This concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, based on the War Powers Resolution. It applies to American troops involved in supporting Israel's military actions in Lebanon, which the bill claims lack specific congressional authorization. The measure relies on the legal finding that Congress has not declared war or passed a specific law allowing U.S. military involvement in this conflict. If passed, the resolution would require the President to end U.S. participation in these hostilities unless Congress subsequently grants formal approval for the military action.
The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 limits which IRS employees can participate in appeals conferences without taxpayer permission. Specifically, it prohibits IRS staff from attending these conferences unless the taxpayer explicitly agrees to their presence. This change directly affects individuals requesting appeals through the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. The provision aims to give taxpayers more control over who represents the government during their appeal hearings. It applies to all conferences held after the law is enacted.
The Maternal Vaccination Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand a federal campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. This legislation directly affects public health programs by updating language to explicitly include these populations and directing funding toward outreach efforts that address disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Key provisions modify existing sections of the Public Health Service Act to broaden the campaign's scope and increase the authorized funding amount from $15 million to $17 million per fiscal year for the period 2027 through 2031. The bill aims to improve vaccination equity by ensuring federal resources specifically target maternal and pediatric immunization efforts.
This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the ongoing disparity between wages paid to men and women in the United States and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay. It highlights statistical data showing that women earn approximately 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, with significant variations across racial and ethnic groups, and notes that the gender wage gap has widened over the past two years. The document also identifies contributing factors such as occupational segregation, lack of family-friendly workplace policies, and workplace harassment, while emphasizing the economic impact on women's retirement security and family incomes.
This bill expresses support for designating March 26, 2026, as National Science Appreciation Day to recognize scientific achievements and encourage future STEM engagement. The resolution highlights the economic and societal contributions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across various government agencies and industries. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the role of science in improving daily life and national progress. The measure is non-binding and does not require further legislative action to implement.
This bill establishes a new defense cooperation initiative between the United States and countries that have normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. The program aims to strengthen military partnerships by focusing on specific capabilities such as air defense systems, missile defense, intelligence sharing, and joint military exercises. The Secretary of Defense must develop a strategy for the initiative and submit a funding report to Congress within 60 days of the bill's enactment. While the bill encourages participating nations to contribute matching funds, it does not mandate this requirement. The initiative operates under existing U.S. defense authorities and seeks to deter regional threats while enhancing long-term security cooperation.
This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states to use federal grants to support pregnancy centers. It defines pregnancy centers as organizations that protect the lives of mothers and unborn children while offering services like counseling, education, and material support to families. The change removes previous restrictions that prevented states from using these funds for such centers. The legislation directly affects state governments managing federal grants and the organizations that provide pregnancy-related resources.
This bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to give equal consideration to nonstructural flood risk management options, such as elevating buildings, floodproofing structures, or relocating them, alongside traditional infrastructure like levees and floodwalls. It requires the Corps to resume any paused flood risk studies that include these nonstructural options and mandates regular written updates to local communities about project progress and funding. The legislation also establishes a new working group to provide expert advice on nonstructural flood measures and creates a dedicated center of expertise within the Corps to improve technical capacity in this area. Additionally, the bill increases federal cost-sharing for nonstructural projects in economically disadvantaged communities and repetitive loss areas, allowing for up to 100 percent federal funding in severe cases. Finally, it expands the types of costs eligible for federal reimbursement when elevating structures, including utility upgrades, asbestos abatement, and temporary housing expenses for displaced residents.
This bill, known as Dalilah's Law Act, prohibits individuals with certain immigration statuses from obtaining or using commercial driver's licenses in interstate commerce. It requires state officials to verify an applicant's employment eligibility through E-Verify before issuing such licenses and imposes criminal penalties, including mandatory minimum sentences for accidents causing injury or death. The legislation also establishes civil penalties for businesses that assist in violations and allows victims of accidents caused by these drivers to sue for triple damages. Additionally, it adds the use of commercial licenses by these individuals as an aggravated felony and grounds for deportation under immigration law.
This bill targets Hungarian government officials who continue to facilitate Russian oil and gas imports or block financial aid to Ukraine, requiring the President to impose sanctions on them within 30 days of enactment. The sanctions include blocking U.S. property and interests held by these officials and making them inadmissible to the United States, with automatic visa revocation for any existing entry documents. The bill includes exceptions if Hungary adopts a public plan to end Russian energy dependence before 2028 and stops obstructing Ukraine assistance for at least 180 days, with sanctions terminating once these conditions are met. Additionally, the bill mandates Treasury and State Department officials to submit a report detailing any U.S. government licenses or actions that enabled Hungarian purchases of Russian energy since October 2025.
The FARM Stability Act proposes changes to wage requirements for H-2A temporary agricultural workers in the United States. It would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a two-tiered wage system based on skill levels, with higher pay for workers who have formal training or significant experience compared to entry-level workers. The bill also mandates that wages account for housing costs by calculating an hourly adjustment factor based on average fair market rent for four-bedroom units, limited to 30 percent of the base wage rate. These provisions would directly affect employers hiring H-2A workers and the workers themselves by modifying how minimum wages are determined and adjusted annually.
This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to commission and install a statue of Shirley Chisholm in a permanent public location within the United States Capitol. The legislation requires the committee to secure the statue within two years of enactment and authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to handle related contracts on the committee's behalf. Funding is authorized to cover the costs of obtaining and placing the statue, with appropriated funds remaining available until used. This measure directly affects the Capitol's art collection and honors Shirley Chisholm through physical representation in the legislative building.
