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.
Home School Graduation Recognition Act This bill clarifies that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting recognized under state law are high school graduates for purposes of eligibility for federal student aid.
HR 2294 reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, extending funding and updating governance for the nation's ocean and coastal observation network. It changes references from "Council" to "Committee" throughout the law and adds requirements for federal agencies to collaborate with regional coastal observing systems on data sharing. The bill specifically directs agencies to conduct operational oceanography measurements and establishes $56 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support this system. This bill directly affects federal agencies managing ocean observation programs and regional coastal data networks.
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that, after the bill's enactment, knowingly engages in any transaction related to the processing, export, or sale of oil, condensates, gas, liquefied natural gas, or other petrochemical products in whole or in part from Iran. The President must also impose sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with a sanctioned individual or entity. For example, the President must sanction the subsidiaries and corporate officers of a sanctioned business. The bill provides certain exceptions to these sanctions, including specifying that sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods or to conducting or facilitating transactions for humanitarian assistance. The Department of State must establish an interagency working group that shall seek to establish a multilateral contact group to coordinate international efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran. The bill expands the State Department rewards program to authorize a reward payment to any individual who furnishes information leading to the identification of a person (1) subject to sanctions under this bill, or (2) that has attempted or is attempting to evade sanctions under this bill.
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.
