This bill modifies congressional rules for handling appropriations legislation by establishing specific procedures for how Congress must consider spending bills. In the Senate, the bill would limit debate on annual appropriation bills and related amendments to no more than 20 hours total. In the House of Representatives, the bill would prohibit the chamber from approving longer adjournment periods during July until it has passed appropriation bills covering all subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee for the upcoming fiscal year. The legislation is designed to encourage Congress to complete its appropriations work on a more timely basis by creating procedural incentives, particularly during the summer months. This bill affects members of Congress and the overall legislative process but has no direct impact on federal spending amounts or the general public.

The Trade Deficit Elimination Act of 2026 would authorize the U.S. Trade Representative to impose additional tariffs on imported goods from countries with which the United States has a trade deficit in goods. The Trade Representative would be required to identify and publish a list of all trading partners with bilateral trade deficits by April 1st each year, starting within 30 days of the bill's enactment, using the most recent available trade data. The bill would allow the President to increase or modify these tariffs as needed to eliminate the bilateral trade deficit with each country, though certain goods could be exempted if tariffs would cause supply shortages, disrupt critical industries, or threaten national security. Before imposing or changing any tariffs, the Trade Representative must consult with Congress's trade committees. The bill also permits the Trade Representative to negotiate bilateral trade agreements with deficit countries aimed at reducing the imbalance through commitments such as purchasing more U.S. goods or restraining exports.

This bill speeds up the federal approval process for state wildlife conservation plans under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act. Currently, the Interior Department reviews state wildlife action plans without a firm deadline, which can delay funding and conservation efforts. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to approve or deny state wildlife plans within 180 days of submission and allows states to begin implementing their programs conditionally while awaiting final approval. The legislation also directs the Interior Department to work with states to develop a streamlined review process and requires the department to report to Congress if it fails to meet the 180-day deadline, explaining the reasons for any delays. The bill affects all states that submit wildlife conservation plans and aims to reduce bureaucratic delays in getting wildlife restoration funding and projects underway.

# Summary The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act significantly strengthens protections for small businesses in federal rulemaking. The bill expands the types of rules subject to small business impact analysis, requiring agencies to examine both direct and indirect economic effects, including compliance costs and revenue impacts. It adds new requirements for detailed analysis of alternatives that could minimize negative impacts or maximize beneficial ones on small entities, and expands coverage to include land management plan revisions and amendments, as well as tribal organizations and small nonprofits. The legislation strengthens the role of the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy by requiring agencies to notify the office before proposing major rules, establishing a formal review panel process that must be completed within 60 days, and giving the Chief Counsel new powers to intervene in agency decisions and issue compliance rules. Agencies must now conduct periodic reviews of existing rules within 10 years to determine whether they should be modified to better serve small businesses, and they must publish plain language summaries of their regulatory agendas within three business days. The bill also waives civil fines for small businesses' first-time paperwork violations and requires the Comptroller General to study whether the Small Counsel's office has adequate resources to implement these new duties.

This bill requires employers to pay a fee of at least $10,000 when they apply for permanent labor certification to hire foreign workers. The fee applies to employers filing the Application for Permanent Employment Certification form, which is used to demonstrate that qualified American workers are not available for the position. Starting in fiscal year 2027, the fee will be adjusted annually for inflation, rounded to the nearest $10. Of the fees collected, half will go into a dedicated PERM Fee Account and half into the general Treasury, with the account funds split between the Department of Labor and the Office of Personnel Management to improve job search and recruitment capabilities on USAJOBS and related platforms. The fees cannot be waived or reduced under any circumstances.

The Service Academy Parity Act amends federal law to establish a formal nomination and appointment process for cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, similar to procedures used at other military service academies. Beginning in the 2029 academic year, the bill creates specific position allocations for cadets from different sources: 230 positions for residents of each state nominated by members of Congress proportional to their representation, three positions for children of deceased or disabled service members, one position nominated at large by the Vice President, individual positions for residents of U.S. territories and Puerto Rico, and twenty positions for enlisted Coast Guard members nominated by the Commandant. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security will establish a competitive merit-based selection system to choose among nominated candidates, ranking applicants based on competitive exams, academic background, and other indicators of success. Members of Congress who nominate candidates must be notified at least 48 hours before official appointment announcements, and can request transparency information about their nominees. This legislation brings the Coast Guard Academy into alignment with nomination procedures already in place at West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy.

