This is a procedural resolution (HRES 1032) that sets rules for the House of Representatives to consider three separate legislative items. It allows the House to debate and vote on: (1) Senate amendments to the 2026 federal funding bill (H.R. 7148), (2) a resolution disapproving a D.C. tax law (H.J. Res. 142), and (3) a mining policy bill (H.R. 4090) with a specific amendment. The resolution waives most procedural objections and sets time limits for debate on each item. It does not change policy itself but governs the legislative process for these three bills.
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 amends federal law to enhance support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The bill authorizes $270 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to fund state, tribal, and community programs, with specific funding reserved for tribal programs (12.5%), national hotlines ($20.5 million for general hotline, $4 million for Indian hotline), and services for underserved populations. It requires grantees to provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services while prohibiting discrimination and protecting victim confidentiality, and mandates accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. The bill also establishes new technical assistance centers, Tribal resource centers, and community-based prevention programs to address the needs of underserved populations including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and racial and ethnic minorities.
HR 658 amends veterans' healthcare law to set specific qualifications for marriage and family therapists working in the Veterans Health Administration who provide clinical supervision. It requires therapists to meet existing qualifications (subparagraph A) and either hold state authorization for clinical supervision in their state or be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). This directly affects therapists seeking VA appointments who wish to supervise other clinicians. The bill creates two clear pathways for eligibility, replacing previous unspecified requirements. The change applies only to VA healthcare settings, not private practice.
The Make Elections Great Again Act (HR 7300) would require voters to present photo identification to cast ballots in person or by mail for federal elections, with limited exceptions for religious objections or military voters. It would establish new requirements for proving U.S. citizenship during voter registration, including documentary proof of citizenship and proof of state residency. The bill would change mail-in ballot procedures by requiring voters to request mail-in ballots (rather than universal mail-in voting), implementing barcode tracking for mail-in ballots, and setting strict deadlines for ballot receipt. These provisions would apply to all states for federal elections held in 2027 or later, affecting how voters register, vote in person, and submit mail-in ballots for federal office elections.
HR 6675, the DISPOSAL Act, requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to sell or lease six specific federal buildings in Washington, D.C. (including the Frances Perkins, Forrestal, and Humphrey buildings) at fair market value or for up to 99 years. The bill mandates relocating federal agencies currently occupying these buildings to other locations, prohibits foreign ownership of the properties, and exempts the disposal from certain environmental and historic preservation requirements. Proceeds from sales must first cover relocation costs and GSA implementation expenses before any remaining funds go to deficit reduction. The law expires on December 31, 2028, and does not allow judicial review of GSA actions under this bill.
The ROUTE Act allows drivers aged 18 to 20 who hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) limited to intrastate driving to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce within a 150-mile radius of their regular work location. To qualify, drivers must return to their work location within 14 consecutive hours of departure, have at least 10 hours off duty between shifts, and maintain their work location within the same state as their intrastate CDL. This bill directly affects young truck drivers seeking expanded work opportunities while maintaining existing CDL restrictions. It creates a limited interstate pathway without changing the requirement for an intrastate CDL.
This bill clarifies that certain local general sales tax revenues can be used for airport purposes without being subject to existing restrictions. It directly affects local governments that met three specific conditions: they had a general sales tax excluding aviation fuel before December 2014, are not airport sponsors, and have a large hub airport (over 35 million passenger boardings in 2021) within their jurisdiction. The key provision modifies federal airport funding rules to explicitly permit these local tax revenues for airport-related expenses. The change applies only to qualifying local governments with these specific historical and geographic criteria.
HR 6410, the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act, requires the Coast Guard to establish minimum width standards for nearshore and offshore shipping lanes along the Atlantic Coast by December 31, 2026. The regulation must follow a specific proposed rule from January 2024, setting a minimum width for designated fairways while excluding certain areas like Traffic Separation Schemes. This rule applies to the geographic region covered in the January 2024 proposal and directly affects commercial shipping vessels operating in those Atlantic Coast waterways. The bill mandates a specific regulatory timeline but does not change existing navigation practices for the excluded waterway types.
This resolution supports the designation of the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture. The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.
HRES 1026 condemns the violent disruption of a January 18, 2026, worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where protesters physically obstructed the service, intimidated congregants, and created a threatening environment. The resolution reaffirms the constitutional right to religious freedom, declares targeting houses of worship an attack on religious liberty, and specifically condemns media figure Don Lemon for participating in the disruption. It commends the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation and urges authorities to protect Americans’ right to worship safely without intimidation. The resolution does not create new law but formally expresses the House’s position on this incident and its alignment with existing federal protections against interference with religious exercise.
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.
HR 7281, the Justice for Shireen Act, requires the FBI and State Department to submit a public report within 30 days of enactment. The report must identify those responsible for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, detail any U.S. defense materials, funds, or services involved, and include relevant unredacted documents. It mandates the report be unclassified and published online simultaneously for public access. This bill directly affects federal agencies by imposing specific reporting obligations, with no direct impact on citizens or changes to existing laws. The focus is solely on documenting the circumstances of Abu Akleh’s death through a mandated government review.
