Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
The FAIR Fees Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations within 270 days that prohibit airlines from charging fees for flight changes, cancellations, baggage, seat selection, or priority boarding if those charges are unreasonable or disproportionate to the actual costs incurred. The bill directs regulators to evaluate specific factors, such as the ability to resell seats and electronic processing costs, when determining if a fee is justified. It also mandates that parents traveling with children age 13 or younger be allowed to sit next to them without paying an extra charge. Airlines holding federal certificates for passenger transport would be subject to these new standards, which must be reviewed and updated at least every three years.
This bill creates a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to lead efforts against fraud targeting the federal government, federally funded programs, and American citizens. The division will be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President and Senate, who will oversee complex investigations, guide local prosecutors, and coordinate with other federal agencies to stop organized fraud schemes. Additionally, the leader of this new unit will set national enforcement priorities and suggest legal or regulatory changes to fix systemic weaknesses that allow fraud to occur.
This House resolution expresses support for designating September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" to honor the contributions of Hispanic nurses to the U.S. healthcare system. It specifically recognizes the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for this group of professionals. The bill encourages the public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that highlight the role of these nurses in reducing health disparities and providing culturally competent care.
The Diversify Act expands the federal TEACH Grant program by doubling the maximum annual award to $8,000 and increasing the total grant limit to $32,000 for eligible teacher candidates. These funds can be applied directly toward a student's full cost of attendance, including tuition and fees. The bill also broadens the definition of qualifying service to include teaching in high-need early childhood education programs, not just schools with significant shortages of qualified teachers. Additionally, it prohibits the government from imposing monetary penalties if a recipient fails to complete the required teaching service and exempts the program from automatic budget cuts known as sequestration.
This House resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning September 14, 2026, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. It recognizes these colleges and universities, which enroll at least 25 percent Hispanic students, for their role in providing higher education access to low-income and underserved populations. The bill highlights that these institutions serve a significant portion of the nation's undergraduate students and contribute to economic mobility. It calls on the public and interested groups to observe the week with ceremonies and activities during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The CATFISH Act of 2026 aims to protect Americans aged 60 and older from romance fraud by imposing stricter criminal penalties on perpetrators and mandating new safety measures for financial institutions and large retailers. The bill requires banks, credit unions, and digital asset providers to report specific suspicious activities involving senior customers to the Treasury Department, such as unusual withdrawals or signs of distress during transactions. Additionally, it obligates these institutions to train employees to detect fraud, establish internal controls like transaction monitoring, and provide seniors with resources for reporting scams. Retailers with 500 or more employees must also train staff to intervene when a senior customer attempts to purchase gift cards valued over $500 by providing warnings and assisting them in contacting the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
