and caregiver burnout that often go unaddressed. The resolution notes that access to mental health care for these patients and their families is limited due to shortages of trained clinicians, geographic barriers, low reimbursement rates, and fragmented care systems that rarely integrate behavioral health services. The resolution calls on federal agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prioritize behavioral health access in their rare disease initiatives and funding. It also encourages the expansion of peer support programs, investment in the behavioral health workforce, improvements to insurance reimbursement policies, and increased training for clinicians on rare diseases and their mental health impacts. This is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for addressing mental health needs in the rare disease community rather than legislation that directly creates new programs or allocates funding.

The Power for the People Act of 2026 addresses how the nation's electrical grid manages the growing electricity demands of data centers, which are facilities requiring over 50 megawatts of power to operate. The bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure that data centers pay the full cost of any local transmission upgrades they trigger, rather than spreading those costs to other utility customers, while still paying standard rates for overall grid access. Within 180 days of the law taking effect, the Department of Energy must establish a technical assistance program to help grid operators better forecast data center electricity needs, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must create new transparency requirements for data center connection requests to eliminate duplicate or speculative applications. The legislation also incorporates workforce protections, including requirements for project labor agreements and registered apprenticeship programs, suggesting it aims to ensure job standards alongside infrastructure development. Within 120 days of enactment, utilities must file new cost allocation rules to implement the transmission upgrade provisions.

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration for school-based health centers. School-based health centers are health clinics that are located in or near school facilities, provide primary health care services to children and adolescents during school hours, and are administered by a hospital or certain public or nonprofit entities.

H.Res. 1060 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congress's support for designating April 5, 2026, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day." Barth syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that affects fewer than 160 people in the United States, primarily males, and causes abnormalities in heart and skeletal muscle along with weakened immune function. The resolution highlights that the disease can be fatal in childhood, with no FDA-approved treatments available for children under 30 kilograms, and emphasizes the critical need for research and better access to specialized care. The resolution does not establish new funding or programs but rather calls attention to the disease and supports the efforts of the Barth Syndrome Foundation to increase public awareness and advance treatment development. The measure is co-sponsored by bipartisan members of Congress and recognizes the importance of improving diagnosis, research, and regulatory pathways for treating this ultrarare disease.

The Climate Pollution Standard and Community Investment Act of 2025 amends the Clean Air Act to establish a comprehensive national program requiring major pollution sources—including power plants, fuel producers, industrial facilities, and natural gas distributors—to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The bill creates a cap-and-trade system where covered entities must reduce emissions by 5 percent starting in 2027, followed by mandatory 2 percent annual reductions, with penalties of three times the auction price for non-compliance; the EPA will conduct quarterly allowance auctions beginning in March 2027 at a minimum price of $15 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent. Revenue from allowance auctions and sales funds multiple programs including rebates and direct assistance for low-income households (50 percent of certain revenues), worker assistance for displaced employees, community adjustment payments to affected local governments, and grants for clean energy innovation and disadvantaged community projects, with the bill also establishing an Office of Energy and Economic Transition to coordinate federal support and an advisory committee to represent workers, communities, and industry throughout the transition process. Implementation requires the EPA to complete detailed regulations within 24 months and establish the trading framework by 2027, affecting millions of American workers and households while reshaping energy and industrial sectors across the economy.

This bill makes it illegal to use software or other technology to bypass security measures that online retailers put in place to limit purchases and manage inventory—commonly known as "bot attacks." The law also prohibits knowingly buying and reselling products obtained through such circumvention. The bill applies to anyone engaged in this conduct in interstate commerce. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law as an unfair and deceptive trade practice, and state attorneys general can also bring civil lawsuits on behalf of consumers to stop violations and recover damages. The legislation includes exceptions for legitimate security research and investigations into potential violations. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill.

The State Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to help states and Indian tribes develop energy efficiency initiatives for manufacturers. States and tribes that receive funding would use it to provide technical assistance and financial support to manufacturing facilities for energy audits, water efficiency improvements, emissions reductions, renewable energy installation, and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies like artificial intelligence. The bill limits how states can spend the money—no more than 50 percent on studies or implementation costs, no more than 10 percent on administrative expenses, and no more than $100,000 or 5 percent per individual facility—while ensuring at least 5 percent of funds go to tribal programs. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for the program and requires states to supplement rather than replace existing federal or state funding.

This resolution expresses House support for designating November as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month." Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a rare, poorly understood chronic pain disorder that typically affects limbs following trauma or surgery and disproportionately impacts women, particularly those over 50 years old. The condition has no FDA-approved treatment and poses significant diagnostic and access challenges for patients seeking specialized care. The resolution recognizes the need for increased awareness, improved early diagnosis, and accelerated research and drug development efforts—highlighting regulatory pathways like the FDA's Accelerated Approval Process that could help bring new treatments to patients with rare diseases like CRPS. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or enforcement mechanism, intended to raise public awareness and support ongoing efforts by organizations like the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association to advance treatments and a potential cure.

