The GPO Modernization Act of 2026 updates the operations and oversight of the Government Publishing Office to improve how federal documents are produced, distributed, and preserved. The bill redesigns the oversight committee from the Joint Committee on Printing to the Joint Committee on Publishing and expands the GPO's authority to manage digital content, accept gifts, and simplify procurement processes. It also establishes a National Collection of U.S. Government Public Information to ensure permanent, free public access to federal publications and modernizes rules for depository libraries to better serve communities with both physical and digital resources. Additionally, the legislation shifts the requirement for the Annotated Constitution from hardbound print versions to digital formats available online, starting after the October 2026 Supreme Court term.
This bill, titled the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, extends federal funding for the African American Civil Rights Network by three years. The legislation directly affects the network's operations by amending the United States Code to change the authorization period from seven years to ten years. By updating this timeline, the bill ensures continued financial support for the organization's mission to promote civil rights and historical preservation. No new programs or policy changes are introduced; the measure solely focuses on renewing the existing funding authorization.
This bill requires group health plans to gain full, timely access to detailed claims data and pricing information from healthcare providers and administrators without restrictions. It mandates that these entities provide unmodified data in standard electronic formats within 15 days and prohibits contracts that limit access to payment formulas, audit rights, or fee structures. To ensure compliance, the legislation introduces annual attestation requirements for plans and establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations, while also banning contracts that attempt to shield violators from these fines.
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.
The Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act amends existing federal law to change how quickly the Indian Health Service must be notified about emergency medical care. Specifically, it requires that the time limit for reporting such treatment or hospital admission be at least 15 days, provided the care is received from a non-government provider or in a non-government facility. This change applies to Native Americans who receive emergency medical services outside the standard Indian Health Service system. The bill aims to ensure a consistent reporting timeline for these emergency situations, removing the previous distinction that treated elderly or disabled individuals differently in this context.
This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration to equip specific contract air traffic control towers with advanced situational awareness tools within one year of enactment. It mandates the installation of Airborne Position Reference Tools at towers lacking these systems and ensures that towers without Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems receive necessary equipment and maintenance support. The legislation also updates funding rules to cover the costs of acquiring and operating these new tools and establishes training programs to help controllers effectively use the technology. Additionally, the bill provides financial reimbursement to airports that have already purchased similar systems before the federal government installs them.
This bill transfers ownership of three specific land parcels totaling approximately 836 acres into federal trust for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians. Once taken into trust, the land will become part of the tribe's reservation and be managed by the Secretary of the Interior under standard federal regulations for Indian trust property. The legislation includes specific conditions to preserve existing public access for recreation and conservation, maintain current water rights and service agreements, and protect existing leases and easements. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of these lands for any class II or class III gaming activities.
This bill transfers administrative control of about 330 acres of federal land in Tuolumne County, California, between two agencies. Approximately 160 acres currently managed by the Forest Service will be moved to the National Park Service to become part of Yosemite National Park, while about 170 acres currently managed by the National Park Service will be transferred to the Forest Service to become part of Stanislaus National Forest. The legislation includes provisions for minor boundary adjustments, requires notification about any hazardous substances on the land, and ensures that cleanup responsibilities remain with the original agency that held jurisdiction before the transfer. Existing rights, permits, and authorizations on the land remain valid, though the new managing agency will be responsible for administering them going forward.
This bill, known as the Post-Disaster Protection Act, extends the time limit for appealing federal disaster assistance decisions from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects individuals and communities seeking aid after natural disasters by amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The change provides applicants with additional time to contest decisions regarding their eligibility or the amount of assistance they receive. This adjustment aims to give affected parties more time to review and challenge assistance determinations without rushing the appeals process.
This bill establishes a regional management framework for double-crested cormorants across four U.S. flyways, requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop plans within 180 days that specify allowed hunting methods, time periods, and authorized entities including state and tribal agencies, lake managers, and pond managers. The framework must ensure cormorant populations remain sustainable while addressing impacts on fisheries, vegetation, other bird species, human safety, water quality, and endangered species. The bill mandates population surveys every five years and requires the management plans to be reviewed and updated every five years based on survey results and current data.
This bill designates the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand" to honor Peter Gregory Thurland, Sr. The legislation recognizes Thurland's contributions as a musician, Navy band member, and community leader who helped construct the bandstand and founded the St. Croix Community Band. By updating official records, the bill ensures all future references to the site will include Thurland's name, formally acknowledging his legacy in Virgin Islands history.
This bill establishes a framework for the Department of the Interior to work with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to restore and manage buffalo populations on Indian lands. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide contracts, grants, and technical assistance to support tribal buffalo restoration programs, commercial buffalo activities, and mobile meat processing facilities. The legislation also requires ongoing consultation between the Department and tribes on buffalo management initiatives and ensures that culturally sensitive tribal information remains confidential. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of surplus buffalo from federal lands to Indian lands and explicitly preserves existing treaty rights of Indian Tribes, with all provisions set to expire seven years after enactment.
