This House resolution expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and all of June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The designation commemorates what would have been the 29th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old killed by gun violence in Chicago in 2013. The resolution calls on Americans to wear orange on the awareness day—a color hunters wear to show they are not targets—and to use the month to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety in their communities. The resolution cites statistics showing that nearly 47,000 people are killed and nearly 97,000 are wounded by gunfire annually in the United States, with particular concern noted for young people and military veterans. This is a symbolic resolution that does not create funding or legal requirements but asks Congress and the public to recognize gun violence as a significant public health issue.

The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026 directs the Federal Communications Commission to create two grant programs aimed at expanding enrollment in the Lifeline program, which provides discounted broadband and phone services to low-income Americans. The first program makes competitive grants available to states to conduct outreach and inform eligible but unenrolled individuals about the Lifeline program, with at least 25 percent of applicant states receiving funding and preference given to states with higher numbers of eligible individuals and innovative outreach plans. The second program provides grants to all states and Indian tribes that apply to establish or maintain connections between their benefit program databases (such as food assistance programs) and the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, streamlining the eligibility verification process. The bill authorizes funding as necessary for the first program over five fiscal years and for the second program without a specific spending cap, with the FCC required to report to Congress within three years on the first program's effectiveness. Implementation regulations must be issued within 30 days of enactment, and the second program grants must be disbursed within 120 days.

The FOOD for Health Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a pilot program awarding grants to organizations that operate "Food is Medicine" programs, which combine food assistance with medical nutrition services for people with diet-related diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Grant recipients can use funding for meal delivery, produce prescriptions, cooking classes, emergency food operations, and transportation to help participants access healthier food. The program will prioritize grant applications that use local foods or employ nutrition professionals, while also ensuring geographic diversity across urban, rural, tribal, and territorial communities. The legislation authorizes $20 million in funding over five fiscal years (2027-2031), with the Agriculture Secretary required to report to Congress on program results after two years and again after six years, measuring impacts on patient health outcomes and healthcare costs.

The Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety Act requires Medicare-participating hospitals to develop and implement discharge plans for pregnant patients who show signs of labor but are being discharged before delivery, effective January 1, 2027. These discharge plans must include clinical justification for the discharge, assessment of travel distance to the hospital, verification of reliable transportation, identification of a backup labor and delivery facility, and confirmation that the patient understands the plan in their preferred language. The bill also expands rural maternal health training programs by requiring bias training for participants and establishing performance milestones for grant recipients, while directing the Department of Health and Human Services to create a multi-center research initiative to evaluate different training models for healthcare providers and develop a public maternal health dashboard tracking outcomes and federal investments. The legislation applies to all hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals that participate in Medicare and affects pregnant individuals receiving care in these facilities.

Firearm Safety Act of 2025This bill allows the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.Under current law, firearms, shells, cartridges, and components thereof are excluded from the CPSC's rulemaking authority.

The Responsible Firearms Marketing Act directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study and regulate deceptive or misleading advertising practices in the firearms industry. The FTC must complete a two-year study examining potentially problematic marketing, with particular attention to advertising aimed at minors, marketing that encourages illegal use, and promotion of semiautomatic assault weapons. Within 18 months after submitting its findings, the FTC must issue regulations prohibiting unfair or deceptive marketing practices by firearms manufacturers, dealers, and importers. Violations of these regulations will be treated as violations of existing FTC consumer protection rules, allowing the agency to enforce them through penalties and legal action. The bill does not include specific funding amounts, relying instead on the FTC's existing authority and budget.

This resolution proposes to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, based on three main allegations. First, it charges obstruction of Congress, claiming she violated federal law by requiring congressmembers to provide seven days' advance notice before visiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities, when the law explicitly prohibits such restrictions on congressional oversight visits. The resolution also alleges she violated the Impoundment Control Act by allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to withhold congressionally-approved emergency shelter funding without explanation. Second, it accuses her of breaching the public trust through directing ICE to conduct warrantless arrests and use excessive force against U.S. citizens and residents, including tear-gassing children at a Halloween parade and using military-style tactics in Chicago raids that allegedly violated court orders. Third, it alleges self-dealing by using her position to bypass competitive federal contracting processes and direct $200 million in taxpayer funds for an ICE recruitment advertising campaign to politically-connected firms. The resolution contains no specific funding amounts or timelines for implementation, as impeachment resolutions are procedural measures that would require a House vote and, if passed, a Senate trial.

The SAFE Exit Act requires new vehicles equipped with electronic door locks to include a manual, power-independent door release mechanism that works even if the vehicle's electrical system fails. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to update federal safety standards within two years to establish specific performance and labeling requirements for these manual releases, which must be easy to find, intuitive to use, and readily accessible to occupants. The updated rule must also include standards for emergency responders to access vehicle interiors when electrical power is lost. Vehicle manufacturers will have two years after the rule is issued to comply with the new requirements. The bill affects all new cars sold in the United States with electronic locking systems and addresses safety concerns about being trapped in vehicles during electrical failures or emergencies.

The NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act requires the National Institutes of Health to mandate that clinical trial sponsors develop clear diversity goals reflecting the racial, ethnic, age, and sex composition of patient populations with the disease being studied or the general U.S. population. Sponsors must submit detailed recruitment and retention plans, implement less burdensome follow-up options like telemedicine or home visits, and provide annual data on participant demographics disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, and sex. The bill also requires the NIH to conduct a study within two years on eliminating cost barriers to participation, authorize $10 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2030 for a public awareness campaign promoting diverse clinical trial participation, and direct the Government Accountability Office to examine federal efforts to address barriers to trial participation. Clinical trials already underway when the bill is enacted are exempt from these requirements.

This bill establishes the Calumet National Heritage Area as an official component of the National Heritage Area System, spanning parts of Indiana and Illinois around Lake Michigan. The region is recognized for its exceptional historical, cultural, and natural significance—including its role as the world's largest industrial district in the early 20th century, current status as America's leading steel-producing region, and importance as a center of working-class and immigrant cultures. The heritage area encompasses major sites like Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park, and thousands of acres of protected land and ecological restoration efforts. The Calumet Heritage Partnership will serve as the local coordinating entity responsible for submitting a management plan to the Secretary of the Interior within three years, and the federal government will provide assistance for up to 15 years after the bill's enactment to support preservation and promotion of the region's resources.

The CARE for Moms Act is a comprehensive maternal health bill addressing the U.S. maternal mortality crisis, which has nearly doubled since 2000 and disproportionately affects Black women, who die at nearly three times the rate of White women. The legislation expands Medicaid and CHIP coverage to include comprehensive oral health services and mandates 12 months of continuous full-benefit coverage for pregnant women and the first year after pregnancy, with the federal government initially covering 100% of costs (declining to 90% thereafter). The bill funds new programs including $35 million annually for state perinatal quality collaboratives, $50 million for doula training programs, and $10 million annually for rural mobile health units delivering obstetric care in underserved areas, all running through 2030. Additionally, it increases federal reimbursement rates for rural obstetric services and requires hospitals to provide 90 days' notice before closing obstetric units. To fund these initiatives, the bill substantially raises federal excise taxes on tobacco products, including doubling the tax on cigarettes and establishing tax parity across all tobacco types, with most changes taking effect shortly after enactment.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.

The Access to Birth Control Act requires pharmacies to dispense FDA-approved contraception and related medications promptly without delay, regardless of the pharmacist's personal beliefs. If a contraceptive is out of stock, pharmacies must either refer customers to another pharmacy that has it available or order it using expedited procedures. The bill prohibits pharmacies from intimidating customers, misrepresenting product availability, breaching confidentiality, or refusing to return valid prescriptions related to contraception. Pharmacies can only refuse service if the customer lacks a valid prescription, cannot pay, or if the employee exercises genuine professional clinical judgment based on medical standards—though the Religious Freedom Restoration Act cannot be used as a legal defense to violate these requirements. Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per day (capped at $100,000 per case), and affected individuals can sue pharmacies for damages; the law takes effect 31 days after enactment.

This bill establishes a federal Interagency Task Force, led by the Attorney General, to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls across education, economic development, healthcare, labor, housing, and the criminal justice system. The Task Force, which must be created within 180 days of the bill's enactment, will include representatives from multiple federal agencies (Health and Human Services, Education, Labor, Justice, Housing and Urban Development, and others) plus community-based organizations with expertise in serving Black women and girls. The Task Force will identify federal, state, and local policies and programs that help or hinder outcomes for this population and make policy recommendations in priority areas such as eliminating school-to-prison pipelines, reducing maternal mortality, supporting formerly incarcerated women, and increasing economic opportunities. Additionally, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will conduct an annual comprehensive study on issues affecting Black women and girls, including wage gaps, housing stability, violence, and over-incarceration, with findings reported publicly to Congress and the President. The bill requires federal agencies to cooperate with the Commission by sharing relevant data and information.

