This bill creates a new National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice to lead efforts against fraud targeting the federal government, federally funded programs, and American citizens. The division will be headed by an Assistant Attorney General appointed by the President and Senate, who will oversee complex investigations, guide local prosecutors, and coordinate with other federal agencies to stop organized fraud schemes. Additionally, the leader of this new unit will set national enforcement priorities and suggest legal or regulatory changes to fix systemic weaknesses that allow fraud to occur.
The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to protect national security. Starting in 2027, the bill generally bans these vehicles if they originate from or are controlled by these countries, with separate restrictions on software and hardware taking effect in 2030. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to issue specific exemptions for items that do not pose a security risk and must publish a list of approved products. The law also requires companies to submit declarations confirming their vehicles comply with the rules and imposes heavy fines for violations.
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the federal terrorism insurance program through 2034, ensuring continued government support for insurance companies facing large losses from terrorist attacks. The bill also updates the schedule for recouping federal funds, shifting the timeline for when insurers must repay taxpayer money to later dates ranging from 2029 to 2036. These changes directly affect insurance carriers and policyholders by maintaining the program's availability for a longer period and adjusting the financial obligations tied to it.
This bill transfers approximately 265 acres of land (80 acres from BLM land and 185 acres from Indian Creek Ranch) to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in trust for the Tribe. It revokes a 1964 public land order and requires the Secretary of the Interior to place the land into trust within 180 days of enactment, after a required survey. The land will become part of the Tribe's reservation and be administered under standard federal trust rules, but cannot be used for tribal gaming under federal law. The bill directly affects the Tribe by expanding their reservation landholdings under federal trust management.
This bill transfers approximately 72 acres of land in Washington State from the Forest Service to the U.S. Department of the Interior, which will hold the land in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. The land becomes part of the Quinault Indian Reservation and will be managed by the Interior Secretary under standard federal trust rules for tribal lands. The bill explicitly prohibits gaming on this land under federal law and confirms the transfer does not affect the tribe's existing treaty rights from the 1855 Treaty of Olympia. It also requires standard hazardous materials disclosure but does not mandate cleanup of contaminants on the land.
HR 2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025, transfers approximately 583.79 acres of federal land (managed by the Forest Service) and 40.18 acres of tribal-owned fee land to the Pit River Tribe in federal trust. The land becomes part of the Pit River Tribe Reservation, administered under standard federal trust rules for tribes. The bill explicitly prohibits using this transferred land for tribal gaming operations under federal law. The transfer requires the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a survey within 180 days of enactment and the Tribe to request the fee land transfer.
This bill transfers approximately 204 acres of land (85.3 acres and 118.84 acres) into federal trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Shingle Springs Rancheria, California. It revokes a 1964 public land order and requires the Secretary of the Interior to place the specified land into trust within 180 days of enactment, designating it as part of the Tribe's reservation. The transferred land is prohibited from being used for any class II or class III gaming under federal law. This directly affects the Tribe by granting them federal trust status over the land, subject to existing rights and administered under standard trust regulations.
This concurrent resolution commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps' establishment in 1961. It formally honors the nearly 250,000 American volunteers who have served in 144 countries to support areas such as education, health, and economic development. The bill also commends the organization for its role in fostering international stability and enhancing global perceptions of the United States through cultural exchange and service.
This House resolution encourages Americans to recognize National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day on September 20, celebrating the contributions of these individuals while expressing regret for past discriminatory policies such as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The bill specifically highlights how unjust discharges based on sexual orientation or gender identity have denied veterans earned benefits and caused lasting harm. It urges the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to implement policy changes that right these wrongs, including ending the current ban on transgender service members and conducting outreach to help affected veterans access their benefits. Additionally, the resolution calls for restoring and expanding access to non-discriminatory health care, such as gender-affirming treatments, for LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans.
This resolution expresses support for designating September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day" to honor her legacy in the civil rights and women's rights movements. It calls on Congress to formally recognize her contributions, including her role as a founder of the NAACP, her leadership in the National Association of Colored Women, and her activism against racial segregation in Washington, D.C. The bill highlights specific historical actions, such as her participation in antilynching campaigns and her successful legal challenge that enforced desegregation laws at local restaurants.
House Resolution 1570 marks the eighth anniversary of the detention of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a retired Uyghur doctor who has been imprisoned in China since 2018. The resolution characterizes her imprisonment as an act of transnational repression intended to retaliate against her family members for exercising free speech in the United States. It calls on the Chinese government to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Abbas and condemns the use of detention to silence critics abroad. Additionally, the bill urges U.S. officials to raise her case during diplomatic engagements with China and recommends considering sanctions against responsible officials while working with international partners to secure her freedom.
This House resolution recognizes the critical need for continuous Medicaid coverage for individuals undergoing active cancer treatment and encourages states to simplify the process for maintaining eligibility. It urges state Medicaid programs to use existing claims and health data to automatically identify patients with cancer, thereby exempting them from community engagement requirements without requiring additional paperwork or repeated proof of their condition. The resolution also calls on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide technical assistance to states to implement these streamlined procedures and extend similar protections to other chronic illnesses.
