The DASH Act aims to expand affordable housing options for low-income individuals, homeless persons, and first-time homebuyers by creating new federal programs and modifying existing tax laws. A primary component is the creation of 250,000 new rental vouchers in 2026 for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, which includes funding for supportive services like healthcare and job training, as well as requirements for public housing agencies to prioritize youth and families. The bill also establishes a modular construction pilot program to lower building costs, a grant system to reward local governments that adopt zoning rules allowing denser housing like duplexes and accessory dwelling units, and a new tax credit to help low-income families purchase starter homes in distressed communities. Additionally, the legislation introduces a new refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers, expands tax incentives for middle-income housing, and makes several adjustments to how homeowners can deduct losses or handle debt discharges related to their principal residences.
The Gun Violence Prevention and Public Safety Database Act of 2026 directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create a publicly accessible online database containing research on gun violence in the United States. To be included, studies must meet specific criteria such as presenting original analysis, describing their data sources and methods, and being published in peer-reviewed journals or by government agencies. The database will draw on existing federal health and safety systems and must be updated every six months, while the bill also authorizes $5 million annually through 2030 to fund this research and database maintenance.
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education receiving Medical Student Education grants to include menopause training in their medical school curricula. The key provision makes this specific training a mandatory condition for receiving federal funding, aiming to better prepare physicians across all specialties to care for patients experiencing menopause. By tying the requirement directly to grant eligibility, the legislation ensures that public medical schools must integrate this topic into their existing programs.
The Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 allows parents to transfer their existing federal student loans directly to their adult children under specific conditions. To qualify for this transfer, the loan must be in good standing, have been used for the child's education, and the child must be at least 18 years old with demonstrated ability to repay based on income and credit history. Once transferred, the child becomes the sole borrower responsible for the debt, while the parent is relieved of all repayment obligations and the loan retains its original terms and forgiveness eligibility. The bill also ensures that payments made before the transfer count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness and that the transferred amount does not affect the child's future borrowing limits.
This bill, titled the Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026, restricts how unaccompanied children under 18 are handled by immigration authorities in the United States. It requires immigration judges to issue an arrest warrant before detaining these children pending removal decisions and prohibits the use of military personnel or Department of Defense vehicles to transport them for deportation, except during declared natural disasters. Additionally, the law forbids government agencies from pressuring children to sign legal documents that affect their status without first ensuring they have confidential access to a lawyer, mandating legal referrals within five business days if a child does not already have one.
This bill requires states and tribal organizations that run school lunch programs to also participate in the Summer EBT program, which provides food assistance to children during summer breaks. For the summers of 2024 through 2026, participation in the summer program remains voluntary for these entities. Starting in summer 2027, joining the summer program becomes mandatory for any state or tribal organization that already participates in the school lunch program. The legislation also updates administrative rules to ensure states submit management plans for these programs by specific deadlines each year.
The Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026 aims to improve the immigration court process for unaccompanied children by guaranteeing them government-funded legal representation. Under this bill, the Department of Health and Human Services would appoint lawyers for these children as soon as they enter federal custody, ensuring they have an attorney for every stage of their case, even if they turn 18 or are reunited with family while proceedings are pending. The law also requires that children receive copies of their immigration files at least seven days before a hearing and allows them to have a lawyer present during interviews and detention facility visits. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports on how many children received counsel and establishes rules for pro bono legal services to support these efforts.
The Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act aims to improve financial management and accountability across federal agencies by strengthening the roles of agency Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and revising government-wide financial planning. It expands CFO responsibilities to include overseeing internal controls over financial reporting and requires them to create public agency-specific plans for effective financial management, which must align with a new 4-year government-wide financial management plan developed by the Office of Management and Budget. The bill mandates that agencies annually assess and report on the effectiveness of their internal controls over financial reporting and key financial data. These changes are intended to provide greater transparency and ensure that performance and cost information are linked for better decision-making within the federal government.
This joint resolution seeks to reject a specific rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Child Care and Development Fund. By invoking a statutory process, the bill aims to prevent the rule from taking effect, which would stop the Department from implementing the proposed changes to child care funding flexibility. The measure directly impacts the administration of federal child care assistance programs and affects families and organizations relying on the CCDF. If passed, the original regulations published in May 2026 would be nullified and have no legal force.
The Timeshare Transparency Act requires timeshare companies to provide buyers with a single document detailing all acquisition and maintenance costs, potential fee changes, exit options, and a 14-day penalty-free cancellation period. Before signing an agreement, consumers must have a chance to review these documents independently, away from company employees. The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to enforce these requirements and issue necessary rules, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. This law applies to agreements made after a 90-day waiting period and does not prevent states from enforcing stricter consumer protections.
This bill establishes Temporary Protected Status for Iranian nationals currently in the United States who are unable to safely return home due to ongoing armed conflict and human rights abuses, while also addressing legal hardships caused by a government-imposed pause on processing their immigration applications. It defines eligible individuals as those lawfully present in the U.S. since December 2025 who have pending applications for status changes or work authorization that were delayed by this pause, excluding government officials or those with ties to the Iranian regime. Under the legislation, the Department of Homeland Security must grant these individuals temporary legal status and work authorization for an initial 18-month period, with automatic extensions if the processing delay continues, ensuring they do not accrue unlawful presence or face penalties for the government-caused backlog.
HR 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, requires employers to begin negotiating a first contract with a newly certified union within 10 days of written request. If no agreement is reached within 90 days, the parties must seek mediation, and if unresolved after 30 days of mediation, the dispute moves to binding arbitration by a three-member panel. The arbitration decision, based on factors like employer finances, industry standards, and cost of living, becomes binding for two years. This bill directly affects newly certified unions and their employers during initial contract negotiations, aiming to reduce delays that currently average 465 days.
