This bill directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new program called the Accountable Produce is Medicine Bundled Payment Model, which provides food-based health services to patients with chronic diseases. The program will enroll at least five healthcare providers over a minimum of five years, offering eligible patients personalized nutrition plans, fresh produce, telehealth monitoring, dietitian counseling, and lifestyle programs at no cost to them. Eligible patients must have conditions like diabetes, obesity, or hypertension, live in underserved areas, and receive referrals from their doctors. Participating providers will receive bundled payments from Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program, and after three years may be required to share financial risk based on their performance in reducing healthcare costs and improving patient health outcomes.

This bill allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide prescription drug information to doctors and pharmacists through digital means only, rather than requiring printed copies. Manufacturers must still offer healthcare providers the option to receive or request paper versions of prescribing information at no additional cost. The bill affects anyone involved in prescribing or dispensing medications, including physicians, pharmacists, and drug manufacturers. The Department of Health and Human Services has one year from the bill's enactment to issue regulations explaining how the digital system will work and how providers can obtain paper copies if needed. The new digital requirement would take effect two years after the bill passes, or when the final regulations are issued, whichever comes first.

The Kidd's Stuttering Act amends federal health programs to expand screening and treatment coverage for childhood stuttering and other speech fluency disorders. Beginning January 1, 2028, the bill requires the federal government to add screening measures for speech fluency disorders in children ages two to six to Medicaid's core quality metrics, and starting January 1, 2029, it mandates that Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover speech therapy services for treating these disorders in children under twenty-one. The legislation ensures that treatment limits for stuttering and fluency disorders cannot be more restrictive than limits applied to other speech disorders like articulation problems, and it allows these services to be delivered through telehealth. The bill affects millions of low-income children covered by Medicaid and CHIP, though no specific federal funding amounts are authorized in the text, meaning states will need to incorporate these services into their existing program budgets.

This bill excludes compensation paid to clinical trial participants from federal income taxes and protects it from counting against eligibility for federal assistance programs. Individuals who receive payments for participating in approved clinical trials or for reimbursement of trial-related expenses will no longer report these amounts as taxable income. The exemption also ensures that clinical trial compensation does not affect eligibility for needs-based federal benefits like Medicaid, food assistance, or housing programs. The tax exemption applies to payments made after December 31, 2025, making it retroactively effective to the start of 2026. This change aims to remove financial disincentives that might prevent lower-income individuals from participating in medical research.

This bill simplifies how employee benefit plan administrators file Form 5500, the annual report required for retirement and health plans covering millions of Americans. The legislation extends the filing deadline from 210 days after a plan year ends to 15 days after the ninth calendar month ends following the plan year, giving administrators more time to gather and submit information. The bill also requires the Treasury Department, Labor Department, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to modernize their forms to allow electronic signatures instead of requiring physical ones. Additionally, the law provides flexibility for plan administrators affected by disasters or other emergencies to request extended filing deadlines from the Secretary of Labor. These changes take effect for plan years ending after the bill becomes law and are intended to reduce administrative burdens on the thousands of plan administrators managing retirement savings for American workers.

The Citizenship Act of 2026 would fundamentally alter birthright citizenship in the United States by designating certain categories of people as "invaders" and denying citizenship to their children born on U.S. soil. The bill classifies as invaders anyone who enters the country without legal authorization, anyone unlawfully present, anyone seeking admission specifically to give birth in the United States, and nationals of certain countries who enter surrogacy arrangements to have children born here. Under this legislation, children born after its enactment to these designated parents would not automatically receive U.S. citizenship, even if born within the country, marking a significant departure from the current understanding of the Fourteenth Amendment's birthright citizenship provision. The bill contains no direct appropriations but would affect immigration and citizenship policy nationwide, potentially impacting millions of undocumented immigrants and their U.S.-born children, as well as individuals engaging in international surrogacy arrangements. The legislation also bars federal courts from reviewing determinations of invasion made by the President or Congress, effectively placing such decisions beyond judicial oversight.

