This bill increases federal funding for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, which helps young people age out of the foster care system prepare for independent living. The legislation raises the program's annual funding from the current cap of $143 million to $163 million per year, providing an additional $20 million annually to support older youth transitioning out of foster care. The funding increase takes effect on October 1, 2026, and continues indefinitely at the new level. This program serves young people typically aged 16 to 21 who are still in foster care or have recently left the system, offering services like housing assistance, job training, and education support to help them achieve successful transitions to adulthood.

The PLAN Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and run a public education campaign about the importance of planning for long-term care needs. The campaign, which will be part of the existing National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information, aims to reach working-age adults and families with information about care options, financial planning, and available government and state resources. The education initiative will use multiple approaches including traditional media, social media, community partnerships with aging organizations and healthcare providers, and materials in different languages and accessible formats, with special focus on lower-income populations who struggle to afford care. The Secretary must submit an implementation plan to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, followed by annual progress reports on how many people the campaign reaches and whether it increases planning behaviors. Funding for the initiative comes from existing appropriations made to support the Older Americans Act of 1965.

This bill designates the Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail, a 50-mile route along Long Island's North Shore in New York that traces the historical path of the Culper Spy Ring, a group of American Revolutionary War intelligence operatives who worked for General George Washington. The trail connects key locations including Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, the Arsenal in Huntington, and the Brewster House in Setauket, and runs from Great Neck to Port Jefferson along village streets, town roads, and New York Route 25A. Congress recognizes the spy ring's critical contributions to the American Revolution, including uncovering Benedict Arnold's plot to surrender West Point and preventing an ambush of the French army. The bill designates the North Shore Promotion Alliance, a nonprofit organization, to administer the trail in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, following the route shown on a map dated November 2025. No specific federal funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.

This bill expands eligibility for federal student loan programs to include certain foreign graduate medical schools that are not currently covered under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it allows graduate medical schools located outside the United States to qualify as eligible institutions if either at least 60 percent of their enrolled students and graduates are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or if they operate state-approved clinical training programs domestically. The change affects students attending these foreign medical schools who wish to access federal student loans under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The bill does not specify any particular funding amounts or implementation timelines but modifies existing federal loan eligibility criteria. This would primarily impact international medical school students seeking to finance their education through federal loan programs and the schools themselves seeking institutional recognition for student aid purposes.

The SEPTIC Act would amend tax law to allow homeowners to exclude certain government subsidies from their taxable income when they receive financial assistance for septic system repairs or installations. Currently, federal tax law only excludes subsidies for energy conservation measures, but this bill expands that exclusion to cover wastewater management systems like septic tanks and cesspools. The legislation would apply to subsidies provided directly or indirectly by state and local governments to residents for upgrading their home wastewater systems. The tax change would take effect for amounts received after the bill's enactment and would apply to taxable years ending after that date. This measure primarily benefits homeowners in rural and suburban areas that rely on septic systems rather than municipal sewer connections, by reducing the tax burden when local governments help fund necessary system upgrades.

The SACRED Act creates new federal criminal penalties and civil remedies to protect people exercising religious freedom at places of worship. The law prohibits harassment, intimidation, or obstruction within 100 feet of religious buildings and includes their parking areas and driveways. Violations can result in fines and up to one year in prison for first offenses, up to three years for repeat offenses, and up to ten years if bodily injury occurs. The bill allows victims and religious institutions to sue for damages, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation, and authorizes the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general to bring civil enforcement actions. The law explicitly preserves First Amendment protections for peaceful picketing and demonstration outside religious sites and does not prevent states and localities from passing their own related laws.

This bill authorizes the Internal Revenue Service's Office of the Taxpayer Advocate to continue operating and spending money during a federal government shutdown or lapse in appropriations. Normally, federal agencies must stop spending when Congress fails to approve funding, but this legislation creates an exception that allows the Taxpayer Advocate to incur expenses to help taxpayers experiencing economic hardship caused by IRS actions or inactions, as well as to comply with Taxpayer Assistance Orders. The bill affects taxpayers who need help from the Taxpayer Advocate during a shutdown and ensures that vulnerable individuals can still receive assistance even when the rest of the IRS is not fully operational. The legislation contains no specific funding amount or timeline, instead authorizing whatever spending is necessary to continue these operations. This measure was introduced on April 6, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5827) to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5827) to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

The HOPE Act extends enhanced healthcare premium tax credits through 2027, significantly expanding eligibility by allowing individuals and families with household incomes up to 935% of the federal poverty line (compared to the current 400% limit) to receive assistance paying for health insurance premiums. The bill implements new fraud prevention measures effective by early 2029, including strict penalties for insurance agents and brokers who provide false enrollment information (ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 in civil fines to up to 10 years in prison), along with required safeguards such as documented consumer consent and regular audits of agent conduct. It also establishes oversight mechanisms requiring regular sharing of lists of suspended and terminated agents with insurance Exchanges, quarterly checks against the Death Master File to remove deceased individuals from coverage within 90 days, and stricter termination standards for agents engaging in violations. Additionally, the bill improves consumer transparency by requiring Exchanges to notify individuals of their tax credit amounts before enrollment (starting January 1, 2027) and extends the 2026 open enrollment period from November 2025 through May 2026—far longer than standard enrollment windows.

