Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027This bill provides FY2027 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor forthe Employment and Training Administration,the Veterans' Employment and Training Service,the Employee Benefits Security Administration,the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,the Wage and Hour Division,the Office of Labor-Management Standards,the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,the Mine Safety and Health Administration,the Bureau of Labor Statistics,the Office of Disability Employment Policy, andDepartmental Management.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services forthe Health Resources and Services Administration,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,the National Institutes of Health,the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,the Administration for Children and Families,the Administration for Community Living,the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, andthe Office of the Secretary.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education forthe Office of Elementary and Secondary Education;the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services;the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education;the Office of Federal Student Aid;the Office of Postsecondary Education;the Institute of Education Sciences; andDepartmental Management.The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, includingthe Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,the Corporation for National and Community Service,the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission,the Institute of Museum and Library Services,the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission,the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,the National Council on Disability,the National Labor Relations Board,the National Mediation Board,the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission,the Railroad Retirement Board, andthe Social Security Administration.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

The Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency Act would create new federal criminal penalties for unlawful adoption practices, specifically targeting unlicensed adoption intermediaries and unregulated adoption advertising. The law would make it a federal crime for individuals or organizations to provide adoption intermediary services, place adoption advertisements, or distribute payments exceeding $2,500 to birth parents without proper licensing or attorney oversight, with penalties of up to 5 years in prison and $50,000 in fines for individuals, or $100,000 for organizations per violation. The bill includes exemptions for licensed adoption agencies, attorneys, nonprofits working under government contract, and intercountry adoption providers. The law would take effect 120 days after enactment and applies to conduct involving interstate or foreign commerce, giving federal authorities jurisdiction over private domestic adoptions that cross state lines.

This joint resolution requests the Department of the Interior to authorize the display of U.S. semiquincentennial materials and other significant artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated audio and imagery in and around the vicinity of the National Mall during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.

H.Res. 855 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, observed in November. The resolution highlights that nearly 50,000 children in the U.S. foster care system are waiting for families to adopt them, with many waiting nearly three years and some aging out of the system without permanent homes. Rather than creating new programs or funding, this resolution calls on Congress to recognize the importance of adoption, encourage Americans to consider adopting, and support efforts to place children in permanent, loving families. The resolution notes that since 2000, over 85,000 children have found permanent families through National Adoption Day initiatives. This type of resolution serves primarily to raise awareness and demonstrate legislative support for adoption as a way to ensure safety, stability, and well-being for children in foster care.

$2.50 for America’s 250th ActThis bill requires the minting of $2.50 coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary, or the semiquincentennial, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must mint and issue a $2.50 circulating coin upon determining that such minting is technically feasible, economically feasible, and not cost prohibitive. The design of such a coin during the first five years of its issuance must be as described by the bill, however, subsequent designs may be selected by Treasury to celebrate the founding of the United States.Treasury may also mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins (i.e., collectible coins) in silver, clad, and other alloys, including gold.

H.Res. 729 is a symbolic resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating September 17, 2025, as "Constitution Day" to honor the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The resolution calls upon all Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that reflect on the Constitution's significance in establishing freedom, justice, and democracy. This measure affects the general public by encouraging civic engagement and reflection on constitutional values, though it carries no binding legal requirements or funding. The timing is notable as it coincides with the nation's approaching 250th anniversary in 2026, making it part of broader commemorative efforts. The resolution is largely ceremonial in nature, designed to recognize and celebrate the constitutional foundations of American government rather than to create new laws or programs.

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and related agencies.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Labor forthe Employment and Training Administration,Veterans' Employment and Training,the Employee Benefits Security Administration,the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation,the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs,the Wage and Hour Division,the Office of Labor-Management Standards,the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,the Mine Safety and Health Administration,the Bureau of Labor Statistics,the Office of Disability Employment Policy, andDepartmental Management.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services forthe Health Resources and Services Administration,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,the National Institutes of Health,the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,the Administration for Children and Families,the Administration for Community Living,the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, andthe Office of the Secretary.The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Education forEducation for the Disadvantaged;Impact Aid;School Improvement Programs;Safe Schools and Citizenship Education;Indian Education;Innovation and Improvement;Special Education;Rehabilitation Services;Special Institutions for Persons with Disabilities;Career, Technical, and Adult Education;Higher Education;Howard University;the College Housing and Academic Facilities Loans Program;the Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account;Student Financial Assistance;Student Aid Administration;the Institute of Education Sciences; andDepartmental Management.The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, includingthe America First Corps,the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission,the Institute of Museum and Library Services,the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission,the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,the National Council on Disability,the National Labor Relations Board,the National Mediation Board,the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission,the Railroad Retirement Board, andthe Social Security Administration.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

The ARMS Act (Accelerate Revenue for Manufacturing and Sales Act) modifies federal law to expand and strengthen the Special Defense Acquisition Fund, a mechanism used to accelerate the sale of U.S. defense equipment to allied and partner nations. The bill aims to reduce delays in delivering weapons systems and military technology to foreign buyers by expanding the fund's authorities and capacity, which Congress argues will improve delivery timelines and strengthen relationships with U.S. allies. The legislation affects defense manufacturers, the Department of Defense, and foreign military customers who purchase U.S. defense products. While the bill does not specify new appropriations or timelines in the provided text, it responds to congressional findings that international demand for U.S. defense products now exceeds domestic procurement needs, making faster, more efficient foreign sales critical to supporting the defense industrial base and maintaining American global competitiveness.

H.R. 4020 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to partner with colleges and universities to offer dual or concurrent enrollment programs for high school students attending Department of Defense schools. Under this bill, eligible high school students could take college-level courses and earn credits that count toward both their high school diploma and a future college degree, helping them get a head start on their higher education. The legislation also allows the Department of Defense to provide financial assistance to students to help pay for these programs. This would primarily benefit military-connected students at DoDEA schools located both in the United States and overseas, giving them greater access to advanced coursework while still in high school.

The Deliver for Democracy Act ties the U.S. Postal Service's ability to increase rates on periodicals (newspapers and magazines) to improved delivery performance. Under the bill, the Postal Regulatory Commission cannot grant the USPS additional rate authority for periodicals unless the agency achieves either 95 percent on-time delivery or improves delivery performance by at least 2 percentage points compared to its best prior performance. The legislation also requires the Postmaster General to submit annual public reports on newspaper delivery performance starting within one year and continuing until the USPS fully incorporates this data into its standard performance measurements. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study within two years examining alternative pricing options and financial solutions for products like periodicals that don't cover their delivery costs. The bill aims to hold the postal service accountable for timely delivery while addressing concerns about the sustainability of newspaper mail services.

Designation of English as the Official Language of the United States Act of 2025This bill establishes English as the official language of the United States.The bill specifies that the official functions of government in the United States, including in each state and the District of Columbia, shall be conducted in English. Exceptions to this requirement include (1) actions or documents to protect the public health or safety, (2) actions or documents that protect the rights of victims of crimes or criminal defendants, and (3) requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.The bill also establishes a framework for implementation and enforcement, including by testing English language ability as part of the naturalization process.

Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act This bill prohibits federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, or clinics.