The SLASH Prices Act requires businesses to disclose when they use personalized algorithmic pricing to charge different prices to different customers based on their personal data. Companies must display a clear written notice stating "This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data" at the point of sale and must provide customers with an easy way to opt out of algorithmic pricing without penalty, discrimination, or price increases. The law applies to most online and in-person retailers but exempts insurance, credit products, dynamic pricing based on real-time market conditions, and broad discount programs for groups like seniors or military members. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law as an unfair or deceptive practice, and state attorneys general can also bring civil lawsuits on behalf of consumers, with the act taking effect one year after it becomes law.

H.R. 9372 directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop best practices and technical standards for measuring energy and water use in data centers, including the power consumed by artificial intelligence systems. The bill requires NIST to conduct research on measurement accuracy, identify gaps in data collection and availability, and work with the Department of Energy to create standardized metrics that can help improve energy forecasting for these facilities. The legislation also calls for NIST to engage with industry, academia, and international standards organizations to ensure consistent measurement approaches across sectors. The bill authorizes $10 million per year in funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, and requires the Director to brief Congress on the program's progress at one year and two years after enactment. This legislation primarily affects data center operators and energy forecasters who rely on better metrics to understand and plan for the growing electricity demands of computing infrastructure.

The Gun Safety Innovation Opportunity Act of 2026 authorizes the Attorney General to award grants totaling up to 10 million dollars per year through 2030 to colleges and firearms manufacturers for researching and developing safer firearm storage devices, particularly those using biometric technology like fingerprint recognition. The grants can also support studies on consumer attitudes toward these safety devices and strategies to make them more affordable and widely adopted. The bill affects firearms manufacturers and academic institutions that apply for funding, as well as the general public through potential improvements in firearm safety technology. Recipients of grants must submit annual reports to the Attorney General detailing how the funds were used, and the Attorney General must report to Congress within one year on ways to advance this technology, help law enforcement use it, and prevent self-harm through better storage devices.

This bill expands the Gun Free School Zones Act to include preschools and early childhood education programs in addition to traditional K-12 schools. The expansion applies the existing federal prohibition on firearms in school zones to these younger-age facilities, covering both early childhood education programs and preschools as defined under the Higher Education Act. The bill affects parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who might carry firearms near these facilities, as they would now be subject to the same federal gun restrictions that currently apply to traditional schools. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the legislation.

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month." Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal degeneration (CBD) are rare, rapidly progressing brain disorders that affect approximately 30,000 and 2,000 Americans respectively, causing serious difficulties with movement, balance, speech, and cognition. The resolution highlights that these diseases are often misdiagnosed, have no current disease-modifying treatments, typically result in care dependency within three to four years, and claim lives within seven to eight years of symptom onset. The resolution calls for increased research, support services, and education to improve quality of life for patients and their families and to advance the search for treatments and cures. This is a symbolic measure with no funding or enforcement mechanism; it simply expresses congressional support for raising awareness about these devastating neurological conditions.

The National Defense Data Resilience Act requires the Department of Defense to establish and implement robust capabilities to recover critical data that may be lost, damaged, or destroyed in cyberattacks. The Secretary of Defense must categorize all department data as critical, important, or necessary, and establish recovery time objectives for each category within 180 to 270 days of the law's enactment, with these objectives updated annually based on evolving threats from state and non-state actors including China. The DOD must deploy specific recovery technologies including immutable backups, continuous monitoring systems, and annual recovery exercises simulating nation-state cyberattacks within the same timeframe, and can only use technologies certified in the department's approved cybersecurity inventory. The Secretary must submit a comprehensive data recovery strategy to Congress within 90 days detailing recovery objectives, required technology, oversight processes, and necessary funding, and must provide annual auditable certification reports to the congressional defense committees confirming compliance. The legislation does not specify funding amounts but requires the DOD to identify all necessary resources in its strategy submission.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security, working with the Department of Defense, to develop a comprehensive strategy for protecting data centers from cyber attacks and physical breaches within 180 days of the law's enactment. The legislation directs federal officials to identify which data centers should be classified as critical infrastructure and to assess vulnerabilities in the power and water systems that serve these facilities, particularly above-ground electrical transmission lines and substations. The bill also requires the strategy to address potential risks to communities and residential areas located near data centers. The federal agencies must submit their findings and recommendations to Congress, but the bill does not specify any dedicated funding amounts or establish a timeline beyond the initial 180-day deadline for developing the strategy. This legislation affects data center operators, utility companies, and communities adjacent to major data center facilities across the country.

The Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act requires publicly traded companies to disclose their connections to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region. Companies seeking to list on stock exchanges or file annual reports must document whether they source goods from Xinjiang, use products made with forced labor there, or engage with entities involved in such labor practices. The Securities and Exchange Commission has 180 days to create rules requiring companies to provide detailed supply chain information, including facility names and locations, and to obtain independent third-party verification of their disclosures. All documentation becomes public, and companies that misrepresent their Xinjiang connections face penalties including potential rejection of exchange listing applications and a one-year bar on reapplying. The law automatically expires after eight years or earlier if the President certifies that China has ended forced labor and mass human rights violations in Xinjiang.

