This House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that stable housing is a fundamental human right that keeps families together, regardless of immigration status. It condemns a past administration's proposal to ban mixed-immigration status families from receiving prorated federal housing assistance and calls on the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw any such rule. The resolution also urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs and calls for a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of such proposals on family separation and homelessness.
This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.
This House Resolution recognizes the vital roles and contributions of care workers in the United States, including those in childcare and home care, and expresses support for designating April 2026 as "Care Worker Recognition Month." It aims to acknowledge the importance of these professionals who support children, older adults, and people with disabilities, and their impact on families and the economy.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for designating April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week." It recognizes the impact of crime on victims and survivors, appreciates organizations that assist them, and encourages continued efforts to support victims' rights and services.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that open water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers. It recognizes their essential, lifesaving work and reaffirms their role in protecting lives, property, evidence, and the environment.
This bill, HR 8391, proposes to expand the types of services covered under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients by requiring coverage for certain food and nutrition services. Under Medicare, these services would be covered, with Medicare paying 80% of the actual charge. For Medicaid, these services would also be covered and become a mandatory benefit that states must provide. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will specify the exact requirements for these services, and the changes would take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment.
The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026 proposes to establish a federal grant program for states to create or expand "Food as Medicine" initiatives under Medicaid waivers. These programs would provide medically supportive food and nutrition interventions, like tailored meals or produce prescriptions, to Medicaid-eligible individuals with nutrition-related chronic conditions or food insecurity. The bill also directs the Department of Agriculture to provide technical assistance to farmers, especially socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers, to help them supply regeneratively or organically produced local food to these programs. Furthermore, it mandates federal guidance for states on implementing these programs, including eligibility criteria, provider roles, and procurement methods, aiming to integrate food interventions into healthcare.
The Rural Area Population Act aims to update and standardize the definition of "rural area" used across various federal programs, including those for rural development, electrification, and housing. The bill modifies the existing definition, primarily by changing the term "urbanized" to "urban," which could broaden the eligibility for communities seeking federal assistance. It also grants the Secretary of Agriculture new authority to designate areas as rural, even if they are located within an urban area, if they demonstrate persistent poverty, a high concentration of farmworker households, or significant infrastructure gaps. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to prioritize certain "high-need rural pockets" - small, isolated settlements within urban areas that lack services and have high poverty rates - for rural designation, while ensuring current rural designations remain valid until 2030.
The Earn it First Act of 2026 prohibits a sitting President from naming any public facility after themselves during their term in office. This restriction applies to buildings administered by federal agencies and facilities operated by entities that receive federal funding. The law prevents executive branch officials from designating such buildings with the President's name while they hold office. This measure directly limits the ability of current presidents to create lasting physical monuments to their own leadership through federal building names.
HR 8380 amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for how the Senate and House of Representatives consider annual appropriation (spending) bills. In the Senate, the bill applies existing rules for budget resolutions to these spending bills and limits debate on them to a maximum of 20 hours. For the House of Representatives, it prohibits adjourning for more than three calendar days during the month of July until all annual appropriation bills for the upcoming fiscal year have been approved by the House. These changes directly affect how members of Congress manage and approve federal spending legislation.
This bill, the "Stop Deadly Denials Act of 2026," aims to significantly restrict prior authorization requirements for Medicare beneficiaries. It prohibits Medicare Advantage plans from imposing prior authorization for most medical services and items starting January 1, 2027, with non-compliant plans facing potential sanctions. For traditional Medicare, the bill blocks a specific prior authorization pilot program and limits future models from implementing prior authorization if they use artificial intelligence for denials without individual physician review or do not use Medicare administrative contractors for processing. Additionally, it requires public notice and comment for all future Medicare innovation models.
