This bill would require Congress to pass specific legislation in order to rename any federal building or property, prohibiting executive branch officials from unilaterally changing names through administrative action alone. The legislation creates criminal penalties for federal political appointees and Senate-confirmed officials who display incorrect names on federal property or rename buildings without prior congressional authorization, with penalties ranging from fines to up to 10 years in prison depending on whether damages exceed $1,000. The bill affects all federal property administered by government agencies whose names are designated by federal statute. The criminal provisions take effect on January 1, 2027, with a 10-year statute of limitations for prosecuting violations. The legislation essentially centralizes naming authority over federal buildings in Congress rather than allowing executive officials to make these decisions independently.

The AI Kill Switch Act requires major artificial intelligence companies to maintain the technical ability to shut down their AI systems if they pose national security risks. The law applies to companies that generate at least $500 million in annual revenue from AI technology costing over $100 million to develop. Companies must be able to stop the AI from operating, cut off user access, suspend accounts showing risky behavior, and shut down the system entirely, with the Department of Homeland Security setting specific rules and standards within 90 days of the law's enactment. If a serious incident occurs—such as the AI causing 10 deaths, $100 million in economic damages, or losing control of its own operations—the Secretary of Homeland Security can order immediate action, and companies have 48 hours to appeal the order. Companies that fail to comply face civil penalties up to $2 million per day for routine violations and up to $20 million per day for failing to follow a shutdown order.

The 21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act establishes a competitive grant program through the National Endowment for the Arts to document American history, culture, and lived experiences through writing, photography, and other documentary arts. The program aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding by capturing stories from communities across all regions, demographics, and subjects, mirroring the original Federal Writers' Project from the 1930s and 1940s. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, state arts agencies, and state anniversary commissions that will engage writers, photographers, and artists to produce works covering urban, rural, tribal, and regional communities. The Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts must establish an advisory panel within 90 days and launch the program within 180 days, with completed works housed in a publicly accessible repository and transmitted to the Library of Congress for permanent archiving. The bill does not specify total funding amounts but allows the Chair to reserve up to 20 percent of appropriated funds for administrative costs and caps individual annual grants at 10 percent of total program appropriations.

This House resolution expresses support for U.S. assistance to refugees and displaced persons both domestically and internationally. The resolution, introduced in June 2026, reaffirms the importance of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and calls attention to the global displacement crisis, which the resolution notes affects over 117 million people worldwide. The resolution specifically criticizes the Trump administration's January 2025 executive order indefinitely suspending all refugee admissions to the United States and its decision to set the fiscal year 2026 refugee admission cap at 7,500 people, with over 95 percent designated for Afrikaners from South Africa. The resolution notes that over 100,000 refugees have been conditionally approved but remain stranded, and calls on President Trump to lift the refugee admission suspension and on relevant cabinet officials to increase international support for refugees, strengthen protections for asylum seekers, and work to address root causes of displacement. As a resolution, this measure expresses the sense of Congress rather than enacting binding law.

The Keeping Pets and Families Together Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a program providing federal funding to state and local governments to support microchipping of dogs and cats in animal shelters and rescue organizations. The program would help ensure that animals are microchipped before being returned to owners, adopted, or transferred to other facilities, making it easier to reunite lost pets with their families. The bill authorizes 5 million dollars annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these cooperative agreements with state and local governments, as well as private animal welfare organizations operating under contract with government agencies. By December 31, 2030, the Secretary of Agriculture must report to Congress on how effective the program has been and make a recommendation on whether to continue funding it for an additional five years.

This resolution formally elects several Democratic members of the House to fill vacancies on five standing committees: Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs. Specifically, it appoints Representatives Wasserman Schultz, Pocan, and Bell to Foreign Affairs, Lee of Pennsylvania to Judiciary, Menefee to Oversight and Government Reform (placed in seniority order just after Walkinshaw), Mejia to Small Business, and Goodlander to Veterans' Affairs. This type of resolution is a routine, procedural action the House uses to adjust committee rosters, often due to new members joining Congress, resignations, or reassignments. It does not involve any funding, policy changes, or legislative timelines, and it affects only the internal organization of House committees. Once adopted, the named members immediately gain full committee membership rights, including voting and participation in that committee's work.

