Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Revising SSDI Disability Classifications Act extends the authority for existing Social Security disability demonstration projects through 2036 or 2037 and establishes a new 10-year pilot program to test revised disability categories. This bill directly affects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits by creating four distinct classification groups based on the severity of their impairment and the likelihood of medical improvement. The key mechanism involves adjusting the frequency of continuing disability reviews, with those classified as having permanent conditions reviewed less often than those expected to recover within a few years. While participants in the demonstration project generally cannot appeal their specific classification except for factual errors, the program aims to evaluate whether these changes improve administrative efficiency and labor force participation. The Commissioner of Social Security must submit regular reports to Congress detailing the pilot's impact on program integrity, benefit duration, and employment outcomes.
The CATFISH Act of 2026 aims to protect Americans aged 60 and older from romance fraud by imposing stricter criminal penalties on perpetrators and mandating new safety measures for financial institutions and large retailers. The bill requires banks, credit unions, and digital asset providers to report specific suspicious activities involving senior customers to the Treasury Department, such as unusual withdrawals or signs of distress during transactions. Additionally, it obligates these institutions to train employees to detect fraud, establish internal controls like transaction monitoring, and provide seniors with resources for reporting scams. Retailers with 500 or more employees must also train staff to intervene when a senior customer attempts to purchase gift cards valued over $500 by providing warnings and assisting them in contacting the National Elder Fraud Hotline.
The American Tariff Rebate Act establishes a one-time tax credit for eligible individuals in the first taxable year beginning in 2026, providing a base amount of $2,000 (or $4,000 for joint filers) plus an additional $600 for each dependent. The bill mandates that these rebates be distributed as advance payments to taxpayers who filed returns for the 2025 tax year, with provisions allowing the IRS to use data from prior years or Social Security records for those who have not recently filed. To fund this program, the legislation permanently rescinds approximately $91.5 billion in previously appropriated funds designated for border infrastructure and detention capacity. Additionally, the bill repeals extended reduced income tax rates and lowers the estate and gift tax exemption amount to $10 million per individual.
The Reclaim Local Control Act requires metropolitan planning organizations that are currently made up entirely of gubernatorial appointees to change their structure within one year of enactment. These groups must either be redesignated or restructured to meet specific federal requirements for local control. The bill directly affects the governance of these transportation planning bodies by limiting the use of statewide political appointments in favor of a more locally representative composition.
The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act establishes a dedicated federal program to improve the long-term health outcomes of wildland firefighters by addressing exposure to hazardous smoke, chemicals, and heat. The bill creates an interagency Task Force and an Advisory Panel to develop a comprehensive health strategy, which includes implementing respiratory protection pilot programs and establishing medical surveillance systems for early disease detection. It mandates that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issue interim and final standards requiring employers to provide protective equipment and training, while also ensuring firefighters receive paid duty time for personal hygiene and gear decontamination. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Labor to create a specialized unit for processing workers' compensation claims related to firefighting and directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct periodic studies on the program's progress.
The CHARGE Act requires the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study on the potential effects of high-voltage power lines, specifically those rated at 750 kilovolts or greater, on human health, livestock, and crop yields. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would oversee this research and must submit a report detailing the findings upon completion. This report would be delivered to the relevant House and Senate committees responsible for agriculture and energy policy.
The Born to Invest Act of 2026 directs the Treasury Secretary, working with the Health and Human Services Secretary, to create model guidance for state officials. This guidance is intended to help state treasurers inform parents and legal guardians about opening specific tax-advantaged accounts for children, including Trump accounts, ABLE programs, and tuition programs. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for state health departments to coordinate with treasurers by sharing live birth data to facilitate these account notifications.
The American Renewable Energy Act of 2026 establishes a federal renewable electricity standard that requires large electric utilities to source an increasing percentage of their power from renewable sources, starting at 20% in 2027 and rising to 70% by 2036. To meet these targets, utilities must acquire Federal renewable electricity credits for each megawatt-hour of clean energy they purchase or generate, with specific quotas ensuring that a growing share of this energy comes from distributed generation projects and communities facing environmental or economic hardships. The bill creates a national credit trading market administered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, allowing utilities to buy, sell, or bank these credits, while also permitting them to pay an alternative compliance fee if they cannot meet their obligations. Funds generated from these fees are directed to states for renewable energy deployment and efficiency programs, with a requirement that at least half of the money benefits impacted communities.
The Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency reinstate specific environmental regulations, including those governing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles, within 60 days of enactment. The bill prohibits federal officials from delaying or weakening these protections without explicit congressional approval and requires the agency to base regulatory decisions on peer-reviewed science while restoring the use of a specific social cost of carbon value. Additionally, it directs the reinstatement of scientific advisory boards and environmental justice programs, requiring the agency to prioritize enforcement in communities facing disproportionate pollution burdens. To ensure compliance, the legislation authorizes approximately $10.9 billion in annual funding for enforcement activities and allows individuals adversely affected by non-compliance to sue the EPA administrator in federal court.
The Recovery First Housing Act requires organizations that receive federal funds for emergency shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing to offer substance use disorder treatment to every adult admitted to their programs. This mandate applies to project sponsors operating under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and includes various levels of care, such as medically supervised withdrawal management, residential treatment, and outpatient services. The bill defines step-down treatment as a structured process for transitioning individuals from intensive care to community-based services. An exception is included for unaccompanied minors, who are not subject to this specific treatment requirement.
The Relief Without Delay Act ensures that FEMA can continue disaster relief operations and access its Disaster Relief Fund even if the government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It requires FEMA to submit monthly public reports detailing how disaster funds are obligated and spent, while also mandating the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assess unmet housing needs after major disasters. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA and FEMA to improve tornado detection capabilities using new technologies like artificial intelligence and establishes a grant program for communities to build storm shelters and upgrade warning systems.
