This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 120 days examining challenges with military child care and child development centers on military bases. The report must analyze the current workforce at these centers, including how many employees are military spouses, and assess whether licenses and certifications for military spouses can be made transferable when service members relocate. The legislation also directs the Department of Defense to evaluate current vacancy rates at child care centers, determine how many additional children could be served if centers were fully staffed, and explore whether military spouses living in on-base housing could provide childcare through a supervised program. Additionally, the report must recommend incentives to attract and retain military spouses in child care positions, such as professional development opportunities, stipends, and flexible scheduling. The bill addresses a key concern for military families by examining how to improve access to child care and employment opportunities for military spouses.

The Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act requires the Secretary of Defense to study whether the military can use intergovernmental support agreements to handle smaller construction projects more efficiently. Within 120 days of the bill's enactment, three assistant secretaries from the Army, Navy, and Air Force must submit a report to Congress evaluating this approach and assessing whether spending limits for certain types of projects can be raised to $18 million for laboratory work and $8 million for operations and maintenance projects. The report must also identify up to 10 specific military construction projects that could potentially use these agreements instead of traditional procurement processes. While the bill does not specify new funding amounts, it aims to streamline how the military manages minor construction projects by exploring whether working agreements with state and local governments could speed up infrastructure work. This legislation affects military departments and defense officials responsible for military construction and facility planning across the armed services.

The Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act prohibits the federal government from using eminent domain to seize Mount Cristo Rey, a mountain located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, that holds deep religious and cultural significance for Catholics and pilgrims. The bill specifically bars the federal government from spending money to litigate or pursue any eminent domain action against the mountain, which is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces and features a 29-foot statue of Jesus Christ erected in 1939. Additionally, the legislation prevents federal funds from being used to construct border security measures such as fencing, roads, cameras, or barriers on or near the mountain. The bill was introduced in response to a federal court case filed in May 2026 seeking to take land around Mount Cristo Rey for border wall construction, which the sponsors argue infringes on religious liberty. The law would apply to the specific pending case and any future eminent domain actions related to this location.

The JROTC POWER Act requires the Secretary of Defense to update guidance for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program within 270 days to evaluate how instructor pay affects recruitment and retention. The updated guidance must establish standardized metrics across the military services to measure instructor vacancy rates, retention, geographic hiring variations, applicant hiring pipeline data, and reasons job offers are declined. The Defense Department must then report to Congress annually for three years on baseline data, assessment of the pay scale's effects, and recommendations for any needed changes to recruitment and retention efforts. This legislation applies to the military services operating JROTC programs and the instructors they employ. The bill does not specify new funding but requires the Defense Department to conduct this evaluation and reporting using existing resources.

The VA Home Loan Navigator Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a free support program to help veterans navigate VA housing loan benefits. The program would provide services including education about VA loans, assistance obtaining certificates of eligibility, counseling on loan origination and refinancing, guidance on appraisals and loan documentation, help with loan servicing and foreclosure prevention, and information about housing costs and fees. The VA would work with nonprofit organizations approved as housing counseling agencies and with military-focused nonprofits to deliver these services through certified individual counselors. These service providers must remain independent from mortgage lenders, servicers, and real estate brokers, with strict conflict-of-interest protections to ensure they act as neutral intermediaries without financial ties to commercial providers. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must report to Congress annually for five years on the program's effectiveness, measuring outcomes such as borrower satisfaction, loan utilization rates, foreclosure prevention, and cost-effectiveness.

This resolution supports designating May 2026 as "Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of BPD, a serious mental health condition affecting an estimated 5.5 to 13.3 million Americans. The resolution highlights that BPD causes significant emotional dysregulation and relationship difficulties, with high rates of suicide attempts and co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, yet historically receives insufficient research funding and public awareness compared to other mental illnesses. The measure emphasizes that individuals with BPD face widespread stigma in healthcare settings, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses and barriers to treatment access. It stresses that BPD is treatable and that many people improve substantially with evidence-based care, and that greater awareness and reduced stigma could help more people receive timely, effective treatment. The resolution does not involve any federal funding or create new programs, but rather serves as a symbolic statement supporting mental health awareness and advocacy efforts.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to brief Congress within 180 days on the readiness of a new VA medical center being built in El Paso, Texas. The briefing must cover critical details including staffing plans and recruitment strategies, the timeline for acquiring and installing medical equipment, what specialty services will be available, and expected patient demand in the area. The VA must also explain how it plans to coordinate with nearby military medical facilities, handle patient transfers from other facilities, and address transportation and access challenges for both rural and urban veterans. The briefing will go to the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs Committees as well as both Appropriations Committees. This legislation aims to ensure the new El Paso facility is fully prepared to serve veterans before it begins operations.

H.R. 7823 requires the Department of Homeland Security to give travelers an appeal option if they are denied entry into, or have their enrollment suspended or terminated from, any Trusted Traveler program—including PreCheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, FAST, NEXUS, and the APEC Business Travel Card. When taking these actions, DHS must provide written notice explaining the reason for the decision, describing the appeal process with relevant deadlines, and outlining options to reapply. Within 90 days of enactment, DHS must publish information about the appeal process and a dedicated phone number on its website where individuals can check the status of their appeals. Additionally, the agency must provide written status updates at least every 30 days while an appeal is pending. The bill has no specified funding amount or implementation timeline beyond the 90-day requirement to make information publicly available.

