This bill creates a federal grant program to help states, tribes, and local governments establish policies that allow residents of manufactured home communities to purchase their communities. The program requires recipients to use at least 25% of grant funds for land and infrastructure and to adopt model laws that mandate owners notify residents before selling, giving residents the right to match the sale price and negotiate terms. Eligible entities must demonstrate that their policies provide residents with meaningful opportunities to buy communities, with specific protections against retaliation and requirements that sale offers be available to all potential buyers. The legislation defines eligible owners as government entities, nonprofits, and resident cooperatives, while exempting certain family transfers and internal business transactions from the purchase opportunity requirements.
This bill establishes safety and security standards for online platforms and delivery services that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It requires the Food and Nutrition Service to create rules for digital privacy, cybersecurity, fair working conditions including prevailing wages, and food safety for stores and wholesalers participating in the program. Retailers must report their compliance with these standards within 18 months of the rules being finalized, and noncompliance could result in losing authorization to accept SNAP benefits. The legislation aims to protect users and workers while ensuring food safety in the growing digital food assistance landscape.
The Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 expands personalized financial and housing counseling services for members of the Armed Forces. It requires the Department of Defense to establish a one-on-one counseling program within one year that covers credit management, budgeting, anti-predatory lending, rental planning, VA home loans, and legal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The program must partner with HUD-approved, tax-exempt Veteran Service Organizations that have expertise in financial literacy and housing stability. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the number of service members who received counseling, completion rates, and indicators of financial stress or housing instability among participants.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
This bill establishes a $106 million reserve fund for the United States Secret Service to cover essential expenses, including employee salaries, during government funding lapses. The fund is specifically designated to protect individuals identified under federal law, such as high-ranking officials, and can only be used for a maximum of 30 days after appropriations lapse. Any unused money must be returned to the Treasury by January 31, 2027, and the Secret Service Director must report fund usage to six congressional committees within 30 days of that deadline. The legislation ensures continuity of critical protection services while maintaining fiscal oversight through mandatory reporting and fund return requirements.
This bill would eliminate interest on all existing and future Federal student loans starting in 2026, directly affecting current borrowers and future students. It requires the Department of Education to automatically modify eligible Federal Direct loans to stop interest accrual and allows borrowers to refinance other Federal loans into zero-interest consolidation loans without origination fees. The legislation also creates a new Education Affordability Trust Fund that would use loan repayments to fund these interest-free loans and potentially provide additional Pell Grants, while establishing a six-member board to oversee investments in government bonds.
The Empowering Women in Agriculture Act amends existing federal agricultural laws to expand support for women in farming. It updates definitions to include gender-based prejudice alongside racial and ethnic prejudice, and formally recognizes women's nonprofit organizations as eligible recipients of outreach assistance. The bill also requires that at least 10 percent of funding for socially disadvantaged farmer programs be directed toward women who are socially disadvantaged, extending the funding period through 2031. These changes directly affect women farmers, ranchers, and the nonprofit organizations that serve them by increasing access to training and financial resources.
The Guidance Clarity Act requires federal agencies to include a clear statement on all guidance documents, explaining that the guidance does not have the force of law and is not binding on the public or the agency. This statement must be prominently displayed on the first page of the document and specify that it is intended only to clarify existing legal requirements. Agencies must begin using this statement 30 days after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues implementing guidance, which OMB must provide within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects all federal agencies that issue guidance under specific legal authority, ensuring transparency about the non-binding nature of such communications.
This Senate resolution commemorates Taiwan's 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996 and expresses support for Taiwan's democratic institutions. The bill formally acknowledges Taiwan's democratic milestones, including peaceful transfers of power and the protection of civil liberties, while referencing existing U.S. policy frameworks like the Taiwan Relations Act. It states that the Senate regards Taiwan's democracy as a strategic strength and commits to supporting Taiwan's self-defense and the liberty of its people. The resolution clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force.
The FAIC Act requires Medicare to pay separately for certain high-cost cancer treatments starting in 2026, rather than bundling them into general outpatient service payments. This change applies to FDA-approved cancer drugs and biologics that do not receive special transitional payments and cost at least $350 per day. The separate payment amount will be based on the drug's average sales price or, if unavailable, its wholesale acquisition cost or mean unit cost. The law includes a budget neutrality provision to ensure total Medicare spending remains unchanged by adjusting other payments as needed.
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework to phase out the production, use, and release of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as 'forever chemicals.' It directly affects manufacturers, users, and importers of these chemicals by requiring annual reporting, mandating phaseout plans within 10 years, and prohibiting the sale of specific consumer products like carpets, food packaging, and cosmetics on staggered timelines. The legislation creates Centers of Excellence at universities and national laboratories to advance detection and remediation technologies, while also modifying bankruptcy laws to prevent the discharge of liability for exposure to persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals. Federal agencies must comply with state and local regulations, and the EPA is given expanded authority to enforce compliance through inspections, penalties, and citizen lawsuits.
HR 7734, the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026, directs existing federal research grant programs to prioritize four specific agricultural research areas. It adds new funding priorities for mechanized harvesting technologies (especially for specialty crops), artificial intelligence applications in farming (focusing on specialty crop production), invasive species management, and sustainable aquaculture methods. These grants will be awarded to land-grant colleges and universities, as defined by federal law, to develop and test these specific technologies and approaches. The bill does not create new funding but shifts emphasis within current programs toward these targeted research goals.