The Legacy Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study how to create a national system for storing and retrieving important end-of-life documents at no cost to individuals. The documents covered include advance directives, organ donor registrations, healthcare proxies, powers of attorney, and living wills. The system would be confidential and secure, allowing authorized agents (such as family members or healthcare providers) to access these documents when needed. The National Academies must submit a status report to Congress within two years and a final report with study results within four years of the bill's enactment. The bill does not specify funding amounts, focusing instead on establishing the research framework to determine feasibility and best practices for a national document storage system.

H.R. 5827, the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act," is a comprehensive bill that establishes a carbon tax on fossil fuels and industrial emissions starting at $35 per metric ton in 2027, escalating annually, with revenues directed to infrastructure and environmental programs including highway improvements, coastal flooding mitigation, and clean energy research. The bill affects manufacturers, fossil fuel producers, and consumers through carbon pricing and border tax adjustments on imported goods, while distributing revenue through a "RISE Trust Fund" that allocates 70% to highways and 30% to other infrastructure and assistance programs through 2036. Beyond climate policy, the legislation addresses a wide range of issues including cancer research funding increases, voter access reforms allowing independent voters in primaries, restrictions on congressional stock trading, school safety standards, PFAS contamination coordination, and expanded veterans' benefits for ALS-related deaths. The bill also establishes a bipartisan fiscal commission to recommend deficit reduction measures and provides worker assistance programs for those displaced by fossil fuel restrictions. The carbon tax moratorium on EPA regulations runs through 2039, with automatic expiration if emissions targets are not met by specified review dates in 2030 and 2034.

H.Res. 819 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's recognition of Indian Americans' contributions to the United States and condemning racism and hate crimes against them. The resolution acknowledges that Indian Americans, numbering over 5.2 million in the country, have achieved significant success across professions including medicine, law, business, government, and the military, with over 77 percent holding college degrees. It highlights the strong U.S.-India partnership based on shared democratic values and notes that Indian Americans come from diverse religious backgrounds including Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. The resolution addresses a rise in hate incidents and online harassment targeting Indian Americans and South Asians, particularly those with increased visibility in national politics. As a House resolution, this measure carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms but serves as an official statement condemning discrimination and celebrating the community's accomplishments.

This bill adds South Korea to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program, which currently only includes Australia. The E-3 visa allows skilled workers from participating countries to work temporarily in the United States. South Korean nationals who obtain E-3 visas would need to work for employers participating in the E-Verify employment verification system. The legislation caps approvals for South Korean E-3 visas at whatever portion of the 10,500 annual visa limit remains unused by Australian applicants each year, meaning South Korea would share the existing visa pool rather than receive additional visas. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment and requires a reciprocal agreement with South Korea's government before the program can begin.

H.R. 5381, the Opioid Treatment Providers Act, expands eligibility for federal health professions opportunity grants to include opioid treatment programs and other comprehensive addiction care providers. Currently, these grants under Social Security law are available to certain organizations, but opioid treatment programs are excluded; this bill adds them to the list of eligible grant recipients. The legislation primarily affects opioid treatment programs seeking federal funding to support training and workforce development in addiction treatment services. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2025, with no specific funding amounts appropriated in the text itself, as it modifies existing grant programs rather than creating new funding streams.

The SHARE Plan Act provides tax incentives to encourage large corporations to distribute company stock to their employees. Companies with at least 500 U.S. employees that establish an employee stock-sharing plan can reduce their federal corporate income tax rate by 3 percentage points, provided the plan meets specific requirements including distributing stock equally to at least 80 percent of their lowest-paid employees and maintaining a stock distribution ratio of at least 5 percent. The bill also exempts employees from paying taxes on the value of stock they receive through these company plans. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, include stock grants of at least 1 percent of outstanding shares annually, and allow employees to vest in their shares within five years or immediately upon retirement or termination. The law takes effect more than one year after enactment, giving companies time to establish compliant programs before gaining the tax benefits.