El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization ActThis bill provides appropriations for the replacement of the El Paso Air Traffic Control Tower at the El Paso International Airport in El Paso, TX.

Disarm Hate ActThis bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.Specifically, it prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or transport by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.

H.R. 6185 would authorize the President to impose economic sanctions against foreign individuals and entities whose actions significantly worsen climate change or harm environmental defenders. The bill allows the administration to block property, deny visas, and restrict access to the U.S. financial system for those engaged in activities like building inefficient coal-fired power plants, illegal deforestation, misrepresenting environmental impacts of projects, or silencing environmental advocates. The sanctions also apply to those providing financial or material support for these activities and to government officials who approve such actions. The bill protects environmental advocates, Indigenous peoples, and climate-displaced persons by authorizing sanctions against those who threaten or abuse them. While no specific funding amount or timeline is mandated, the legislation authorizes necessary appropriations to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control to implement and enforce these sanctions. The bill emphasizes that sanctions are one part of a broader climate strategy and encourages international cooperation in similar efforts.

The Supporting Our Shelters Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a grant program that provides funding to animal shelters and rescue organizations to improve their operations and animal care services. These grants can be used for essential expenses including feeding and sheltering animals, providing veterinary care, offering recreational activities for animals, and hiring and training staff. Grant awards are limited to three-year terms but can be renewed if recipients submit required reports to the government. The bill requires shelter organizations to submit detailed annual reports documenting the types of animals they care for, outcomes for those animals, and how they spent grant funds. The USDA must also report annually to Congress on how the grant program is performing and how funds are being used to improve animal care overall. The legislation does not specify a total funding amount but directs the USDA to establish regulations for the program within 180 days of enactment.

H.R. 4757, introduced in July 2025, removes nonambulatory pigs (those unable to stand or walk unassisted) from the food supply due to disease transmission risks and worker safety concerns, while banning certain growth-promoting drugs and establishing strict standards for pig transportation and slaughter. The legislation prohibits the sale or processing of nonambulatory pigs, requiring their immediate humane euthanasia, and outlaws abusive practices like beating and excessive electric prodding. It also imposes transportation requirements for proper shelter, space, water, and temperature control, establishes occupational safety standards within two years for workers handling these animals, and creates a confidential online complaint portal with whistleblower protections for farm and facility workers reporting violations. The Department of Agriculture must issue enforcement regulations within one year, and the Department of Labor must develop worker safety standards within two years, with employees able to pursue federal court action if complaints go unresolved for 210 days.

The Climate Adaptation Plan Act of 2025 directs the EPA to create a competitive grant program that funds local governments, Native American tribes, and tribal organizations to develop climate adaptation plans. These grants, which require no local matching funds, go to eligible entities that demonstrate they serve low-income communities and have expertise or plan to hire professionals in climate risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and project financing. The adaptation plans must assess climate risks to people, natural ecosystems, and infrastructure while proposing specific actions like zoning changes or ecosystem restoration, and must involve input from diverse stakeholders including youth, farmers, Indigenous communities, and businesses. The EPA must issue implementation guidance within one year of the bill's enactment, with priority given to applications from entities serving environmental justice communities—those with significant populations of people of color, low-income residents, or Indigenous peoples who face disproportionate climate impacts.

The PIGS Act of 2025 would amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit pig farmers from confining pregnant breeding pigs in ways that prevent them from lying down, standing up, or turning around freely. Starting December 31, 2025, the law would also require a minimum of 24 square feet of usable floor space per pig. The bill would apply nationwide one year after enactment, though it includes narrow exceptions for transportation, veterinary care, the five days before birth, and humane slaughter. To help the pork industry comply, the legislation would direct the National Pork Board to allocate at least $10 million from pork assessment fees over two years to assist pig producers with the transition, prioritizing independent farmers who own their own animals. Violations would be subject to penalties enforced under existing animal health protection laws.

American Families United Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. Under this bill, DOJ or DHS may, on a case-by-case basis, exercise discretion by declining to remove a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) or bar an alien from entering the United States to prevent hardship for the alien's U.S. citizen spouse, parent, or child. This discretion may also be exercised if the alien is the spouse or child of a deceased U.S. citizen. For the purposes of this bill, it shall be presumed that family separation constitutes hardship. However, DOJ or DHS may not exercise this discretion if the alien is removable or inadmissible due to certain grounds, including specified crime- and security-related grounds. This exercise of discretion may be applied to an alien who was ordered removed or denied entry prior to this bill's enactment if the alien files a motion to reopen or reconsider within two years of this bill's enactment.

H.R. 1678, the Homeland Security Improvement Act, establishes new oversight mechanisms and transparency requirements for U.S. border security operations. The bill creates an independent Border Oversight Commission with 30 members representing communities, law enforcement, civil rights organizations, and tribal governments from both the northern and southern borders to evaluate enforcement policies and their impact on civil rights and community safety. It also establishes a new DHS Office of the Ombudsman to independently investigate complaints about border and immigration activities, along with Border Community Liaison Offices in each Border Patrol sector to improve coordination between local communities and federal agencies. Additional provisions require the DHS to assess and improve management standards at ports of entry within 180 days, mandate the collection and public reporting of detailed data on border stops and checkpoints, and require multiple annual reports to Congress on border security needs, migrant deaths, and use-of-force policies. The bill includes no new funding amounts or authorization levels but requires the Government Accountability Office to audit compliance and review border enforcement practices.

This bill designates the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building.

Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to health care providers for security services and other expenses related to physical security and cybersecurity.