This bill would amend federal education law to prohibit schools from using federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to develop, implement, or promote any programs, activities, literature, or materials for children under 18 that contain sexually oriented material. The legislation defines sexually oriented material broadly to include depictions of sexually explicit conduct as well as content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. The bill carves out exceptions for standard science coursework in biology and related subjects, teachings about major world religions, and classic works of literature and art as defined by specific reference materials and publications. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding or implementation timelines, instead establishing restrictions on how existing federal education dollars can be spent. The bill affects all schools receiving federal education funding and would require them to ensure compliance with these restrictions on instructional materials and programs.

This bill establishes a new Blast Overpressure Task Force within the Department of Veterans Affairs to address health issues affecting veterans and military members exposed to blast injuries. The task force, which must be created within 180 days of the bill's enactment, will bring together VA and Defense Department researchers to improve healthcare and benefits for those diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other blast-related conditions. The task force will coordinate research on specific health areas including sleep therapy, gut health, balance problems, and cumulative mild traumatic brain injury, while also establishing medical baselines and monitoring sensory decline in affected service members. The task force must submit annual reports to Congress detailing research progress and providing recommendations on how VA claims processors should evaluate blast-related conditions when determining benefit eligibility. The task force is set to operate for approximately three years, terminating on September 30, 2029.

The SAFE for Kids Act of 2026 requires websites and commercial entities that publish sexually explicit material to implement age verification systems to prevent minors under 18 from accessing such content. Covered entities must verify users' ages through government identification, transactional data, or other reliable methods before allowing access to sexual material that meets specific legal definitions. The bill protects internet service providers, search engines, and cloud services from liability simply for providing connections to these websites, and prohibits companies from retaining or selling personal information collected during the age verification process. The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice will enforce the law, with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices subject to civil penalties and fines up to $1.5 million for organizations, plus potential criminal penalties including up to five years in prison for knowing violations. The legislation also creates a private right of action allowing individuals and parents to sue violating entities for damages and attorney's fees, with the FTC and Attorney General required to report to Congress annually on enforcement efforts for the first year and every three years thereafter.

The Parkinson's Protection for Firefighters Act adds Parkinson's disease to the federal list of illnesses presumed to be caused by firefighting work. This change means firefighters who develop Parkinson's disease would be eligible for workers' compensation and federal benefits without having to prove their illness was caused by their job duties. The bill amends federal law to include Parkinson's disease alongside other occupational illnesses already recognized as connected to fire protection activities. The legislation affects current and former firefighters who are federal employees or covered under federal workers' compensation systems. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the bill.

This bill establishes a formal partnership between the Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture to conduct joint research and development on topics that serve both national security and agricultural interests. The two departments will collaborate on areas including agricultural technology improvements, artificial intelligence applications to farming, biological sciences for disease and disaster resilience, supply chain security, food system protection, precision agriculture innovations, and wildfire management. Research projects will be selected through a competitive merit-review process that can include federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, nonprofits, and private companies, with private sector participants required to match federal grant funding dollar-for-dollar. The bill authorizes the departments to use existing unobligated funds from their research budgets to carry out these activities and requires annual reports to Congress documenting the coordination efforts, achievements, spending, and research security measures, along with a public-friendly version of the report. The Government Accountability Office must review the program's effectiveness at least once every five years.

The Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act prohibits the use of federal research funding for collaborations with foreign entities on U.S. government restricted entity lists, which include entities designated for national security, foreign policy, or human rights concerns. The law applies to anyone receiving or working under federally funded research awards, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, and defines research collaboration broadly to cover joint projects, co-authored publications, data sharing, personnel exchanges, and access to research infrastructure. Federal agency heads can waive this prohibition on a case-by-case basis if they determine the collaboration is necessary for national security interests or is essential for a scientific, public health, or national security purpose that cannot be achieved otherwise. Any agency granting a waiver must notify Congress within 30 days with details about the entity, justification, and security measures involved. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy must issue government-wide guidance to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement across federal research agencies.

This bill allows medical device manufacturers to provide required product labeling exclusively through electronic means rather than requiring physical printed labels, with certain protections for users. Under the proposal, manufacturers must ensure electronic labeling is easily accessible to users and must provide printed copies at no cost if requested. The Food and Drug Administration retains authority to add additional requirements or exceptions for specific devices, particularly those used by patients without healthcare provider supervision or where electronic labeling alone would not adequately ensure safety and effectiveness. Within two years of enactment, the FDA must solicit public input on optimizing electronic labeling formats for non-prescription devices and certain diagnostic tests used by healthcare professionals. The bill primarily affects medical device companies and in vitro diagnostic manufacturers, who would gain flexibility in labeling practices while consumers maintain the option to request physical documentation.

