This bill modifies federal law to reimburse members of military reserve components for car rental costs when they travel more than 150 miles from home for inactive-duty training or Ready Reserve muster duty. Currently, reserve members often pay out-of-pocket for vehicle rentals during these assignments, which the bill seeks to address by requiring the military to cover these actual and necessary expenses. The reimbursement would cover the entire period of training or duty plus one day of travel before or after the assignment. The Secretary of Defense must update the Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed Services within 180 days of the bill's enactment to implement this change. This legislation affects part-time military members and aims to reduce their financial burden when fulfilling reserve duty obligations far from home.

This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security to use certain federal financial assistance funding to pay for vehicle security upgrades for law enforcement agencies, specifically including bulletproof windows and other protective enhancements. The legislation amends existing DHS grant programs to expand the permitted uses of financial assistance beyond their current restrictions. The bill directly affects local and state law enforcement agencies that receive DHS funding, enabling them to invest those grants in protecting their officers through vehicle security improvements. No new funding is appropriated by this bill—instead, it redirects existing authorized DHS financial assistance toward vehicle security upgrades. The measure was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security for consideration.

H.R. 7098 expands the authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist in federal investigations related to violent crimes, shootings, and mass killings. Currently, the Homeland Security Act limits this type of assistance to the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement; this bill adds CBP to that list and broadens their role to include not just investigations but also threat response, mitigation, and resolution efforts. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or timelines for implementation. This change would allow border patrol personnel to be deployed to help local and federal law enforcement respond to major violent incidents nationwide, potentially expanding CBP's traditional border security mission into domestic crime response.

H.R. 6791 creates a new federal grant program called the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, to help fund infrastructure improvements in communities near U.S.-Mexico border crossings. The program would provide grants to state, local, and tribal governments as well as utilities to address infrastructure needs like transportation, water systems, and utilities that either support border port operations or are negatively impacted by their presence. Eligible projects fall into five categories: improving trade and travel efficiency, enhancing border security, increasing port resilience, improving quality of life for border patrol workers, and addressing community impacts like traffic congestion and pollution. The bill requires recipients to contribute at least 30 percent of project costs from non-federal sources, though this requirement can be reduced or waived for rural areas or projects deemed important for homeland security; the Secretary may also reimburse up to 70 percent of costs for projects already completed after November 2021. The bill does not specify a dollar amount but authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" and directs the Secretary to establish standardized selection criteria in consultation with other federal agencies.

The Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act expands eligibility for special overtime pay to higher-ranking U.S. Border Patrol supervisors. Currently, only Border Patrol agents at grade GS–12 qualify for this overtime benefit; the bill extends it to supervisors classified at grades GS–12 through GS–15, covering more senior management positions. The legislation aims to improve retention of experienced supervisory personnel at the agency by offering them the same overtime compensation incentive. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, but rather modifies existing federal pay regulations under Title 5 of the U.S. Code.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office".

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program starting October 1, 2026, to provide dental care to veterans living in rural and remote areas where access to Veterans Affairs dental clinics is limited. The Department of Veterans Affairs will deliver these services through mobile units, including specially equipped dental vans, modular clinics at community outreach events, and temporary dental facilities at health fairs. The program will prioritize locations more than 75 miles away from existing VA dental clinics and areas with high concentrations of veterans needing dental treatment. The pilot runs through September 30, 2029, with the VA required to submit annual progress reports to Congress detailing how many veterans were served, where services were provided, operational costs for each delivery method, and recommendations on whether to continue or expand the program permanently.

The FORTIFY Act expands how federal school security grant money can be spent by explicitly allowing funds to be used to hire school resource officers—police or law enforcement personnel stationed at schools. Under the current law, schools could use matching grants from the federal government for general security purposes, but this bill clarifies that they can now specifically use these funds to pay officer salaries, purchase firearms and protective equipment for those officers, and buy vehicles for their use, including standard police cars and all-terrain vehicles. The legislation also requires the Attorney General to provide technical assistance to help rural and underserved areas access these federal grants more easily, addressing a gap in funding distribution. Additionally, the bill requires the government to report to Congress on how well this technical assistance effort is working and how it has improved grant access for rural communities. The legislation does not specify a funding amount or implementation timeline, instead modifying the existing grant program structure under the 1968 Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act.

