This bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to regularly assess unmet community development needs in areas affected by major disasters. Within 60 days after the President declares a major disaster, and then quarterly thereafter, the Secretary must use federal disaster and housing data to evaluate damage to housing and infrastructure, identify shortages in affordable housing, and assess broader economic recovery needs. The Secretary must then submit reports to Congress describing these unmet needs and explaining how Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds and other federal disaster programs could address them. The legislation aims to ensure that disaster-affected communities receive systematic, ongoing evaluation of their recovery needs rather than relying on ad-hoc assessments. This automated assessment approach is intended to help direct federal disaster recovery resources more effectively to communities that need them most.

The Vacancy to Value Act of 2026 directs the General Services Administration to create a five-year pilot program that allows the sale or transfer of underutilized federal properties to eligible buyers at potentially below fair market value for community development purposes like affordable housing, job creation, and community facilities. Buyers acquiring property under this program must submit redevelopment plans and begin work within five years, with priority given to nonprofit organizations and public entities. The bill also establishes a separate Federal Redevelopment Grant Program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide competitive grants to eligible entities including local governments, nonprofits, tribal governments, and public housing agencies for activities such as site preparation, construction, and infrastructure improvements on redeveloped properties. Grant recipients must demonstrate that their projects will benefit low-income or historically underserved communities and must provide annual progress reports to the Secretary of HUD. The legislation authorizes unspecified funding levels for the grant program and requires a study and congressional report on pilot program outcomes within 12 months of the program's termination.

The Tornado Preparedness Act directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to improve tornado detection, forecasting, and warning systems nationwide. The bill establishes a National Tornado Detection and Warning Improvement Plan that invests in advanced radar and satellite technology, develops artificial intelligence-based forecasting models, and integrates federal forecasting capabilities with state and local emergency systems. It also creates a Community Tornado Resilience Grant Program through FEMA to award funding to state and local agencies for building or upgrading community storm shelters, modernizing warning systems, installing backup power, and developing emergency preparedness plans, with priority given to high-risk tornado areas and underserved, low-income communities. The bill was introduced in response to warning system failures during a May 2025 tornado in St. Louis and requires NOAA and FEMA to coordinate with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments on data sharing and public education. The legislation directs administrators to submit a report to Congress on implementation progress, improvements achieved, and any remaining gaps in tornado preparedness.

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to submit a detailed report to Congress within 60 days examining mail and package delivery performance in the St. Louis region for fiscal years 2023 through 2025. The legislation responds to recent audits by the Postal Service's Office of Inspector General that found the Kansas-Missouri District ranked among the worst-performing postal districts in the nation, with over 89,000 pieces of delayed mail identified on a single day in June 2025, many of which went unreported in the postal service's tracking systems. The required report must compare St. Louis delivery performance against national averages and similar districts, analyze workforce problems including high staff turnover and vacancy rates, assess the accuracy of delayed mail reporting, and detail the status of corrective actions taken in response to the inspector general's findings. The bill also requires the Postmaster General to describe management accountability systems in place to prevent future operational failures, including performance metrics, reporting accuracy verification procedures, and strategies to address staffing shortages in the St. Louis region. The legislation has no specific funding attached and does not establish new permanent requirements beyond the one-time reporting obligation.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating April 2026 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month." The measure highlights that Parkinson's disease affects over one million Americans, with nearly 90,000 new diagnoses each year, and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide and the 13th leading cause of death in the United States. The resolution notes that projections show the number of Americans with Parkinson's could reach 1.7 million by 2045, with associated costs of $112.4 billion, while also acknowledging the significant financial burden on family caregivers who lost $8.3 billion in earnings and productivity in 2024. The resolution calls for continued support for research to find better treatments and a cure, recognizes individuals participating in clinical trials, and commends organizations and volunteers working to improve quality of life for those affected by the disease and their families. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or regulatory impact.

