This resolution, passed by the Senate, designates the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week." It commemorates the establishment of Yellowstone as the first national park in 1872 and the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, highlighting the agency's mission to preserve natural and cultural sites across the country. The resolution notes that national parks drew over 323 million visits in 2025 and generated $56.3 billion in economic output in 2024, underscoring their cultural and economic significance. It is a symbolic measure with no funding or binding legal requirements, and it simply encourages Americans and visitors worldwide to responsibly visit and support the national park system during that week. As a Senate resolution, it does not require presidential approval and carries no enforcement mechanism.

This resolution honors the 35th anniversary of independence for five Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, which declared independence from the Soviet Union between August and December 1991. The Senate recognizes the growing strategic importance of U.S. relationships with these countries, noting they serve as vital partners in addressing terrorism, trafficking, and regional instability while also functioning as a geopolitical bridge connecting Eastern and Western trade and energy routes. The resolution affirms support for these nations' sovereignty and their rights to independently determine their foreign policy and economic arrangements without external pressure. It highlights the value of governance reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and economic modernization occurring within these countries, as well as the importance of expanding educational and cultural exchanges with the United States. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses the Senate's support and recognition rather than creating any new laws, funding, or specific policy requirements.

This bill modifies federal rules governing how hydropower dams are licensed and operated. Specifically, it narrows the scope of environmental conditions that federal agencies can impose on hydropower projects by requiring that such conditions only address the "direct adverse effects" of the dam itself, rather than broader environmental impacts. The legislation affects hydropower companies seeking licenses and the federal agencies responsible for licensing dams under the Federal Power Act. The bill also limits requirements for fish passage systems at dams to cases where they directly mitigate harm to fish populations caused by the specific project. The legislation contains no specific funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided.

This bill requires the Secretary of the Army to create standardized procedures for reviewing applications from hydropower companies seeking permission to alter or use existing power projects on federally managed waterways. The Secretary must issue guidance within one year that includes a checklist of required documents, clear definitions of what makes an application complete, timelines for phased reviews, and procedures for escalating delayed applications. The new guidance aims to streamline the review process by limiting completeness checks to verifying that required documents are submitted in proper format, while explicitly prohibiting detailed engineering analysis, requests for design changes, or consideration of environmental standards enacted after an application is submitted. This legislation affects non-federal hydropower operators, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which will be consulted during the development of the guidance.

This Senate resolution commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's June 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion previously established by Roe v. Wade. The resolution celebrates what its sponsors view as the correction of a "grave injustice" and expresses support for state laws that restrict abortion access. The measure affects reproductive rights policy nationwide, as it reaffirms the Senate sponsors' commitment to protecting what they describe as "unborn life" and supporting families, while criticizing the Biden administration's policies on abortion medication. The resolution has no direct funding or implementation timeline, as it is a non-binding ceremonial measure expressing the views of the Senate sponsors rather than requiring any specific government action or expenditure. Sixteen Republican senators co-sponsored the resolution.

This Senate resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought June 25-26, 1876 in southeastern Montana between the U.S. 7th Cavalry under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and combined forces of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho led by figures such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Chief Gall, and Two Moons. The resolution recounts the historical background of the conflict, including the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, and the broader Great Sioux War, and notes that roughly 268 soldiers, scouts, and civilians and 60 to 100 Native warriors died in the battle. It formally recognizes the historical significance of the battle to all who participated, honors those who died on all sides, and encourages Americans to visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana, which now includes Custer National Cemetery and draws over 200,000 visitors annually. As a resolution rather than a law, it carries no funding, regulatory changes, or binding legal effect but serves as a symbolic congressional statement. It affects no specific group directly but reflects on the shared history of the U.S. government, the military, and Tribal Nations including the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho.

This resolution designates June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month," recognizing the importance of outdoor recreation to the country. It highlights that outdoor recreation generated nearly $700 billion in economic output in 2024, accounting for about 2.4 percent of the nation's gross domestic product, while also supporting jobs, small businesses in rural communities, and public health. The resolution references prior laws, including the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 and the Great American Outdoors Act, which support data collection on and funding for outdoor recreation and public lands. It does not create new programs or allocate funding, but instead serves as a symbolic statement encouraging Americans to responsibly enjoy outdoor recreation during June 2026 and throughout the year. The resolution affects the general public and outdoor recreation industry by promoting awareness rather than imposing legal requirements or financial obligations.