The Stop Foreign Propaganda Act would impose sanctions on individuals and companies that knowingly provide media services or content to foreign propaganda outlets in exchange for payment or other compensation. The bill applies to both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals subject to U.S. jurisdiction, with sanctions including asset freezes, exclusion from government contracts, denial of export financing, and visa denials for foreign individuals. The legislation defines "foreign media entities" as media organizations owned or controlled by foreign governments, entities already under U.S. sanctions, or organizations engaged in state-sponsored disinformation campaigns. Within 90 days of enactment and annually thereafter, the Treasury and State Departments must report to Congress on violators and enforcement actions, with particular attention to Iranian government financing of foreign news organizations. The President retains authority to waive sanctions if determined to be in the national interest, provided Congress receives written justification.

The No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act of 2025 would automatically terminate the U.S.-China income tax treaty if China's military launches an armed attack against Taiwan. Under the bill, the Treasury Secretary would have 30 days to formally notify China of the termination through diplomatic channels after the President confirms that the People's Liberation Army has initiated such an attack. The President would also be required to notify four congressional committees—the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Finance, and the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means—of any termination. This bill would affect U.S.-China tax relations and potentially impact businesses and individuals operating across both countries, as the tax treaty helps prevent double taxation and facilitates trade. There is no specific funding allocated in the bill, as it functions as a conditional policy trigger rather than an appropriations measure.

H.R. 4498 updates federal funding rules for colonias—low-income communities, primarily along the U.S.-Mexico border—by increasing the population threshold for metropolitan areas that can access Community Development Block Grant funding reserved specifically for colonias. The bill raises the eligibility limit from communities in metropolitan areas with populations under 1 million to those with populations under 2 million. This change allows more colonia communities to qualify for federal housing and infrastructure grants. The legislation was introduced by five Texas representatives in July 2025 and referred to the House Financial Services Committee. By expanding the eligibility criteria, the bill aims to ensure that additional economically disadvantaged colonia residents can access federal resources for affordable housing and community development.

This resolution commends and congratulates Petty Officer Third Class Scott Ruskan for his bravery and heroic efforts to rescue 165 victims during the July 2025 catastrophic flooding in central Texas.It also extends gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives to protect and rescue others.

The Iranian Campaign Medal Act would establish a new military service medal to honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in operations related to the Iran-Israel War, including Operation Midnight Hammer (conducted on June 22, 2025). Eligible service members are those who served on active duty in designated areas of operation or performed other service as determined by military leadership. Each qualified service member would receive no more than one medal, which would include the medal itself along with ribbons, lapel pins, and related items. If a service member has passed away, the medal can be issued to their next of kin. The Secretaries of Defense and the military branches would develop uniform regulations governing how and when the medals are awarded.

H.R. 4177, the Curbing Offenses on Policing Services Act, increases criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers and employees, with a specific focus on attacks involving explosive materials. The bill amends federal law to raise prison sentences from one to two years for basic assaults on officers and from eight to ten years for assaults involving weapons, while attacks using explosives face sentences up to 25 years (increased from 20 years). Maximum fines are also increased to $200,000 for standard assaults and $500,000 for assaults involving weapons or explosives. The legislation applies to attacks on federal law enforcement and other designated government employees and became available for consideration in June 2025, though no specific implementation date or funding appropriation is mentioned in the bill text provided.

This bill authorizes the FBI to establish a dedicated task force to combat oil theft in the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region in Texas and New Mexico. The task force will include at least two full-time FBI employees and coordinate with state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute oil theft crimes. The legislation also increases federal criminal penalties for oil theft and related crimes—raising maximum prison sentences from 10 to 15 years for transporting stolen oil and equipment, and from 3 to 5 years for interstate shipments by carrier. Additionally, the bill allows federal law enforcement grants (Byrne JAG funds) to be used for local programs targeting oil theft and hiring investigators focused on these crimes. The task force will receive between $100,000 and $1 million in annual funding and must report annually to Congress on charges brought, convictions secured, and spending.

Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL ActThis bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. Support dogs are used for grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and morale.

This bill amends federal tax law to provide financial incentives for film and television production by extending and expanding a tax benefit called bonus depreciation. Specifically, it allows qualified film and television productions to claim 100 percent bonus depreciation on their equipment and production costs from 2026 through 2035, extending the current benefit by eight years. To qualify for this tax break, productions must spend at least $500,000 in a single state (or $100,000 for educational videos and digital media), creating a requirement that production spending be concentrated within one location. The bill is designed to encourage filmmakers and production companies to conduct their work in Texas and other U.S. states by making it more financially attractive to invest in domestic production. The tax incentive provisions take effect for equipment and property placed in service after December 31, 2025.

