This bill creates a new "Medal of Sacrifice" to honor law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. It establishes eligibility for local, state, tribal, territorial, or federal officers killed while serving, excluding those with an official finding of misconduct (like acting outside agency policies). A Commission appointed by the President will determine eligibility for disputed cases, advise on medal design, and present the award, with initial honors going to three specific deputies. The medal features specific design elements symbolizing sacrifice and national values, but the bill focuses solely on creating this ceremonial recognition, not on funding or policy changes.
The No More SCAMS Act establishes a new Federal Fraud Interagency Task Force to investigate and combat fraud involving federal funds. It directly affects covered agencies like the Departments of Treasury, Defense, Health and Human Services, and others, requiring them to provide subject-matter expert members. The Task Force will coordinate fraud investigations across agencies, develop prevention best practices, and share data to recover misused funds. Annual reports to Congress and GAO audits will track investigations, funds recovered, and fraud trends across federal programs.
The Make Elections Great Again Act (HR 7300) would require voters to present photo identification to cast ballots in person or by mail for federal elections, with limited exceptions for religious objections or military voters. It would establish new requirements for proving U.S. citizenship during voter registration, including documentary proof of citizenship and proof of state residency. The bill would change mail-in ballot procedures by requiring voters to request mail-in ballots (rather than universal mail-in voting), implementing barcode tracking for mail-in ballots, and setting strict deadlines for ballot receipt. These provisions would apply to all states for federal elections held in 2027 or later, affecting how voters register, vote in person, and submit mail-in ballots for federal office elections.
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.
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.
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.
HR 7293, the Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act, prohibits individuals required to register on the National Sex Offender Registry (covered sex offenders) from obtaining a child through surrogacy or entering surrogacy contracts as intended parents. The bill makes it a federal crime punishable by fines or up to 10 years in prison if the surrogacy arrangement involves interstate or foreign commerce (e.g., travel, payments, or communications across state lines). It also bans federal courts from enforcing surrogacy contracts where the intended parent is a covered sex offender. The law directly affects intended parents who are registered sex offenders and aims to prevent them from gaining legal custody of children via surrogacy arrangements.
The "Save the Kurds Act" maintains U.S. sanctions on Syria by requiring congressional approval before the President can terminate Syria's "state sponsor of terrorism" designation, redesignating Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a foreign terrorist organization, and imposing sanctions on Syrian government officials and financial institutions. It prohibits U.S. investments in Syria, restricts financial transactions with Syrian entities, bans certain energy exports to Syria, and includes exceptions for humanitarian aid. The bill would automatically suspend sanctions if Syria stops attacking Kurdish forces, but would expire after five years. This legislation directly affects Syrian government entities, financial institutions, and U.S. persons engaging in transactions with Syria.
This bill prohibits state and local government officials from obstructing federal immigration enforcement. It makes it unlawful for such officials to block federal officers from accessing detention facilities, conceal aliens subject to removal, release individuals without 48-hour notice to federal authorities, or restrict cooperation with immigration enforcement requests. Violations could result in fines, up to 10 years in prison for most cases, or longer sentences if the release leads to death or serious injury. The law directly affects state and local law enforcement employees, contractors, and policies that interfere with federal immigration operations.
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 extends funding for family-to-family health information centers that support families navigating health systems, particularly for individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions. It authorizes two specific funding periods: partial funding for the last eight months of 2026 ($6 million annually) and $6 million each year from 2027 through 2030. The bill amends existing Social Security Act provisions to formalize these funding levels without creating new requirements or eligibility rules. It directly affects the 50+ centers currently receiving federal support under this program. The change ensures continued operation of these centers through 2030 without altering their core services.