This bill would exempt outdoor recreation guides and outfitters from federal minimum wage and maximum hours requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The exemption would apply to employees who primarily work providing services like equipment rentals, guided tours, or other outdoor recreational activities for companies whose main business is offering these services. The legislation was introduced in June 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill text. This change would primarily affect workers in the outdoor recreation industry, potentially allowing employers in this sector to pay below the federal minimum wage and set longer work hours without overtime compensation requirements.

This bill increases penalties for people who illegally disclose confidential taxpayer information. For general employees or contractors who unauthorized share tax data, criminal penalties jump from a maximum of $5,000 fine and five years imprisonment to $250,000 and seven years imprisonment. The bill creates a new specific crime for IRS contractors who fail to protect taxpayer information, with penalties of either $500,000 or 25 percent of their total contract value with the IRS, whichever is greater. Additionally, civil damages that taxpayers can recover for unauthorized disclosure increase from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. These enhanced penalties take effect immediately upon the bill's enactment and apply to all future disclosures.

This Senate resolution designates May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about brain tumors and the challenges patients and researchers face. It highlights sobering statistics, including that more than 108,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year, over 1 million are currently living with one, and brain tumors remain the leading cause of cancer death in children and teens and the second-leading cause in young adults. The resolution notes that survival rates have improved little in decades, with only a 34.8 percent five-year survival rate for malignant tumors and no treatments that are curative or extend life by more than two years on average. Rather than creating new programs or funding, the resolution is a symbolic gesture that expresses support for patients, families, and caregivers affected by brain tumors and encourages collaborative research efforts to improve detection and treatment. As a simple resolution, it carries no legal force or budgetary impact but serves to formally recognize the issue and promote advocacy nationwide.

This bill authorizes the federal government to help fund and develop the Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System, a water supply project serving rural counties in eastern Montana and one county in North Dakota. The project will provide safe drinking water and industrial water supply to residents and businesses in Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Prairie, and Richland Counties in Montana, plus McKenzie County in North Dakota. The federal government will cover up to 75 percent of the planning, design, and construction costs, with the remaining costs shared by state and local partners, and the bill authorizes $602 million in federal funding over the period from fiscal years 2027 through 2037. The Water System will receive power from the federal Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program at standard firm power rates to operate its pumping stations and water treatment facilities. The bill preserves Montana's authority over state water management and clarifies that the local water authority will own and operate the completed system.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

This bill expands support for youth who have experienced foster care by increasing education and training benefits under the existing Chaffee Foster Care Program. The maximum education and training voucher amount would increase from $5,000 to $12,000 per youth, and eligible youth would now include those who experienced foster care at age 14 or older, rather than only those who aged out of the system. The bill broadens what vouchers can fund to include community colleges, vocational programs, registered apprenticeships, remedial education, and general equivalency degree programs, while extending program participation from five years to six years for youth involved in remedial education. Additionally, states must improve awareness of these benefits among eligible youth, create simplified application forms, and may use funds to help overcome transportation barriers to education and training. The changes take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

S. 4041 reauthorizes and strengthens the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, which provides federal grants to help local groups manage water resources across state lines. The bill expands eligibility to explicitly include Indian tribes with ancestral lands in watersheds and adds drought, wildfire, and natural disaster recovery as qualifying needs for funding. Key changes include increasing the maximum grant amount from $100,000 to $150,000 per year for grants lasting at least three years, allowing grants to continue for up to two additional years if recipients demonstrate satisfactory performance, and making technical assistance like feasibility studies and project management eligible expenses. The bill authorizes $40 million in annual funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and shifts the program to continuous enrollment, allowing organizations to submit applications multiple times throughout the year rather than on a fixed schedule.

The amendment introduces provisions that enhance existing regulations by adding stricter compliance requirements and expanding the scope of oversight. It also includes new funding allocations to support the implementation of these changes.

The amendment introduces provisions to enhance transparency and accountability in the allocation of federal funds, requiring detailed reporting on expenditures and outcomes. Additionally, it establishes new guidelines for oversight to ensure compliance with the intended use of the funds.

S. 3940, the Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act, strengthens lending to underserved communities by expanding the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund's tools and establishing a new program focused on Native American homeownership. The bill increases the maximum assistance the CDFI Fund can provide to individual institutions from $5 million to $20 million and allows it to purchase loans and provide credit enhancements to boost liquidity. It also creates a $50 million annual lending program through Native CDFIs—lenders owned and controlled by Native Americans, Alaska Natives, or Native Hawaiians—to finance mortgages in tribal and Native communities, with priority given to borrowers on tribal trust lands. The legislation includes $1 million annually for technical assistance and requires regular reporting to Congress on program outcomes and impact.

Expanded Telehealth Access ActThis bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.