This resolution honors the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America on its 100th anniversary, which occurred in 2026. The GCSAA, originally founded in 1926 as the National Association of Greenkeepers of America, is recognized as the leading professional organization for golf course managers and maintenance professionals, serving over 20,000 members across more than 78 countries. The resolution highlights the organization's contributions to the golf industry, which generates over $226 billion annually for the U.S. economy, as well as its work in environmental stewardship, educational initiatives like its First Green program that teaches science and math concepts to students, and workforce development for the golf industry. The resolution also acknowledges the environmental benefits that GCSAA-managed courses provide and the organization's role in establishing environmental best management practices across all 50 states. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or legal requirements, serving solely to honor and commend the association's century of service to the golf industry and communities.

This bill establishes new fairness and transparency procedures for how federal financial regulators examine banks and credit unions. It sets strict timelines for completing examinations (270 days) and delivering final examination reports (90 days), with regulators required to provide written explanations if they need more time. The bill creates a new "private letter ruling" process allowing financial institutions to request written guidance from regulators on specific activities within 60 days, with fees based on the cost of review. The legislation establishes an independent Office of Independent Examination Review with a three-member board appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. This board will investigate complaints about examinations, hold regular meetings with financial institutions, review examination quality, and conduct independent reviews of major supervisory determinations. The bill also gives financial institutions a right to appeal supervisory determinations to this independent board within 30 days, with the option for a formal hearing conducted by the board using standards similar to federal court proceedings. Additionally, the bill allows banks and credit unions to choose whether enforcement hearings are conducted by their regulator or in federal district court, giving institutions an option to pursue disputes in the regular court system. Financial institutions are protected from retaliation for exercising these new rights. The costs of the independent review office will be split equally among the four main federal banking agencies.

The SUSTAIN 340B Act comprehensively reforms the federal 340B drug discount program, which allows hospitals, clinics, and other safety-net providers to purchase discounted medications from drug manufacturers to stretch limited resources and serve low-income patients. The bill strengthens program oversight through multiple mechanisms: requiring covered entities to register and annually recertify contract pharmacies, defining eligible patients as those who received care from the covered entity within two years and maintain auditable medical records, imposing regular audits of covered entities and manufacturers, and establishing penalties for noncompliance including corrective action plans and program removal. The legislation also mandates transparency through annual public reporting of patient demographics, drug purchases, charity care, and how entities use program savings, while protecting participating providers from insurance company discrimination and ensuring patients have access to clear financial assistance policies at the point of care. All provisions take effect immediately upon enactment, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services required to establish detailed rulemaking and audit procedures within one year to implement the law's requirements.

The Runway SAFE-T Act aims to improve safety for drivers operating vehicles in airport movement areas—the runways, taxiways, and other active flight areas at commercial airports. The bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a task force within six months to develop recommendations for enhancing and modernizing driver training programs, which must include representatives from airports of various sizes, airlines, labor organizations, technology companies, and the National Transportation Safety Board. The task force will examine ways to standardize training across airports, improve recurrent training requirements, evaluate new training technologies, and identify barriers like cost and workforce availability that prevent airports from adopting safety improvements. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants to airport sponsors during fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for purchasing technology and training systems that reduce vehicle-related safety incidents, with priority given to projects that improve situational awareness and radio communication. The task force must submit its final report with recommendations to Congress within one year of being established.

Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act of 2026This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans through education and training services.Entities eligible for the grants include cooperative extension services, land-grant colleges and universities, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, state departments of agriculture, and nonprofit organizations.

This bill expands eligibility and operational flexibility for rural emergency hospitals, which are small facilities in underserved areas that provide emergency care and limited inpatient services. The legislation broadens the window for hospitals to qualify for rural emergency hospital designation, allows certain facilities operating similarly to rural emergency hospitals to convert to this status, and permits these hospitals to maintain specialized units like psychiatric care, rehabilitation services, and obstetric facilities. The bill also increases Medicare payments for diagnostic laboratory tests performed by rural emergency hospitals by five percent starting January 1, 2027, to account for higher operational costs, and allows these hospitals to offer swing bed services similar to skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, the legislation extends Medicaid coverage to rural emergency hospital services, ensures rural emergency hospitals can participate in the National Health Service Corps program, and allows hospitals that revert from rural emergency hospital status back to critical access hospital designation to retain their "necessary provider" status for Medicare purposes.

The POPCaP Act of 2026 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a nationwide precision oncology program focused on prostate cancer treatment for veterans. The program will designate 28 VA medical centers as "centers of excellence" across the country, with at least one center in each regional VA network, and requires the VA to maintain a minimum of 21 operating centers at all times. Each center must employ a multidisciplinary team including medical oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and research staff, and will conduct genetic sequencing, develop biomarker-specific clinical trials, participate in telemedicine tumor boards, and maintain a prostate cancer registry. A Program Leadership team based at the Seattle VA Medical Center will coordinate nationwide efforts, oversee clinical trials, and manage industry partnerships. The VA must establish the program by January 1, 2027, submit an implementation plan within 180 days, and provide annual reports to Congress beginning in 2028, with $15.5 million authorized for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2029.

This resolution designates June as "National Annuity Awareness Month" to promote education about annuities, which are financial products that provide guaranteed lifetime income in retirement. The resolution recognizes that many Americans lack sufficient guaranteed income for retirement and are concerned about outliving their savings, and it aims to encourage consumers to seek professional financial guidance when considering annuities. The resolution calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, nonprofits, and businesses to observe the month with educational programs and activities. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or implementation timeline required. The measure reflects support from financial industry stakeholders but does not create any new laws or regulations.

