The Lunar Landing Day Act establishes July 20 as Lunar Landing Day to commemorate the first successful human landing on the Moon in 1969. This legislation adds the new observance to the United States Code, encouraging federal, state, local, and private entities to recognize the date through proclamations and educational activities. The bill also updates the official list of national observances to include Lunar Landing Day while reorganizing the numbering of existing sections in the relevant code chapter.
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act. [ sic ] This bill temporarily directs the Department of the Interior to award a grant to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund for the expenses associated with operating and enhancing the community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum.
This bill reauthorizes and expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, extending the program's funding through 2043 and allowing new claims to be filed until 2042. It increases compensation amounts for downwinders and Manhattan Project waste claimants from $100,000 or $50,000 to $150,000, respectively, and introduces a provision for reimbursing documented out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by insurance. The legislation broadens eligibility by adding new geographic areas in states such as Colorado, Montana, Washington, Illinois, and Ohio, as well as the territory of Guam, while also permitting the use of third-party affidavits to verify employment history or physical presence in affected zones. Additionally, it establishes a discretionary process for the President to designate new groups of radiation-exposed individuals for compensation and mandates several health studies regarding the long-term effects of nuclear testing on specific populations.
The Stable Homes Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to launch a five-year pilot program that provides $300 million annually in grants to local governments for establishing or expanding eviction diversion programs. These programs require landlords to notify tenants of their right to participate in dispute resolution before filing formal eviction proceedings, mandating at least 30 days of good-faith negotiation involving services such as mediation, housing counseling, and rental assistance. The legislation ensures that low-income tenants have access to free legal counsel if their landlord is represented by an attorney, while allowing landlords to bypass the program only in cases involving an imminent threat of physical harm. Local governments receiving these grants must submit annual reports detailing case outcomes, costs, and tenant demographics to Congress through 2030.
The Earn to Learn Act establishes a federal demonstration grant program that provides low-income students with matched savings accounts to help pay for postsecondary education. Under this mechanism, states or nonprofit organizations receive grants to match student contributions at a rate of $8 for every $100 deposited, while also providing financial literacy training and success coaching. The bill explicitly ensures that participation in the program does not reduce a student's eligibility for Federal Pell Grants or other federal student aid. It authorizes $100 million annually for five years to fund these grants, which are capped at $10 million per recipient, and requires the Department of Education to report on the program's impact on savings rates and educational retention.
The Mueller-Keating Memorial Highway Act designates a 26-mile stretch of Interstate 17 in Arizona as the Kayla Jean Mueller and Charles H. Keating IV Memorial Highway to honor a humanitarian aid worker and a Navy SEAL who both lost their lives while confronting ISIS. The bill specifies that this honorary designation applies to the section of the highway between milepost 237 near New River and milepost 263 near Cordes Junction, complementing but not replacing the existing Arizona Veterans Highway name. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to allow for memorial signage at the Sunset Point Rest Area and to list the new name in the Department of Transportation's official records. The legislation clarifies that this change is purely honorary, requiring no additional federal funding and causing no changes to official maps, addresses, or navigation systems.
This bill creates a nonprofit corporation owned by the U.S. government to support the athletic programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The corporation can accept funds from sources like the NCAA, ticket sales, and sponsorships to directly fund USMMA athletics, while strict rules prevent these funds from affecting the Department of Transportation’s impartiality. It allows sole-source contracts, leases of academy property for athletics, and retains licensing fees from USMMA trademarks for athletic program use. The bill specifically targets USMMA’s athletic programs and their funding structure, with no impact on other institutions or general government operations.
The Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act of 2026 prohibits the government from reducing disability compensation paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs for service members who previously received separation pay or severance benefits. For those receiving retired or retainer pay, the bill limits the repayment of any owed separation funds to a maximum of 25 percent of their monthly pension and requires a 90-day notice period before deductions begin. The legislation also mandates that the Secretary of Defense consult with affected members on repayment rates to prevent undue financial hardship and allows for waivers if repayment would cause significant economic difficulty.
The Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to claim a five-year carryback for unused low-income housing tax credits. This provision enables developers and investors who have not fully utilized their allocated credits in the current year to apply them against taxes owed in previous years. By extending this refund mechanism, the bill provides financial flexibility to entities involved in affordable housing projects, potentially accelerating the development of such units.
The INSULIN Act of 2026 requires health insurance plans to limit insulin copayments to $35 per 30-day supply starting in 2027, with plans choosing to cap costs at 25% of the negotiated price after 2028. The bill also mandates that pharmacy benefit managers pass all rebates and discounts related to insulin directly to health plans rather than retaining them. Additional provisions include measures to speed up the approval process for generic and biosimilar insulin products, establish a pilot program to provide affordable insulin to uninsured individuals in 10 states, and create a resource center and hotline to help uninsured people access assistance programs.
This joint resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that were not authorized by Congress. The bill relies on the War Powers Resolution, asserting that military action in Iran began without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory approval and has exceeded the legal time limits for such engagement. While ordering a removal of troops, the measure allows the United States to continue defending against attacks on its own personnel, conducting intelligence activities, and providing defensive support to partner nations.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union and recognizes the resilience of the Ukrainian people in pursuing sovereignty and democracy. The text affirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, specifically rejecting the annexation of Crimea, while condemning Russia’s 2022 military invasion. It encourages the U.S. government to provide strong security guarantees to facilitate a lasting peace agreement and to integrate lessons from Ukraine’s defense innovations into American military readiness. Additionally, the resolution urges Ukraine to continue implementing reforms related to anti-corruption measures, free markets, and the rule of law.
