Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, 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.
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to replace an existing plaque at the Lincoln Memorial with a new one that commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The legislation requires that the design and placement of the new plaque follow the rules set by the Commemorative Works Act. It also authorizes the use of federal funds for the removal of the old plaque and the installation of the new one, while allowing the agency to accept private contributions to help cover these costs without needing additional congressional approval.
The Debt-Free College Act of 2026 establishes a state-federal partnership that provides federal grants to states to cover the unmet financial need of eligible students attending in-state public colleges, effectively making tuition debt-free for those who qualify. To participate, states must commit to capping tuition increases at inflation levels, maintaining their current level of funding for higher education, and implementing student success programs that support low-income and underserved populations. The bill also creates a separate five-year grant program for specific minority-serving institutions and tribal colleges to help them cover student costs, while simultaneously expanding federal financial aid eligibility to include "Dreamer students" who entered the United States as minors under certain conditions.
The Textile Waste Reduction Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a National Textile Circularity Strategy aimed at reducing textile waste and promoting the repair, reuse, and recycling of clothing and fabrics. To support this effort, the bill establishes an Interagency Working Group that coordinates activities across multiple federal departments, including Energy, State, and Commerce-related agencies. Additionally, it creates an Advisory Board composed of industry experts, academics, government officials, and non-governmental organizations to provide ongoing guidance on policy development. The Administrator is required to publish data on textile waste disposal and identify available federal funding opportunities to help states, local governments, and tribal nations implement these circularity initiatives.
This bill amends existing federal law to broaden the scope of restricted technology from "communications equipment" to a wider category of "information and communications technology or services," affecting companies that produce or provide these items. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update its list of prohibited technologies at least every six months and establishes a process for removing items if the underlying national security determinations are reversed by the relevant agencies. The legislation restricts the FCC from adding new items to the ban list unless they are produced or provided by entities controlled by foreign adversaries, while also mandating that the FCC submit unclassified reports to Congress before placing any technology on the list. Additionally, it prohibits "covered entities" and their affiliates from holding certain FCC authorizations or licenses, though it includes a specific exemption for standard equipment authorizations granted prior to the item being listed.
The Credit for Prior Learning Act allows students to use federal financial aid funds to pay for assessments that recognize skills learned outside of traditional classrooms. Specifically, it adds an allowance of up to $2,000 per award year to the cost of attendance calculation, which can cover test fees and other reasonable expenses associated with these evaluations. To qualify, the assessment must be based on generally accepted criteria and result in academic credit without requiring additional coursework. The bill also requires colleges to publicly disclose data on how many students receive this credit and the average number of credits awarded, broken down by race, income, and Pell Grant status.
The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act authorizes a federal grant program that provides funding to colleges and universities to offer emergency financial assistance to enrolled students facing sudden financial hardships. Institutions must apply to the Department of Education, with priority given to community colleges, rural schools, and those with high percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The bill requires schools to process applications quickly, ensuring funds are disbursed within ten business days of approval, while allowing students to receive aid that exceeds their total cost of attendance up to the maximum annual Pell Grant amount. These emergency grants are protected from being counted as income for tax purposes or when determining eligibility for other federal benefits, and no student can be denied aid based on immigration status.
The REVEAL Act prohibits federal officials, including Members of Congress, the President, and political appointees, from trading on prediction markets or directly owning most stocks, commodities, and derivatives while in office. To comply with these restrictions, covered individuals must divest their existing financial assets within 180 days of the law's enactment or 90 days after assuming a new position, though certain exceptions apply for diversified funds, government bonds, and specific family trusts. The bill establishes a penalty system that requires violators to pay a fee equal to 10 percent of the transaction value and disgorge any profits earned from prohibited trades. These penalties must be paid from personal funds rather than official government accounts, and ethics offices are required to publicly publish details about each fine assessed.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act removes specific tax incentives for large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. It excludes these facilities from bonus depreciation, a provision that currently allows businesses to deduct the full cost of certain equipment in the year it is purchased. Additionally, the bill prevents these properties from qualifying as opportunity zone business property, which would otherwise offer significant tax benefits for investments in designated areas. The legislation targets structures with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts that are dedicated to data storage, processing, or AI operations.
The American Citizenship Integrity Act creates a new federal crime for knowingly recruiting or transporting non-citizens into the United States with the intent to have them give birth to children who would automatically gain U.S. citizenship. Individuals convicted of this offense face up to 15 years in prison, while those involved in organized schemes affecting three or more people can be sentenced to up to 30 years and subject to asset forfeiture. The bill also makes any foreign national inadmissible if they seek entry specifically for the purpose of "birth tourism" and allows for the revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of these fraud-related offenses. To enforce these changes, the legislation establishes an interagency task force co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate investigations, develop detection guidance, and submit annual reports to Congress on enforcement activities and statistics.
The Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026 expands tax incentives for small businesses by extending the Work Opportunity Credit through September 30, 2030, and introducing a new multi-year credit structure. Under this enhanced provision, qualified small businesses can claim additional tax credits based on wages paid to employees in their second through fifth years of employment, with the credit percentage increasing from 50 percent to 100 percent over that period. The bill also doubles the annual deduction limit for expenditures made to remove architectural and transportation barriers for individuals with disabilities and older adults from $15,000 to $30,000, while explicitly including improvements to internet and telecommunications accessibility in this category. Additionally, the legislation requires the Treasury Department to submit annual reports to Congress through 2030 detailing the number of businesses using the new credit, their employee retention rates, and the overall fiscal impact of these changes.