This House resolution expresses concern about significant workforce reductions at three critical homeland security agencies: FEMA, CISA, and TSA. FEMA's workforce shrank from approximately 25,800 employees in December 2024 to 22,100 by mid-2025, with internal documents outlining potential cuts of over 50 percent; CISA lost nearly 1,000 employees (29 percent of its workforce) and eliminated its entire Election Security Program; and TSA experienced resignations and high callout rates following government shutdowns, causing airport security delays exceeding two hours. The resolution states these reductions occurred without specific congressional authorization and may violate appropriations law and federal employment rules, as some federal courts have found elements of the workforce cuts unlawful. The House calls on the administration to halt further reductions without congressional approval, provide a detailed accounting of all workforce cuts since January 2025, nominate a permanent FEMA Administrator, and reaffirms that national security depends on retaining skilled federal professionals in these agencies.

The BRIDGE Act extends and expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a federal tax incentive that encourages employers to hire people facing employment barriers. The bill extends the credit through December 31, 2030 (previously set to expire at the end of 2025) and broadens eligibility to include two new groups: individuals with criminal justice involvement (expanding the definition to include anyone convicted of a felony or incarcerated for at least 90 days, if hired within three years of release) and out-of-school youth. The legislation applies to individuals hired after the bill is enacted and directs the Treasury Secretary to issue implementing regulations. Additionally, it requires the Government Accountability Office to study the administrative process for claiming the credit within one year and recommend improvements to streamline employer requirements and coordination between agencies.

The EPSTEIN Act establishes an independent commission within Congress to investigate the Department of Justice's handling of materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The eight-member commission will be appointed equally by the Senate and House leadership from both parties and must include individuals with expertise in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and related fields, though current DOJ employees and members of Congress are barred from serving. The commission has broad authority to subpoena documents, demand unredacted information from federal agencies, refer cases for prosecution to relevant authorities, and issue quarterly reports to Congress on its findings and recommendations. The commission must complete a comprehensive final report within eighteen months that will be made publicly available in unclassified form, though it may withhold information to protect victims' privacy and avoid disclosing child sexual abuse materials or graphic images. The bill does not specify a funding amount, instead authorizing Congress to appropriate whatever funds are necessary for the commission to operate.

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Chuck Stone Post Office".

The Reinvest in Public Schools Act of 2026 allows public school districts to issue tax-exempt advance refunding bonds, a financing tool that helps schools borrow money at lower interest rates to fund construction, repair, and renovation projects. The bill specifically permits state and local governments to refinance existing school bonds using this tax-exempt status, which was previously restricted under 2017 tax law changes. This change primarily affects public school districts that want to save money on borrowing costs for facility improvements and new construction. The legislation includes safeguards to prevent misuse by prohibiting the use of arbitrage schemes designed purely for financial gain rather than genuine interest rate savings. The bill takes effect once enacted and applies to all advance refunding bonds issued after that date.

The FEMA Accountability Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit detailed monthly reports to Congress on how it is spending money from the Disaster Relief Fund, starting within 60 days of enactment. Each report must include information about obligated and disbursed funds broken down by specific disaster declarations, lists of approved and pending projects, and explanations for any withheld or reprogrammed funds. FEMA must also make these reports publicly available on its website within 10 days and establish a standardized reporting template within 90 days using federal data standards. The legislation creates transparency requirements for disaster relief spending but does not allocate new funding or establish specific timelines for project completion—it simply mandates better tracking and disclosure of how existing disaster relief dollars are being used.

The NO ICE ADs Act would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from spending any federal funds to create, buy, distribute, or air television advertisements that promote U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), recruit ICE personnel, or improve ICE's public image or branding. The bill affects DHS and ICE specifically, preventing them from using taxpayer dollars on advertising campaigns for the agency. There is no specific funding amount or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation; the prohibition would simply apply to all future ICE-related advertising expenditures once enacted. The bill was introduced in February 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means committees for consideration.

The Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a network of regional innovation hubs across the United States to accelerate development of military technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. These hubs would bring together universities, defense contractors, small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to collaborate on emerging defense technologies while building a skilled workforce for the defense industry. The bill authorizes $375 million in federal funding through 2030, with at least $75 million dedicated to grants for the hubs, though the federal government cannot cover more than 50 percent of a hub's operating costs. The Secretary must designate at least 10 hubs within three years, distributed across different geographic regions with preference for areas near military installations and strategic defense facilities, while implementing strict security measures to prevent foreign access to sensitive research. The program emphasizes coordination with existing federal initiatives and requires annual reporting to Congress on technological progress, national security impacts, and return on investment.

