This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders who choose to participate. These evaluations will assess risks for health complications, chronic pain management, dietary needs, prosthetic equipment functionality, and access to assistive technologies like powered mobility devices and neuromodulation systems. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must consult with medical specialists and technology manufacturers when developing rules for these evaluations and must report annually to Congress on how many veterans receive these services and what assistive technologies are prescribed.
This bill establishes a grant program to help rural water systems adopt digital technologies like sensors, data analytics, and cybersecurity tools to improve water infrastructure management. The Environmental Protection Agency would administer the program, which provides funding for designing, constructing, and maintaining digital systems that monitor water flow, detect leaks, and protect against cyber threats. Grants can also cover software costs and workforce training, with priority given to smaller systems serving fewer than 3,300 people and community-owned organizations. The legislation authorizes $50 million annually from 2027 to 2031 and requires a study five years after enactment to evaluate the program's impact on rural water systems.
This bill, titled the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, aims to enhance Taiwan's energy security by increasing U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan and improving the resilience of its energy infrastructure. The legislation authorizes U.S. government agencies to coordinate with Taiwan on energy projects, provide technical assistance for cybersecurity and physical security improvements, and establish a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center. It also directs an assessment of redirecting U.S. LNG exports currently sent to China to Taiwan and encourages Taiwan to maintain and expand its nuclear power capabilities. Additionally, the bill provides for insurance on vessels transporting critical goods to Taiwan and clarifies that the measures do not alter the U.S. One China policy.
This bill, titled the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026, restricts the U.S. Department of Transportation from contracting with or providing grants to companies that use or source LiDAR technology from specific foreign countries or entities. It requires companies seeking transportation contracts to certify that they will not use prohibited LiDAR technology, while allowing the Secretary of Transportation to grant waivers on a case-by-case basis if the activity serves the national interest. The restrictions apply to contracts and funding obligations made on or after June 30, 2026, but exclude certain safety-related research, testing, and regulatory exemptions.
This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create standards and guidelines for making federal government data easier for artificial intelligence systems to use. It requires federal agencies to make their open data available in machine-readable formats, ensure data quality and documentation, and address privacy and intellectual property concerns. The bill mandates a public comment process and requires the President to issue requirements for agencies to adopt these standards within one year of enactment. Additionally, it specifically requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to prepare its weather and climate data for AI and machine learning applications in forecasting.
This bill, known as the HBCU AI Research Leadership Act, directs the Department of Energy to set aside at least 10% of its funding for national artificial intelligence research institutes specifically for historically Black colleges and universities. The legislation amends the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to ensure these institutions can receive financial assistance to establish and support AI research programs, either individually or through partnerships with other educational institutions. By adding a formal definition for historically Black colleges and universities, the bill clarifies which schools qualify for this designated funding allocation. The measure aims to increase participation and capacity in AI research within HBCUs without changing the overall funding structure of the national AI initiative.
This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Labor to help create and expand registered apprenticeship programs focused on cybersecurity training. The program would provide funding to workforce intermediaries, which can be partnerships involving businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations, to develop apprenticeships that lead to specific cybersecurity careers. Grant recipients must use at least 85 percent of funds for program development, employer partnerships, and support services like mentorship and transportation assistance for apprentices, while up to 15 percent can be used for outreach and marketing. The apprenticeships would cover technical instruction and industry-recognized certifications in areas such as network security, ethical hacking, and system administration, targeting occupations like cybersecurity technicians and computer systems analysts.
This bill proposes to pause the clean electricity production tax credit for two years, from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The change would affect electricity generators who currently receive tax benefits for producing clean energy during this period. Money that would have gone to the Treasury from these suspended credits would instead be transferred to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve's funding account. The legislation aims to redirect federal tax revenue to support petroleum stockpiles while temporarily reducing incentives for clean electricity production.
This bill, known as the SEEDS Act of 2026, would allow digital asset indexes to be included as eligible investments within Trump accounts, which are special tax-advantaged investment accounts. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to add digital asset indexes to the list of permitted investments alongside other traditional assets. Additionally, the bill makes permanent a pilot program for Trump accounts that was previously set to expire in 2029, removing time limits on the program's operation. These changes would affect individuals who currently use or wish to use Trump accounts for investing, expanding the range of assets they can hold within these tax-advantaged structures.
This bill prohibits AI chatbots from misleading users into believing they are licensed professionals in fields like law, healthcare, finance, accounting, or insurance. It requires companies deploying AI chatbots to avoid generating content that falsely implies the AI has professional credentials or human verification from a licensed practitioner. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these rules as unfair or deceptive practices, while state attorneys general could also sue for violations and seek damages. Individuals harmed by such violations could file lawsuits to recover actual losses or up to $5,000 per violation, with higher penalties for willful misconduct.
