The GPO Modernization Act of 2026 modernizes how the federal government distributes and preserves public information by shifting key publications from print to digital formats. The bill allows Members of Congress and territorial governors to designate depository libraries in their districts to receive federal documents, with the Government Publishing Office empowered to establish digital-only libraries in underserved areas. The Congressional Directory will now be published online instead of in print and made available early in each congressional session, while the Constitution Annotated will move to digital editions beginning in 2027, with major revised versions released every ten years starting in 2031. The bill also streamlines the Government Publishing Office's role in Federal Register publication by clarifying its publishing services relationship with the Archivist of the United States and requiring that at least two physical copies of each Federal Register issue be stored separately for continuity of government purposes. These changes maintain public access to important government documents while reducing printing costs and making information more readily accessible through online platforms.

The Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to accredited nonprofit organizations for providing law enforcement training to rural and smaller police departments. The bill targets law enforcement agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers, recognizing that nearly half of the nation's local police departments have fewer than 10 officers and often lack resources to pursue federal funding due to complex application processes and reporting requirements. Accredited nonprofit organizations with demonstrated expertise and a track record in law enforcement training would be eligible to receive these grants, provided they deliver training at no cost to the participating agencies. The bill aims to remove barriers that prevent smaller rural agencies from accessing professional development opportunities that larger departments can more easily obtain, while the training must align with Department of Justice priorities and objectives.

This bill creates a new federal crime for fertility fraud by making it illegal to knowingly misrepresent the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology procedures like in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination. The offense carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines. The law applies when the fraud involves interstate commerce in any form, such as when parties travel across state lines, use mail or electronic communications, make payments across state lines, or use medical equipment that has traveled in interstate commerce. The statute of limitations for prosecution extends to 10 years after a person is identified through DNA testing, allowing prosecutions even in cases discovered years after the fraud occurred. The bill also classifies fertility fraud as a form of racketeering activity, which makes it subject to enhanced penalties under federal organized crime laws.

This resolution requires House members and former members who must repay the Treasury for settlements or awards related to workplace misconduct claims to publicly disclose the reasons for their reimbursement. Specifically, members who owe money under the Congressional Accountability Act must appear in person before the House Clerk for a public reading that includes their name, the payment amount, reimbursement status, and details about the underlying claim. Members have 14 days' notice before this public reading occurs and must comply within 30 days of receiving notice. Members who fail to comply within this timeframe lose their committee assignments and leadership positions until they appear for the public reading, while former members lose their privilege to enter House chambers until they repay the full amount and complete the public disclosure. The resolution is designed to enforce transparency and accountability regarding members who have engaged in workplace misconduct violations, particularly sexual harassment under House rules.

The Workforce and Education Partnership Act of 2026 amends federal workforce training law to require stronger partnerships between schools and employers in addressing skill gaps. Specifically, the bill directs states and local areas to develop collaborative programs between career and technical education schools, colleges, and employers to create training programs aligned with regional job market needs, particularly in high-demand occupations. The legislation affects workforce development programs at the youth, adult, and local levels across the country by expanding existing requirements to include these education-employer partnerships as a formal component of workforce planning. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, but instead modifies existing workforce development programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to incorporate partnership-building as a required element.

The STEADFAST Act redirects federal funding away from the presidential election campaign financing system toward a new grant program that provides money directly to states and territories for election security upgrades. Starting in 2026, states that meet certain requirements—including using paper ballots, verifying voter citizenship, and requiring photo identification at polling places—can apply for grants to purchase voting equipment, improve cybersecurity protections, secure electronic poll books, and modernize voting systems. The bill eliminates the existing presidential campaign fund, which allows taxpayers to check a box on their tax returns to finance presidential elections, and redirects those designated funds along with any remaining balance to the new Election Security Fund. States will receive grants proportional to their registered voter populations, with a 5 percent cap on administrative costs, and must publicly report how they spend the money. The legislation takes effect for tax years ending after December 31, 2025.

