This bill requires states and tribal organizations that run school lunch programs to also participate in the Summer EBT program, which provides food assistance to children during summer breaks. For the summers of 2024 through 2026, participation in the summer program remains voluntary for these entities. Starting in summer 2027, joining the summer program becomes mandatory for any state or tribal organization that already participates in the school lunch program. The legislation also updates administrative rules to ensure states submit management plans for these programs by specific deadlines each year.
This bill, titled the No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act, aims to strengthen penalties for non-citizens who vote illegally in the United States. It modifies federal law to make voting by aliens a specific ground for inadmissibility and deportability under immigration statutes. The legislation also removes existing exceptions that previously allowed certain non-citizens to vote in federal elections without facing these specific immigration consequences. By updating the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill ensures that any alien who votes in violation of any election law faces potential removal from the country.
This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government. The resolution also expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that (1) legislative and policy reforms to prevent fraud and improper payment will meaningfully improve the continued financial prosperity of the U.S. government and the American taxpayer, and (2) federal program eligibility and spending activities should be verified prior to payments being issued.
The ZOMBIE Act amends the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, primarily affecting federal executive agencies and their oversight of government spending. The bill redefines "improper payments" to specifically focus on those that result in a "financial loss to the Government," excluding administrative errors that don't cause actual financial harm. It requires the Treasury Secretary to develop new risk assessment guidance, which agencies must use to conduct more frequent assessments of their programs for these specific types of improper payments and fraud. Agencies will also be required to designate a senior official to coordinate efforts with oversight bodies, report on actions taken to prevent financial losses, and implement enhanced financial and administrative controls to mitigate fraud risks in federal programs.
This Senate resolution formally acknowledges the strategic value of the Arctic region for U.S. national security and economic interests. It calls for ongoing cooperation with Arctic allies, such as Canada and Nordic nations, to promote stability, sustainable development, and regional security. The measure also highlights the importance of working with Indigenous peoples and maintaining a rules-based order in the face of international competition. While it does not create new laws or funding, it encourages Congress to actively engage with international partners on shared Arctic priorities through diplomatic exchanges and joint initiatives.
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as "Our Roads, Our Safety Week." It directly affects all road users, including drivers of cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, and pedestrians, by highlighting shared responsibilities for road safety. The bill recognizes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's campaign aimed at reducing crashes involving large commercial vehicles through increased public awareness. It encourages government agencies to continue their outreach efforts and urges the public to learn specific safety rules for sharing the road with large trucks and buses.
This bill, known as the Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act, allows patients with life-threatening diseases or severe illnesses to access certain experimental drugs tailored to their specific genetic makeup without going through the standard FDA approval process. To qualify, a patient must have exhausted approved treatment options and receive a written recommendation from a doctor who is not paid by the drug manufacturer. The law permits manufacturers and eligible healthcare facilities to offer these personalized treatments if the patient provides informed consent and the facility operates under existing federal safety regulations. Importantly, the bill does not require manufacturers to provide these treatments, leaving the decision to share them entirely up to the companies involved.
This bill, known as the Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act, amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve special education services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. It requires states to identify these students regardless of how they are currently classified, ensuring they receive specialized instruction in their primary language and access to qualified professionals. Key provisions mandate that state plans include specific strategies for language development, Braille instruction, and the use of assistive technologies, while also establishing a new national center to support research and training for educators of students with visual disabilities. Additionally, the legislation clarifies definitions for deafblindness and interveners, updates data reporting requirements to track these populations more accurately, and ensures early intervention services are delivered in natural environments to support language and communication milestones.
This bill establishes a five-year demonstration program to fund projects that improve mentorship practices for faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. It allows the National Science Foundation to award grants to universities and nonprofit organizations for initiatives focused on building mentoring skills, training cultural competencies, and researching better mentorship methods, with special priority given to minority-serving and rural institutions. Additionally, the legislation updates reporting requirements to include institutional processes for addressing harassment, discrimination, and professional misconduct. The program is authorized to receive up to $5 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a requirement to report on its effectiveness after five years.
This resolution expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The bill calls on the public to wear orange on the designated day to honor victims and promote awareness of gun safety. It highlights statistics on gun-related deaths and injuries to underscore the need for community discussions on making neighborhoods safer.
The Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act creates a distinct regulatory category for homeopathic medicines within the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, separating them from conventional drugs that require premarket approval. This legislation mandates that the FDA establish new safety, quality, and labeling standards specifically tailored to homeopathic products, including a requirement to finalize rules on manufacturing practices within three years of enactment. The bill also establishes a temporary advisory committee to provide recommendations on regulation and ensures that products labeled as homeopathic are not subject to false advertising claims if they adhere to traditional homeopathic principles. Additionally, the act clarifies definitions for homeopathic ingredients and updates labeling rules to allow for specific language indicating that intended uses have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This bill, known as the Critical Access Hospital RIP Act of 2026, aims to protect rural hospitals from losing their special status due to new road construction. It directly affects facilities designated as critical access hospitals that might otherwise fail to meet population requirements because a nearby highway or bridge was recently built or improved. The law mandates that if a facility qualifies for designation but fails the population test solely because of a completed roadway project, it will still be considered to meet the requirement. By ignoring the impact of these specific transportation upgrades, the legislation ensures these hospitals can continue operating without being forced to close due to infrastructure changes.
