This bill creates several tax credits to increase housing affordability for individuals and families. It establishes a first-time homebuyer credit of up to $25,000 (or $50,000 for first-generation homebuyers) for purchasing a principal residence, with income limits based on household size. It also creates a starter home construction credit for building homes under 1,200 square feet priced below 80% of local median home prices, and a renter tax credit for tenants paying more than 30% of their income in rent. Additionally, it provides a credit for converting non-residential buildings to affordable housing that meets specific income and rent restrictions. The bill includes provisions for inflation adjustments and reporting requirements for these tax credits.
This bill expands eligibility for workers' compensation medical care under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act by adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants as covered providers. It directly affects injured federal workers who can now receive care from these professionals within their state-authorized scope of practice. Key provisions redefine "other eligible provider" in the law and update related sections to replace "physician" with "physician or other eligible provider" throughout the statute. The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to issue final regulations within six months of enactment to implement these changes.
HRES 925 is a non-binding resolution condemning the Iranian government's ongoing persecution of the Baha'i religious minority. It directly affects Baha'is in Iran, who face systemic discrimination, imprisonment, denial of education and employment, and violence due to their faith. The resolution calls on Iran to immediately release Baha'i prisoners, end hate propaganda targeting them, and reverse policies banning their access to education and jobs. It also urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to demand Iran's compliance and use existing sanctions authorities against officials responsible for human rights abuses against Baha'is.
This bill prohibits U.S. federal agencies from using taxpayer funds to purchase solar panels manufactured or assembled by entities linked to China’s government (defined as Chinese-owned or controlled by China’s government or Communist Party). It requires agencies to stop all such procurement within 180 days of enactment, including via contracts, grants, or government purchase cards. Agencies may request waivers only if they prove no other viable source exists and the State and Homeland Security Secretaries jointly approve, with quarterly congressional reports on all waiver requests. The bill also mandates a study on domestic solar production capacity and a report on federal solar panel purchases from covered entities.
This bill amends the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to expand substance abuse and suicide prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 25). It requires eligible providers - like pediatric specialists, emergency departments, and children’s hospitals - to offer parents or guardians counseling on preventing overdose/suicide and provide supplies to reduce access to lethal means (e.g., safe storage containers). The bill allocates at least $2 million annually in grants to fund these prevention programs through eligible entities, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030. It directly affects young people at risk of substance misuse or self-harm and their caregivers.
The "No Robot Bosses Act" (HR 6371) prevents employers from making final employment decisions (like hiring, firing, or promotions) using automated systems without human oversight. It requires companies with 11+ employees to test these systems for bias against protected groups, explain how they work in plain language to workers, and provide opportunities for workers to dispute automated decisions through human review. The bill creates a new Technology and Worker Protection Division within the Department of Labor to enforce these rules and requires annual public reports on bias testing. It also includes strong whistleblower protections for workers who report violations. The law applies to most employers but excludes certain government entities and labor organizations acting in their representative capacity.
The Rx ACCESS Act improves prescription drug access for TRICARE beneficiaries, including military service members, retirees, and their families, by establishing fair reimbursement standards for pharmacies and expanding medication choice. It requires pharmacies to be reimbursed at actual drug costs (or the national average drug cost for certain medications) plus a standard dispensing fee, while banning hidden fees like point-of-sale charges. Starting October 1, 2026, beneficiaries can choose how they receive non-generic medications for ongoing health conditions. The law also mandates annual audits to verify reimbursement fairness and ensure pharmacy networks provide accessible care, especially in rural and underserved areas.
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider environmental justice and greenhouse gas emissions when reviewing applications for natural gas pipeline projects and other infrastructure needing a certificate of public convenience and necessity. FERC must evaluate how projects affect communities disproportionately burdened by pollution (defined as communities of color, indigenous groups, or low-income areas) and quantify all foreseeable greenhouse gas emissions, including upstream leaks and downstream combustion. Projects emitting 100,000+ metric tons of CO2 equivalent annually are presumed to have significant climate impacts. Applicants must submit mitigation plans to address environmental effects, and FERC must attach enforceable conditions to certificates if mitigation is practicable - or provide a detailed explanation if it isn’t.
The Hire Student Veterans Act expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include veterans enrolled in school using educational benefits from VA or military programs (such as the GI Bill). Employers hiring these veterans can claim a tax credit, making it easier to recruit students using benefits under specific VA or military education programs. The bill modifies the minimum employment requirement for these veterans, excluding them from standard work duration rules that apply to other credit-eligible hires. These changes take effect for veterans hired after the bill becomes law.
This bill establishes a new interagency Task Force to dismantle foreign scam operations targeting Americans, particularly through "pig butchering" scams in Southeast Asia. The Task Force, chaired by the Secretary of State, will coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to shut down scam centers, impose sanctions on perpetrators, and support victims of trafficking. It requires a detailed strategy within 180 days and annual reports to Congress on progress, including sanctions imposed and funds recovered. The bill authorizes $30 million for these efforts in fiscal years 2026-2027, focusing on countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Burma where scam centers operate with forced labor.
HR 5021, the American Decade of Sports Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to create a formal 5-year strategy (updated every 5 years) for using major international sporting events hosted in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034 - including the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics - to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote U.S. soft power. It mandates renaming the State Department’s sports diplomacy division as the Office of Sports Diplomacy, adding at least 3 dedicated staff members, and coordinating with host cities, sports leagues, and visa agencies to streamline international visitor access. The strategy must detail diplomatic goals, partnerships with local communities and the sports industry, and plans for cultural exchange, while requiring annual progress reports to Congress until 2034. This bill directly affects the State Department, host cities, international athletes, and diplomatic engagement efforts.
This bill would amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and prohibit its operations within the United States. It would require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization under immigration law and impose new visa restrictions, including immediate revocation of current visas, for individuals identified as members. The bill mandates annual reports from the Secretary of State identifying Muslim Brotherhood branches worldwide and determining which should be designated as terrorist organizations under existing laws. These provisions would directly affect Muslim Brotherhood members, branches, and affiliated organizations seeking entry to or operating within the United States.
