Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10332, the Sunset Section 230 Act, would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, a provision that currently shields online platforms from legal liability for content posted by their users. By removing this protection, the bill directly affects internet service providers, social media companies, and other interactive computer services, making them potentially responsible for user-generated material under existing defamation and copyright laws. The legislation also includes numerous conforming amendments to update definitions and cross-references in various federal statutes, including the Trademark Act and criminal codes, to ensure consistency with the repeal. These changes would take effect two years after the date of enactment.
The Patient Navigation Assistance Act amends federal law to require states to reimburse Medicaid for patient navigator services provided to eligible individuals by qualified health care or community-based organizations. These navigators, who must hold specific degrees and certifications in fields such as nursing or social work, help patients access medical, social, and financial resources through referrals and individualized education. The bill also classifies these services as covered medical assistance, allowing the federal government to share the cost of providing them with states.
This bill establishes new procedural safeguards for the Internal Revenue Service when conducting tax inquiries or examinations of universities, requiring high-level Treasury approval based on reasonable belief that a university may not qualify for tax-exempt status. It mandates that the IRS provide written notice to the institution before beginning an inquiry and at least 15 days before starting a formal examination, offering the university the opportunity to hold a conference to discuss concerns. The legislation imposes strict time limits, requiring inquiries to be completed within 90 days and examinations within two years, while also restricting the ability to re-examine a university for five years if no significant tax issues are found. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit confidential reports to congressional committees detailing any new university tax investigations.
The Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026 directs the Small Business Administration to create and distribute educational materials that help small businesses identify and protect against harmful activities by foreign adversaries. These materials must cover topics such as intellectual property theft, cybersecurity risks, forced labor in supply chains, and the dangers of specific commercial relationships with foreign-controlled entities. The bill requires the agency to review and update these resources annually starting in 2027 to ensure they reflect current threats and best practices. Additionally, if the agency determines that a specific activity poses a significant risk to national or economic security, it must notify the relevant congressional committees about the finding and its justification.
The Badge-to-Business Act amends the Small Business Act to waive guarantee fees for express loans made to qualified career law enforcement officers starting January 1, 2027. To qualify, an officer must have completed at least ten years of service and not be facing a pending criminal investigation or administrative proceeding for misconduct related to their official duties. This fee waiver applies to both currently employed officers and those who have separated from service, provided they meet the conduct requirements at the time of application. The provision includes an exception allowing the Administrator to collect fees if the cost of guaranteeing these loans results in a net loss for the Administration in a given fiscal year.
The Cost Estimates Improvement Act requires the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to include public debt servicing costs in their financial estimates, to the extent practicable. This change directly affects federal budgeting processes by ensuring that the interest payments on national debt are factored into official cost projections for new legislation. The bill amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to mandate this specific inclusion in all future estimates prepared by these two bodies.
The PROOF Act requires state agencies to provide specific records to the Attorney General when requested for investigating fraud in major federal assistance programs, such as Medicaid, food stamps, unemployment benefits, and disaster relief funds. This information sharing covers data like identity verification records, payment logs, and provider billing statements directly related to active investigations. To protect privacy, the bill mandates that the Justice Department handle all transferred data under existing privacy laws, use encryption for security, and destroy the information once legal proceedings are complete. Additionally, federal agencies may only use this data for fraud-related law enforcement purposes and must submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of requests made and resulting convictions.
The GATOR Act of 2026 directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study on how federal regulations affecting American alligators, common caimans, and brown caimans have impacted their populations in states where they reside. The investigation will examine whether these protections have led to overpopulation of alligators or caused caiman species to become invasive in Florida. Additionally, the study will assess if current rules make it harder to remove nuisance animals from residential and commercial waterways and how state management programs have been affected by federal oversight.
The Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with state and local leaders to address mountain pine beetle infestations. These partnerships enable joint efforts for monitoring, data sharing, and processing beetle-killed trees to reduce wildfire risks. Additionally, the bill allows the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to provide technical assistance on detection and management strategies upon request. The law defines covered entities as state and local chief executives, as well as federally recognized Indian Tribes, ensuring broad collaboration across jurisdictions.