The Home Energy Relief Act removes restrictions that currently prevent homeowners from combining federal energy-efficiency rebates with other government grants and subsidies, making it easier for families to afford home upgrades. The bill specifically targets working families, renters, and owners of older homes by expanding two existing rebate programs: the HOMES rebate program (for whole-house retrofits) and the high-efficiency electric home rebate program (for electric appliances and upgrades). Additionally, the legislation creates bonus rebates of up to 20 percent for eligible families making electrification improvements to homes built before 1970, recognizing that older housing typically requires more substantial upgrades. The bill requires the Department of Energy to report to Congress annually on how many households received rebates, the energy savings achieved, and recommendations for reaching more low-income families. These changes are designed to lower the financial barriers that prevent middle and working-class Americans from making energy-efficient improvements to their homes.

H.R. 6252 requires the Department of Agriculture and Census Bureau to establish a coordinated program for annually measuring and reporting data on food insecurity and hunger across the country. The bill mandates that the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey include a standardized food security questionnaire starting in 2026 that asks households about their ability to afford adequate food over the past year, including specific questions about skipped meals, balanced nutrition, and experiences of hunger. The Agriculture Department must publish annual reports with these findings on its website and submit them to Congress, while also providing funding to the Census Bureau to conduct this survey work. The legislation affects all Americans by creating consistent, transparent tracking of food insecurity at the national level, though the direct impact falls on survey respondents and federal agencies responsible for data collection and analysis. No specific funding amount is specified, but the bill appropriates whatever funds are necessary to carry out the program indefinitely.

The Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 prohibits employers and other parties from enforcing pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class-action waivers in cases involving race discrimination. The bill defines race discrimination broadly to include alleged discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under federal, tribal, state, or local law. Employees and other individuals alleging such discrimination can choose to opt out of arbitration agreements and instead take their claims to court, while courts (rather than arbitrators) will determine whether the law applies to any given agreement. The legislation applies to any disputes or claims that arise on or after the date the bill becomes law, with no specific funding requirements mentioned. This change aims to give workers who face discrimination greater access to public courts and jury trials rather than private arbitration processes.

H.Res. 828 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of October 26, 2025, as the "Day of the Deployed" to honor military service members stationed overseas and their families. The resolution recognizes the more than 2 million individuals currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including hundreds of thousands deployed globally, and acknowledges their sacrifices in protecting national security since 2001. The measure calls on Americans to reflect on the service and courage of deployed troops and their families, and encourages communities to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. This is not binding legislation and carries no funding requirements; it aligns with the Senate's existing designation of October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011, extending that recognition to the House level.

FEMA Operations Continuity Act of 2025This bill authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue certain disaster relief, recovery, and mitigation operations during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).Specifically, the bill authorizes FEMA tocontinue all disaster relief, recovery, and mitigation operations funded through the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF);obligate and disburse DRF balances for all existing and future disaster declarations, including individual and public assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; andmaintain personnel and contract support necessary to ensure uninterrupted processing of claims and payments.The bill also (1) requires all unobligated balances in the DRF to remain available to FEMA for expenditure during a lapse in appropriations; and (2) prohibits the funds from being withheld, sequestered, or reprogrammed during a lapse in appropriations, except as necessary to comply with the Antideficiency Act.Finally, the bill specifies that, for the purposes of the Antideficiency Act, the FEMA operations authorized by this bill must be considered essential to protect human life and property and are exempt from government shutdown restrictions.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Defense, to assess security threats facing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days. The report must examine emerging military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats to these three NATO member countries, identify the roles of hostile actors like Russia, Belarus, China, and Iran in advancing these threats, and evaluate current U.S. and NATO defensive capabilities in the region. The bill also directs the administration to recommend ways to strengthen defense cooperation, cybersecurity, and democratic resilience in the Baltic nations, while emphasizing Congress's view that supporting Baltic security serves U.S. national interests and counters economic and security pressure from adversaries. The legislation carries bipartisan support and directs that most findings be released unclassified, though sensitive information may be included in a separate classified section.

