This bill, the GOOD Act (Guidance Out Of Darkness Act), requires federal agencies to publish all their non-binding guidance documents - such as memos, bulletins, letters, and blog posts - on a single, publicly accessible government website. It applies to all federal agencies and mandates that existing guidance be posted within 180 days of the law's enactment, with new guidance published immediately upon issuance. Agencies must also maintain rescinded guidance documents online with clear labels indicating they are no longer in effect. The law does not apply to documents already exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
This bill allows Congress to disapprove multiple federal regulations issued near the end of a presidential term in a single resolution, rather than requiring separate resolutions for each rule. It specifically applies to regulations submitted during the final year of a president's term, streamlining the congressional review process under existing rules. This change directly affects federal agencies that issue such "midnight rules" and Congress when considering disapproval resolutions. The key mechanism enables a single joint resolution to list and invalidate multiple rules at once, as specified in the bill's provisions.
This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the "Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building." It updates all official references (including laws, maps, and documents) to reflect this new name. The bill affects the specific post office location and any federal records mentioning it, without altering postal services or creating new policies. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes.
This bill renames a specific United States Postal Service facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, located at 300 Macedonia Lane, as the "Reverend Harold Middlebrook Post Office Building." It directly affects the USPS location by changing its official name and requires all federal references to the building (in laws, maps, documents, etc.) to reflect the new name. The key provision is the formal designation and updating of all official records to use the new name. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes.
The Dietary Supplement Innovation Act amends federal law to clarify when a food or dietary supplement containing an approved drug is considered illegal, primarily by establishing specific exceptions for substances marketed before certain dates or where clinical trials have been inactive for at least seven years. The bill affects manufacturers and sellers of these products by defining the conditions under which they can legally include drugs in their formulations without being classified as misbranded. It also requires the Food and Drug Administration to consider factors such as dosage, concentration, and safety when determining if a drug has been improperly added to a supplement. Furthermore, the legislation grants companies the right to immediately challenge FDA enforcement actions in court, shifting the burden of proof to the government to demonstrate that the product violates federal regulations.
This bill directs the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to place a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., overriding standard location rules. It specifically requires the monument to be located within the National Mall's "Reserve" area adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, as defined in federal law. The bill affects the museum foundation's construction plans and the public's access to this new memorial site. It does not change how the Medal of Honor is awarded, only the physical location of its commemorative monument.
The HOMEFRONT Act of 2026 prohibits U.S. courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign judgments based on censorship laws if the underlying conduct would be protected by the First Amendment in the United States. The bill places the burden of proof on the party seeking enforcement to demonstrate that the foreign court's jurisdiction and the specific judgment comply with U.S. constitutional standards and Section 230 of the Communications Act. It also bars federal, state, and local government officials from assisting foreign governments in enforcing such laws against U.S. persons and prevents the extradition of individuals for speech protected domestically. Additionally, the legislation grants affected individuals a private right of action to seek damages and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports on foreign censorship impacts while directing the Federal Trade Commission to maintain a database of targeted speech instances.
The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends federal education law to explicitly define the terms "sex," "female," and "male" based on biological characteristics. Specifically, it states that "sex" refers to an individual's biologically determined status as male or female, while "female" and "male" are defined by the presence of specific reproductive systems capable of producing ova or sperm, respectively. These definitions apply to all education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance starting on the date the bill becomes law. The legislation aims to clarify existing statutes by removing ambiguity around biological sex definitions in the context of Title IX protections.
HR 5267, the American Franchise Act, clarifies when franchisors can be considered joint employers of franchisee employees under federal labor laws. It defines "substantial direct and immediate control" over essential employment terms like wages, benefits, hours, hiring, and discipline - requiring franchisors to actively set these terms to be deemed joint employers. The bill explicitly excludes routine brand standards, training, or minimal safety requirements from constituting such control. This directly affects franchisors and franchisees by limiting joint employer liability to cases where franchisors exert significant, ongoing influence over core employment decisions. The law applies prospectively to new cases after enactment, not past disputes.
The Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every state meets a specific minimum number of mental health treatment centers within one year of enactment. For states in the contiguous United States, this minimum is calculated as the greater of one center per 30,000 square miles of land or one center per 55,000 veterans based on census data. Non-contiguous states and territories must maintain at least one center or match their existing count from January 1, 2020, whichever is higher. To achieve these targets, the Secretary may open new facilities using buildings provided by state, local, or tribal governments, and can establish outstations in place of full centers if multiple additional sites are needed in a single state.
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 83 East Park Street in Alamo, Tennessee, as the "Kenneth Nolen Davis Post Office." It requires that any future references to this specific facility in federal laws, maps, regulations, or documents be understood as referring to its new name.
This House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by formally honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. The bill acknowledges the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and responders, highlighting the role of the World Trade Center Health Program in providing long-term medical support. It also credits charitable organizations and community groups that have continued to assist victims' families and veterans over the past two decades. Finally, the resolution urges the American public to observe the anniversary with ceremonies and reaffirms Congress's commitment to remembering the events and lessons of that day.
