The Kids Off Social Media Act prohibits social media platforms from allowing children under 13 to create accounts and requires them to delete the personal data of any existing accounts belonging to children. It also bans platforms from using personalized recommendation systems to show content to children and teens, except when the system relies only on basic information like device type, language, and location. The Eyes on the Board Act of 2026 requires schools that receive discounted internet subsidies to certify that they block students from accessing social media platforms and monitor their online activities. Together, these measures aim to limit children's access to social media and restrict how platforms use data from young users.
This bill, known as the BASICS Act, creates a new $5.5 billion federal funding program over five years to repair and replace bridges in poor condition across the United States. The program prioritizes projects based on the cost of bridge rehabilitation in each state and guarantees a minimum funding allocation of $45 million per state annually. It also expands funding for regional transportation planning in rural areas and increases flexibility for local governments to select and manage transportation projects through enhanced consultation requirements. Additionally, the legislation removes local matching fund requirements for metropolitan planning activities and allows 100 percent federal funding for off-system bridge projects owned by local governments or tribes.
This Senate resolution (SRES 601) designates the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week" to recognize these institutions' role in serving Native communities and their economic contributions. It highlights that tribal colleges serve students from over 250 federally recognized tribes, offer culturally grounded education, and contribute $3.8 billion annually to the U.S. economy. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it has no binding effect but calls for public observance through community activities. The resolution focuses on honoring tribal colleges' mission and achievements, citing their open enrollment and economic impact statistics.
This resolution designates January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month" to raise public awareness about mentoring programs. It recognizes the benefits of mentoring for youth - including improved academic performance, mental health, career development, and reduced risk of delinquency - and highlights that 40% of U.S. youth lack a mentor. The Senate encourages community, school, and workplace efforts to expand existing mentoring programs and recruit volunteers to support young people. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote existing mentoring initiatives across the country.
HRES 1040 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. It commemorates the 66th anniversary of the February 1, 1960, sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, where four Black students challenged racial segregation. The resolution encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's history and contributions in school curricula. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally honors this pivotal civil rights moment.
This bill directs the National Weather Service to replace the current NEXRAD weather radar system with a new network by 2040. It requires developing performance standards, testing new radar technologies through a public-private testbed, and partnering with external entities (like private companies or local governments) to fill coverage gaps using "Radar-As-A-Service" models. The program directly affects the National Weather Service, emergency managers, and communities in areas with limited radar coverage, aiming to improve storm detection and forecasting accuracy nationwide. Key provisions include phased implementation, prioritizing locations for new radar sites, and consulting meteorologists and public safety officials during planning.
HR 7391, the Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act, requires that Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) pay the discounted 340B ceiling price for covered drugs **at the time of purchase**, not later through rebates or adjustments. This directly affects FQHCs, which rely on 340B discounts to provide affordable care to low-income patients. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit manufacturers from entering agreements where FQHCs initially pay more than the ceiling price, with later reimbursement. It takes effect immediately upon enactment for all new drug purchases and applies to existing agreements starting then.
The Fair Repair Act (HR 7404) requires electronics manufacturers (like smartphone or computer makers) to provide independent repair shops and device owners with necessary tools, parts, and documentation for repairing digital devices on "fair and reasonable terms." It prohibits manufacturers from using software locks, parts pairing, or other tactics to block third-party parts, reduce device functionality, or charge extra fees for repairs. The law mandates that repair resources must be priced and accessible similarly to what manufacturers offer their own authorized repair centers. Exclusions apply to motor vehicles, medical devices, and safety equipment like emergency communication devices.
This bill directs the federal government to conduct a study on co-locating high-voltage power lines on existing highway and rail corridors. The study, led by the Energy Secretary with input from transportation agencies and stakeholders, will assess technical feasibility, safety, costs, and benefits of building transmission infrastructure within these rights-of-way. It will identify suitable corridors, evaluate different line configurations (like overhead or underground), and analyze impacts on grid reliability, energy costs, and transportation operations. The study must produce public reports within three years, including data to help accelerate future transmission projects without requiring immediate construction. This focuses on planning and data-sharing to address grid capacity constraints, directly affecting federal agencies, utilities, and transportation infrastructure owners.
The Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' telescreening mammography program by removing the "pilot" designation and extending its timeline until May 1, 2027. This legislation requires the VA to offer at least one mammography option - such as telescreening, full-service screening, or mobile units - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years of enactment. The bill also mandates that these services remain accessible to veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. Additionally, it allows the VA to continue expanding these services to facilities outside the current pilot group or in states where breast imaging is not yet available.
HR 7347, the *Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026*, requires all facilities detaining noncitizens under U.S. immigration law - including contracted facilities - to implement real-time health reporting systems for medical, dental, and mental health conditions. It mandates anonymous, multilingual complaint systems for detainees with anti-retaliation protections, annual DHS audits of health conditions (including gender-specific care), and full-time health liaisons at each facility. The bill triggers contract reviews for facilities with three verified health complaints and requires quarterly public reports on conditions and complaints to Congress. These provisions directly affect ICE detention facilities, detainees, and DHS oversight processes, focusing on transparency and accountability in health care.
HR 7363, the ICE Out of Our Faces Act, prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from using facial recognition, voice recognition, or other biometric surveillance technology for immigration enforcement. It directly affects CBP and ICE officers, including those deputized under Section 287(g), by banning the acquisition, possession, or use of such technology within the U.S. The bill requires immediate deletion of all existing biometric data collected by these agencies within 30 days of enactment and makes illegally obtained data inadmissible in court. Individuals harmed by violations can sue the federal government for damages, while officers violating the law face retraining, suspension, or termination.
