H.R. 10122 was introduced on August 20, 2026 by Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA-2) with 1 Republican and 1 Democratic cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

The State Offices of Women's Health Support and Expansion Act would authorize federal grants to help states establish or maintain dedicated offices focused on women's health issues. Each state would be eligible to receive funding, with 50 percent of appropriated money distributed equally among states and the other 50 percent allocated based on female population, maternal mortality rates, poverty rates, and rural population. States would use these grants to support public education on preventive health, chronic disease management, reproductive health, and maternal health; coordinate services and research; address social determinants like housing and food insecurity; and establish community advisory panels to guide priorities. The legislation includes strict prohibitions on using grant funds to discourage individuals from seeking reproductive health services or to withhold accurate medical information about contraception, medication abortion, or other evidence-based health topics. The bill authorizes $55 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and includes privacy protections to prevent misuse of health data.

The EDUCATE Act of 2026 establishes a federal marijuana agricultural research and education program at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and other eligible agricultural schools. The bill authorizes $5 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for competitive grants to support research on marijuana cultivation practices, soil health, pest management, economic opportunities for minority farmers, and workforce development in the emerging cannabis industry. It also creates a separate scholarship program with $100,000 in annual funding to support students pursuing degrees in marijuana and hemp agriculture at participating institutions. The legislation includes important protections ensuring that participating institutions, researchers, faculty, and students cannot be denied federal benefits or face federal prosecution for marijuana research activities conducted under proper DEA registration and compliance with the bill's requirements. Annual reporting to Congress on grant awards, research outcomes, and scholarship participation is required beginning one year after enactment.

This bill amends federal immigration law to classify crawfish processing as agricultural labor, making workers in that industry eligible for agricultural visa programs. Currently, crawfish processing activities like washing, sorting, grading, boiling, peeling, and transporting are not recognized as agricultural work under immigration law, limiting employers' ability to hire foreign workers for these jobs. The bill expands the definition of agricultural labor in the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly include crawfish processing, treating it similarly to other farm-related work like apple pressing. This change primarily affects crawfish processing facilities, which are concentrated in Louisiana, and the foreign workers they employ. The legislation was introduced in June 2026 and contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.

This resolution expresses support for designating June 14 through June 21, 2026, as "National Men's Health Week" and requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to observe it. The resolution highlights significant health disparities affecting men, including that men live on average more than five years less than women, have higher death rates from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, and are less likely to seek preventive care. The measure notes that men often delay seeking medical attention and emphasizes the importance of early detection and screening for conditions like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and colorectal cancer. National Men's Health Week has been celebrated annually since 1994 and is already recognized by governors in all 50 states and mayors in over 350 cities. This is a symbolic resolution with no budget impact and no direct regulatory effect beyond encouraging public awareness and health promotion activities.

This bill requires the federal government to launch a public awareness campaign in schools to promote youth suicide prevention resources, with a particular focus on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Schools receiving support under the program must display clear, visible signage in prominent locations such as hallways, bathrooms, counselor offices, gymnasiums, and digital bulletin boards, informing students that they can call, text, or use chat services through the 988 line at no cost, confidentially, 24 hours a day. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act and extends the authorization for these programs through 2027. The bill primarily affects schools and students, particularly those using federal suicide prevention resources, though the text does not specify particular funding amounts for the awareness campaign.

Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit a report to Congress every three years (current law requires only one report) regarding urban areas’ security capabilities previously supported with funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and at risk of being reduced or eliminated without additional federal assistance. FEMA’s UASI grants assist designated high-risk urban areas with developing and sustaining capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.Each report must contain a proposal for FEMA to provide financial assistance for at least three consecutive years to urban areas previously receiving UASI funds to allow them to transition to other funding sources to preserve their security capabilities.

This bill would increase federal Medicaid funding to states by providing 100 percent reimbursement for costs related to outreach and enrollment activities under the Medicaid program. Currently, the federal government shares these costs with states at a lower reimbursement rate. The legislation is motivated by concerns that recent changes to Medicaid rules, including new work requirements and more frequent eligibility reviews passed in 2025, have created administrative barriers that may cause eligible individuals to lose coverage or fail to enroll. The bill specifically aims to help states hire navigators and support staff to assist people in understanding and complying with these new requirements, particularly for vulnerable populations including children, working families, and older adults. The increased federal payments would begin immediately upon the bill's enactment and apply to all calendar quarters going forward, with no specified spending cap or sunset date.