This bill requires all federal agencies to adopt standardized guidelines for developing, purchasing, and using artificial intelligence systems based on the framework created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The legislation directs NIST to develop federal standards for AI systems, risk management practices, and synthetic content tracking, with the goal of ensuring AI used by government agencies is trustworthy and safe. The bill applies to all executive branch agencies and their contractors, though it excludes national security systems from these requirements. NIST must also conduct research to identify gaps in testing standards for AI acquisitions and submit a report to Congress within 90 days outlining a plan to address those gaps. The bill does not specify funding amounts or strict implementation deadlines beyond the 90-day reporting requirement, leaving those details to the agencies involved and the appropriations process.

This bill would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law, a classification currently applied only to Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria. The designation would take effect immediately upon enactment and would trigger various trade restrictions, arms embargoes, and financial sanctions already established in existing law for state sponsors of terrorism. The bill bases this designation on findings that Russia has supported terrorist acts against political opponents, targeted civilians during the Chechen Wars, conducted violence against Ukrainian civilians since 2014, facilitated mercenary groups like Wagner that have committed atrocities globally, and provided material support to the Syrian regime. The designation would remain in effect for five years or until the Secretary of State determines that Russia and Ukraine have entered negotiations to end their conflict, whichever comes first. The legislation explicitly protects humanitarian aid and agricultural exports to Ukraine from sanctions and preserves the President's authority to manage Russian assets frozen by the United States.

This resolution designates the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" to honor the aerospace industry's contributions to the United States. The resolution recognizes the achievements of NASA, the Space Force, commercial space companies, and related organizations in space exploration, scientific research, and national security. It highlights historical milestones like the Apollo 11 Moon landing and current programs like the Artemis Moon exploration initiative, as well as practical benefits to everyday life such as GPS technology. The resolution also emphasizes the aerospace sector's role in inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. No funding is involved, as this is a symbolic measure expressing congressional support for recognizing the aerospace community's impact.

The American Leadership in AI Act is a comprehensive federal initiative to strengthen U.S. artificial intelligence development, research, and workforce readiness. The bill establishes multiple centers and programs including a Center for AI Standards and Innovation at NIST to develop voluntary AI safety standards, a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource providing computing infrastructure and datasets to eligible U.S. researchers, and a series of federal research initiatives through the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and other agencies to advance AI capabilities and address national challenges. To support the workforce, the legislation funds scholarships, fellowships, and capacity-building grants for underrepresented institutions, integrates AI training into federal STEM education programs, and creates a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council to oversee responsible federal AI adoption and governance. The bill authorizes substantial funding including $10 million for the NIST center in fiscal year 2027, $5 million annually for AI standards meetings from 2027-2031, $300 million annually for Department of Energy AI programs from 2027-2032, and competitive grants for AI research and education across multiple agencies, while establishing safeguards against misuse of AI technologies like deepfakes and creating whistleblower protections for AI-related violations.

This bill would require federal law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from state and local officials before conducting certain operations in their jurisdictions. Specifically, it limits the Drug Enforcement Administration's authority to drug-related investigations only, requires the U.S. Marshals Service to get permission from state or local leaders before deputizing their officers, and requires the Department of Homeland Security to obtain state or local approval before deploying additional officers to protect federal property during protest activities. The bill affects federal agencies including the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and DHS, as well as state and local governments that would gain authority over federal law enforcement operations within their borders. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines, and would take effect upon passage.

This bill would create a new FISA Oversight Office within the Department of Justice to review surveillance applications before they go to the secret court that handles foreign intelligence cases. The office would evaluate whether applications meet the legal "probable cause" standard required by law, and it would have the authority to challenge applications in court if it believes the standard has not been met. For surveillance targeting American citizens, the office would be required to challenge any application where probable cause has not been "clearly met." Additionally, the bill would mandate that the FISA court appoint an independent advocate, known as an amicus curiae, to assist in reviewing every surveillance application. Within one year of the law taking effect, the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence would have to report to Congress on how many applications the oversight office challenged and why, providing details about the subjects and information involved.

H.R. 7738 requires the federal government to be more transparent about criminal surveillance activities by establishing new rules for wiretaps, GPS tracking, pen registers, and other investigative tools. The bill generally prohibits courts from sealing surveillance orders after they're executed, instead requiring them to be made public with limited exceptions, and mandates that law enforcement notify surveillance targets of investigations against them once they are complete. Courts must maintain publicly searchable databases of all surveillance cases with standardized information and annual reports, and anyone can request the unsealing of redacted documents. The legislation includes a two-to-four year implementation timeline for federal, state, and tribal courts and authorizes $26 million in funding to help courts meet the new requirements, with $1 million for federal courts and $25 million in grants to state and tribal systems over five years.

