Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.
This bill, titled the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, extends federal funding for the African American Civil Rights Network by three years. The legislation directly affects the network's operations by amending the United States Code to change the authorization period from seven years to ten years. By updating this timeline, the bill ensures continued financial support for the organization's mission to promote civil rights and historical preservation. No new programs or policy changes are introduced; the measure solely focuses on renewing the existing funding authorization.
This bill establishes a framework for the Department of the Interior to work with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to restore and manage buffalo populations on Indian lands. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide contracts, grants, and technical assistance to support tribal buffalo restoration programs, commercial buffalo activities, and mobile meat processing facilities. The legislation also requires ongoing consultation between the Department and tribes on buffalo management initiatives and ensures that culturally sensitive tribal information remains confidential. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of surplus buffalo from federal lands to Indian lands and explicitly preserves existing treaty rights of Indian Tribes, with all provisions set to expire seven years after enactment.
HR 4598 makes technical corrections to three existing water settlement acts. It authorizes specific, fixed payments to three water funds: $6.36 million for the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, $7.79 million for the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and $4.31 million for the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund. These payments correct prior interest calculation errors and ensure funds are properly deposited for water project operations. The bill does not alter the original settlement terms or water rights but adjusts financial mechanisms within existing laws. It directly affects the Navajo Nation, Taos Pueblo, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos by securing designated funding for their water infrastructure.
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would establish fixed time periods for admission and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration regulation from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing framework for how these individuals manage their stay in the United States. The measure directly affects international students, cultural exchange participants, and foreign journalists by blocking changes to their visa duration limits and renewal processes.
This Senate resolution requests that the Secretary of State submit a detailed report to congressional committees within 30 days regarding human rights practices in Israel, specifically focusing on the West Bank. The report must include all credible information on the killings of nine U.S. citizens by Israeli forces or settlers since January 2022, along with an assessment of ongoing investigations and potential accountability measures. Additionally, the resolution requires a description of the conditions and legal status of U.S. citizens currently held in Israeli prisons and an evaluation of the treatment of Palestinian children in military detention. The statement must also outline specific steps taken by the U.S. government to promote human rights observance and mitigate violence against both American and Palestinian residents in the region.
This resolution designates the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week" to recognize the contributions of these professionals. The bill highlights how community schools and their coordinators help improve student attendance, academic performance, and access to health services while reducing achievement gaps. It encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate the work of community school coordinators across the United States.
The End Trump's Tariff Tax Act terminates specific import duties imposed under recent trade investigations and repeals two statutory authorities used to impose tariffs for forced labor violations, balance-of-payments issues, and foreign discrimination. The bill requires the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner to automatically refund all duties collected during specified periods in 2026, along with interest, without requiring importers to submit formal requests or documentation. Importers who paid these tariffs will receive their money back, with small businesses prioritized for payment where practicable.
HR 6869 amends the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act to change how deadlines for completing the Regional Water System can be extended. It requires that all involved parties - the Pueblos, the U.S. (via the Secretary), the State, the City, and the County - must agree that an extension is "reasonably necessary" before deadlines can be modified. This replaces the previous automatic extension process with a new agreement-based mechanism. The bill directly affects the Regional Water System project and the entities responsible for its completion. The change aims to clarify the conditions under which project deadlines may be extended.
This House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a significant public health issue in the United States and highlights the impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on individuals and communities. It commends the establishment of the 988 number as a nationwide three-digit dialing code for crisis support, noting its role in connecting people to mental health resources. The bill supports the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" to raise awareness about the service and promote access to mental health care. Additionally, it encourages continued public education and federal, state, and local efforts to expand crisis intervention programs for high-risk populations.