The CIRCLE Act creates a new federal tax credit to encourage investment in recycling infrastructure and equipment. Businesses that invest in qualifying recycling property placed in service after December 31, 2025, can claim a tax credit equal to 30 percent of their investment costs, with an additional 10 percentage point bonus for equipment using domestic content. The credit applies to new and upgraded recycling facilities and covers equipment used to process materials like electronics, metals, and plastics into reusable commodities. The tax credit is available at full strength through 2032, then phases out gradually between 2033 and 2036, expiring completely in 2037. The bill's goal is to help the United States reach the Environmental Protection Agency's national recycling target of 50 percent by 2030 and reduce reliance on imported virgin materials by strengthening the domestic recycling economy.

The Housing for US Act creates a $10 billion, 10-year federal housing fund by redirecting proceeds from privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage companies. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development would distribute these funds to states as loans to establish revolving funds that support local governments and nonprofits in building or renovating housing affordable to middle-income families earning 80-165% of area median income. Housing financed through the program must meet affordability standards—rental projects may adjust rent limits if they improve overall affordability, while homeownership projects must reserve at least 50% of units for families earning 120-165% of median income and 20% for lower-income families, with resale restrictions lasting five years. Construction projects in dense urban areas must comply with strict labor requirements, including use of qualified apprentices for at least 15% of work hours and payment of prevailing wages. After the initial 10-year period, states must repay their loans to the Treasury to reduce the federal deficit, but may continue using loan repayments and interest to support housing projects indefinitely.

This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center on September 3, 2025, for a ceremony honoring the Harlem Hellfighters with Congressional Gold Medals. The medals were previously approved under the Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act, and this measure simply provides the formal permission needed to host the presentation event in that specific Capitol space. The Architect of the Capitol will oversee and set conditions for the physical setup and logistics of the ceremony. This resolution primarily affects congressional operations and the veterans, descendants, and historical advocates connected to the Harlem Hellfighters, a distinguished African American regiment from World War I. There is no funding allocated in this measure, as it deals solely with authorizing space usage for a single commemorative event.

Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home Act or the WISH ActThis bill establishes a federal long-term care insurance benefit and provides specified funds for the program.To be eligible, an individual must have reached retirement age (currently between 65 and 67, depending on the individual’s year of birth) and have had a continual serious functional disability for between one and five years, depending on the individual’s income.Under the bill, an individual has a continual serious functional disability if a licensed health care practitioner has certified that the individualhas been unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (including eating, bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom) without substantial assistance for at least 90 days, or has a similar level of disability; orrequires substantial supervision to protect them from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment. The individual must also be expected to remain disabled for at least one year.The bill also establishes a Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Trust Fund and provides specified funds for the initial establishment of the benefit program, benefit payments during FY2026-FY2028, and public education related to the program.Finally, the Government Accountability Office must periodically report to Congress on consumer understanding of long-term insurance offerings, the likelihood of manipulation of eligibility criteria by beneficiaries, and the likelihood of financial exploitation or mistreatment by others on whom a beneficiary is dependent.

This bill establishes an eight-member Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The Commission, composed of members appointed equally by Senate and House leadership from both parties, will be staffed by experts in museum administration, Italian American history, fundraising, and related fields. Within 18 months of its first meeting, the Commission must submit reports to Congress and the President analyzing the feasibility of creating the museum, including assessments of collection costs, impact on existing museums, potential locations, possible Smithsonian affiliation, governance structure, and construction and operating costs. The Commission will also develop a fundraising plan designed to support the museum's construction and perpetual operations without federal appropriations. The bill requires no federal funding—the Commission is responsible for securing its own resources through private contributions—and the Commission will dissolve 30 days after submitting its final reports.

This resolution reaffirms the importance of the alliance between the United States and South Korea, particularly with regard to security in the Indo-Pacific. The resolution also celebrates the important contributions of Korean Americans to American society and supports the goals of Korean Culture-Kimchi Day.

Import Security and Fairness ActThis bill excludes imported articles from nonmarket economy countries or countries on the Priority Watch List from receiving de minimis treatment. (Current law allows for imports under a de minimis threshold to enter the United States free of tariffs and taxes with minimal inspection. In 2016, Congress raised this threshold from $200 to $800.)Under current law, a nonmarket economy country is any foreign country that the Department of Commerce determines does not operate on market principles of cost or pricing structures, so that sales of merchandise in such country do not reflect the fair value of the merchandise. There are currently 12 countries (e.g., China and Russia) that Commerce has designated as nonmarket economy countries. This bill prohibits imports from receiving de minimis treatment if those imports are from nonmarket economy countries.Additionally, under current law, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative must annually review and report on foreign countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights or deny fair and equitable market access to U.S. persons who rely on intellectual property protection. There are currently seven counties (e.g., Argentina and Indonesia) on this list, known as the Priority Watch List. This bill prohibits imports from receiving de minimis treatment if those imports are from countries on the Priority Watch List.The bill also directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect additional information on merchandise that may qualify for de minimis treatment and establishes requirements related to detained merchandise.