The ZELDIN Act would require the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain Congressional approval before dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing claims related to the release of cancer-causing chemicals. When the EPA seeks to drop such a case, it must notify both houses of Congress, which then have 30 days to vote on a joint resolution approving the dismissal; if Congress takes no action, the dismissal cannot proceed. The bill also requires the EPA's legal counsel to review and approve any termination of grants or cooperative agreements to ensure compliance with existing rules and terms, and prevents the agency from deobligation of grant funds until any related lawsuits are fully resolved. The legislation allows individuals harmed by violations to sue for damages up to $1,000 per violation or treble damages in cases of bad faith, and courts could reduce the EPA Administrator's salary to $1 if violations are found. Additionally, the bill codifies specific EPA rulemaking procedures and economic analysis guidelines, and expires on January 20, 2029.

This bill provides $26.367 billion in FY2026 emergency funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Disaster Relief Fund.The bill provides the funding to FEMA for the necessary expenses to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to major disasters.

H.R. 7787 creates a federal loan deferment and forgiveness program to encourage mental health professionals to work in areas with shortages of mental health services. Under the program, eligible mental health providers—including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurse practitioners—who commit to at least 5 years of full-time work in underserved areas can have up to $200,000 of their education loans forgiven. The bill prioritizes students from minority-serving institutions and covers various federal education loans as well as loans specifically taken out for mental health training. This program affects recent graduates and students entering mental health professions and aims to address the nationwide shortage of mental health providers in underserved communities.

The State of Men's Health Act directs the federal government to study and address significant health disparities affecting American men. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to complete a comprehensive study within one year examining men's health outcomes, existing federal programs that could be improved, and recommendations for new initiatives—with particular focus on diseases like prostate cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, diabetes, and suicide prevention. The legislation also mandates the establishment of an Office of Men's Health within the Department of Health and Human Services within 18 months to coordinate federal efforts, promote public awareness, and maintain research databases on men's health best practices and clinical guidelines. The bill cites alarming statistics, including that men die at 1.4 times the rate of women, die of suicide at four times the rate of women, and that premature male death and disability costs the nation over $400 billion annually in direct and indirect expenses. Importantly, the bill requires no additional federal funding, as all costs must be derived from existing appropriations.

This bill requires school districts that issue student ID cards to include mental health and suicide prevention resources on those cards, specifically the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and state or local suicide prevention hotlines if available. Schools that don't issue ID cards must instead post this information on their websites and student-used software platforms. Schools can add the information by printing it directly on cards, using stickers, or other methods they find appropriate, and may optionally include additional mental health resources or add the information to staff ID cards as well. The bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct awareness campaigns about these mental health resources in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring information is accessible to students and people with disabilities. The requirements take effect one year after the bill is enacted, applying to new ID cards issued after that date while allowing schools to continue using existing cards without modification.

The Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive federal air quality monitoring program designed to protect public health, particularly in communities already burdened by pollution. The EPA must deploy thousands of low-cost monitoring systems across the country—including at least 100 multipollutant stations in vulnerable areas with high asthma, poverty, or pollution rates, and approximately 1,000 low-cost monitors in clusters throughout communities—with all data published publicly within 7 days in accessible, multilingual formats. For industrial facilities, the bill requires real-time fenceline monitoring at approximately 100 high-priority stationary sources (particularly in petrochemical, chemical, and manufacturing sectors) within one year, with mandatory corrective action and public reporting if pollutant levels exceed health-protective thresholds. The EPA must develop and update advanced testing methods, maintain monitors with 180-day maintenance checks, integrate satellite data for air quality compliance by 2028, and conduct assessments of air quality standards compliance and pollution disparities across communities. The legislation authorizes $75 million for fiscal year 2026, with monitoring continuing for at least 6 years and implementation deadlines ranging from 18 months to 40 months depending on the specific monitoring requirement.

H.R. 6560 would ensure the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) automatically continues operating if Congress fails to extend it before its authorization expires. The bill amends the 1968 National Flood Insurance Act to allow the program to automatically function through the fiscal year following the expiration date, maintaining the Administrator's authority to issue new policies, renew existing coverage, pay claims, and handle administrative operations. During any automatic extension, the program would operate under the same funding levels, rates, and terms that were in effect immediately before expiration, with the exception that pilot programs and other temporary initiatives with statutory end dates would not be extended. The legislation affects millions of Americans who hold flood insurance policies and would prevent a lapse in coverage if Congress becomes deadlocked on reauthorization. The bill was introduced by Louisiana representatives in December 2025 and is designed to take effect retroactively from September 30, 2025.

Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades Resolution or the RESPECT ResolutionThis resolution encourages states and localities to adopt best practices and take bold steps to address disparities in the cannabis marketplace and to address, reverse, and repair the effects of the war on drugs on communities of color. The resolution also expresses the sense that the President should direct the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to seek to treat cannabis as a legal commodity.

H.R. 5109 directs the Transportation Security Administration to develop guidelines helping formerly incarcerated individuals obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards, which are required for jobs at ports and maritime facilities. The bill would allow people still in federal, state, or local prisons to begin the application process before release and would provide guidance for those seeking appeals or waivers if initially denied. The TSA must complete these guidelines within one year of the bill's enactment and brief Congress on improvements to the TWIC access process. This legislation aims to improve employment opportunities for returning citizens in the maritime and port industries, which represent hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S., while maintaining national security through the existing TWIC screening and approval process.

