The Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026 would prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy meals at restaurants and other private food service establishments. The bill achieves this by removing specific legal provisions from the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 that currently allow states to run optional restaurant programs for eligible groups such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless individuals. If enacted, these changes would take effect 180 days after the date of enactment, directly affecting SNAP recipients who rely on these state-level options for dining out.
The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 mandates that all commercial aircraft operating in the United States install real-time air quality monitoring equipment to detect engine oil and hydraulic fluid fumes in the cabin. The bill requires annual training for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and airport emergency responders on how to recognize and respond to these specific smoke events. It establishes a standardized reporting system where crew members must document incidents, including passenger symptoms and maintenance history, which are then made available to the public through an aggregated, searchable database with personal information redacted. The Federal Aviation Administration is also directed to investigate reports involving medical attention and continue research into new sensors and filters to prevent air supply contamination.
The Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act amends the National Environmental Policy Act to impose new requirements on federal agencies that plan to acquire private property, including through eminent domain. Agencies must estimate the amount of land expected to be taken for each proposed project and alternative in their environmental impact statements. If a preferred alternative is selected, the agency must state whether it minimizes property acquisition compared to other options and explain how public comments influenced that decision. These changes directly affect federal agencies and private property owners by increasing transparency regarding government land acquisitions.
The MORE Savings Act aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals seeking treatment for opioid use disorders by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for specific services. For Medicare beneficiaries, it establishes a five-year pilot program in 15 selected states that removes coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles for prescription drugs, behavioral health care, and community recovery support. Additionally, the bill mandates that private group health plans and individual insurance policies cover these same opioid treatments without cost-sharing requirements starting in 2027. Finally, it increases the federal funding match to 90 percent for states providing medication-assisted treatment through Medicaid and allows states to include recovery support services in this coverage.
The Launching with Healthcare Act extends the period during which young adults must be covered under their parents' health insurance plans from age 26 to age 31. This change directly affects individuals up to age 31 and the employers or insurers providing these family coverage plans. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to implement this new age limit, with the provision taking effect for plan years that begin after December 31, 2026.
The Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act would prevent new tariffs from being applied to specific school supplies and educational materials, effectively freezing their import duties at levels recorded on January 19, 2025. This measure directly affects students, families, teachers, schools, and local governments by aiming to keep the cost of items like notebooks, backpacks, pencils, and keyboards stable. The bill designates certain products for duty exemption based on specific trade classifications or through regulations issued by the Secretary of Commerce in coordination with the Secretary of Education. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Commerce to report every 180 days to congressional committees on which items are exempt, while allowing Congress to disapprove specific item designations through a joint resolution.
The Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026 mandates that adults with supervisory roles or frequent private contact with minors on entertainment productions must pass a criminal background check within 90 days before starting work. This check, which costs no more than $100 and is paid by the production company, specifically screens for offenses involving sex, violence, stalking, or minors. If a production employs someone who fails to meet this requirement, the Attorney General can seek a civil penalty of up to twice the cost of that person's project involvement. Additionally, the law requires an immediate halt to all production activities involving the non-compliant employee until they are terminated and stripped of any ownership interest greater than 2 percent in the project.
This bill prohibits the Department of Education from transferring specific program functions to other federal agencies, focusing on offices that manage special education, postsecondary education, Indian education, and elementary and secondary education. It blocks new interagency agreements for these areas but allows existing contracts in place as of February 1, 2025, to continue or be renewed with similar terms. The legislation also requires the Secretary of Education to submit quarterly cost reports to Congress detailing the financial impact of any new interagency arrangements made after that date. Finally, it restricts the use of certain administrative travel funds for the Secretary until these required cost analyses are provided.
The No Homeless Detention Centers Act prohibits recipients of federal housing funds from forcing homeless individuals to live in government facilities or requiring them to perform labor in exchange for shelter. The bill also bans local and state authorities from punishing people for engaging in basic life-sustaining activities, such as sleeping or resting, on public property. These restrictions apply to actions taken by law enforcement officers or private contractors acting under federal authority. By tying these prohibitions to federal funding, the legislation aims to prevent the use of criminal penalties or involuntary confinement to address homelessness.
The INSULIN Act of 2026 mandates that group and individual health insurance plans cap out-of-pocket costs for selected insulin products at $35 per 30-day supply, effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2028. This cost limit applies to a variety of insulin types and delivery devices, with the cap set at the lesser of $35 or 25 percent of the negotiated price net of concessions. The bill also prohibits insurers from imposing deductibles or prior authorization requirements for these covered products unless clinically justified for safety reasons.
Additionally, the legislation directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund a resource center and hotline to help uninsured individuals find affordable insulin assistance programs, while requiring the Government Accountability Office to study the demographics of uninsured insulin users. Finally, it creates an expedited review process for biosimilar insulin applications when the Secretary determines there is inadequate competition in the market.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".
