S. 5383 was introduced on August 8, 2026 by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) with no cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule regulating pollution emissions from nonroad engines and commercial harbor craft under California's state pollution control standards. The resolution uses a congressional disapproval process under federal law that allows Congress to reject regulations within a specific timeframe. If passed, the EPA rule published on January 10, 2025, would be invalidated and have no legal effect. The resolution was introduced in August 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for consideration. This type of measure requires a simple majority vote to pass and, if it does, would prevent the EPA from enforcing these particular emissions standards for nonroad engines and commercial shipping vessels operating in or subject to California's regulations.

The American Glove Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to buy nitrile gloves only from American manufacturers that are majority-owned by U.S. citizens and free from foreign control or influence. The law applies to the Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, Defense Department, and other agencies that purchase gloves through various federal procurement methods, including the AbilityOne Program that supports nonprofits serving people with disabilities. Suppliers must sign agreements lasting at least two years that include binding purchase commitments to support domestic production and clearly identify which U.S. manufacturer and facility will produce the gloves. The law takes effect upon enactment and applies to all new and existing federal glove purchase agreements, though agencies may modify existing contracts rather than cancel them to achieve compliance.

# Summary The Harry Reid Immigration Stabilization Act substantially restricts immigration to the United States across multiple categories. The bill reduces family-sponsored immigration from 480,000 to 300,000 visas annually and employment-based immigration to 40,000 visas per year, while capping refugee admissions at 50,000 per year. It eliminates most family-based immigration categories except for spouses and children of U.S. citizens and parents of adult citizens. The legislation overhauls asylum procedures by requiring applications within 45 days of entry, establishing strict credible fear standards, and allowing immigration officers to exclude asylum seekers without hearings in certain circumstances. The bill significantly expands criminal deportation authority by broadening the definition of aggravated felonies, eliminating most discretionary relief from deportation, and allowing immigration officers to issue final deportation orders without hearings for non-permanent residents. It also imposes stricter financial responsibility requirements for immigrant sponsors, establishes new employer verification systems including tamper-proof identification cards by 2027, and increases border patrol positions to nearly 27,000 by 2031. The bill takes effect for fiscal years after 2026, with most asylum changes effective 180 days after enactment.

This resolution amends Senate rules to prohibit senators, officers, and Senate employees from trading on prediction markets, which are platforms where people bet on the outcomes of future events like elections, policy decisions, or other contingencies. The ban covers any financial agreements or transactions tied to specific events or outcomes, though it includes an exception for legitimate insurance policies where the person has an insurable interest. The resolution was submitted by Senator Moreno in April 2026 and has already been agreed to by the Senate. Additionally, the resolution expresses the Senate's view that the House of Representatives, executive branch, and judicial branch should adopt similar restrictions on prediction market trading for their members and employees.

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles—vehicles with wireless communication capabilities—from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran starting January 1, 2027, along with their software and hardware components. The ban applies to vehicles designed or manufactured in these countries or where entities from these countries own more than 15% of the manufacturing company. The Secretary of Commerce can grant exemptions if evidence shows no national security risk, but Congress has 60 days to disapprove any exemption. Manufacturers and importers must certify compliance before selling or importing vehicles, with violators facing civil penalties of at least $1.5 million or five times the transaction value per violation, with each day of noncompliance counting as a separate offense. The bill delays enforcement of certain software and hardware restrictions until between 2030 and 2032, while preserving the Commerce Department's existing regulatory authority.

This is a Senate resolution honoring three Ohio Air National Guard airmen—Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons—who were killed along with three other service members in a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The resolution pays tribute to these members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing, recognizing the extreme difficulty and danger of mid-air refueling missions, where crews transfer thousands of pounds of fuel to other aircraft while flying. The Senate expresses its condolences to the families and fellow servicemembers of the deceased airmen and acknowledges the critical role that air tanker crews play in supporting U.S. military operations worldwide. This resolution is ceremonial in nature and carries no funding requirements or programmatic changes—it serves solely to memorialize the service and sacrifice of these fallen airmen and affirm the nation's gratitude for their dedication.