H.Res. 457 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The resolution commemorates Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old killed by gun violence in Chicago in 2013, whose birthday falls on June 2, and encourages Americans to wear orange on June 6 in honor of gun violence victims. The resolution cites statistics showing that nearly 46,000 people are killed annually by gunfire in the United States, including over 4,300 children and teens, and calls on communities to promote gun safety awareness and discuss ways to make neighborhoods safer. While this resolution carries no direct funding or legal requirements, it serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to raise public awareness of gun violence during the summer months, when such incidents typically increase. The resolution was introduced on June 2, 2025, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

The PROTECT 911 Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and distribute evidence-based guidelines and resources to help identify, prevent, and treat mental health issues—particularly post-traumatic stress disorder—among 911 call center workers and emergency dispatchers. The bill also establishes a federal grant program to fund behavioral health and wellness programs at emergency communications centers, including peer-support initiatives and training for mental health professionals who work with these workers. Eligible recipients include state and local emergency communications centers, regional 911 authorities, and nonprofit organizations focused on public safety worker wellness. While the bill text does not specify a dollar amount or timeline, it requires the Secretary to consult with public health experts, mental health professionals, and national organizations representing 911 workers when developing the guidelines and resources.

Federal Firearm Licensee ActThis bill establishes new security requirements and expands recordkeeping and reporting requirements for federally licensed dealers, importers, and manufacturers of firearms (i.e., federal firearms licensees, or FFLs). The bill also broadens the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to administer federal firearms laws and enforce violations.Specifically, bill requires FFLs to implement and comply with a plan to secure their business premises, conduct quarterly physical checks of their business inventories, maintain video surveillance of the area where firearms are sold or transferred, and initiate firearms-related background checks for employees.Additionally, the bill requires FFLs to report to the ATF any inventory firearm that is lost, stolen, or unaccounted for and to notify the ATF about default-proceed transactions (i.e., allowable firearm transfers to an unlicensed person prior to the completion of a background check when the submitted background check remains incomplete after three business days).Finally, the bill removes limits on the ATF's authority to conduct activities related to the administration of federal firearms laws. It enhances the ATF's inspection authority, including by removing the limit on the number of annual compliance inspections (currently, one), requiring inspections of high-risk FFLs, and authorizing an additional 650 investigators. Finally, the bill directs the ATF to deny an application for a federal firearms license if it would endanger public safety or if the applicant is unlikely to comply with the law.

The AID Youth Employment Act would create a new federal program providing competitive grants to support summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14-24, including in-school, out-of-school, and unemployed young people. The bill allocates up to $1.8 billion for summer employment programs and $2.4 billion for year-round opportunities, with an additional $375 million to $500 million in annual funding through fiscal year 2030, while reserving funds specifically for rural areas (20%), tribal areas (5%), and technical assistance (10%). Eligible grant recipients—including states, local governments, Indian tribes, and community-based organizations—must partner with schools, workforce agencies, and employers to design programs that include mentorship, employer engagement, and post-program support services. The legislation requires grantees to contribute a 50% cost-share (except Indian tribes, which receive 95% federal funding) and track measurable outcomes such as employment rates and credential attainment. This bill restructures the existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish these youth-focused employment initiatives as a new priority for federal workforce development.

This bill modifies the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which gives employers a tax break for hiring certain workers, to expand the program's reach to more young people. Specifically, it allows the credit to apply to youth employed year-round (not just during summer months) if they work no more than 20 hours per week while attending high school, and it adds a new category called "disconnected youth"—individuals ages 16-24 who are not in school, haven't been regularly employed in the past six months, and lack basic job skills, plus foster youth ages 16-20. The changes take effect immediately for individuals hired after the bill's enactment, with no specific budget allocation mentioned in the legislation. By broadening the credit to cover more young workers, particularly those facing barriers to employment, the bill aims to incentivize businesses to hire and train less-experienced youth.

Action for Dental Health ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grants to states for developing the dental workforce and increasing access to oral health services in designated dental health professional shortage areas. This program is administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Rural Obstetrics Readiness ActThis bill creates and expands federal grant programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase capacity to provide emergency obstetric health services in rural areas or areas without practitioners or facilities specializing in obstetric services. Specifically, HRSA must establish a program for providing grants to certain hospitals or consortiums that include hospitals in rural areas or areas with maternal health care professional shortages for training, developing a workforce, and purchasing equipment relating to obstetric emergencies. In addition, the bill requires HRSA’s Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Capacity program to provide grants for training on emergency obstetric services for practitioners in rural health care facilities without dedicated obstetric units. HRSA must also establish a pilot program to provide grants to government entities for developing or improving telehealth access programs to support urgent maternal health care in rural facilities without a dedicated obstetric unit.

PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 and establishes actions by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address preterm birth (i.e., babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy).Specifically, the bill reauthorizes epidemiological studies, data tracking, and prevention efforts conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to preterm birth.Also, the bill requires HHS to establish an interagency working group to improve federal coordination and provide recommendations on preventing preterm birth, infant mortality, and related adverse birth outcomes.Additionally, HHS must arrange for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study preterm birth in the United States and report to HHS and Congress on certain aspects, including the financial costs and strategies to reduce the rate of preterm birth.