This bill requires the U.S. Senate to provide advice and consent for any international climate agreement that involves legally binding domestic emissions reductions (like the Paris Agreement), treating such agreements as treaties under the Constitution. It directly affects the executive branch and federal agencies by blocking the use of federal funds to implement or comply with these agreements unless Senate approval is first obtained. The key mechanism is changing the process for entering climate agreements from executive action to a formal treaty ratification process. This would prevent the U.S. government from joining or rejoining international climate deals without Senate confirmation. The bill does not alter the content of climate agreements but changes how they are approved and funded.
This resolution designates the week of January 25-31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week" to recognize educational options for K-12 students. It encourages parents to learn about school choices and urges the public to host events raising awareness about diverse education environments, including public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is a ceremonial designation acknowledging existing annual events celebrating educational choice.
The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or granting investigational exemptions for them. It requires existing approved abortion drugs to be dispensed only in-person by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), mandates providers to verify pregnancy duration and handle complications, and enforces strict adverse event reporting to the FDA. The bill directly affects healthcare providers prescribing abortion drugs, patients seeking these medications, and the FDA’s regulatory authority over such drugs. Key provisions include banning use after 70 days gestation, requiring provider certification for specific medical capabilities, and mandating documentation of risks to patients.
The AI-WISE Act requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and maintain free, publicly available online educational resources about artificial intelligence specifically for small business owners. These resources must cover practical topics like understanding AI limitations, identifying AI-generated outputs, managing risks, protecting user privacy, and determining when AI tools are suitable for business use - without favoring any specific AI product or company. The SBA must develop these materials within 180 days of the bill’s enactment, consulting with an Advisory Working Group of AI experts and small business outreach professionals. This initiative directly affects small business owners by providing accessible, neutral guidance to help them navigate AI adoption safely and effectively.
HR 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025, would remove the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) from the U.S. Endangered Species Act protections. It directly affects ranchers in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area, who report livestock losses and safety concerns, and shifts regulatory authority from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to state and local management. Key provisions include formally delisting the wolf, nullifying two existing federal rules governing the species, and prohibiting future consideration of Mexican wolf populations in Mexico when making ESA decisions. The bill aims to streamline livestock compensation for ranchers by changing evidentiary standards for wolf depredation claims.
The PORCUPINE Act amends the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan alongside New Zealand and Israel in specific certification and reporting requirements related to U.S. arms exports. This legislative change ensures Taiwan is treated similarly to these allied nations in certain foreign policy contexts involving defense article transfers. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to assess the feasibility of creating an expedited licensing process for military equipment transfers from designated allies to Taiwan within 90 days. Additionally, the act requires biennial reports on the implementation of these amendments and includes a provision stating that the legislation does not alter existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act. The entire measure is set to expire seven years after its enactment.
The McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act eliminates the Federal Insurance Office and creates a "United States Insurance Representative" within the Treasury Department to coordinate federal insurance policy and represent the U.S. internationally. This position would determine when state insurance regulations might be preempted by international agreements, while maintaining state authority over most insurance matters including health, long-term care, and crop insurance. The bill requires the Representative to consult with states, publish notices, and allow a 30-day period before any preemption takes effect. This legislation aims to streamline international insurance regulatory coordination while preserving state-level oversight of insurance regulation.
S 3675, the ICE Protection Act of 2026, increases penalties for attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents using motor vehicles as weapons. The bill amends federal law to impose mandatory minimum prison terms of 5 years for bodily injury, 7 years for substantial injury, and 10 years for serious injury when a vehicle causes harm. It directly affects individuals who attack ICE agents with vehicles, raising the severity of sentencing for such acts. The key provision replaces existing penalties with these tiered minimum sentences based on the injury level caused by the vehicle attack.
The MOLD Act requires the military to establish strict mold prevention standards for privatized housing, including mandatory humidity limits and ventilation rules, with independent inspections after tenant moves, complaints, or remediation. Contractors must cover all costs for mold remediation, relocation, property damage, and refunds for housing allowances when units are uninhabitable. Military families gain access to inspection reports and complaint data, while the military must publicly report mold issues quarterly and annually. This directly affects service members and their families living in privatized housing across 78 U.S. developments, impacting approximately 700,000 people.
The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 establishes a new Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and materials essential to technology, defense, and energy sectors. The Reserve will finance domestic and partner country production, acquire critical minerals for strategic stockpiling, and develop market data to support responsible production practices. With $2.5 billion in initial funding, the Reserve aims to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, by developing alternative supply chains and ensuring production rates meet specific targets. The legislation includes provisions for transparency, oversight, and annual reporting to Congress, with the Reserve prioritizing domestic projects, recycling, and repurposing of critical minerals.
S 3650, the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, requires physicians performing abortions on minors traveling across state lines to provide 24 hours of "actual notice" (in person or in writing) to a parent before the procedure, or "constructive notice" (via certified mail) if actual notice isn't possible. The bill directly affects minors under 18 (not emancipated), their parents, and physicians in states where the minor resides but the abortion is performed. Key exceptions include life-threatening medical emergencies, court waivers for parental notification, documented child abuse, or when a parent accompanies the minor. Violations could lead to fines or imprisonment for those transporting minors to bypass parental involvement laws or physicians failing to comply with notification rules.
This bill declares that the constitutional right to life applies to all human beings from the moment of conception, including fertilization. It states that Congress intends to implement this right under its powers in Article I and the 14th Amendment. The bill explicitly clarifies it does not require prosecuting women for pregnancy outcomes, ban in vitro fertilization, or restrict birth control methods. It defines "human person" to include individuals at all life stages starting at conception.