The American Lending Fairness Act of 2026 would allow individual states to opt out of federal interest rate rules, but only for loans made by banks and credit unions chartered within their own state. Currently, federal law allows banks and credit unions from one state to charge the interest rates permitted in their home state when making loans to people in other states—a practice called "interest rate exportation." This bill would let states block that practice for their own state-chartered lenders while still allowing out-of-state lenders to export their rates. The bill applies to both banks (under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) and credit unions (under the Federal Credit Union Act) and would take effect once a state passes a law or voters approve a measure explicitly opting out. No specific funding or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.

This bill would prohibit individuals receiving federal public assistance from sending money to people abroad through remittance transfers while they receive benefits. Anyone applying for or reapplying for public assistance—including programs like Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and other federal aid programs—would have to sign a written declaration under penalty of perjury stating they will not conduct remittance transfers while receiving benefits. Violating this declaration would result in a $100,000 fine. The law would take effect 30 days after enactment and would apply to all new or renewed public assistance applications from that point forward. The bill does not specify funding amounts, as it primarily creates an enforcement requirement for federal agencies administering these programs.

S. 3283 would prohibit U.S. citizens from holding citizenship or nationality in any foreign country simultaneously. The bill requires current U.S. citizens who also possess foreign citizenship to choose within one year of enactment—either renounce their foreign citizenship or renounce their U.S. citizenship. Those who fail to make this choice within the deadline would be automatically deemed to have given up their U.S. citizenship and would be treated as foreign nationals under immigration law. The legislation applies to individuals who voluntarily acquire foreign citizenship after the bill's enactment date, which would also result in automatic loss of U.S. citizenship. The Departments of State and Homeland Security would have 180 days to develop regulations, procedures, and systems to implement and enforce these citizenship requirements.

The Secure Takedown and Obstruction Prevention Act creates a new federal crime that makes it illegal to barricade oneself while evading arrest by federal law enforcement officers. The law defines barricading as taking a position in a location that prevents immediate police access and refusing to leave or comply with lawful orders when you know or should know law enforcement is trying to apprehend you. Anyone convicted of this offense faces up to 3 years in prison and fines, but the penalty increases to up to 5 years if the barricading creates serious physical harm risk, involves a deadly weapon, or traps an innocent third party inside the location. The bill also makes it illegal to assist or encourage someone else in committing this offense. Congress framed the legislation as a way to protect federal law enforcement officers from the dangers and resource drain caused by prolonged standoff situations.

S. Res. 445 is a non-binding ceremonial resolution expressing Senate congratulations to President Donald J. Trump for negotiating a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The resolution references Trump's Abraham Accords and a broader peace plan that the sponsors describe as including political and economic incentives for the region, and it calls on nations worldwide to support this plan. The resolution does not appropriate any funding or establish timelines, as it is simply a statement of recognition rather than legislation that creates law or programs. Instead, it criticizes previous administrations for failing to achieve Middle East peace and praises Trump's diplomatic efforts. As a Senate resolution, it has symbolic value only and does not require presidential approval or allocate government resources.

Halting International Relocation of Employment Act or the HIRE ActThis bill imposes a 25% federal excise tax on and disallows tax deductions related to payments made to foreign persons for labor or services benefiting consumers in the United States (outsourcing payments). The bill also provides funding for workforce development initiatives.Specifically, the excise tax applies to outsourcing payments, which the bill defines as any premium, fee, royalty, service charge, or other payment madein the course of a trade or business,to a foreign person (excluding a corporation or partnership organized under the laws of the United States or a U.S. possession), andfor labor or services which benefit (directly or indirectly) U.S. consumers.Further, a federal tax deduction is not allowed for outsourcing payments or the excise tax on such payments.Under the bill, the Internal Revenue Service may require persons to report information related to outsourcing payments. The bill imposes penalties for failing to report such information or pay the excise tax. The bill also establishes and provides funding for the Domestic Workforce Fund, which is to be used forworkforce development and retraining programs,apprenticeship programs and partnerships with industry to expand domestic employment in sectors impacted by outsourcing, and state grants for workforce development for communities with high levels of job displacement.The funding provided by the bill for the Domestic Workforce Fund is equivalent to the amounts received from the tax and penalties imposed by the bill.

