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.
HR 6635, the Bus Operator Safety and Security Act, requires new fixed-route buses over 30 feet long (with a 10+ year lifespan) purchased using federal transit funds to have physical barriers at the driver's workstation. These barriers must extend from floor to ceiling, fully enclose the workstation to block entry of people or objects, and not obstruct the driver's view. Transit agencies must install these barriers within two years of the law's enactment, unless the labor union representing bus drivers agrees to waive the requirement. The rule applies only to new buses bought with federal funds (excluding those from rural transportation programs) and directly affects transit agencies and bus drivers operating large fixed-route vehicles.
This bill requires the Federal Reserve, Comptroller of the Currency, and FDIC to study how to improve growth, capital, and profitability for rural banks. The study will identify regulatory barriers in current federal laws or rules that may limit rural bank expansion or new bank openings in rural areas. The agencies must submit a report to Congress within six months of the bill's enactment. The bill itself does not change regulations or provide funding - only mandates the study.
The STORM Act establishes a federal system to rapidly deploy licensed health care professionals during emergencies using private technology platforms. It allows the President to certify private platforms that connect credentialed independent contractors (health care workers licensed in at least one state) and facilitates interstate licensure waivers for these workers when responding to federally declared emergencies. The bill requires annual reports to Congress on waiver usage and provides liability protections for participants who follow its procedures, except in cases of gross negligence. This directly affects health care platforms, independent contractors, and state emergency response systems by streamlining cross-state deployment during crises.
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 bill exempts certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal sales taxes and National Firearms Act restrictions. It directly affects manufacturers, importers, and producers of these devices, which are defined as non-lethal tools (like rubber bullets or beanbag rounds) designed not to cause serious injury and unable to be easily converted to use standard firearm ammunition. Key mechanisms include a 90-day classification process for manufacturers seeking exemption, an annual public list of approved devices, and annual congressional reports on devices excluded from the exemption. The policy change applies to devices meeting specific safety criteria, such as projectile velocity limits and design features preventing misuse as conventional weapons.
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.
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.
This bill would revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations (like charities or health groups) that provide or fund abortions, except in specific cases. It directly affects organizations currently classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, such as some healthcare providers or advocacy groups. Key provisions define "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (excluding cases where the mother’s life is at risk, or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest), and deny tax exemption to groups meeting this definition. The change would take effect for tax years starting after the bill’s enactment date.
The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 would reform how Congress manages the federal budget by requiring a single annual budget act that includes all federal spending and revenue. The bill establishes a new timeline with key deadlines: the President must submit a budget in February, committees must submit detailed spending and revenue proposals by April 15, and the House must approve the annual budget act by June 10. It would require all committees to submit line-item spending and revenue proposals for inclusion in the annual budget, rather than focusing only on annual appropriations bills. The bill aims to address current fragmentation in the budget process, where only about 26% of federal spending is covered by annual appropriations bills, by creating a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to federal budgeting.
This bill requires companies that synthesize DNA or RNA (like those selling synthetic nucleic acids) to screen customer orders for dangerous sequences and verify customer identities. It mandates a federal system to maintain a list of "sequences of concern" (DNA patterns that could create harmful pathogens), with regular updates based on public input and rapid additions for emerging threats. The bill also creates a "biotechnology governance sandbox" for testing new security tools and streamlines federal oversight by having agencies coordinate under one plan to reduce duplication. These rules apply directly to biotech manufacturers and distributors of gene synthesis equipment, aiming to prevent misuse while supporting innovation.
The PBM Reporting Transparency Act requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to produce two reports analyzing pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) agreements with Medicare prescription drug plans. The first report, due 2 years after data becomes available, must detail trends in PBM contracts, their impact on beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs and pharmacy reimbursement rates, and include recommendations. A second report, due 2 years after the first, will track changes in this data over time and provide updated recommendations. This legislation directly affects Medicare drug plan participants by increasing transparency around PBM practices that influence prescription drug costs.