The Turn It Down Act would extend existing federal rules about loud commercial advertisements to streaming video services and internet-based video platforms. Currently, the CALM Act (Communications and Video Accessibility Act) limits how loud commercials can be compared to the programs they interrupt, but this law only applies to traditional broadcast television, cable, and satellite providers. This new bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to create similar volume restrictions for commercials on internet-delivered video content within 18 months of the law's passage, ensuring that streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and others follow the same sound standards as cable and broadcast TV. The rules would not apply to user-generated content like personal videos. The legislation affects streaming video providers and their advertisers, while benefiting viewers who currently experience jarring volume increases when ads play on internet platforms.

The Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026 strengthens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's role in protecting national security by establishing a new Senior Advisor for National Security position and expanding coordination between agricultural and defense agencies. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture must create this advisory position and increase the number of USDA staff with security clearances to address vulnerabilities in food and agriculture systems. The bill authorizes the USDA to share personnel with defense, national security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to improve information sharing and identify risks related to emerging technologies, foreign investment in agricultural assets, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity threats. Starting 180 days after enactment and every two years thereafter, the Secretary must submit detailed reports to Congress and the National Security Council assessing security gaps in agriculture and recommending policy solutions, though the bill does not specify funding amounts or allocations for these new responsibilities.

H.R. 6353 would waive certain federal historic preservation review requirements for water infrastructure projects. Specifically, it exempts public water system upgrades and treatment works improvements from Section 106 review under the National Historic Preservation Act, provided the entity carrying out the project requests this exemption from the responsible federal agency. The bill affects state and local governments, water utilities, and other entities that manage public water systems seeking to modernize their infrastructure. The legislation includes no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines beyond making the waiver available upon request. The bill was referred to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources in December 2025.

The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2025 directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to upgrade and modernize its nationwide weather alert system, which currently reaches 95 percent of the U.S. population but has uneven coverage in rural and underserved areas. The bill requires NOAA to expand transmitter coverage to remote communities, national parks, and recreation areas while maintaining existing systems in areas with poor cellular service. Additionally, NOAA must modernize the system's infrastructure by transitioning to internet-based communications, developing satellite backup capabilities, upgrading software for more precise alert notifications, and exploring partnerships with private companies and alternative transmission technologies. The legislation requires NOAA to complete a comprehensive assessment of weather radio access within 12 months of enactment to identify gaps and recommend improvements, with particular focus on underserved areas and resilience against natural disasters like electromagnetic pulses. While the bill does not specify explicit funding amounts in the provided text, it authorizes NOAA to acquire equipment and pursue modernization initiatives to ensure equal access to weather and emergency alerts for all Americans.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".

The Secret Service Recording Accountability Act of 2025 would require the Secret Service to record all communications between agents protecting certain officials and dignitaries. Recordings would normally be deleted after 90 days, but if Congress requests them, they must be kept for at least 18 months. In cases where someone under Secret Service protection is harmed or faces an assassination attempt, the recordings would be made available to four specific congressional committees: Appropriations, Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Homeland Security. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the retention periods. This legislation would create a new accountability mechanism for Secret Service operations by giving Congress access to agent communications during critical incidents.

H.Con.Res. 43 is a non-binding congressional resolution expressing that "The Star-Spangled Banner" should be performed in its original English lyrics as written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, rather than in other languages or modified versions. The resolution does not create any legal requirements or enforcement mechanisms; it is a statement of congressional sentiment intended to encourage performers and event organizers to maintain the anthem's traditional English form. The measure affects anyone who performs or organizes public events featuring the national anthem, though compliance is voluntary rather than mandatory. There is no funding associated with this resolution, and no timeline for implementation since it carries no legal force. The resolution's sponsors argue that preserving the original English lyrics honors the anthem's historical significance and serves as a unifying symbol of American heritage.