# Duty Status Reform Act Summary The Duty Status Reform Act consolidates and reorganizes how the federal government orders reserve component members (National Guard and reservists) to active duty and other military service. The bill replaces dozens of existing authorities with four simplified duty categories for both active-duty orders and reserve component assignments. **Key Changes:** The bill creates a streamlined system organizing all reserve duty into four categories. Category I covers major military operations and national emergencies declared by Congress or the President. Category II includes training requirements, disciplinary proceedings, and voluntary additional service. Category III covers routine training assemblies and unit maintenance. Category IV allows remote assignments for online courses and pre-approved work. National Guard members receive parallel categories under Title 32. **Who It Affects:** The changes apply to all members of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army and Air National Guard. The bill aligns benefits across reserve components, ensuring members receive consistent pay, health care, and survivor benefits regardless of duty type. **Benefits and Pay:** The legislation standardizes benefits for reserve members serving on active duty in support of contingency operations. It extends certain benefits—including TRICARE health coverage, survivor benefits, and educational assistance—to apply uniformly across different types of military service. Members performing remote assignments may earn compensation or retirement points upon completion. **Timeline:** The law becomes effective 10 years after enactment, unless the Secretaries of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs jointly certify their departments are ready to implement it earlier and Congress enacts legislation advancing the date.

Take Care of America's Veterans ActThis bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans.The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships.The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research.Among other elements, the billrevises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus;expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces;addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards;establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; andaddresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

The ABLE Tomorrow Act expands access to and awareness of ABLE accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed for people with disabilities. The bill allows employees with disabilities to direct their employer retirement contributions to ABLE accounts instead of traditional 401(k) plans, requires the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and multiple federal benefit programs (including Medicaid, housing assistance, and vocational rehabilitation) to inform eligible individuals about ABLE accounts when they enroll or receive services, and authorizes up to $50 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for states and tribes to conduct outreach and awareness campaigns. The Treasury Department has one year from enactment to issue regulations clarifying the tax treatment of employer contributions to these accounts. Overall, the legislation aims to help people with disabilities build financial independence by increasing knowledge about and access to ABLE accounts across federal agencies and programs.

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled veterans, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Specifically, the VA must increase the amounts by the same percentage as the cost-of-living increase in benefits for Social Security recipients that is effective on December 1, 2026. The act requires the VA to publish the amounts payable, as increased, in the Federal Register.The VA is authorized to make a similar adjustment to the rates of disability compensation payable to persons who have not received compensation for service-connected disability or death.

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a comprehensive five-year strategic human capital plan by September 30, 2027, with annual updates thereafter. The plan must analyze staffing needs across all VA components, including the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration, and include specific strategies for recruiting and retaining employees, improving workforce productivity, and reducing hiring timelines. The bill also mandates that the VA Secretary provide 60 days' advance notice to Congress and affected employees before implementing any reduction in force, with detailed justifications explaining how staffing cuts align with projected demand for veterans services and the strategic human capital plan. Additionally, the bill strengthens requirements for VA reorganizations by requiring performance metrics and risk mitigation plans, with follow-up reports to Congress for up to two years after reorganizations are completed. The Government Accountability Office must review the human capital plan every two years and report findings to Congress.

The Parents Over Platforms Act would require app stores and app developers to implement age verification systems to protect minors on smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and virtual reality devices. App stores would need to ask users for their age, use commercially reasonable methods to verify it, and provide an "age signal" to app developers when users or their parents consent to sharing this information. App developers would be required to prevent minors from accessing adult-only apps, obtain parental consent for age-restricted content, prohibit targeted advertising to minors, and keep age information confidential. The bill also requires app distributors to give parents tools to block their children from downloading certain apps and developers to disclose their privacy and safety settings. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and the law would preempt any conflicting state regulations. The legislation would take effect two years after enactment, with no specified federal funding required.

The Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive federal framework requiring companies to obtain explicit consent before collecting personal data, provide clear privacy notices, implement robust security safeguards, and respect consumers' rights to access, correct, and delete their information. The law applies to businesses, nonprofits, and telecommunications companies that collect or process personal data, with stricter requirements for large entities handling data on 20 million or more individuals or sensitive data on 1 million or more individuals. Companies must designate privacy officers, conduct privacy impact assessments before making material changes to sensitive data processing, and use binding contracts to ensure service providers meet the same privacy and security standards. The legislation creates a uniform national privacy standard that preempts most state privacy laws while preserving existing protections for student records, health information, financial data, and employment information, and takes effect one year after enactment with the exception of sensitive data protections, which apply immediately.

The Veterans STAND Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to all veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders who request them. These evaluations must assess health risks, chronic pain, weight management, prosthetic equipment needs, and assistive technologies that could improve mobility and independence—including newer spinal cord neuromodulation devices like non-invasive stimulation therapy. The VA must consult with spinal cord specialists, clinicians, technology experts, and veteran organizations when developing rules for these evaluations, and veterans should receive annual information about the availability of this benefit. The bill requires the VA to report to Congress every two years on how many veterans received these evaluations, what assistive technologies were prescribed, and whether participation rates are increasing. While the legislation does not specify new funding levels, it becomes effective one year after passage and will be factored into VA network performance reviews going forward.