This bill establishes a formal code of conduct for all federal judges and specifically requires the Supreme Court to create its own set of ethical rules for justices. It creates a new position called Ethics Investigations Counsel to enforce these rules, investigate potential violations, and publish annual public reports on the findings. Additionally, the legislation mandates that Supreme Court justices publicly explain their reasons for disqualifying themselves or denying requests for disqualification in any case.
The Right to IVF Act of 2026 establishes federal protections to ensure individuals can access assisted reproductive technology and intrauterine insemination without state-imposed restrictions, while also mandating that health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits program cover these services. The bill defines these procedures broadly to include treatments like egg and embryo freezing and requires coverage regardless of whether a patient has been diagnosed with infertility. It further directs the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide fertility preservation and reproductive assistance to uniformed service members and veterans, including funding for egg or sperm retrieval and storage. Additionally, the legislation grants federal courts the authority to challenge and block any state laws that limit access to these reproductive treatments or discriminate against providers and patients based on protected characteristics.
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.
This bill directs the Small Business Administration to create educational resources for small business owners and employees regarding their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA must develop online modules, a physical card, and planning guides that explain how to respond to searches or arrests, including the constitutional right to remain silent and consult a lawyer. These materials will be made available in English and the 15 most commonly spoken languages in the U.S., with content reviewed by legal experts and government agencies to ensure accuracy.
This bill establishes federal protections and funding to expand access to in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination for individuals, military service members, and veterans. It requires most private health plans, Medicaid programs, and Medicare to cover these fertility treatments without imposing higher cost-sharing than other medical services. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide specific fertility preservation and treatment benefits to uniformed service members and eligible veterans. The bill also includes preemption clauses that override state laws restricting these procedures and prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sex, or sexual orientation in the provision of care.
The Disability Community Act of 2026 updates federal Medicaid terminology to replace the outdated phrase "mentally retarded" with "intellectual or developmental disabilities" throughout relevant laws and regulations. This change affects how states and facilities are referred to in official documents, ensuring language aligns with current medical and social standards. Additionally, the bill increases federal funding for specific Medicaid services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during 2027, 2028, and 2029. These funds are intended to cover costs associated with complying with existing federal regulations regarding care and services.
The SCREEN Act creates a new tax credit to help owners of movie theaters in the United States pay for renovations and upgrades to their facilities. This credit covers 30% of the costs spent on eligible equipment and property used to show films, provided the theater has been in operation for at least five years. The amount of the credit is limited based on the number of screens a theater has, ranging from $250,000 for small theaters with fewer than four screens up to $500,000 for larger venues with ten or more screens. Businesses can use this credit to lower their overall tax bill, and the provision is available for expenses incurred after the law is passed until the end of 2030.
The FRONTIER Act establishes a regulatory framework for the largest artificial intelligence developers to manage and disclose risks associated with their most powerful models, known as "frontier models." It requires companies meeting specific revenue and spending thresholds to create public safety frameworks, undergo independent third-party audits, and report incidents or potential harms to the Department of Commerce. The bill also creates a system where the Secretary of Commerce can issue emergency orders to suspend or restrict model development if an imminent catastrophic risk is identified. Additionally, the legislation preempts state laws that impose new obligations on AI developers regarding risk transparency, auditing, and incident reporting to ensure a uniform national approach.
The AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026 requires political advertisements containing content substantially generated by artificial intelligence to include clear and conspicuous disclaimers. These labels must appear on images, audio, and video ads that advocate for or against candidates, solicit contributions, or refer to candidates within 120 days of an election. The bill mandates that visual disclaimers be as large as the main text, while audio disclaimers must be spoken for at least four seconds at the beginning or end of the recording. Violations of these disclosure rules could result in civil money penalties of up to $50,000 per ad, and the Federal Election Commission is tasked with creating specific regulations to enforce the law.
The Safe Sips Act of 2026 requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of drinks containing alcohol, THC, or other intoxicating substances to use a single, standardized color on the dispensing point of their packaging to help consumers quickly identify the type of intoxicant inside. To ensure accessibility for people who are blind or colorblind, the law also mandates a non-color identifier, such as text or a tactile feature, on these containers while prohibiting the use of that specific color on drinks that do not contain these substances. The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury will jointly create the technical rules for this system, which will take effect four years after the bill is enacted. Additionally, the Act prevents states and tribes from passing laws that are stricter than these federal requirements and establishes a process for penalizing companies that fail to comply with the new labeling standards.
This bill establishes the Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing, a Treasury fund that can receive up to $15 billion annually from tariffs on goods from China and future congressional appropriations. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to use these funds to provide loans, equity investments, or grants to U.S.-based manufacturers working in industries deemed critical for national security or supply chain resilience. To qualify, manufacturers must certify they have no tax liabilities or ties to prohibited foreign entities and agree to specific conditions, such as paying prevailing wages, hiring apprentices, and using funds only for domestic operations. The legislation also sets a $500 million cap on individual awards, requires public reporting on all grants, and limits the program's authority to ten years.
The Health Over Wealth Act requires for-profit corporations that own or invest in health care providers like hospitals and nursing facilities to submit detailed annual reports to the federal government on financial data, debt levels, staffing, and political spending. This legislation also mandates that hospitals notify the government 90 days before closing or reducing essential services and requires them to submit mitigation plans to protect patient access and staff. Additionally, the bill creates a task force to study the impact of private equity ownership on health care quality and gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to deny licenses or impose penalties on firms that fail to comply with these transparency and accountability rules.