This bill establishes a new Cabinet-level Secretary of the Coast Guard position to provide civilian leadership over the service. Currently, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security without its own secretary, but this legislation creates both a Secretary and an Under Secretary of the Coast Guard, both appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Secretary would have direct authority over the existing Commandant of the Coast Guard, who would become a military subordinate rather than the service's top leader. The bill includes safeguards such as prohibiting recently retired military officers from holding the Secretary position and requiring Senate confirmation for these new roles. The legislation essentially elevates the Coast Guard's organizational structure to match that of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, which already have their own civilian secretaries overseeing military leadership.

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to establish a memorial in International Park in Northwest Washington, D.C., within two years of enactment to honor victims of persecution and alleged crimes against humanity committed by the Chinese Communist Party. The memorial will specifically highlight the persecution of Uyghurs and ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, suppression of Tibetan and Mongolian culture and religion, imprisonment of democracy advocates and journalists, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms in China. The memorial will include educational materials and artwork describing these issues while expressing American solidarity with the Chinese people and hope for their future freedom. Federal spending on design and construction is capped at $500,000 using existing State Department funds, though private donations are welcome and unlimited. The Secretary of State may consult with survivors, victims' families, and human rights organizations when designing and maintaining the memorial.

This bill modernizes how the federal government distributes clean water infrastructure funding to states, territories, and Indian tribes. The legislation replaces the existing allocation formula with a new three-part system that distributes 60 percent of available funds based on identified water quality needs, 20 percent based on population, and 20 percent based on poverty levels. The bill sets aside funding for Buy American oversight activities, allocates 2 percent of funds to Indian tribes and 1.5 percent to U.S. territories, and includes a transition period that limits how dramatically any state's funding can increase or decrease over four years to prevent budget disruptions. Additionally, states are permitted to use up to 0.5 percent of their water infrastructure grants to conduct watershed assessments needed to inform future funding decisions. The bill takes effect beginning in fiscal year 2027 and does not affect separate infrastructure funding provided under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Safeguard Kids Act amends federal education law to require schools to teach students about artificial intelligence technologies, including their dangers, limitations, and responsible use. The bill specifically addresses AI chatbots and expands existing school safety and student support programs to include education about AI risks. Schools would also be able to provide counseling to students experiencing mental health issues related to AI chatbot use. The legislation defines key terms like artificial intelligence and AI chatbots and integrates AI education into existing federal education funding streams under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, though no specific new funding amount is identified in the bill text. This bill targets both elementary and secondary school students and modifies how schools can use current federal education resources to address AI-related student concerns.

This resolution commends Cuban pro-democracy protesters who demonstrated five years ago against the Communist regime and demands international support for their cause. The resolution references the July 2021 protests in which thousands of Cubans took to the streets across more than 40 cities calling for freedom and civil liberties, and condemns the regime's violent response that included detaining and persecuting over 1,400 protesters. It highlights ongoing human rights abuses including torture, solitary confinement, and disproportionate prison sentences imposed on democracy activists, as well as the deteriorating economic conditions facing ordinary Cubans. The resolution calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners, urges international sanctions and diplomatic pressure against the Cuban government, and supports the Trump administration's strengthened embargo policy and human rights review. As a Senate resolution, this measure expresses the body's sentiment and position but does not create binding law or require funding.

The Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026 strengthens oversight and expands the reach of state programs designed to identify and recover improper Medicaid payments. The bill requires states to include managed care organizations in their recovery audit efforts, gives the federal government clearer authority to monitor state exceptions to these programs, and mandates detailed annual reporting to Congress on how much money states recover from overpayments versus underpayments. States must also allow managed care plans an 18-month period to conduct their own internal payment reviews or consent to external audits, with all recovery audit contractor contracts needing to examine payments made in the current year and up to four prior fiscal years. Additionally, the legislation directs the federal government to study why some states struggle to establish these programs and to test solutions through a five-year demonstration project, with all findings reported back to Congress by specified deadlines.

This Senate resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Champlain Towers South condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida, which occurred on June 24, 2021, killing 98 people. The resolution honors the victims and their families while recognizing the extraordinary response efforts that followed the disaster, including rescue and recovery teams from across the United States and international crews from Israel and Mexico who worked around the clock to search for survivors. The resolution also acknowledges the National Institute of Standards and Technology's formal investigation into the cause of the collapse. As a commemorative resolution, this legislation does not authorize any funding or create new policies, but instead expresses the Senate's recognition of the tragedy and its support for the Surfside community and survivors.

