This bill renames the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program in honor of Eleanor Holmes Norton, the longtime congressional delegate from Washington, D.C. The program, which was originally established by the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999, will be officially called the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program" once the bill becomes law. The bill affects all federal references to the tuition assistance grant program, requiring that any mentions in laws, regulations, documents, and records be updated to use the new name. This is a commemorative measure that does not change the program's function or funding. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment of the legislation.

This resolution directs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to take legal action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued to Pamela J. Bondi on March 17, 2026. The subpoena requires Bondi to provide deposition testimony as part of the committee's investigation into how the federal government enforces sex trafficking laws, with a specific focus on the Department of Justice's handling of documents and files related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The committee chair has 30 days after the resolution's approval to initiate or intervene in court proceedings seeking a declaration that Bondi must comply with the subpoena, along with requesting injunctive relief if necessary. The House Office of General Counsel will represent the committee in court, with authorization to hire additional private attorneys if needed. The committee chair must report back to the House as soon as practicable regarding any legal actions taken under this resolution.

The Piers Reinvestment Act would expand federal funding opportunities for repairs and improvements to municipal piers by making them eligible for grants under existing transportation resilience programs. Specifically, the bill amends federal law to allow piers to qualify for resilience improvement grants and at-risk coastal infrastructure grants that were previously available only for other transportation projects. The legislation would increase funding for these grant programs from $300 million to $500 million, providing an additional $200 million for coastal infrastructure work. Local governments and municipalities with aging or vulnerable pier infrastructure would be the primary beneficiaries of this expanded funding access. The bill was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

This bill restricts the Department of Defense from selling military-grade assault weapons and certain ammunition to civilian gun dealers and prohibits the military from buying firearms or ammunition from manufacturers that sell these weapons commercially. The legislation establishes strict requirements for any firearms or ammunition dealers who want to do business with the federal government, including maintaining federal licenses, keeping detailed electronic records, limiting bulk ammunition sales to individual customers (500 rounds of certain types per 30 days), conducting mandatory employee training on fraud detection and safety, and achieving a low rate of guns traced back to crimes. Dealers must also meet a code of conduct that includes performing background checks, implementing security measures, and refusing sales to individuals showing signs of intoxication or intent to cause harm. The bill authorizes necessary funding to upgrade the national background check system and requires annual reports to Congress on military firearms procurement and government-owned ammunition plant sales. The legislation aims to reduce the flow of military-style weapons to civilians while establishing federal oversight standards for gun dealers working with the military.

The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act prohibits donations for White House and Vice President's residence projects, events, and monuments to living presidents and vice presidents unless they meet strict ethical standards. The bill bars donations from people involved in federal litigation or investigations, those seeking federal contracts or grants, federal employees, lobbyists, and pardon seekers. Donations require approval from the National Park Service Director and Director of the Office of Government Ethics, with all donations disclosed quarterly in the Federal Register and donor names kept confidential. The law also prohibits donors from lobbying federal officials for two years after making a donation and prevents anonymous or "straw" donations through third parties. Violations carry civil penalties up to $100,000 or the donation amount (whichever is greater) for large violations, plus criminal penalties of up to five years imprisonment, with enforcement by state attorneys general and the U.S. Attorney General.

The International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 would establish a new Special Envoy position at the State Department (with Ambassador-level rank) to advance LGBTQI+ human rights globally and coordinate related policies and funding across federal agencies. The bill sets U.S. policy to prevent criminalization and violence against LGBTQI+ people worldwide through diplomatic engagement, support for local organizations, and training of foreign law enforcement and military personnel. The Special Envoy would be required to develop a comprehensive global strategy updated every two years, report regularly to Congress, and collaborate with nongovernmental organizations on implementation. The legislation also directs the State Department to document LGBTQI+ discrimination and violence in its annual human rights reports and authorizes funding for international programs that provide legal capacity building, health support, and leadership training for LGBTQI+ activists. This bipartisan bill aims to elevate LGBTQI+ human rights as a core priority in U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy.

The FALCON Act requires federal agency employees, political appointees, contractors, and grant recipients to comply with information requests from agency Inspectors General within 60 days or face disciplinary action, including suspension, removal, or contract penalties. If someone fails to comply, the Inspector General must notify Congress and the agency head within 30 days, providing details about the individual or entity and the nature of the request. The bill covers most federal agencies and their associated contractors and subcontractors, though it includes exceptions for information that Congress has restricted, that the defense or justice departments have prohibited access to, or that involves sealed grand jury materials. Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, agency heads must issue written directives to all staff explaining these compliance requirements and potential consequences. The legislation has no specific funding allocation but establishes an immediate compliance timeline beginning upon enactment.

Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025This bill expands whistleblower protections for employees of federal contractors and grant recipients to include the act of refusing to obey an unlawful order and to apply these protections to members of the intelligence community and other governmental employees.Current law protects employees of federal contractors or grant recipients from a reprisal (i.e., discharge, demotion, or discrimination) for disclosing evidence to Congress or another appropriate official of certain misconduct involving federal contracts, grants, or funds. The bill expands these protections to include an employee's refusal to obey an order that would require the employee to violate a law, rule, or regulation related to any contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant. The bill also specifies that these protections apply to employees of federal contractors or grant recipients who are current or former members of the intelligence community or employees of state, local, or tribal governments. Further, the bill specifies that these protections may not be waived in a predispute arbitration agreement and renders any such agreement unenforceable.The bill specifies that an executive branch official may not request a federal contractor or grant recipient to engage in a reprisal against a protected employee, and it authorizes federal agencies to propose disciplinary action against officials that do so.

The Safe Airspace for Americans Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration to establish standardized procedures for collecting, reporting, and investigating incidents involving unidentified anomalous phenomena in U.S. airspace within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The legislation affects pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, maintenance personnel, and airport workers—all of whom would be able to report unusual airborne objects or events without fear of professional consequences. Key protections include prohibiting the FAA from using these reports against individuals in enforcement actions (except for accidents or crimes), preventing employers from retaliating against reporters, and ensuring that reporting such incidents cannot be used against pilots' medical or airmen certificates. The bill also requires the FAA to coordinate with the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other federal departments, sharing findings with the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, and to implement a public communications strategy to encourage reporting and reduce stigma around these incidents. No specific funding is allocated in the text, but all major FAA actions must be completed within 180 days to one year of enactment.

H.Res. 599 is a congressional resolution recognizing the cultural and economic importance of the popular arts—including comics, graphic novels, television, video games, and other creative media—and their power to unite people, inspire creativity, and promote critical thinking. The resolution highlights that nearly 5 million Americans work in arts and cultural production, which contributes over $1 trillion annually to the U.S. economy, and notes the global reach of these industries, from the $300 billion gaming sector to Comic-Con conventions that draw hundreds of thousands of attendees. The resolution emphasizes that popular arts, particularly comics and graphic novels, serve as important educational tools for literacy and have a rich historical lineage spanning from ancient cave paintings to modern superhero stories, citing examples like Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Maus" and Congressman John Lewis' acclaimed "March" trilogy. Rather than creating new programs or funding, this resolution simply expresses Congress's recognition of the arts' social and economic value and calls for promoting these creative forms to broader audiences while improving representation within them.

The Clean Shipping Act of 2025 establishes new environmental standards for ocean-going vessels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The bill requires vessels of 400 gross tons or larger operating on voyages involving U.S. ports to progressively reduce the carbon intensity of their fuel, starting with a 30 percent reduction by 2030 and reaching zero-carbon fuel requirements by 2050. The Environmental Protection Agency must finalize the initial standards by January 2029 and subsequent standards at least two years before they take effect, with flexibility to adjust requirements if they are not technologically or economically feasible. Additionally, the bill requires vessels anchored or docked at U.S. ports to eliminate greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions by 2035, and mandates annual public reporting of vessel emissions data to track compliance with the new standards.

The Ammunition Modernization and Monitoring Oversight Act (AMMO Act) imposes new federal restrictions on ammunition sales and creates recordkeeping requirements for gun dealers. The bill limits ammunition purchases to 1,000 rounds of most calibers or 100 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition per person within any five-day period, requires background checks for ammunition purchases from licensed dealers, and prohibits false statements when buying ammunition. Licensed ammunition dealers must maintain records of sales, report transactions to the federal government within 30 days, and post signage about these new restrictions. Violations carry significant penalties, including fines ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and potential license revocation for repeat offenses. The bill also authorizes up to $150 million to upgrade the national background check system to handle ammunition transactions. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment, with the federal government required to annually report violations and sales data to Congress and the public.

The SHIELD Act authorizes the federal government to award grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to expand the workforce and infrastructure needed to provide legal representation to immigrants facing deportation. The bill acknowledges that approximately 80 percent of immigrants in deportation proceedings are unrepresented, despite studies showing that those with lawyers are significantly more likely to win their cases and avoid detention. Eligible recipients can use grant funds for workforce recruitment and training, technical assistance, staffing retention strategies, and related infrastructure, with grant terms lasting four years and renewable thereafter. The legislation includes oversight provisions requiring annual reporting by grantees, audits by the Department of Justice Inspector General, and accountability measures to prevent misuse of funds. The bill authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support these efforts.

