The DEMAND Act of 2026 requires the Department of Defense to factor in expected foreign military sales when planning its industrial base strategy and production decisions. Specifically, the Secretary of Defense must consider projected foreign military sales demand when conducting industrial base assessments, planning munitions production, planning support for major weapons systems, and deciding whether to increase production rates or expand manufacturing capacity. The bill aims to help the defense industry expand its production capacity, stabilize critical suppliers, and encourage private investment in key production lines by giving manufacturers better visibility into expected sales to foreign allies. The legislation applies to all ongoing and future foreign military sales and affects defense contractors, munitions manufacturers, and military suppliers across the industrial base. There is no specified funding amount or implementation deadline in the text provided.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish one or more test and training corridors where the military can research, develop, and test small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and technologies to counter them. The corridors will allow the Armed Forces to evaluate drone capabilities, counter-drone weapons and sensors, and test new ways to integrate equipment onto various unmanned platforms while reducing the time it takes to deploy new drone-related systems. The Secretary of Defense must work with relevant military departments to identify suitable locations across the country, assess whether existing military facilities can be used, and identify any regulatory, legal, or policy obstacles that might prevent such testing in the national airspace. Within 90 days of establishing a corridor, the Defense Secretary must notify Congress about the corridor's location, required funding and resources, and any agreements with other federal agencies needed to safely operate it. The bill does not specify a total funding amount or strict implementation deadline beyond the congressional notification requirement.

This resolution recognizes the critical importance of United States Special Operations Forces and expresses Congressional support for "SOF Week," an annual international conference scheduled for May 18-21, 2026. The resolution acknowledges the specialized training, dangerous missions, and unique sacrifices of SOF personnel across all military branches, including Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, and Marine Raiders, among others. It also recognizes the burden carried by SOF families who endure frequent deployments and operational risks. The resolution commits Congress to honoring SOF members' skill, dedication, and service, and calls for continued investment in their equipment, training, health, and transition support. This is a symbolic resolution with no new funding or legal requirements, serving primarily to formally acknowledge the SOF community's importance to national defense.

This bill authorizes the creation of a new Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the State Department's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. The office would work to prevent weapons of mass destruction and sensitive technologies from being diverted or illegally transferred by strengthening the export control and border security capabilities of partner countries through training, technical assistance, and equipment provision. The Secretary of State must develop and submit a comprehensive strategy to Congress within 180 days outlining how the office will coordinate with other federal agencies and international partners to identify high-risk regions and close gaps in global export enforcement. The bill also requires the State Department to establish procedures ensuring that border security assistance programs across multiple bureaus are coordinated and aligned with U.S. national security objectives. The legislation does not specify funding amounts but directs the office to support activities ranging from developing legal frameworks for export controls to using artificial intelligence tools to enhance customs enforcement in partner nations.

This bill would suspend U.S. foreign assistance to Somalia's national government unless adequate safeguards are in place to prevent misuse of the funds. The legislation directs the State Department to restrict money transfers from the United States to Somalia if there is evidence that U.S. government funds or welfare recipients' money is being diverted to Somali officials or terrorist organizations, and requires a briefing to Congress on such transfers. The bill also authorizes visa bans and travel restrictions for current and former Somali government officials involved in corruption, destruction of U.S.-funded facilities, or support for terrorist groups, with these restrictions extending to their immediate family members. Additionally, it allows the President to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against foreign persons assisting with the diversion of U.S. funds and establishes a rewards program offering up to $250,000 per tip for information about fraud schemes or stolen assets, with funding coming from the State Department's emergency account. The Secretary of State can waive the assistance suspension on a case-by-case basis if it serves U.S. national interests.