The Prioritizing American Talent Act would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using any federal funds to process work authorization applications for foreign students unless Congress explicitly authorizes such employment through legislation. Currently, the department uses fees collected from visa applicants to cover the costs of adjudicating these applications, but this bill would eliminate that funding mechanism and redirect any unspent balances in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account that relate to foreign student work permits. The Secretary of Homeland Security would have 30 days after the bill becomes law to determine how much money should be rescinded from the account based on fees previously collected for these unauthorized employment authorizations. The legislation would effectively halt the issuance of work permits for foreign students pursuing F-1 and M-1 visas unless Congress passes separate legislation approving such employment. This bill affects international students studying in the United States and employers who rely on hiring them for positions like internships and practical training.

This Senate resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight the life-saving role of naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. The resolution cites sobering statistics, including nearly 44,000 opioid overdose deaths in a recent 12-month period and massive fentanyl seizures by the DEA, to underscore the urgency of the opioid crisis. It affects the general public, healthcare professionals, first responders, and families by encouraging broader education on recognizing overdose signs and safely administering naloxone. The resolution also calls on federal agencies such as the CDC, SAMHSA, DEA, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, as well as state and local governments and private organizations, to expand naloxone access, distribution, and awareness efforts. As a symbolic resolution, it does not include specific funding or binding legal requirements but serves to raise national attention on overdose prevention.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments of terrorism threats posed by the use of generative artificial intelligence, starting within one year of enactment and continuing for five years. The assessments will examine how foreign terrorist organizations have used AI to spread violent messaging, recruit fighters, and develop weapons of mass destruction, and will include recommendations to counter these threats. The Secretary of Homeland Security will coordinate with the Director of National Intelligence and must share findings with relevant congressional committees within 30 days of each assessment, along with briefings on the results. The unclassified portions of these reports will be posted publicly on the Department of Homeland Security website, while sensitive information can be included in classified annexes. The legislation also directs the department to collect and share information about AI-related terrorism threats from state and local fusion centers nationwide to improve coordination across federal and local law enforcement agencies.

The Illegal Immigration Cost Recovery Act would significantly increase civil penalties for three categories of immigration violations. First, it would quadruple penalties for employers who knowingly hire unauthorized workers, raising fines from a range of $250 to $10,000 per violation to $1,432 to $57,238 depending on the offense severity. Second, it would nearly quadruple the penalty for immigrants who fail to leave the United States after receiving a removal order, increasing it from $500 to $1,996. Third, it would quadruple penalties for illegal border entry, raising fines from $50 to $250 to $200 to $1,000. All three penalty categories would be automatically adjusted annually for inflation starting October 1, 2027, with the Department of Homeland Security publishing updated amounts by December 15 each year for implementation on January 1 of the following year.

The Protecting Asylum Integrity Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to charge asylum applicants a minimum $100 fee before they can participate in credible fear interviews, which are the initial screening process to determine if someone has a legitimate asylum claim. The fee would apply to anyone seeking asylum or other protection through expedited removal proceedings and would be adjusted annually for inflation. According to the bill, half of the collected fees would go to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to cover processing costs, while the other half would go to the general Treasury. Supporters argue the fee promotes fiscal responsibility and deters frivolous claims by recovering administrative costs from applicants, though critics would likely contend it creates a financial barrier for vulnerable people fleeing persecution.

This resolution honors the memory of the 49 people killed in the June 12, 2016, attack on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and recognizes the survivors and first responders. The measure acknowledges that the attack targeted the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities and designates this date as a moment of national remembrance. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to families and loved ones of the victims, praises the resilience of the Orlando community, and reaffirms commitment to standing against terrorism and hate. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or programmatic requirements, introduced on the tenth anniversary of the attack.

This bill requires states to report detailed data on fraud occurring in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps. States must submit information on fraud cases from the previous five years within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and then annually thereafter by October 1st, including details on ongoing investigations, substantiated fraud cases with dollar amounts, enforcement actions taken, money recovered, and specific fraud types like identity theft and use of deceased persons' benefits. The Secretary of Agriculture must compile this state data and submit reports to Congress and release them publicly within 180 days of receiving the information, with annual updates following that. States that fail to provide the required data by the deadline face financial penalties, with federal SNAP funding withheld until they comply. This legislation aims to create transparency around SNAP fraud and provide Congress and the public with comprehensive information about the scope and nature of fraud in the program.

This bill designates a section of International Place Northwest in Washington, D.C. as "Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard" and redesignates the address 3505 International Place Northwest as "1 Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard." The legislation directs the General Services Administration to construct and install street signs bearing the new boulevard name at specified locations, designed similarly to Metro station signs in the District of Columbia. The bill affects the federal government's naming and signage responsibilities for this area of the nation's capital. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation.