This bill directs the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a comprehensive assessment of how the Chinese Communist Party has used foreign malign influence activities outside the United States since January 1, 2023. The assessment must examine impacts on U.S. alliances, regional perceptions, financial systems, and overall national security interests in key areas including the Indo-Pacific, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. The intelligence community must submit an initial report within 90 days and a final report within 180 days to designated congressional committees, with reports provided in unclassified form that may include a classified annex.
This bill directs the Department of Commerce to conduct a study on the challenges faced by small U.S. artificial intelligence businesses. The study will examine issues such as access to funding, tax credits, talent recruitment, and the impact of federal policies on these companies. It defines small AI businesses as independently owned U.S. companies with 250 or fewer employees that primarily create or develop AI products or services. The bill requires the Commerce Secretary to consult with relevant agencies and may involve outside experts to gather data and provide recommendations for addressing identified challenges.
The Hospice CARE Act of 2026 introduces stricter oversight and payment reforms for Medicare hospice programs. It temporarily halts enrollment of new hospice programs for five years, with exemptions for areas lacking adequate care access, while requiring enhanced surveys and ownership reporting for existing programs. The bill also mandates that physicians certifying terminal illness must not have financial ties to the hospice program, expands who can make these certifications, and requires face-to-face patient encounters before recertification. Payment adjustments include higher rates for specific palliative services and new rules for respite care, alongside stricter penalties for programs that fail to meet quality reporting standards.
This bill exempts H-1B visa holders working in healthcare from a presidential restriction that requires a $100,000 payment for entry into the United States. It directly affects foreign medical professionals and healthcare workers who hold H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The legislation removes the additional fee requirement for these workers while limiting any fees that may be charged to the standard amount already established under immigration law. The bill defines healthcare workers using the existing definition from the Affordable Care Act and was introduced in the 119th Congress in March 2026.
This bill establishes a dedicated Transportation Security Trust Fund to ensure money collected from airline passenger security fees is used exclusively for aviation security purposes. The fund would support the Transportation Security Administration by paying salaries and benefits for its personnel, funding passenger and baggage screening operations, and purchasing security technology and infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation guarantees that aviation security operations can continue without interruption during government funding lapses, prioritizing frontline staff compensation and operational expenses before using remaining funds for technology upgrades.
The Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act requires the Department of Defense to submit a report detailing how long it takes to review discharge cases involving post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. This report must include data on processing times, staffing levels, and recommendations to speed up these reviews, with the executive summary made available to the public. Additionally, the bill temporarily prevents the reduction of personnel assigned to the agencies that handle these specific discharge reviews until December 31, 2030. The legislation aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the review process for veterans seeking to overturn unfavorable discharge decisions.
This bill, titled the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, proposes two main tax changes: it would create an alternative maximum tax rate of 25.5% for individuals earning less than 175% of a cost-of-living exemption (approximately $46,000 for single filers), and it would impose a progressive surcharge on high-income taxpayers earning over $1 million. The alternative tax would cap the total tax liability for low- and middle-income earners at 25.5% of their income above a basic living threshold, while the surcharge would add 5%, 10%, and 12% taxes on income brackets above $1 million, $2 million, and $5 million respectively. Both provisions would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and include inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
This bill establishes a federal program to create at least two bioindustrial technology maturation facilities by 2030, which will serve as shared research and testing centers for developing biotechnology products that enhance energy security. These facilities will provide precommercial-scale testing, pilot production, and workforce training for companies and researchers working with biological systems to manufacture materials and products, with locations chosen to support diverse regional needs and supply chains. The legislation defines key terms related to biomanufacturing and waste streams, mandates collaboration with industry and academic partners, and authorizes $225.5 million in funding from 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts.
This bill would require states and local governments that receive certain federal law enforcement funding to allow individuals who are legally permitted to carry firearms in their home state to do so in designated gun-free zones. Under the proposed law, if a person who is authorized to carry a firearm is harmed by another person in a gun-free zone, they could file a civil lawsuit against the government for damages if they could have prevented or reduced the harm by carrying a weapon. States or localities that fail to comply with these requirements would face a funding penalty that could reduce their federal grants by up to 99 percent. The bill applies to grants under the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and the COPS Hiring Program.
This bill amends the VET-TEC high technology program for veterans to improve how employment success is measured and reported. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to calculate and publicly share employment rates using a specific formula: the percentage of veterans employed 180 days after program completion (excluding those hired by their training provider or affiliates). The bill also mandates reporting on full-time, part-time, and self-employment rates, and requires ongoing collection of participant feedback to evaluate and improve the program. These changes directly affect veterans enrolled in VET-TEC programs and the VA’s administration of the initiative.
This bill creates a temporary waiver process for U.S. Coast Guard regulations that require ships carrying American-made goods to be built in the United States. It allows companies to request exemptions from these requirements when no suitable American-built vessels are available to transport their products. The law mandates that agencies respond to waiver requests within 60 days, with automatic approval if no decision is made by then, and requires regular reporting to Congress about each waiver issued.
HRES 1114 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the 114th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (founded March 12, 1912). It formally celebrates the organization’s mission of building girls’ courage, confidence, and character through programs focused on leadership, STEM, community service, and inclusive spaces. The resolution specifically honors Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2025 and encourages continued support for their work in developing future women leaders. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic expression of congressional appreciation for the Girl Scouts’ community impact.
