This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.
Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act or the BADGES for Native Communities Act This bill revises federal policies and procedures related to information sharing, reporting, and investigating cases of missing, unidentified, or murdered Indians. Among other elements, the bill requires the Department of Justice to (1) establish a grant program for specified entities (e.g., tribes) to implement changes to enhance their responses to missing person cases and death investigations of interest to tribes, and (2) work with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that federal training resources and culturally appropriate mental health and wellness programs are available to tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers. The Department of the Interior must establish a five-year demonstration program for the purpose of conducting or adjudicating personnel background investigations for applicants for law enforcement positions in the BIA. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct specified studies, including a study on the evidence collection, handling, response times, and processing procedures and practices of federal law enforcement agencies.
The REPORTS Act requires federal agencies to analyze how new major rules affect people living in poverty and issues of racial inequity before publishing them. Additionally, it mandates the Government Accountability Office to produce annual reports examining the economic impacts of specific government programs on these same groups. The legislation allows these analyses to optionally include an assessment of the racial wealth gap, with definitions for key terms set by the Office of Management and Budget or the Comptroller General.
The Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act bans the imposition of the death penalty for any federal crime committed after the law takes effect. It also requires that individuals currently sentenced to death under federal law be resentenced to a different punishment. This legislation directly affects the federal criminal justice system by eliminating capital punishment as a sentencing option.
The Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act directs the National Institutes of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on developing a standardized, noninvasive test for human papillomavirus in men. This research must be completed within 24 months and will involve coordination with federal agencies like the CDC and the FDA, as well as scientific experts and community stakeholders. The study aims to evaluate various testing methods, assess feasibility across diverse populations, and provide recommendations for future implementation and regulatory approval. Additionally, the bill requires an interagency working group to oversee the process and mandates a final report to Congress within 30 months outlining findings and strategies for improving cancer prevention and health equity.
The Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act establishes a pilot program to provide competitive grants to school food authorities for preparing meals using unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients. These grants, which cover costs such as equipment upgrades, staff training, and technology systems, are available for a two-year period and are prioritized for schools serving high numbers of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. To support implementation, the bill requires recipients to collaborate with a designated technical assistance center to create strategic plans and mandates a final report detailing changes in ingredient usage and menu preparation methods. The program is funded with up to $20 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a portion reserved for administrative and technical assistance expenses.
This bill nullifies a specific decision made by the Endangered Species Committee regarding oil and gas operations in the Gulf of America. It immediately cancels any exemptions previously granted to these activities under the Endangered Species Act and bars federal agencies from using funds to enforce the canceled order. For a three-year period starting when the bill is enacted, the committee is prohibited from issuing any new exemptions for Gulf oil and gas projects. Consequently, all standard environmental protections required by the Endangered Species Act will continue to apply fully to these activities.
The No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal money to pay specific settlements involving high-ranking government officials and their close associates. It bars payments to the President, Vice President, their immediate families, cabinet members, senior executive staff, political appointees, and individuals connected to these roles, as well as any entity owned by the President or Vice President. Additionally, the bill restricts settlements related to claims about the January 6 Capitol attack, foreign election interference, or previously dismissed lawsuits, while requiring Treasury reports for large settlements and allowing the government to seek repayment if rules are broken.
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to exclude specific cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) from SNAP income calculations. It removes from consideration increases in Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or VA benefits that take effect after January 1st of a fiscal year. As a result, households receiving SNAP benefits would no longer see their allotments reduced due to these government-provided income increases. The change applies to income assessed for the entire fiscal year and takes effect October 1, 2027.
HR 6834 (STORE Act of 2025) increases annual funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) from $15 million to $25 million (2026-2030) and expands grant eligibility to include state agencies and tribal, low-income, and remote community organizations. It allows grants to support mobile/home food delivery, refrigerated truck purchases, and cold storage infrastructure for food banks and pantries. The bill also requires the USDA to produce a national report within two years assessing refrigeration storage shortages and costs for emergency food organizations. These changes directly affect state agencies administering EFAP and food distribution networks serving communities with food insecurity.
This bill increases federal reimbursement for states operating summer nutrition programs. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to pay states 90% of monthly administrative costs for two programs: the summer electronic benefits transfer program for children (under the School Lunch Act) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This directly affects states that administer these programs, providing them with significantly more federal funding to cover operational expenses. The key change is raising the reimbursement rate from previous levels to 90% for both programs' administrative costs during fiscal years they are operated.
This bill reauthorizes the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program with increased funding, raising annual appropriations from $50 million to $100 million for 2019-2026 and $50 million annually thereafter. It requires grantees to provide 25% matching funds (cash or in-kind) for most projects, though priority grants for new markets by entities without recent grants are exempt from this requirement. The bill reserves 30% of annual funds specifically for new farmers' markets established by organizations that haven't received prior grants, aiming to expand access to local food systems. It also mandates two new reports: one detailing grant applications and participation trends, and another assessing program integrity and the impact of the funding changes. The primary beneficiaries are local food businesses, farmers' markets, and communities seeking to develop new agricultural market opportunities.