The AI Grand Challenges Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to establish a competitive prize program that awards cash prizes to researchers and organizations who develop artificial intelligence solutions to major national problems. The program covers 16 challenge areas ranging from national security and cybersecurity to health, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and quantum computing, with one mandatory competition focused on using AI to improve cancer detection and treatment that must award at least $10 million per winner. Eligible participants must be U.S. companies or U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and the NSF must establish clear problem statements and success metrics for each challenge on a public website. The NSF has 12 months from enactment to launch the program and must coordinate with other federal agencies, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the public to identify challenges; it can also seek funding support from other government agencies and private entities to support the prize competitions. The law requires the NSF to report to Congress within 60 days of each prize award and submit biennial progress reports to Congress and the public on the program's activities and results.

The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to submit annual reports to Congress detailing damage from major disasters at federal and contract prisons, including effects on inmate and staff safety, access to medical care, food, water, visitation rights, and educational programs. The reports must also include the Bureau's corrective action plans to improve emergency preparedness for natural disasters, extreme weather, and public health emergencies, along with specific legislative recommendations for Congress. Within 90 days of enactment, the Bureau must appoint an official to oversee implementation of these corrective actions. The bill also expands the National Institute of Corrections board to include representatives with experience in public health, emergency response, formerly incarcerated individuals' advocacy, and labor unions, and requires the Institute to conduct at least one public hearing within a year on how correctional facilities can improve their emergency preparedness and recovery efforts.

The Arms Sale Oversight Act modifies the congressional procedures for reviewing proposed military arms sales and defense exports. Currently, Congress has limited time to block such sales through a fast-track process, but this bill strengthens congressional oversight by allowing members to force a committee to release a resolution blocking a sale after just 10 days if the committee hasn't acted, and it limits floor debate to 10 hours total while protecting these votes from procedural delays. The legislation applies to all joint resolutions introduced to prohibit defense article sales, export licenses, or technical assistance agreements after the bill becomes law. By making it easier for individual lawmakers to bring arms sale blocking resolutions to a vote, the bill aims to give Congress more meaningful power to scrutinize and potentially stop military equipment sales the administration proposes.

The AI Fraud Deterrence Act increases criminal penalties for financial crimes committed with artificial intelligence assistance. The bill responds to recent high-profile incidents where AI was used to impersonate government officials, including fake voice calls impersonating the White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State. It doubles maximum fines for mail fraud and wire fraud to $2 million, creates specific penalties of up to $2-$30 million and 20-30 years imprisonment for AI-assisted bank fraud and money laundering, and establishes a separate crime for using AI to impersonate federal officials with penalties up to $1 million and 3 years in prison. The legislation includes a carve-out protecting legitimate uses of AI in satire, parody, and free speech, and it references the existing definition of artificial intelligence from the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020. The bill contains no specified funding amounts or implementation timelines.

The LEAD Act of 2025 would require the Secretary of the Interior to ban lead ammunition on all lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within one year of enactment. The bill aims to protect wildlife, including endangered species, and human health from lead poisoning, which research shows can cause serious neurological and organ damage. The ban would apply to hunters and recreational shooters on these federal lands, though it includes exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and government officials performing non-wildlife duties. Violators would face civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 to $5,000 for subsequent violations. The Fish and Wildlife Service Director would be tasked with establishing and updating annually a list of certified nonlead ammunition alternatives, which the bill notes already exist and perform as well as lead-based ammunition.

The FAIR Act requires immigration detention centers to provide detainees with access to congressional constituent services—assistance that members of Congress and their offices typically provide to constituents. Under this bill, detained immigrants must be informed within 24 hours of arrival about their right to contact their congressional representative, given access to necessary forms and the facility's law library, and provided printing, copying, and email privileges to communicate with their congressional office or legal representatives. Detention centers must notify the relevant congressional office within seven days when a detainee requests these services and allow interpreters to help non-English speakers complete and file complaints. If a detention center fails to provide these services within 30 days, detainees can file complaints through the facility's grievance process or pursue civil lawsuits in federal court. The Department of Homeland Security must issue regulations implementing these requirements within 180 days and notify all detention facilities within 270 days, with the full law taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Climate Solutions Act of 2025This bill establishes renewable energy standards, energy saving targets, and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must promulgate regulations to increase the percentage of electricity sold in the United States that is generated from renewable sources. By 2035, 100% of electricity must be generated from renewable sources.DOE must also promulgate regulations that set end-user electricity savings targets for retail electric energy suppliers and natural gas saving targets for retail natural gas suppliers through 2032 as specified by the bill. Each year's savings must be in addition to the previous years' savings. DOE must allow suppliers to achieve the targets through a market-based trading system.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must promulgate annual net emission reduction targets for 2030 through 2050 to ensure that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (1) in 2035 are at least 52% below those in 2005, and (2) in 2050 are zero. The EPA must promulgate final regulations to implement those targets within seven years and review them at least every five years thereafter.