The IBEM Act of 2025 streamlines the federal permitting process for building new international bridges and land ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders. The bill expands the current International Bridge Act of 1972 to explicitly include ports of entry (not just bridges) and removes previous time-limited provisions that were set to expire at the end of 2024. A key change requires the federal government to make permitting decisions based solely on the merits of each application, and it prevents federal officials from compiling or considering environmental review documents when evaluating presidential permits for these border infrastructure projects. The legislation is intended to speed up the approval process for new cross-border transportation infrastructure by reducing regulatory requirements and documentation requirements.

The STOP Screwworms Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to build and operate one or more facilities to rear sterile New World screwworm flies in areas at risk of infestation, with construction to begin within 180 days of the bill's enactment. These facilities will breed sterile flies that can be released into at-risk regions to control wild screwworm populations, a pest that threatens livestock and agricultural operations. The bill affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural interests primarily in states where screwworms pose a migration threat, particularly in Texas and other border regions. The legislation authorizes $300 million in federal funding for construction and operation of these facilities, with the money remaining available until spent. The Secretary must also submit annual reports to Congress and the public detailing the threat screwworms pose to U.S. agriculture and the effectiveness of control efforts.

This is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Gregg Popovich on his retirement from the San Antonio Spurs after 29 seasons as head coach. Popovich retired on May 2, 2025, holding the record for the most wins by any head coach in NBA history and having led the Spurs to five championship titles and six Western Conference championships during his tenure. The resolution also recognizes his broader contributions to basketball, including three NBA Coach of the Year awards, four All-Star Game coaching appearances, and a gold medal coaching the U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team in 2020. No funding or specific timelines are involved in this resolution, which is purely ceremonial in nature and directs the House to send an enrolled copy to Popovich. This type of resolution expresses the House's appreciation and well-wishes without creating any legislative requirements or budget impacts.

H.R. 3236, called the UNMASK Act, would prohibit the federal government from requiring active-duty military members to wear face masks while in uniform, except when masks are necessary for specific job duties or safety reasons. The bill applies to all branches of the Armed Forces and would prevent any federal agency from establishing or enforcing mask mandates on uniformed service members. The legislation is based on Congress's findings that the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, vaccines are widely available, and mask mandates are no longer medically justified for military personnel. The bill includes an exception allowing the Secretary of Defense to still require masks for military duties that traditionally involve protective equipment, such as certain medical or chemical operations. There is no specific funding or implementation timeline included in the legislation; it would take effect upon passage.

H.R. 3064, introduced in April 2025, would expand immigration law to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as "aggravated felonies," which would make it easier and faster to remove non-citizens convicted of these crimes from the United States. Currently, these crimes are not automatically included in the legal definition of aggravated felonies under immigration law, which can slow deportation proceedings. The bill would affect non-citizens convicted of sexual offenses, making them subject to expedited removal without the ability to appeal or seek certain forms of legal protection. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation—it simply amends the existing Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

H.R. 3065, the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025, amends federal law to classify the distribution of fentanyl that results in someone's death as first-degree murder. Under the bill, a person who knowingly or recklessly distributes fentanyl (in quantities of 2 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl, or 0.5 grams or more of fentanyl analogues) and causes a death can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment. The legislation targets drug distributors in the fentanyl supply chain and applies to cases where the distributor knew or should have reasonably know the substance contained fentanyl. The bill contains no specific appropriations or implementation timeline and was introduced in April 2025 by three Texas Republicans.

This resolution honors United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens for his retirement after 29 years of service to the nation. Owens began his career with the Border Patrol in 1996 and rose through the ranks, serving in various leadership positions across multiple sectors before becoming the 26th Chief of the Border Patrol in July 2023. During his tenure as chief, he established the Targeting and Investigations Division to combat cartel activity and expanded the Resiliency Division to support the mental and physical well-being of Border Patrol agents and staff. The resolution, submitted by Representative Tony Gonzales of Texas and cosponsors, commends Owens for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the Border Patrol's mission of protecting the American people and maintaining border security. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or policy changes.

The Restore M–44 Act directs the Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture to cancel a 2023 agreement that restricted wildlife damage management practices. Specifically, the bill allows the Agriculture Department to resume purchasing and using M–44 sodium cyanide devices, which are spring-loaded traps used to kill predators like coyotes that threaten livestock and pets. The legislation also removes reporting requirements that were imposed under the 2024 budget law requiring the Agriculture Department to update Congress on compliance with the prohibition on these devices. The bill affects wildlife management practices across the country and eliminates congressional oversight of the department's use of these controversial predator control tools. There is no specific funding or timeline mentioned in the bill; it simply rescues the agency from previous restrictions and reporting obligations.