Stop Illegal Reentry ActThis bill establishes or increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally enter the United States and then commit a felony or illegally reenter the United States.The bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison term of 5 years and allows a life sentence for an individual who (1) improperly enters, or attempts to improperly enter, the United States; and (2) is subsequently convicted of a felony.The bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment from 2 years to 5 years for repeated improper entry. The bill also increases from 2 years to 10 years the maximum term of imprisonment for an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter without prior approval. The bill increases the maximum term of imprisonment from 10 to 15 years if such an individual was convicted of three or more specified types of misdemeanors before removal.An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.The bill establishes a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and allows a life sentence for an individual who was convicted of a felony before removal, or convicted of illegal reentry at least two times before removal, and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States.

The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act establishes a federal grant program to help states develop and expand paid family and medical leave programs, with approximately $79.4 million in annual funding authorized through fiscal year 2028. The bill creates the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN), which brings states together to develop uniform standards for eligibility, benefits, and administrative procedures, while allowing workers with employment across multiple states to combine their work history to qualify for benefits. To ensure accountability, states receiving grants must submit annual reports to the Department of Labor documenting how they use the funds and how many workers benefit, while the Labor Secretary reports progress to Congress and the department's Inspector General conducts annual audits to prevent waste and fraud. This legislation affects both workers seeking paid leave benefits and states looking to establish or improve their paid leave programs by providing federal support and creating a coordinated interstate system.

H.R. 2756 establishes a coordinated federal effort to advance biotechnology research, development, and commercialization by creating a National Biotechnology Coordination Office—led by a Director and supported by an interagency committee of 14 federal departments—to streamline regulations, coordinate research, and support the biotech industry. The bill provides $22–35 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to fund the Office's operations and staff, while requiring the creation of a federal biotechnology website consolidating funding opportunities and regulatory guidance within 540 days. The Office will submit annual reports to Congress on federal biotechnology spending and develop comprehensive national strategies every five years to assess U.S. competitiveness, commercialization barriers, and infrastructure needs. Key priorities include building biological data infrastructure with privacy protections, supporting private-sector commercialization through federal programs and testbeds, establishing clear regulatory approval pathways, strengthening biosafety and biosecurity frameworks, developing the biotechnology workforce, and expanding international partnerships on standards and market access.

This joint resolution nullifies the final guidance issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) titled Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts and published on October 15, 2024. The guidance provides factors for designated contract markets (i.e., CFTC-regulated derivatives exchanges) to consider when listing voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts, including characteristics of transparency and permanence.

The Duplicative Grant Consolidation Act would prevent federal agencies from awarding grants to applicants who have already received grants for the same purpose from another agency, or who submit fraudulent applications. To enforce this rule, the Office of Management and Budget would be required to establish a new electronic tracking system within one year that allows agencies and their inspectors general to check whether grant applicants have already received or applied for identical funding elsewhere. The system would include applicant names, principal investigators, award periods, and project abstracts, and would also track "substantially the same research" across multiple federal agencies to identify overlapping proposals. The bill exempts colleges and universities from the duplication prohibition, recognizing that higher education institutions may legitimately receive multiple grants for similar work. Additionally, the bill directs OMB to study whether artificial intelligence could be used to identify duplicative applications and detect waste, fraud, and abuse in federal grant programs.

Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act This bill provides disability pay and medical care for members of the National Guard who were physically disabled as a result of state active duty. State active duty includes training or other duty in service to the governor of a state for which the member is not entitled to federal pay, but excludes required drills and field exercises. The bill expands eligibility for Department of Defense retired pay to such members who are physically disabled as a result of state active duty after September 23, 1996. Such pay must be reduced if it is determined to duplicate any other federal or state benefit to such members based on disability. The bill also makes such members eligible for hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to treat the disability and any illness or condition arising from the disability. The VA may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to such members only after a member or the provider of care has exhausted (without success) all claims and remedies reasonably available against a third party.

Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing ActThis bill exempts certain oil and gas exploration and production activities from permit and environmental review requirements. This exemption applies to activities conducted on nonfederal surface estates located on partially federally-held mineral rights.Specifically, the bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from requiring an operator to obtain a federal drilling permit under the Mineral Leasing Act for oil and gas exploration and production activities conducted on a nonfederal surface estate if (1) less than 50% of the subsurface mineral estate to be accessed by the proposed action is federally owned, and (2) the operator submits to the BLM a state permit to conduct such activities on the nonfederal surface estate.Those activities are not considered to be a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), and thus are exempt from environmental review requirements under NEPA. Further, those activities are exempt from requirements for federal actions under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973.The bill does not apply to Indian lands.

Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2025 or the Natural GAS Act of 2025This bill limits what the Department of Energy (DOE) may include in future energy conservation rules related to water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens. Energy conservation rules establish standards that set minimum energy efficiency levels or maximum energy usage for certain consumer products, such as appliances.Specifically, the bill requires DOE to certify that the rules are not likely to result in a significant shift from gas appliances to electric appliances.As part of the rulemaking process, DOE must require a full fuel cycle analysis for energy efficiency standards. In addition to measuring energy use at the site where the appliance is operated, a full fuel cycle analysis estimates the energy consumed in the extraction, processing, and transport of primary fuels; energy losses in thermal combustion in power-generation plants; and energy losses in transmission and distribution to homes and commercial buildings.Further, such rules must require energy efficiency labels to disclose the full-fuel-cycle efficiency. Currently, the labels only disclose point-of-use energy consumption, which is based on the amount of energy used at the site where the appliance is operated. In addition, the bill exempts certain small major household appliance manufacturers from future energy conservation rules for such appliances.The bill also prohibits any future energy conservation rule relating to kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens from limiting the features and functionality (e.g., quick-to-boil times) available on residential gas kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

This bill replaces the requirement for the Library of Congress to prepare hardbound versions of the Constitution Annotated and supplements with a requirement for the Library to instead prepare digital versions and publish them online.The new requirement applies to the supplement after the Supreme Court term beginning October 2025 and all subsequent editions.

Stop China’s Continuous Purchase of Land Act or the Stop CCP Land ActThis bill requires states that receive certain federal program funds to restrict the purchase of agricultural land by a covered foreign country. Covered foreign country means a country included in Department of State regulations as subject to certain prohibitions (i.e., Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Venezuela), as well as Russia.Specifically, a state may not receive funds for certain programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (e.g., certain energy efficiency and conservation programs) unless that state has a law prohibiting a covered foreign country (or persons acting on behalf of the country) from purchasing agricultural land in the state. Further, a state must require that a person from a covered foreign country that holds agricultural land in the state prior to the state law's enactment submit an annual report to the state on the agricultural holdings.The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress on how the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 should be updated to ensure accurate documentation and monitoring of foreign investment in agricultural land.The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that includes (1) an assessment of this bill's impact on national security, and (2) any measures that can be taken to better secure U.S. real estate from foreign manipulation.

Stop Illegal Reentry ActThis bill increases criminal penalties for certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who illegally reenter the United States after removal or exclusion.Generally, an individual who had been denied entry into or removed from the United States and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States without prior approval from the Department of Homeland Security shall be fined, imprisoned for up to five years, or both. Current law requires a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both, for such an individual.An individual who had been denied entry or removed three or more times and who later enters or attempts to enter the United States shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both.An individual who was convicted of an aggravated felony or convicted at least two times before removal or departure and who subsequently enters or tries to enter the United States shall be imprisoned at least 5 years and for up to 20 years and may also be fined. Currently, there is no minimum term of imprisonment for an individual who reenters after a conviction for an aggravated felony, and there are no criminal penalties for a reentering individual who had been convicted at least two times (other than the penalties for illegal reentry generally).

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense to prescribe regulations regarding parental leave policies for members of the Armed Forces across all branches.Specifically, the regulations must (1) exempt a member from a performance evaluation when such member is taking parental leave that exceeds 31 consecutive days; and (2) authorize a member (without a waiver) to take leave during the two-year period after the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a minor child in the custody of such member.