The CLEAR Skies Act establishes a federal tax credit to encourage production of unleaded aviation gasoline, which is currently used in small aircraft and general aviation. Manufacturers who produce and sell lead-free aviation fuel meeting federal standards will receive per-gallon tax credits starting at $1.25 per gallon in 2026, declining to $1.05 per gallon by 2030, with the program ending December 31, 2030. The credit applies only to fuel produced in the United States, sold domestically, and transferred directly into aircraft fuel tanks. The legislation also requires the Government Accountability Office to study unleaded aviation fuel prices, cost drivers, and whether the tax credit effectively reduces consumer fuel costs, with findings due to Congress within one year. This bill aims to accelerate the aviation industry's transition away from leaded fuel, which poses environmental and health risks, by making unleaded alternatives more economically competitive for producers and potentially more affordable for aircraft operators.

The People Over Parking Act of 2025 allows property owners to decide how many parking spaces to include in new residential, retail, commercial, or industrial developments located within half a mile of public transit, rather than being required to meet minimum parking requirements set by state or local governments. The bill preempts—or overrides—state and local parking mandate laws that conflict with this provision, giving developers flexibility in projects near transit stations, bus rapid transit stops, bus routes with frequent service (every 15 minutes or better), or ferry terminals. This legislation affects developers and property owners building new structures or substantially renovating existing ones in transit-rich areas, potentially reducing construction costs and encouraging denser development. The bill includes no specific federal funding or implementation timeline, instead relying on property owners' discretion to determine parking needs based on their own assessments and market conditions.

H.Res. 264 is a congressional inquiry requesting that the President provide the House of Representatives with documents related to security clearances for Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, including seven specifically named individuals who work with or for DOGE. The resolution asks for all documents and communications related to the vetting, background investigations, and security clearances of anyone employed by, contracted with, or working informally with DOGE or its affiliated agencies. The President is required to submit these documents in complete and unredacted form within 14 days of the resolution's adoption. The resolution was introduced by a group of Democratic representatives and referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, reflecting concerns about transparency and proper security clearance procedures for individuals involved with the government efficiency initiative.

The Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act would increase oversight of the Office of Special Counsel's enforcement of federal rules that restrict political activity by government employees. The bill requires the Special Counsel to submit detailed reports to Congress every 180 days listing complaints it has received and the names and positions of employees involved, with data separated between career and non-career federal employees. Additionally, the Special Counsel must publish anonymized demographic statistics (including race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, and disability status) on its website regarding investigations and enforcement actions against both career and non-career employees, maintaining these records for at least 10 fiscal years. The bill also mandates that the Special Counsel provide written explanations for decisions not to pursue complaints against non-career employees who violate political activity rules. These transparency and accountability measures apply to all federal employees covered by the Hatch Act's political activity restrictions, with particular attention to whether enforcement is applied consistently across different employee categories.

The Fair Disaster Assistance Act of 2025 would change how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) handles disaster assistance applications when applicants have pending insurance claims. Currently, FEMA can deny assistance to disaster victims while their insurance claims are still being processed, potentially leaving them without support. This bill would prevent FEMA from sending denial notices to applicants until their insurance companies have made a final decision on their claims. The legislation applies to homeowners and facility owners seeking assistance under FEMA's Temporary Housing and Other Needs Assistance program following a federally declared major disaster. While the bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, it directs FEMA to issue regulations to enforce this protection, ensuring disaster victims aren't cut off from federal aid prematurely while waiting for insurance determinations.

Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Response Act or the SEWER ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) program, which detects and monitors pathogens in wastewater. It requires the CDC to expand and intensify the activities of the NWSS, including with respect to SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), influenza, mpox, dengue, West Nile virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The NWSS provides funding and guidance to public health departments for wastewater surveillance activities. Under the NWSS, health departments and other partners coordinate on wastewater surveillance at sampling sites and share data with the CDC. The NWSS was initially implemented to monitor SARS-CoV-2 and has since expanded to include influenza A, avian influenza A, mpox, and RSV.

The FLASH Act streamlines how the federal government's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) can acquire medical supplies, equipment, and services to respond to health emergencies. The bill expands BARDA's purchasing authority in three main ways: it allows follow-on production contracts to be awarded to companies without competitive bidding after they participate in initial prototype development; it permits the agency to purchase supplies for testing and experimentation using non-competitive procedures; and it enables acquisition of innovative commercial products and services through streamlined competitive processes. For large contracts exceeding $100 million, the bill requires the agency to document the product's effectiveness and notify Congress within 45 days, ensuring oversight while maintaining flexibility for rapid procurement during public health emergencies. Overall, the legislation aims to speed up the government's ability to develop and obtain critical medical countermeasures by reducing bureaucratic delays in emergency situations.

ICE Security Reform Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to operate Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as a separate entity within DHS. The functions of HSI remain the same. HSI is a law enforcement agency that currently operates under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.In addition, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is redesignated as U.S. Immigration Compliance Enforcement.