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025This bill establishes programs to restore and protect the New York-New Jersey Watershed. The watershed is composed of all land area the surface water of which drains into the New York-New Jersey Harbor, the waters contained within that land area, and associated estuaries.Specifically, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program, a nonregulatory program, to coordinate restoration and protection activities among government entities and conservation partners throughout the watershed.The bill also establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Grant Program, a voluntary grant and technical assistance program, to provide competitive matching grants to certain entities to implement restoration and protection activities for the watershed. The federal government may not maintain ownership of any land acquired under the bill except for the purpose of promptly transferring ownership to grant recipients.The bill ceases to have force or effect on October 1, 2031.

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act of 2025 directs the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a comprehensive national program addressing indoor air quality in schools and childcare facilities. The bill requires the EPA to identify priority indoor air contaminants (such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and radon), develop science-based voluntary guidelines with recommended concentration limits within five years, and create model building code standards for ventilation and filtration that states and localities can adopt. Building owners must develop air quality management plans following EPA best practices, and the EPA will administer or recognize certification programs rewarding facilities that improve air quality. The bill authorizes $100 million annually through 2030 to support these efforts, including a comprehensive national assessment of schools and childcare facilities to be completed within three years, with updates every five years and regular reports to Congress on air quality improvements and recommendations.

Medicaid Bump Act This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.

The Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help communities build mental health and emotional resilience through prevention and public health approaches rather than just treating individual cases. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award planning grants up to $250,000 and program grants up to $500,000 per year for up to four years to community organizations that form local "resilience networks" composed of schools, nonprofits, faith groups, mental health professionals, businesses, and residents. These networks must use evidence-based practices to identify what protects or harms community mental health, build awareness and skills, and implement comprehensive plans addressing factors like social connections, economic conditions, trauma, and nonclinical recovery programs. The legislation sets aside 20 percent of funds for rural areas and authorizes $36 million total over fiscal years 2025 through 2029, with a congressional report on results due by the end of 2030.

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.

The Offshore Energy Modernization Act of 2025 aims to accelerate offshore renewable energy development by setting national production targets of 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 50 gigawatts by 2035 for offshore wind, solar, wave, and tidal projects. The bill streamlines federal permitting timelines while requiring project labor agreements, domestic content standards for manufactured components, and meaningful consultation with Indian Tribes to protect their lands and cultural resources. To support this expansion, the legislation appropriates $95 million in fiscal 2026 to the Interior and Commerce Departments for staffing and environmental reviews, creates a new Offshore Power Administration with up to $10 billion in borrowing authority to build transmission infrastructure, and establishes a $100 million shipyard grant program to construct vessels for offshore wind operations. The bill also requires annual reporting beginning in 2027 and directs $10 million for transmission studies and $5 million for grid standards development. Throughout, the legislation emphasizes preserving fishing, boating, and Tribal cultural access to offshore areas outside of active construction periods.

Reentry Act of 2025This bill allows for Medicaid payment of medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.

This resolution supports the designation of Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day. This is a rare genetic disorder that causes a variety of symptoms, including developmental delays and extreme appetite.

Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act of 2025 or the SAFE Bet Act of 2025This bill establishes minimum federal standards for sports betting. It also requires federal agencies to evaluate the effects of sports betting on public health.The bill prohibits sports betting unless conducted through an approved state program; violations are subject to civil penalties. States administering a sports betting program must obtain approval of the program every three years from the Department of Justice (DOJ).In providing approval or renewal, DOJ must determine that the state’s program meets minimum standards specified in the bill, includingdesignating a state regulatory entity to regulate sports betting operators and enforce state laws,prohibiting operators from marketing during live broadcasts of sporting events,prohibiting betting by individuals under 21 or members of sports organizations,implementing affordability protections such as certain deposit limits and income verification,requiring operators to allocate funding for treatment and education on gambling disorders, andfacilitating a state self-exclusion list (and a national list in coordination with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) so individuals may voluntarily restrict or place limits on their sports betting. Also, the bill requires various federal agencies to expand surveillance of gambling addiction, conduct a nationwide survey annually on the harm caused by online sports betting, and report to Congress on public health challenges related to sports betting.

This resolution supports the designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day. Barth Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder of lipid metabolism that primarily affects males.

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies the Weatherization Assistance Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.The bill increases the cap on the average assistance provided per home from $6,500 to $12,000.The bill also directs DOE to include in its annual report to Congress a description of the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on eligibility for assistance under the program.

Scientific Integrity ActThis bill requires each federal agency that funds, conducts, or oversees scientific research to adopt and enforce a scientific integrity policy. Under the bill, among other parameters, such policies must (1) ensure that scientific conclusions are not based on political considerations, (2) prohibit the suppression or alteration of findings, and (3) permit researchers to disseminate their findings and engage with the scientific community as appropriate. Scientific integrity policies must also include a mechanism through which stakeholders may report violations of the policy. Agencies are required to submit their scientific integrity policies to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) for approval. Approved policies must be made public, submitted to Congress, and periodically updated. Agencies may use their existing policies provided they satisfy the requirements of the bill. The Government Accountability Office must review implementation of the policies. Each agency is also required to (1) appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer, (2) establish a process for dispute resolution consistent with the scientific integrity policy, and (3) establish a specified training program for current and new employees.