The Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2026 would expand Medicare coverage to include a range of dental and oral health services, such as cleanings, fillings, root canals, and dentures, starting on January 1, 2028. Under the bill, routine preventive care like exams and cleanings would be covered without cost-sharing, while other services would begin with no payment in the first year and gradually increase to cover 80 percent of costs over seven years. The legislation includes specific limits, such as capping coverage for cleanings and exams at two per year and restricting full or partial dentures to once every five years, though the Secretary of Health and Human Services has the authority to modify these rules or waive limits for low-income individuals. Additionally, the act increases federal funding to help states cover the cost-sharing amounts for Medicare beneficiaries who receive these new dental benefits.
This bill would fundamentally change how Supreme Court justices are appointed and how long they serve by establishing a fixed schedule of biennial appointments. Under the new rules, the President could only nominate one justice every two years, specifically within the first 120 days of their term or following a rejected nomination, ensuring that the total number of justices hearing appellate cases never exceeds nine. Additionally, the legislation sets a 14-year term limit for each justice, meaning their service would end automatically when their term expires rather than continuing for life. These changes aim to reduce the impact of single appointments on the court's composition for decades while maintaining the current nine-justice quorum for most cases.
This bill expands existing rules to prevent foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections by tightening restrictions on domestic businesses that are owned or controlled by foreign interests. It requires companies with significant foreign ownership or control to file a sworn certification confirming they are not foreign entities before making any political contributions or spending money on election activities. Additionally, the law prohibits recipients of these funds from using them for further political spending unless they receive and verify the original certification, while also clarifying that these rules apply to state and local ballot measures as well as corporate political committees.
The Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive standards for the treatment, care, and placement of noncitizen children in immigration custody, primarily affecting the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. Key provisions include a prohibition on separating children from their parents or guardians unless there is clear and convincing evidence of an imminent threat, alongside requirements for rapid family reunification and the elimination of family detention facilities. The bill mandates that children be housed in state-licensed facilities that provide trauma-informed care, adequate medical and educational services, and access to legal representation, while also phasing out large congregate care settings in favor of family-based placements. Furthermore, it creates an independent Office of the Ombudsperson to monitor compliance, investigates age assessments that ban invasive medical procedures, and enforces strict data privacy rules to prevent information from custody cases from being used in immigration removal proceedings.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill, titled the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act, grants Members of Congress and their full-time staff guaranteed entry to all federal public buildings during regular business hours. It requires these individuals to present official congressional identification and mandates that staff members be accompanied by their employing Member of Congress. The legislation also ensures access outside of normal hours within 24 hours of a request, allows immediate entry during public meetings, and permits access to secure areas if the Member belongs to a relevant committee or obtains consent from the committee's leadership. Additionally, the bill prohibits temporary modifications to buildings that would obstruct a Member's ability to observe the facility.
This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. The document cites data showing that Black women earn roughly 65 cents for every dollar earned by white men and highlights how this disparity impacts their ability to support families and accumulate wealth. By referencing existing laws like the Equal Pay Act and the Civil Rights Act, the bill reaffirms Congress's support for equal pay for equal work without proposing new legislation or policy changes. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the economic challenges faced by Black women due to dual discrimination based on race and gender.
This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the persistent wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. It highlights data showing that Black women earn significantly less than their male counterparts and reaffirms Congress's support for existing laws that prohibit pay discrimination based on sex or race. The document does not create new laws or change policy but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about the economic disparities faced by Black women.
This resolution designates June 15, 2026, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the month of June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. It formally recognizes the efforts of various professionals, including judges, social workers, and law enforcement, who work to prevent and address abuse against older adults. The bill also encourages the public and government agencies to continue collaborating on awareness campaigns and to report cases of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
This resolution directs the Senate Legal Counsel to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting gifts or payments from foreign governments without Congressional approval. The bill specifically targets alleged violations by President Donald J. Trump, citing instances such as accepting a refurbished aircraft from Qatar, cryptocurrency investments from foreign-linked entities, and real estate deals in various countries that generated income for the President and his family. By seeking a court injunction, the measure aims to stop the President from accepting these specific benefits unless Congress provides its consent.
The Social Security 2100 Act proposes significant changes to the U.S. retirement system, aiming to strengthen benefits, consolidate the trust fund, and improve service delivery. To directly affect current and future beneficiaries, the bill increases monthly payments for low earners, adjusts cost-of-living calculations to better reflect inflation, and extends eligibility for children in college. It also introduces new credits for caregivers, removes waiting periods for some disability claims, and allows higher earnings to count toward future benefits. To fund these enhancements, the legislation repeals the cap on taxable wages for Social Security taxes and creates a single, unified Social Security Trust Fund. Finally, the act mandates stricter data privacy protections, prohibits the wrongful invalidation of Social Security numbers, and requires the agency to maintain a robust workforce and keep field offices open.
The Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals in the criminal justice system by restricting financial incentives for states that use restraints on pregnant inmates. Under the bill, states receiving federal justice grants would face a 25 percent funding penalty if they fail to implement laws limiting the use of shackles on pregnant individuals, with those withheld funds redirected to compliant states. The legislation also directs the Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Justice to create and fund programs in at least six federal facilities and across various state and local prisons that provide specialized prenatal care, mental health support, and reentry assistance. These programs are designed to address specific health disparities, particularly for racial and ethnic minority groups, by offering culturally competent care, nutrition counseling, and opportunities to maintain contact with newborn children. Additionally, the act requires an independent oversight organization to monitor program implementation and mandates a Government Accountability Office report to analyze maternal and infant health data within the correctional system.