The Public Safety UAS Readiness Act would direct the Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration to create a grant program funding unmanned aircraft system pilot training for public safety agencies. Eligible organizations include fire departments, police agencies, emergency medical services, and public safety training academies that would use grants to develop training programs, purchase equipment, and cover administrative costs. Grant recipients must submit comprehensive plans covering program management, safety protocols, and data protection, and their training must comply with federal aviation regulations and standards set by organizations like the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and National Fire Protection Association. The bill prioritizes grants for organizations in underserved regions, those conducting high-risk operations, and those lacking existing drone training capacity. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, with grant recipients and the Secretary of Transportation required to submit annual reports on training outcomes and program progress.

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group that will study peer support programs designed specifically for law enforcement officers and first responders. The working group will review best practices for these mental health programs and submit recommendations to Congress within one year on how to improve behavioral health outcomes, reduce suicide risk, and address substance use among first responders. The group will include representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, actual law enforcement officers and first responders with peer support experience, and nonprofit organizations serving these communities. The bill requires the working group to identify minimum standards for effective peer support programs and examine how they should integrate with broader mental health services, as well as explore opportunities for federal grants and technical assistance. The working group will disband one year after submitting its findings unless the Secretary determines there is a need to reconvene it, and the bill authorizes whatever funding is necessary to complete this work.

The Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026 would strip congressional pensions from current and former members of Congress convicted of serious crimes committed while serving in Congress. The bill specifically targets convictions for sexual offenses, crimes of violence, and federal crimes related to bribery, embezzlement, mail fraud, election violations, and obstruction of justice. Additionally, members found by their respective chamber to have engaged in sexual conduct with subordinates under their supervision would also lose pension eligibility. The pension forfeiture would take effect immediately upon conviction or upon a chamber's formal determination of misconduct, and the bill would apply to all convictions and determinations occurring after the law takes effect, which is scheduled for when the next Congress begins following the bill's enactment. No specific funding is required since the bill reduces federal pension obligations rather than creating new expenditures.

H.R. 8191, the Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026, requires U.S. immigration authorities to notify applicants, petitioners, and their lawyers electronically within 24 hours whenever there is a change in the status of an immigration petition or application. The notifications must be sent through at least two of three methods: email, phone call (including automated messages), or text message. This bill affects anyone with pending immigration cases—including visa applicants, green card hopefuls, and those seeking other immigration benefits. The legislation contains no specific funding authorization or implementation timeline beyond the 24-hour notification requirement. The bill aims to increase transparency and keep people informed about the progress of their immigration cases.

H.R. 7968, the Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act, directs the Department of Commerce to commission a comprehensive study on the challenges facing small U.S. artificial intelligence companies (those with 250 or fewer employees). The study, to be conducted through the National Institute of Standards and Technology in consultation with the Small Business Administration, will examine funding accessibility for AI startups, the impact of tax credits and regulatory uncertainty, talent recruitment challenges, and how federal policies affect these businesses' ability to compete and grow. The legislation asks researchers to analyze everything from early-stage funding sources and loan requirements to how small AI firms access computing resources and data compared to larger competitors, and to provide recommendations addressing identified obstacles. The bill contains no specific funding amount or timeline, making authorization dependent on future congressional appropriations.

Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act or the Medicaid PNA Modernization ActThis bill increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance under Medicaid for an institutionalized individual and couple from $30 to $60 and from $60 to $120, respectively. (The personal needs allowance is deducted from an individual's total income when determining the individual's contribution to the cost of institutionalized care under Medicaid.)

The HEALTHY BRAINS Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a research program focused on how environmental factors—such as air pollution, heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxicants—contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The bill creates a network of specialized research centers at universities and medical institutions to conduct studies on these environmental risk factors, investigate how they interact with genes to cause disease, and develop prevention strategies. The program authorizes $50 million per year from 2027 through 2031 and requires the department to report its findings to Congress every two years while maintaining coordination across federal health agencies to avoid duplication. Research centers will operate for initial five-year periods and may be renewed, with the flexibility to establish national data systems, training programs for researchers and health professionals, and public education efforts about environmental contributors to neurological disease.

This bill directs the U.S. Treasury Secretary to instruct American representatives at international financial institutions—such as the World Bank and regional development banks—to oppose loans for any projects that use or risk using forced labor, particularly those involving state-controlled entities in China's Xinjiang region. The legislation responds to documented concerns about forced labor of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang and aims to prevent U.S. influence from supporting projects connected to such practices. Additionally, the bill requires international financial institutions to explain how they've vetted projects for forced labor risks and what steps they're taking to address those risks. The Treasury Secretary must report annually to Congress for six years on the implementation efforts and any projects where forced labor concerns exist, with unclassified portions made available to the public. No specific funding is authorized; the bill operates through policy directives to existing U.S. officials at these institutions.

