This bill amends the 1965 Public Works and Economic Development Act to expand how federal grants can be used. It adds two specific purposes: (1) facilitating the relocation of jobs from outside the U.S. to American workers, and (2) supporting growth in the manufacturing sector. Grants for public works, economic development planning, training, and economic adjustment must now include these new objectives. The changes apply to state and local governments receiving these federal funds, directing them to prioritize domestic job relocations and manufacturing expansion. The bill modifies existing grant program rules but does not create new funding.
This bill establishes new safety and medical requirements for "unified boxing organizations" (UBOs), which are boxing groups that manage title belts and rankings without separate sanctioning bodies. It directly affects UBOs and boxers under their contracts by mandating comprehensive medical screenings (including annual physicals, brain MRIs, and pregnancy tests for female boxers), requiring two ambulances and three physicians at ringside during matches, and providing boxers with mandatory health insurance covering $25,000 in injury costs. Key provisions include strict anti-doping testing protocols (with no cost to boxers), prohibitions on boxers betting on matches, and UBOs covering all medical expenses. The bill also requires UBOs to register publicly with the Federal Trade Commission and adhere to updated industry standards for boxer compensation and safety.
This resolution expresses support for designating March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day to honor the agricultural industry. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize agriculture's economic importance in the United States. The measure is a non-binding expression of appreciation rather than a legislative action with enforceable provisions.
This bill, the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026, removes restrictions that currently reduce Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits for older Americans who work after reaching retirement age. The key provision repeals the Retirement Earnings Test, which previously lowered monthly payments for beneficiaries who earned income from employment or self-employment. By eliminating these deductions, the legislation allows seniors to continue working without facing benefit reductions, directly affecting retirees who wish to remain in the workforce. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after the bill is enacted and include technical updates to related provisions in the Social Security Act and Railroad Retirement Act.
This bill establishes federal rules for college student athletes, primarily affecting institutions of higher education and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It guarantees that student athletes have five consecutive years of eligibility to compete in intercollegiate sports, regardless of injuries or other circumstances. The legislation also sets new transfer portal regulations, requiring athletes to sit out one academic year after transferring except for their first transfer, and mandates that schools honor financial aid commitments when students move to new institutions. Additionally, the bill prevents states from passing laws that conflict with these federal provisions or restrict student athlete rights under the new rules.
This bill creates a Federal Clearinghouse to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities find and access federal research funding opportunities. The Clearinghouse will be established within the Department of Education and will include representatives from multiple federal agencies to provide information on grants for research and building research capacity. It will also offer best practices and recommendations to help HBCUs strengthen their research programs and compete for federal funding. The bill requires federal agencies to review their grant programs and report annually to Congress on how they can better support HBCU research capacity through the Clearinghouse.
This bill establishes safety and security standards for online platforms and delivery services that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It requires the Food and Nutrition Service to create rules for digital privacy, cybersecurity, fair working conditions including prevailing wages, and food safety for stores and wholesalers participating in the program. Retailers must report their compliance with these standards within 18 months of the rules being finalized, and noncompliance could result in losing authorization to accept SNAP benefits. The legislation aims to protect users and workers while ensuring food safety in the growing digital food assistance landscape.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
This bill would eliminate interest on all existing and future Federal student loans starting in 2026, directly affecting current borrowers and future students. It requires the Department of Education to automatically modify eligible Federal Direct loans to stop interest accrual and allows borrowers to refinance other Federal loans into zero-interest consolidation loans without origination fees. The legislation also creates a new Education Affordability Trust Fund that would use loan repayments to fund these interest-free loans and potentially provide additional Pell Grants, while establishing a six-member board to oversee investments in government bonds.
This bill, titled Sammy's Law, requires large social media platforms with over 100 million monthly users or $1 billion in annual revenue to provide real-time access to third-party safety software providers. These platforms must create application programming interfaces that allow children under 17 or their parents to delegate control over the child's online interactions, content, and account settings to approved safety software providers. The third-party providers must register with the Federal Trade Commission, agree not to sell user data, and delete data within five days after a delegation ends. The bill also prohibits states from creating their own conflicting regulations on this matter and gives the FTC authority to enforce compliance.
The RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026 reauthorizes and expands a federal grant program that provides funding to rural communities for economic development projects. It removes specific references to "industry clusters" from previous rules, replacing them with broader language about "opportunities and networks" to increase flexibility for grantees. The bill requires the program to prioritize rural communities with populations under 20,000, and mandates that at least 10% of annual funds support communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. It authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to support these grants.
This bill proposes adding a new article to the U.S. Constitution to explicitly state that only citizens can vote in federal elections. The amendment would apply to all federal elections, including those for President, Vice President, Senators, and Representatives. It gives state legislatures the authority to create enforcement rules while reserving the power for Congress to make or alter regulations and enforce the rule in Washington, D.C. The measure would require ratification by conventions in three-fourths of the states before becoming part of the Constitution.
