The BLADE Act aims to protect advanced American artificial intelligence models from theft by foreign adversaries. The bill prohibits "model extraction attacks," which occur when foreign entities—particularly from China, Russia, and other designated countries—attempt to steal the technical features of closed-source AI models through unauthorized access, fraudulent accounts, or circumventing security controls. Within 180 days of enactment, the Commerce Department must assess which foreign entities are conducting these attacks and identify fraudulent account providers facilitating them, then submit findings to Congress within 210 days. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms including adding offending entities to an export control list and authorizing the President to impose economic sanctions blocking their property and transactions in the United States, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and authorized government activities. The legislation also requires the government to publish best practices for detecting and preventing these attacks and to establish a confidential information-sharing mechanism between private AI companies and federal agencies.

This bill would restrict federal housing assistance for immigrants who are not lawfully present in the United States. It makes two main changes: First, it bars "sanctuary jurisdictions"—states and cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—from receiving community development block grants, which fund local housing and community development projects. Second, it tightens eligibility rules for federal housing programs by prohibiting "prorated" assistance to households with mixed immigration statuses, meaning if any family member cannot establish legal residency, the entire household becomes ineligible for housing aid until all members can verify their status. The bill also requires public housing agencies to affirmatively verify citizenship status for all family members before providing any assistance. These changes would affect local housing programs, public housing agencies, and mixed-status families currently receiving or seeking federal housing benefits, though the bill includes an exception for assistance to victims or witnesses of crimes who come forward voluntarily. The legislation contains no specific funding allocations or implementation timelines.

This joint resolution asks Congress to disapprove a Washington, D.C. law called the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, which the D.C. Council approved on April 22, 2026. The resolution does not specify what the D.C. law actually requires, but based on its title, it appears to relate to making body camera footage more transparent when police use force. Six Senate Republicans introduced this measure to block the D.C. law from taking effect through Congress's authority to review D.C. legislation under the Home Rule Act. If both chambers of Congress approve this resolution, it would overturn the D.C. Council's action and prevent the transparency law from going into effect. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the resolution itself.

This joint resolution disapproves of a Washington, D.C. local law called the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, which the D.C. Council approved on April 29, 2026. The resolution does not provide details about what the D.C. law actually does, but under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Congress has the power to reject local D.C. legislation within a specified timeframe. If passed, this resolution would overturn the D.C. Council's action and prevent the local law from taking effect. The resolution was introduced by six Republican senators and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No funding or implementation timeline is involved, as this is purely a measure of congressional disapproval of D.C. local legislation.

The Freedom to Build Act requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a voluntary "Freedom to Build" designation for localities that adopt significant housing-related regulatory reforms or demonstrate strong housing supply growth. Localities can qualify through one of two pathways: by adopting at least three reforms from each of three categories covering construction innovation, streamlined approval processes, and property rights protections, or by meeting affordability-adjusted housing supply growth targets established by HUD. The designation lasts five years and is renewable, with HUD required to maintain and publish a public list of designated localities and update the qualifying standards every five years. HUD has 18 months from enactment to establish the program. Localities with the Freedom to Build designation will receive priority consideration for competitive housing and community development grants from HUD, and other federal agencies are encouraged to consider the designation favorably when awarding grants for infrastructure, transportation, and community development projects.

The Main Street Depositor Protection Act expands federal deposit insurance to cover noninterest-bearing transaction accounts (checking accounts that pay no interest) beyond the current $250,000 standard limit. The FDIC and credit union regulators would issue rules within six months setting a new maximum coverage amount between $250,000 and $5,000,000 for these accounts, based on considerations of banking system stability and economic growth. Banks with assets of $10 billion or less would be exempt from special insurance assessments during a transition period. The new coverage would be phased in gradually over 10 years to reach full implementation, and large systemically important banks and foreign bank branches would be excluded from the expanded coverage to prevent moral hazard. No subsequent changes to the insurance amount could be made without an act of Congress.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by adding new compliance requirements for federal agencies, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in their operations. Additionally, it establishes a framework for regular audits to ensure adherence to these new standards.

The amendment introduces new provisions aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the allocation of federal funds, requiring detailed reporting on expenditures and outcomes. Additionally, it establishes stricter guidelines for the oversight of funded programs to ensure compliance with federal standards.