H.Res. 675 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution does not create any new programs or allocate funding; instead, it highlights the significance of prostate cancer as a public health issue, noting that over 3.1 million American men currently living have been diagnosed with it and that approximately 1 in 8 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. The resolution emphasizes disparities in prostate cancer outcomes, particularly among African-American men who experience higher incidence and mortality rates, and encourages awareness efforts, research into prevention and treatment, and improved access to healthcare services for detection and treatment. While the resolution has no direct fiscal impact, it serves to focus national attention on prostate cancer screening, education for both the public and healthcare providers, and the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.

This resolution designates June 2025 as National Men's Health Month and urges the President to issue a proclamation recognizing it. The resolution highlights significant men's health disparities, noting that American men live nearly six years less than women on average, with even larger gaps among African American and Native American men. Key health concerns include higher rates of heart disease, cancer, suicide (nearly 4 times higher than women), and specific male cancers like prostate and testicular cancer, which disproportionately affect men of color. The resolution emphasizes that many of these conditions are preventable or treatable through early detection and screening, yet men often delay seeking medical care due to fear, embarrassment, lack of insurance, or insufficient information. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding or enforcement mechanism—it builds on National Men's Health Week, first established by Congress in 1994, and calls for public awareness activities and health education to encourage men to prioritize preventive care and regular medical checkups.

H.Res. 495 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of June 9-15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week." The resolution does not create new programs or allocate funding; instead, it expresses congressional support for raising awareness about men's health issues and encourages the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the week. The resolution highlights significant health disparities affecting men, including higher mortality rates from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and suicide, with particular emphasis on disparities facing African American and Hispanic men. It calls attention to the fact that men are less likely than women to seek preventive health care and early screening, and emphasizes that conditions like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and colorectal cancer could be prevented or better managed through early detection and screening. National Men's Health Week has been observed annually since 1994, with all 50 state governors and over 350 mayors issuing proclamations in support.

H.R. 3805, the Protecting Community Television Act, makes a technical change to how the federal government defines "franchise fees" under the Communications Act of 1934. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition to clarify that franchise fees "mean" (rather than "include") various charges, and adds language specifying that these fees cover "other monetary" assessments beyond what was previously listed. Franchise fees are charges that cable television companies typically pay to local governments in exchange for the right to operate in their communities. This legislation affects cable companies and the local governments that receive these fees. The bill does not specify any new funding or implementation timeline, as it primarily clarifies existing regulatory language rather than establishing new programs or requirements.

H.R. 2992 aims to improve highway safety by addressing crashes involving disabled vehicles and work zones. The bill expands federal highway safety programs to explicitly include protection for occupants of disabled vehicles and workers in construction zones, while also directing the Department of Transportation to establish two working groups—one focused on disabled vehicle roadside crashes and another on work zone safety—to collect data, develop solutions, and coordinate with agencies like OSHA and the Federal Highway Administration. The legislation also requires the Federal Highway Administration to submit annual reports to Congress on how states are using work zone safety funding and the effectiveness of those investments. Additionally, the bill broadens "Move Over or Slow Down" law awareness campaigns to include disabled vehicles and work zone hazards. No specific funding amounts or implementation deadlines are provided in the bill text.

H.R. 2822 extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for an additional three years, moving its expiration date from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The NFIP is the federal government's primary flood insurance program, serving millions of property owners nationwide who cannot obtain flood coverage from private insurers. This extension affects homeowners, renters, and businesses in flood-prone areas who rely on NFIP policies, as well as lenders who require flood insurance for properties in designated flood zones. The bill makes no changes to program funding mechanisms or policy rates—it simply ensures continuous operation beyond the current deadline. The legislation was introduced in April 2025 by a bipartisan group of representatives led by Representative Carter of Louisiana and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act or the FISCAL ActThis bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to require that schools offer plant-based milk.Under current law, schools must provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet (on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician). Schools may also substitute a nondairy beverage for fluid milk for students who have an identified medical or other special dietary need (on receipt of a written statement from a medical authority or a student's parent or legal guardian).The bill eliminates the exceptions and documentation requirements. Instead, schools participating in the school lunch program must offer all students a plant-based milk option that is consistent with (1) the most recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines, or (2) USDA-established nutritional standards if the milk is not included under those guidelines.

Open RAN Outreach ActThis bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers regarding the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) standards and other open network architectures. (Open RAN is a nonproprietary, standardized network deployment approach that promotes open networks with interoperable equipment and virtualized network operations.)The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance to small providers regarding participation in the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program that funds efforts to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of Open RAN.