The Juice for Healthy Families Act of 2026 amends the Child Nutrition Act to increase the maximum monthly allowance of single-strength juice for participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under this change, families receiving Food Packages IV, V, VI, or VII would be authorized to receive up to 128 fluid ounces of juice per month instead of the current limit. This policy adjustment directly affects WIC participants by expanding their access to juice as part of their nutritional support. The bill does not alter eligibility requirements or the overall structure of the program, focusing solely on the specific quantity of juice permitted.
The Juice Access Improvement Act modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to make juice the standard food benefit for specific participant groups, including young children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Under this bill, the Secretary of Agriculture must require state agencies to set juice as the default option while still allowing participants to request a cash-value voucher instead if they prefer other food items. The law defines eligible juice based on existing federal nutritional standards and ensures that the value of any cash vouchers used for substitutions is adjusted annually for inflation. This change directly affects families enrolled in WIC food packages designed for children, pregnant women, and postpartum or breastfeeding individuals.
The Student Athlete Act of 2026 establishes federal rules for college sports eligibility and transfers to protect student athletes. It mandates that athletes retain five consecutive years of eligibility regardless of injuries and limits the impact of transferring schools by generally barring participation during the academic year of the transfer, with an exception for a student's first move. The bill also requires universities to honor original financial aid commitments when a student transfers and prevents states from passing laws that conflict with these federal provisions.
This bill, known as the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act, expands legal protections for firearm manufacturers and sellers by strengthening their immunity from civil lawsuits. It requires courts to immediately dismiss any pending cases against these companies that are based on the criminal or unlawful misuse of a gun by a third party, while also clarifying that sellers are not liable for negligence in entrusting products to others. The legislation further restricts who can file such suits by prohibiting foreign governments from bringing these claims and adding a specific exception for victims under the age of 17, though it maintains immunity for cases involving design or manufacturing defects. Additionally, the bill allows companies to move these cases to federal court and grants them the right to appeal dismissal orders immediately, along with the ability to recover legal fees if they win. Finally, it preempts state and local laws that attempt to impose liability on these entities for the same types of misuse-related harms.
The ReCement Act amends federal regulations to allow cement manufacturers to use non-hazardous secondary materials as fuel or ingredients without classifying them as waste. This change directly affects the cement industry by permitting the use of recovered resources that meet specific legitimacy criteria, such as being managed as valuable commodities or processed before use. By updating the definition of what constitutes waste under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the bill aims to increase material efficiency in cement production through the incorporation of alternative fuels and recovered materials.
The Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 eliminates a federal tax credit that allowed parents to deduct contributions to scholarship granting organizations from their income. By removing these specific tax breaks, the bill prevents the use of public tax dollars to support private school vouchers and scholarship programs. This change directly affects families who currently rely on these tax incentives to fund education outside the public school system. The provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
The Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act establishes a new task force within the Department of Justice to coordinate efforts against cryptocurrency theft. Led by the Attorney General, this group will include representatives from agencies such as the FBI and the Treasury to improve how federal, state, and local law enforcement investigate and prosecute these crimes. The task force is responsible for sharing information, providing training on digital evidence collection, and identifying gaps in current laws without creating new criminal offenses or regulating digital assets. Additionally, the Attorney General must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the task force's activities and offering recommendations for future improvements.
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.
The Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act requires digital asset kiosk operators to register their locations with the Treasury Department and makes this information publicly available. To combat fraud and money laundering, the bill mandates strict identity verification, transaction limits of $2,000 per day for new customers, and the use of blockchain analytics to monitor suspicious activity. Operators must also provide clear, standardized disclosures about fees and risks, display scam warnings, offer live customer support, and issue detailed receipts to users. Additionally, the law sets federal transaction limits that supersede state restrictions while allowing states to issue compliance decals and maintain their own licensing requirements.
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.
This bill, titled the No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act, aims to strengthen penalties for non-citizens who vote illegally in the United States. It modifies federal law to make voting by aliens a specific ground for inadmissibility and deportability under immigration statutes. The legislation also removes existing exceptions that previously allowed certain non-citizens to vote in federal elections without facing these specific immigration consequences. By updating the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill ensures that any alien who votes in violation of any election law faces potential removal from the country.
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.