This Senate resolution formally welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's March 2026 visit to the United States and reaffirms the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The resolution recognizes Prime Minister Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister and celebrates the historic partnership between the two nations, noting that 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the Treaty of San Francisco that restored Japan's sovereignty after World War II. The resolution praises Japan for achieving its commitment to spend 2 percent of GDP on defense by March 2026 and acknowledges Japan's role as the largest foreign investor in the United States, with over $819 billion in cumulative investment and a recent pledge of an additional $550 billion. The resolution also emphasizes expanded cooperation with regional partners including South Korea, Australia, India, and the Philippines to address security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly concerning China's activities in the East and South China Seas. As a non-binding resolution expressing congressional sentiment, it includes no funding or implementation timelines.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by adding new compliance requirements for certain entities, as well as establishing additional reporting obligations to improve transparency and accountability. It also modifies the enforcement mechanisms to ensure stricter adherence to the updated standards.

The amendment introduces specific provisions that enhance regulatory oversight and accountability measures within existing legislation, aiming to improve transparency and efficiency in the relevant processes. Additionally, it allocates funding for the implementation of these new oversight mechanisms.

The amendment introduces new provisions that enhance existing regulations by increasing funding for specific programs and expanding eligibility criteria for beneficiaries. Additionally, it mandates regular reporting to ensure accountability and transparency in the implementation of these changes.

The amendment introduces provisions to enhance oversight and accountability measures within existing legislation, including the establishment of new reporting requirements for agencies involved in the implementation process. Additionally, it expands the definition of eligible entities to include a broader range of organizations that can participate in funded programs.

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies, includingthe Department of the Treasury,the Executive Office of the President,the judiciary,the District of Columbia, andseveral independent agencies.The independent agencies funded in the bill includethe Administrative Conference of the United States,the Commodity Futures Trading Commission,the Consumer Product Safety Commission,the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency,the Election Assistance Commission,the Federal Communications Commission,the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,the Federal Election Commission,the Federal Labor Relations Authority,the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council,the Federal Trade Commission,the General Services Administration,the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation,the Merit Systems Protection Board,the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation,the National Archives and Records Administration,the National Credit Union Administration,the Office of Government Ethics,the Office of Personnel Management,the Office of Special Counsel,the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board,the Public Buildings Reform Board,the Securities and Exchange Commission,the Selective Service System,the Small Business Administration,the U.S. Postal Service, andthe U.S. Tax Court.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

This bill strengthens existing federal restrictions on foreign contributions to U.S. elections by expanding the types of election activities that foreign nationals are prohibited from funding. Specifically, it bans foreign donations to voter registration drives, ballot collection efforts, voter identification activities, get-out-the-vote campaigns, political party communications, and election administration—areas not previously covered. The bill also extends these restrictions to state and local ballot initiatives and referendums, makes it illegal to knowingly help others violate foreign contribution bans, and closes loopholes by treating indirect contributions (those made through intermediaries or conduits) the same as direct foreign money. Additionally, the legislation requires political committees, independent expenditure groups, and organizations making electioneering communications to certify under penalty of perjury that their spending complies with foreign contribution rules, and it restricts federal agencies from collecting or publicly disclosing donor information to tax-exempt organizations except when legally required to do so, with penalties up to $250,000 in fines or five years imprisonment for willful violations.

The Main Street Depositor Protection Act expands federal deposit insurance to protect noninterest-bearing transaction accounts—such as basic checking accounts used for everyday payments—up to $10 million per depositor at banks and credit unions. Currently, these accounts are only insured up to the standard $250,000 limit. The bill excludes the largest systemically important banks and foreign bank branches from offering this expanded coverage to prevent excessive concentration of risk. Community banks and credit unions with assets of $10 billion or less will not face additional insurance assessments during a 10-year transition period, with regulators required to publish a gradual implementation plan within one year of the law's enactment. The regulators can issue rules to prevent institutions from circumventing the protections by converting accounts or using workarounds.

The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act amends federal investment law to help protect seniors and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation. Under the bill, investment companies and transfer agents that manage mutual funds can voluntarily postpone redemption payments (withdrawals) for up to 15 business days if they reasonably believe a customer age 65 or older—or someone with a mental or physical impairment—is being financially exploited. To use this protection, companies must first collect emergency contact information from customers and notify them in writing that the company may contact these individuals if exploitation is suspected. If a company extends the hold beyond 15 days, it must notify the customer's emergency contact within two days and conduct an internal review; regulators or courts can extend the hold further. The bill requires companies to establish procedures for identifying and reporting exploitation and maintain detailed records of all postponed redemptions for Securities and Exchange Commission review. Additionally, the SEC must submit recommendations to Congress within one year on additional legislative and regulatory changes needed to combat financial exploitation across the broader financial services industry. The bill contains no specific funding amounts and applies only to investment companies and transfer agents that elect to participate.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance oversight and accountability measures in existing legislation, requiring additional reporting and transparency from relevant agencies. It also expands eligibility criteria for certain programs to include a broader range of beneficiaries, ensuring more comprehensive access to resources.