This bill directs the U.S. State Department to develop a strategy identifying and addressing risks posed by Chinese entities and foreign interference in European academic and research institutions. Within 180 days of enactment, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs must submit a comprehensive report to Congress assessing the scale of Chinese military-linked organizations, technology entities, and talent recruitment programs operating in Europe, along with any national security vulnerabilities they create for the U.S. and its European allies. The legislation defines "covered entities of concern" broadly to include Chinese military-civil fusion organizations, entities involved in foreign talent recruitment, those directing Chinese student groups on campuses, and entities engaged in foreign influence operations. The bill requires the State Department to recommend diplomatic strategies for working with European governments and institutions to mitigate these risks, with the report to be submitted in unclassified form, though classified details may be included separately. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation.

The United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026 establishes a formal defense partnership called the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative to accelerate development and integration of joint defense technologies between the two countries. The initiative focuses on emerging areas including counter-drone systems, artificial intelligence, missile defense, cyber defense, directed energy weapons, and biotechnology, with the goal of rapidly moving technologies from research into U.S. military systems and procurement programs. The Secretary of Defense will coordinate with Israeli counterparts and relevant U.S. federal agencies to identify promising technologies, establish joint ventures and manufacturing partnerships, and conduct collaborative research through government, academic, and private sector institutions. The bill requires progress reports to Congress within 180 days and annually thereafter, along with public updates on the initiative's activities, and authorizes $150 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to fund the partnership.

The SAFE CATTLE Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of the Interior to work together to prevent and control New World screwworm infestations in wildlife and non-livestock animals on federal lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. The two agencies must develop a joint agreement within 180 days of the bill's passage that establishes coordinated surveillance systems, outbreak response procedures, and eradication protocols to protect both wildlife and the domestic livestock industry. The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing coordination efforts, any detected infestations, and recommendations for improving the federal response to this agricultural pest threat. New World screwworm is a parasitic pest that can infect animals and poses a significant threat to livestock and food production. No specific federal funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.

H.R. 6444 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a Blast Overpressure Task Force within 180 days to improve health care and benefits for veterans and active-duty service members who have suffered blast-related injuries. The task force will coordinate research between the VA and Department of Defense to better understand and treat traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other blast-related conditions, with a focus on emerging research areas such as sleep therapy, gut health impacts, mobile diagnostics, and neurological dysfunction. The task force must issue annual reports to Congress detailing its research initiatives, clinical advances, and recommendations for how VA claims processors should evaluate blast-related injuries when determining veterans' eligibility for benefits. The legislation does not specify funding amounts and establishes a sunset date of September 30, 2029, meaning the task force will automatically terminate at that time unless Congress extends it.

This bill directs the Secretary of State to develop and implement a strategy to relocate the United Nations headquarters from New York to an alternative location within the United States. The Secretary must identify potential U.S. locations based on criteria to be determined, negotiate with the U.N. to renegotiate the 1947 agreement that established the current New York headquarters, and work toward Senate ratification of any revised agreement. The bill requires the Secretary to move forward with implementation as quickly as possible and report to Congress with a timeline and next steps once the strategy is developed. No specific funding amount is allocated in the legislation, and it does not specify which U.S. locations should be considered as alternatives.

The Intelligence Community Property Security Act of 2025 creates federal criminal penalties for unauthorized access to restricted or closed intelligence community property in the United States. Anyone convicted of illegally accessing such property for the first time could face up to 180 days in prison and fines, while second offenses carry up to three years imprisonment, and third or subsequent offenses carry up to ten years. The bill amends the National Security Act of 1947 to establish these new criminal violations, affecting any person who enters intelligence community facilities or areas that are clearly marked as closed or restricted without proper authorization. The legislation does not specify new funding requirements or implementation timelines, instead establishing the legal framework and penalties that would apply immediately upon passage. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of House members and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

This bill would require all federal agencies to limit sex designation options on government forms, surveys, and documents to only "Male" or "Female." Under the legislation, federal agencies would be prohibited from collecting information about an individual's gender identity and must reject any responses indicating sex categories other than male or female. The bill also prevents agencies from offering non-binary or other sex options as selection choices on federal paperwork. Agencies would have 60 days after the bill's enactment to update their forms and documents to comply with this requirement. The legislation contains no specific funding provisions or ongoing timeline requirements beyond the initial 60-day compliance period.

H.Res. 814 is a recognition resolution honoring the White House Medical Unit on its 80th anniversary of service. The resolution acknowledges the unit's role in providing medical care to the President, Vice President, their families, and White House staff around the clock, both domestically and internationally, while maintaining readiness for medical emergencies. The unit is staffed primarily by active-duty military personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard who also operate a medical clinic handling over one million annual visitors and staff to the White House. The resolution expresses gratitude for the professionalism and dedication of military medical personnel working in a highly demanding and sensitive environment, while recognizing the unit's importance to presidential continuity and national security. This is a commemorative measure with no direct funding or policy changes; it was referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and Armed Services.

The Agriculture Infrastructure Stability Act of 2025 directs the federal crop insurance program to research and develop new "harvest incentive" insurance policies that would provide coverage for revenue losses. The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation must complete this research within one year and submit a report to Congress detailing the findings, and then make any new policy available to farmers within two years if it meets existing insurance requirements. This legislation specifically affects farmers and agricultural producers who rely on crop insurance, as well as the crop insurance industry that would develop and offer these new products. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts but requires the existing crop insurance program to conduct or contract out the necessary research and development work within the established timelines.

The Growing University AI Research for Defense Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish one or more National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institutes at eligible U.S. military colleges to conduct cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence systems for national security purposes. These institutes would bring together universities, federal agencies, private companies, nonprofits, and government labs to develop AI applications, create testing environments, manage secure datasets, and build the nation's AI workforce through interdisciplinary research and training. The bill permits the Defense Department to award grants to eligible host institutions for five-year periods (renewable for an additional five years) to support research activities, provide computing resources, and facilitate technology transfer from labs to practical defense applications. Funding is limited to U.S.-based recipients and consortia that meet departmental eligibility criteria, and awards will be distributed through a competitive, merit-based review process with possible collaboration among other federal agencies involved in national security and AI development.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".

The FLRAA Production Acceleration Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of the Army to buy up to 24 future long-range assault aircraft before full production begins, speeding up the development and delivery of this new military helicopter to troops. The bill aims to maintain manufacturing momentum, keep specialized workers and suppliers employed (particularly in Texas, Kansas, and other states), reduce costs over time, and ensure the aircraft incorporate lessons learned from testing phases. The early production effort focuses on stabilizing the industrial base and using flexible, modular designs that allow for future upgrades. Within 180 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of the Army must report to Congress on the implementation timeline, supply chain readiness, and estimated long-term cost savings and operational benefits from this accelerated production approach. The legislation essentially allows the Army to begin limited early production of this aircraft rather than waiting for all testing and development to be fully complete.

H.R. 3915, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025, reauthorizes federal programs that help prevent and manage animal diseases in the United States. The bill increases and extends funding for three main programs: the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank. From fiscal years 2026 through 2029, the Department of Agriculture will receive $233 million annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation, with at least $70 million per year dedicated to disease preparedness and response. Starting in 2031 and continuing indefinitely, the bill guarantees $75 million annually for these programs. The legislation primarily affects farmers, veterinarians, and the agriculture industry, providing resources to detect and respond quickly to disease outbreaks that could threaten livestock and food security.

Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act of 2025 or the LIP Enhancement Act of 2025This bill expands coverage under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to include unborn livestock as LIP-eligible livestock losses.The bill applies to unborn livestock death losses (i.e., losses of any livestock that was gestating on the date of the death of the livestock) incurred on or after January 1, 2025.LIP is a Farm Service Agency program that provides indemnity payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or reduced sales prices due to specified events (e.g., adverse weather, disease, or animal attack).