H.R. 7193 strengthens federal campaign finance laws by making it illegal for anyone to knowingly help or assist foreign nationals in making contributions or donations to U.S. elections. The bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to close a gap in existing law that prohibited foreign nationals from directly contributing to elections but did not explicitly ban people from assisting them in doing so. This legislation affects campaign committees, political organizations, donors, and anyone involved in fundraising or campaign activities who might encounter foreign nationals seeking to contribute. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all contributions and donations made after the bill is enacted, with no specific funding allocated since the measure is primarily an enforcement provision.

The COURSE Credit Act requires the Department of Education to collect and publicly report data on how colleges treat Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam credits. Specifically, colleges must disclose whether they award credit for these exams, the maximum credits allowed per student, the minimum test scores required, and what types of credit they grant (full course credit, elective credit, or course exemption). Additionally, the bill requires all colleges participating in federal student aid programs to publish this same information prominently on their websites and keep it current. This legislation aims to increase transparency for high school students and families, helping them understand how AP and IB test scores will transfer to their chosen colleges and potentially reduce time and costs to degree completion.

This bill creates a new tax-advantaged "down payment savings account" that allows first-time homebuyers to save money specifically for purchasing their first home. Eligible individuals can contribute up to $10,000 per year ($20,000 for joint filers) and deduct these contributions from their taxable income, provided they haven't owned a home in the previous three years and earn less than $150,000 annually ($236,000 for joint filers). Withdrawals used for down payments or closing costs on a primary residence are tax-free, though withdrawals for other purposes are subject to income tax plus a 20 percent penalty. The legislation is effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, and contribution limits will automatically adjust annually for inflation.

The Keep Main Street Open Act directs the Small Business Administration to provide emergency loans to eligible small businesses during government shutdowns. Under this program, businesses can borrow up to the amount of losses they estimate from the shutdown at a maximum interest rate of just one percent, with repayment due within one year after the shutdown ends. The bill defines a shutdown as starting when federal funding lapses and ending 30 days after Congress passes a new appropriations bill. The legislation targets small business owners who would otherwise struggle financially when government services are disrupted, using the SBA's existing loan program framework to deliver quick relief without requiring a separate funding authorization in the bill itself.

Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act This bill directs financial regulators—including the Federal Reserve Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration—to jointly issue guidance relating to a government shutdown.Specifically, financial regulators must issue guidance encouraging financial institutions towork with consumers and businesses affected by a shutdown,recognize that consumers and businesses affected by a shutdown may lose access to credit and face temporary hardship in making payments on debts,consider efforts to modify terms on existing loans or extend new credit to assist consumers and businesses affected by a shutdown, andtake steps to prevent adverse credit information from being reported in a manner that harms consumers affected by a shutdown.In addition, financial regulators must jointly issue a press release to notify financial institutions, consumers, and businesses of this guidance in the event of a government shutdown.Financial regulators must also complete a report after a government shutdown regarding the guidance's effectiveness and update the guidance if any shortcoming are identified in the report.

The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act of 2025 allows federal contractors, federal grantees, and certain District of Columbia employees who are furloughed or placed on unpaid leave during a government shutdown to withdraw up to $30,000 from their retirement accounts without facing the usual tax penalties. The bill applies to any shutdown lasting at least two weeks and affects federal contractors and their employees, workers at federally funded organizations, and D.C. government workers whose pay is disrupted. Importantly, individuals have up to three years to repay these withdrawals back into their retirement accounts, and any income taxes on the distributions can be spread over three years rather than due all at once. The $30,000 limit will be adjusted annually for inflation after 2025.

Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform ActThis bill authorizes the Children's Bureau's Office of Child Abuse and Neglect to award grants to states to (1) eliminate their criminal and civil statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and (2) revive previously time-barred civil claims.These grants are in addition to any funds a state is otherwise eligible to receive under the Children's Justice Act grant program, which provides grants to states to support the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases. The bill additionally requires states, as a condition of receiving funds under the Children's Justice Act grant program, to adopt recommendations from their program task force on eliminating statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse claims and reviving previously time-barred civil claims.

This bill creates a presumption that certain diseases are service-connected for veterans who were assigned to duty at the Pentagon during the period immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks (through November 19, 2001). Under this presumption, veterans with conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, any type of cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and skin disease would automatically be considered to have contracted these illnesses during their military service, without needing to prove the connection. This change would make it easier for affected veterans to qualify for disability benefits and medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill applies to any veteran who performed active duty at the Pentagon during that specific three-month window, and allows the VA Secretary to add other illnesses to the presumption list if they determine a positive association with substances or hazards present at the Pentagon during the attacks and recovery period.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia, as the "Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building".