The SHUTDOWN Act would impose a daily tax on members of Congress whenever the federal government experiences a lapse in appropriations (a shutdown). Under the bill, each senator, representative, delegate, and Puerto Rico's resident commissioner would owe taxes equal to a percentage of their congressional salary for each day a shutdown occurs, calculated based on the number of shutdown days during that tax year. The tax applies to all members of Congress serving during the shutdown period and would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill contains no specific funding requirements since it creates a tax rather than appropriates funds, and it would automatically apply whenever future appropriations lapses happen.

S.Res. 347 is a Senate resolution expressing support for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates as soon as possible. The resolution argues that high interest rates have made borrowing more expensive for families trying to buy homes or start businesses, increased the cost of goods and services, and slowed economic growth and job creation. The resolution cites arguments that lower rates would stimulate investment and that current economic conditions—including low inflation and strong business investment—support a rate reduction. While the resolution acknowledges the Federal Reserve's independence from Congress, it urges the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and its policy committee to prioritize rate cuts. This is a non-binding resolution expressing the Senate's position rather than legislation that forces any action, and there is no specific funding or timeline involved.

The SAFE HIRE Act requires large publicly traded companies to certify their compliance with federal employment eligibility verification laws in their annual financial reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, company executives—including the CEO and top human resources officer—must verify that their organization maintains proper systems to check workers' legal authorization and prevent hiring unauthorized employees, and they must disclose any significant compliance failures or violations to federal immigration authorities. The law affects any company whose securities are publicly registered or required to file reports with the SEC. Executives who knowingly provide false certifications face criminal penalties of up to $1 million in fines and 10 years in prison, with enhanced penalties of up to $5 million and 20 years in prison if the violations involve hiring unauthorized workers. The SEC, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice, has one year to establish the specific rules and procedures for implementing these new reporting requirements.

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 This bill expands the application, testing, and inspection requirements for a foreign manufacturer of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States (e.g., compressed gas cylinders).Current regulations require a foreign manufacturer to apply for approval from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for testing such cylinders outside of the United States. The bill requires that, to obtain an approval, a foreign manufacturer must answer in their application specified questions, including whether the manufacturer is or has been subject to various civil or criminal penalties. Further, DOT must establish a process for any interested party to request a reevaluation of an approval for a foreign manufacturer's cylinders to review the accuracy and safety of the manufacturer's actions.DOT must also revise the foreign inspection regulations torequire that annual inspections of foreign manufacturers be carried out if DOT determines there is good cause;specify that a refusal of inspection shall result in the loss of good standing;allow DOT to request testing and production records and random sample testing; andallow for the recovery of the costs of foreign inspections, including travel and time.The bill limits an approval to one year; however, DOT may extend an approval for five years for a manufacturer who meets certain requirements.On an annual basis, DOT must publish a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders on the department's website.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by imposing stricter compliance standards and expanding the scope of oversight for relevant agencies. Additionally, it allocates increased funding to support the implementation of these enhanced measures, aiming to improve overall effectiveness and accountability.

The amendment introduces provisions to enhance transparency in reporting requirements for federal agencies, mandating that they disclose specific data related to their expenditures and program outcomes. Additionally, it establishes a timeline for regular updates to ensure ongoing public access to this information.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance existing regulations by expanding eligibility criteria for certain benefits and increasing funding allocations for related programs. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the updated measures.

The amendment introduces provisions that expand eligibility criteria for certain federal programs, ensuring that additional groups can access benefits previously unavailable to them. It also includes measures to enhance oversight and accountability within these programs.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance funding for educational programs targeting underserved communities and establishes accountability measures for the effective use of these funds. Additionally, it mandates regular reporting on progress and outcomes to ensure transparency and continuous improvement in educational access.

S. Resolution 305 is a nonbinding Senate resolution expressing support for nominating President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The resolution argues that Trump deserves the award based on his handling of Iran, specifically citing precision strikes on Iranian nuclear sites that the resolution claims resulted in no casualties and achieved a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The resolution contrasts Trump's approach with former President Obama's foreign policy record, criticizing Obama's drone strikes and the Iran nuclear agreement, while noting that Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. The resolution calls on the Norwegian Nobel Committee to award the 2025 prize to Trump and urges other peace-loving nations to support this nomination. This is a symbolic measure with no binding effect, no funding implications, and no direct impact on any individuals or programs—it simply represents the Senate's stated position on the Nobel Committee's decision.