This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month to celebrate the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States. The bill directly affects Arab American communities and encourages the public to observe the month with programs and activities that highlight their contributions to American society. It acknowledges Arab Americans' historical and ongoing contributions across various fields including science, arts, public service, and civil rights, while noting that 47 states and numerous local jurisdictions have already recognized the month. The resolution urges the people of the United States to observe National Arab American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that recognize and celebrate the unique contributions of Arab Americans.
This resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting in Indianapolis that killed eight people, including four members of the Sikh community, and denounces anti-Asian hate and xenophobic rhetoric. It formally condemns violence and discrimination against South Asian Americans, Arabs, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, while also criticizing white supremacist ideology and anti-immigrant policies. The bill calls for expanded federal hate crime data collection and prevention programs, restoration of immigration processing, and reaffirms the government's commitment to protecting civil rights. As a House resolution, it expresses congressional sentiment and recommendations rather than enacting new laws or regulations.
This bill, the IGO Anti-Boycott Act, amends the existing Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 to broaden its application. It expands the scope of the original act, which prohibits U.S. persons from complying with certain boycotts fostered by foreign countries, to now also include international governmental organizations (IGOs). This means the anti-boycott provisions will apply to boycotts fostered by IGOs in the same manner they apply to those from foreign countries. Additionally, the bill mandates the President to submit an annual report to Congress and the public, listing foreign countries and IGOs that foster or impose boycotts and describing those boycotts.
This bill, titled the "Stop Support for UNRWA Act of 2026," would prohibit the United States from making any financial contributions, direct or indirect, to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) or its related entities. It also revokes diplomatic privileges and immunities for all UNRWA officials, employees, and representatives. Furthermore, the bill restricts the use of federal funds for United States delegations and contributions to any United Nations agency, body, or program if it is chaired by a country designated by the Secretary of State as repeatedly supporting international terrorism.
The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals by increasing access to technology-enabled care. It allows states to adopt and use telehealth tools under Medicaid for screening, monitoring, and managing health complications during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The bill also establishes two grant programs: one to fund technology-enabled collaborative learning models for training maternal healthcare providers, especially in underserved areas, and another to increase access to digital tools that reduce maternal health disparities. Finally, it directs the National Academies to study the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care, focusing on racial and ethnic biases.
The OPTIONS Act establishes a new type of employer-sponsored benefit arrangement called a Qualified Benefit Options Plan (QBOP), affecting employers and their employees. Under a QBOP, employees can choose how their employer's contributions are allocated among various pre-tax qualified benefits, such as contributions to retirement plans, health savings accounts, or educational assistance programs. A key distinction is that employees cannot opt to receive cash or other taxable benefits instead of these qualified benefits. Employer contributions made through a QBOP are excluded from an employee's taxable income, offering a tax-advantaged way for employers to provide flexible benefit options. The bill includes rules to ensure benefits are not disproportionately skewed towards highly compensated employees and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill, titled the Trump Accounts for All Generations Act, makes a specific program related to "Trump accounts" permanent and adjusts its contribution limits. It directly affects individuals who contribute to these accounts by altering their long-term availability and value. The legislation permanently extends the "Trump accounts" contribution program by removing its scheduled expiration date of January 1, 2029. Furthermore, it introduces an annual inflation adjustment for the program's $1,000 contribution amount, beginning in taxable years after 2028. The bill also removes the word "pilot" from the program's title and related sections of the tax code, formally establishing it as an ongoing program.
This bill, titled the Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act, aims to reduce unwanted automated calls by expanding federal rules to cover all phone numbers, not just residential ones. It requires the Federal Communications Commission to update regulations within 270 days to enforce these broader restrictions on entities making multiple calls. Additionally, the law clarifies the definition of automatic dialing systems to include any list of numbers used with automated technology, ensuring these rules apply to a wider range of callers.
The Swalwell Act aims to reform how workplace misconduct claims involving Members of Congress and senior staff are handled. It prohibits the use of federal or campaign funds to pay settlements or awards for such claims, making the individuals personally liable for the full amount. The bill mandates the creation of a public database disclosing details of these settlements and awards, including historical data, while protecting victims' identities. Additionally, it requires prompt referral of any allegations of criminal conduct by Members or senior staff to the Department of Justice, regardless of settlement agreements.
HR 8295, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026, creates a new federal crime for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination. This directly affects fertility clinics, practitioners, and patients undergoing such procedures. Individuals found guilty could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both. The bill defines federal jurisdiction for these offenses, primarily involving interstate commerce, and extends the statute of limitations to 10 years after identification through DNA testing. It also adds this new crime to the list of "racketeering activities" under federal law.
This bill, titled the "Abolish the CMMI Act," would eliminate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The CMMI is responsible for developing and testing new healthcare payment and service delivery models for Medicare and Medicaid programs. Its abolition would directly affect Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and healthcare providers who participate in or are impacted by these innovative models. The bill achieves this by repealing Section 1115A of the Social Security Act, which established the CMMI.
The Supporting VA Families Act grants unpaid parental leave to Department of Veterans Affairs employees. This provision allows employees to take four weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for the birth of a child or for adoption and foster care placements. The leave is designed to supplement existing leave policies rather than replace them, ensuring employees can balance family needs with their work responsibilities. The act defines eligible employees and children according to existing federal definitions found in Title 5 of the United States Code.