The RESTORE Act directs the Department of Defense to establish a special review board to audit how military officials handled religious accommodation requests related to the COVID-19 vaccine and determine whether service members who filed such requests experienced unfair treatment in their careers. The review board will examine whether affected service members were wrongly denied promotions, received negative evaluations, or suffered other career setbacks because of their religious accommodation request, and will have authority to restore back pay, correct rank records, reinstate separated service members, and remove adverse actions from their files. The board must complete its review within one year of the law's enactment, and the Defense Department must compensate eligible service members within 60 days of their case review. The legislation requires the Defense Department to submit an initial report to Congress within 90 days and then quarterly updates on the cases reviewed and corrective actions taken, with an independent Inspector General audit to follow within 18 months. No specific funding amount is identified in the bill, though it authorizes the Defense Department to spend whatever is necessary to carry out the review process.

H.J.Res. 95 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the critical importance of U.S. Special Operations Forces and supporting the annual SOF Week conference scheduled for May 5-8, 2025. The resolution acknowledges the specialized training, dangerous missions, and unique challenges faced by elite military units including Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, Rangers, and Air Force Special Operations personnel who operate in hostile environments worldwide. The measure also honors the families of SOF members, who endure frequent deployments and inherent risks to their loved ones. Congress commits through this resolution to supporting investment in SOF personnel's equipment, training, health, and transition services to maintain military readiness. This is a non-binding expression of support that carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms but formally recognizes Congress's appreciation for the SOF community's service.

This bill directs the President to conduct a comprehensive review of the U.S.-South Africa relationship and identify South African government officials and African National Congress (ANC) leaders who may be subject to sanctions. Within 30 days of enactment, the President must certify whether South Africa has engaged in activities undermining U.S. national security or foreign policy interests, and within 120 days, submit a detailed report on the bilateral relationship review findings. The bill also requires a classified report within 120 days listing senior South African officials and ANC leaders credibly engaged in corruption or human rights abuses that would qualify them for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, along with detailed explanations of their conduct and expected timelines for imposing sanctions or justifications for declining to do so. The legislation reflects congressional concerns about South Africa's diplomatic and military relationships with Russia, China, and Hamas, as well as the country's governance issues. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill, though the required reviews and reports would be conducted by executive agencies within the specified 30 to 120-day timelines.

H.R. 2443 would eliminate all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), effective immediately upon enactment. The bill prohibits direct and indirect federal support for these organizations, including preventing public broadcast stations that receive federal funds from using those funds to purchase programming from NPR or PBS or pay membership dues to these organizations. The legislation also covers any successor organizations to NPR and PBS, closing potential loopholes. The bill does not specify replacement funding or timelines for transition, meaning the organizations would need to rely entirely on private donations, grants, and other non-government revenue sources. This would directly affect millions of Americans who watch PBS programming and listen to NPR stations, as well as the thousands of employees at these organizations and their affiliated local stations.

Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025This bill increases the requirements for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGA are federally developed recommendations by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Under the bill, USDA and HHS must jointly publish guidelines at least once every 10 years (currently 5 years), and the final DGA is subject to rulemaking requirements.The DGA must be based on significant scientific agreement that is determined by evidence-based review. Current law requires that the guidelines be based on a preponderance of current scientific and medical knowledge. Further, the guidelines must address issues such as (1) high-priority areas to advance health outcomes, (2) achieving nutritional adequacy and promoting health, and (3) common nutrition-related chronic diseases.In updating the guidelines, USDA and HHS must establish an Independent Advisory Board that must submit a list of scientific questions to be used as the basis for the proposed DGA. Members of the board must (1) have expertise in nutrition science or food science, and (2) disclose all relevant financial and nonfinancial conflicts of interest.The bill prohibits the DGA from being based on or including topics that are not relevant to dietary guidance (e.g., taxation, social welfare policies, food and agricultural production practices, and race).The bill provides specified funds through FY2029 to carry out these requirements.Finally, the bill specifies that the 2020 DGA are the controlling guidelines until new guidelines are published in accordance with these requirements.

Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to make grants to certain border communities for expenses related to security measures along the southern border.Specifically, the local government of a community is eligible for a grant if it is located within 200 miles of the border and is not a sanctuary jurisdiction as defined by the bill.Additionally, no grant may be used to reimburse nonprofit organizations, fund legal representation, or provide educational, housing, food, or health care resources to a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law).