This bill directs the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the late Congressman William Lacy Clay Sr., a Missouri representative who served in the House for 32 years from 1969 to 2001. The stamp would be issued in the standard first-class mail denomination and sold beginning as soon as practicable after the bill becomes law. Clay Sr. was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus who championed major civil rights legislation, helped pass the Family and Medical Leave Act, and sponsored nearly 300 bills that became law during his decades in office. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Bell, Smith of Missouri, Carson, and Graves, recognizes his significant legislative legacy and contributions to advancing equality and opportunity for marginalized communities. No specific funding is required, as commemorative stamps are self-funded through their sale by the Postal Service.

Gateway Partnership ActThis bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to enter into a one-time agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at the Gateway Arch National Park and its buildings for a period of up to five years. The NPS manages the park, located in St. Louis, Missouri, and its buildings, such as the Arch Visitor Center and the Old Courthouse.The bill outlines the terms and conditions that must be included in the agreement. The bill also requires private events hosted at the park or its buildings to be consistent with the park's purposes and compatible with NPS programs. Such events may not (1) degrade the integrity, appearance, or purposes of the park; or (2) take place during times or in locations that prevent or disrupt public use or access to the park or its buildings.The NPS must charge a fee to cover the cost of wear and tear resulting from the private events. The NPS may recover all costs incurred as a result of the private events, including maintenance, utilities, administrative expenses, security, and personnel costs.The bill terminates the NPS's authority to enter and carry out an agreement with the foundation seven years after the enactment of this bill.

This resolution recognizes suicide as a serious public health crisis in the United States and expresses support for designating September 8, 2025, as "988 Day" to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. According to CDC data cited in the resolution, suicide was the second-leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34 in 2023 and resulted in over 49,000 deaths that year. The 988 Lifeline, which launched as a nationwide three-digit dialing code in July 2022, has routed nearly 18 million contacts across phone, text, chat, and specialized services for veterans and LGBTQI+ youth, with 98 percent of callers reporting it was helpful. The resolution calls on Congress to recognize suicide as a growing threat, commend the 988 service as part of the national mental health safety net, and support continued expansion of mental health services and crisis intervention programs. No funding or specific timeline requirements are included in this resolution, which is primarily ceremonial in nature.

The Healthy Servicemembers Act directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a screening program and registry for military members and their families who have developed health conditions from living in unsafe military housing. The bill covers servicemembers and family members who have resided in housing units that fail federal quality standards or contain dangerous mold levels. The Defense Department must screen eligible individuals at military medical facilities, maintain a registry of those with covered health conditions, and launch a public information campaign to inform people about the registry and how to enroll. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding amounts or implementation timelines, leaving those details to the Secretary of Defense to determine in consultation with relevant scientific agencies.

The St. Louis RECA Readjustment Act expands compensation eligibility under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include additional St. Louis-area residents who were exposed to radioactive waste from Manhattan Project operations. Specifically, the bill adds two ZIP Codes (63106 and 63107) to the list of affected areas recognized for compensation claims. This change makes people living in those neighborhoods eligible to receive federal payments for radiation-related health problems, retroactively applying the expanded coverage as if it had been included in previous legislation. The bill does not specify new funding amounts, as compensation would be provided through existing RECA programs, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

H.R. 4010 prohibits the Department of Defense from signing contracts with foreign-owned online tutoring services based in countries considered threats to U.S. national security. The bill expands an existing restriction that previously focused only on China to now include Russia, Iran, and North Korea as "countries of concern." This legislation affects military personnel and their families who use tutoring services, as well as any tutoring companies operating from these four nations that might seek Pentagon contracts. The bill does not specify new funding allocations or implementation timelines but amends existing law to strengthen security screening for educational service providers working with the military. The measure directly responds to national security concerns about foreign access to defense-related information through educational platforms used by service members.