This bill, known as the AI OVERWATCH Act, establishes new export licensing requirements for advanced semiconductor chips used in artificial intelligence applications, aiming to prevent sensitive technology from reaching countries considered national security concerns including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. The Commerce Department's Under Secretary for Industry and Security will have authority to require licenses before exporting or transferring these high-performance chips to designated countries, with Congress receiving detailed certification at least 30 days before any approval. The bill imposes a temporary 14-day ban on all such licenses pending the President's submission of a comprehensive "American Artificial Intelligence Victory Strategy" that assesses U.S. competitiveness against China, evaluates security risks, and analyzes adversaries' semiconductor capabilities. The legislation includes an exemption for certain domestic companies meeting strict security standards—including U.S. ownership control, domestic processing capacity, and foreign ownership limited to 10 percent—allowing them to export chips without individual licenses. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen national security by controlling the export of critical AI technology while supporting domestic industry competitiveness.

The START Act (S. 4409) modifies how apprenticeship programs are regulated by reducing the role of state apprenticeship councils in the approval process and increasing transparency around apprenticeship standards. The bill removes state apprenticeship councils' authority over program standards and approval recommendations, with this change taking effect two years after enactment, leaving final decision-making with the Secretary of Labor or state apprenticeship agencies. At the same time, the bill requires state apprenticeship agencies to publicly post online information about their apprenticeship standards, including minimum wage requirements, safety standards, and procedures for documenting compliance with training requirements. These changes affect apprenticeship program sponsors, states, and prospective apprentices by streamlining the approval process while ensuring clear public access to each state's specific standards and compliance procedures.

The INSIGHT Act amends federal pension law to increase congressional oversight of the Department of Labor's Employee Benefit Security Administration. The bill requires the agency to submit annual reports detailing the status of all enforcement investigations, including when they were opened, when documents were first requested, and whether cases are concluded within 36 months. Additionally, the legislation requires the agency to report annually on any agreements where it provides assistance to attorneys in civil lawsuits against employers or pension plan sponsors, including detailed logs of information shared, meetings held, and communications. The reports must protect the privacy of individuals involved while identifying the parties to assistance agreements. The bill takes effect upon enactment and applies to both new investigations and existing assistance agreements, with existing agreements given 60 days to comply with the new reporting requirements.

The PARITY Act would repeal the 90/10 rule, a federal regulation that limits how much revenue for-profit colleges can receive from sources other than federal student aid. Currently, proprietary schools must derive at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources, meaning no more than 90 percent can come from federal student loans and grants. This bill would remove that requirement entirely, allowing for-profit institutions to depend almost exclusively on federal education funding. The legislation would affect for-profit colleges and universities as well as students attending those institutions, who currently benefit from the rule's requirement that schools maintain some financial stake in student success. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill text.

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to use commercial building codes and standards instead of or alongside Federal codes when constructing or renovating VA facilities, as long as these commercial standards do not conflict with existing laws and regulations. The legislation requires the VA to conduct at least three pilot projects per year from 2027 through 2031 that use commercial codes for major construction, minor construction, or major lease projects. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must report to Congress every 90 days after the end of each fiscal year detailing the pilot projects and the use of commercial codes. Commercial codes come from established organizations like the National Fire Protection Association and International Code Council, while Federal codes are those specific to federal agencies or the VA itself. The goal of the bill is to streamline and potentially speed up the VA construction and renovation process by using more widely adopted commercial standards.

The GAMES Act (Gaining Meaningful Experiences from Service Act) expands access to military adaptive sports programs for veterans by removing a time restriction on eligibility. Currently, veterans can only participate in these adaptive sports programs within one year of leaving military service; this bill eliminates that deadline, allowing veterans to join at any point after their separation. The legislation affects all military veterans who are interested in adaptive sports programs designed to support service members with service-connected disabilities. The bill makes a technical amendment to existing law (Title 10 of the U.S. Code) with no new funding requirements, as it simply broadens participation in an already-established program.