H.R. 5323 establishes a new Office of Subnational Diplomacy within the Department of State to strengthen coordination between U.S. state and local governments and foreign entities. The office will be headed by a Special Representative who reports to the Under Secretary of Economic Affairs and will work to help cities, counties, and states attract foreign investment, defend against foreign interference and malign influence, and advance U.S. foreign policy goals at the local level. The Special Representative will advise local officials on engaging with foreign governments, help municipalities bid for international events, track foreign investment patterns, build staff capacity for international engagement, and coordinate with major associations like the National Governors Association and U.S. Conference of Mayors. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text. This legislation aims to formalize what has been ad-hoc diplomatic work by creating a dedicated office to support and protect subnational governments in their international activities.

The Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025 requires all states receiving federal education funds to establish policies ensuring schools develop codes of conduct addressing sexual abuse by school personnel and students, and that all school staff receive training on these codes, reporting requirements, Title IX protections, and sexual abuse prevention. The bill affects every public school district nationwide, as they must implement these policies and training programs. Funding comes from existing Department of Education grant programs, including grants for state assessments, student support and academic enrichment grants, and other education funding streams already appropriated. Schools have two years from the bill's enactment to implement these requirements. Additionally, the Secretary of Education must conduct a study within one year documenting the current incidence of sexual abuse in schools and submit recommendations to Congress on prevention strategies.

The HEALTH AI Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a federal grant program that funds research on how generative artificial intelligence can improve healthcare delivery. Eligible recipients include universities, nonprofits, and government agencies at federal, state, and local levels. The research may focus on applications such as helping doctors write better patient notes, reducing administrative burden on clinicians, speeding up insurance claims processing, improving customer service, and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities. The bill prioritizes grants to organizations that deploy AI across the healthcare sector, invest in workforce training, reduce clinician burnout, and improve care access for disadvantaged populations. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text.

Cell-Site Simulator Warrant Act of 2025This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to regulate the use of cell-site simulators. Cell-site simulators (commonly known as Stingrays) are devices that function as or simulate a cell-phone tower to identify, locate, or intercept transmissions from a cell phone for purposes other than providing ordinary commercial mobile services or private mobile services.The framework generally prohibits the knowing use of a cell-site simulator domestically by an individual or entity or the use of a cell-site simulator by an element of the intelligence community outside the United States to conduct surveillance of a U.S. person. It imposes a civil fine on an individual or entity that violates the prohibition and restricts the use of unlawfully acquired information as evidence in a legal proceeding or official proceeding.The framework contains exceptions to permit the use of a cell-site simulator in certain circumstances, such as by a law enforcement agency pursuant to a warrant or by an element of the intelligence community to conduct surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.Finally, an individual who is the subject of unlawful use of a cell-site simulator may bring a private right of action.

The Facial Recognition Act of 2025 places strict controls on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology, requiring court orders based on probable cause before officers can search state facial recognition databases, with limited exceptions for emergencies like missing persons cases. The bill mandates that arrest photo databases remove images of juveniles, people released without charges, and those acquitted of crimes within 180 days, with states and localities facing a 15% cut in federal crime-control grants for non-compliance. To ensure fairness and accuracy, all facial recognition systems must undergo annual independent testing by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to assess accuracy and potential bias by race, ethnicity, gender, and age, and law enforcement cannot use systems that fail to meet sufficiently high accuracy standards. The law includes strong protections against abuse, prohibiting the technology to track constitutional activities or discriminate based on protected characteristics, requiring corroborating evidence beyond facial recognition matches before arrests, and establishing enforcement mechanisms including evidence suppression for violations, civil lawsuits with damages up to $50,000 per violation, and mandatory annual reporting by state and federal agencies on all facial recognition searches broken down by demographics. The bill directs $5 million annually through 2029 to the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop testing protocols and training standards for law enforcement agencies.