HRES 1026 condemns the violent disruption of a January 18, 2026, worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where protesters physically obstructed the service, intimidated congregants, and created a threatening environment. The resolution reaffirms the constitutional right to religious freedom, declares targeting houses of worship an attack on religious liberty, and specifically condemns media figure Don Lemon for participating in the disruption. It commends the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation and urges authorities to protect Americans’ right to worship safely without intimidation. The resolution does not create new law but formally expresses the House’s position on this incident and its alignment with existing federal protections against interference with religious exercise.
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.
HR 7281, the Justice for Shireen Act, requires the FBI and State Department to submit a public report within 30 days of enactment. The report must identify those responsible for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, detail any U.S. defense materials, funds, or services involved, and include relevant unredacted documents. It mandates the report be unclassified and published online simultaneously for public access. This bill directly affects federal agencies by imposing specific reporting obligations, with no direct impact on citizens or changes to existing laws. The focus is solely on documenting the circumstances of Abu Akleh’s death through a mandated government review.
This bill would revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations (like charities or health groups) that provide or fund abortions, except in specific cases. It directly affects organizations currently classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, such as some healthcare providers or advocacy groups. Key provisions define "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (excluding cases where the mother’s life is at risk, or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest), and deny tax exemption to groups meeting this definition. The change would take effect for tax years starting after the bill’s enactment date.
SRES 593 is a Senate resolution honoring the 67 victims of the January 29, 2025 mid-air collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River. It specifically recognizes the lives of all victims, including 11 U.S. figure skating athletes, their families, and 3 Army soldiers, as well as the 1,700+ first responders who assisted in the recovery efforts. The resolution offers condolences to affected families, acknowledges the bravery of emergency personnel, and commits the Senate to using safety lessons from the crash to prevent future incidents. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or provide direct benefits but serves to formally memorialize the tragedy and honor those impacted.
This resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture. The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.
S 3712, the "BO's Act," requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to study home cardiorespiratory monitors used for infants, particularly high-risk babies, to assess their effectiveness in preventing sudden unexpected infant death. The bill mandates a report to Congress within one year of enactment, detailing monitor accuracy, new home sleep care models, insurance coverage criteria, and recommendations on whether these devices should be covered by public or private health plans. This legislation directly affects infants (especially high-risk cases), healthcare providers, and insurance companies by initiating a federal review of current practices. The bill does not create new laws or funding but establishes a data-gathering process to inform future policy decisions about infant monitoring devices.
The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a workforce strategy for rural hospitals within one year of enactment. This strategy must address cybersecurity staffing challenges, create partnerships with educational institutions, and develop training materials tailored to rural hospital needs. The bill also mandates the creation of accessible cybersecurity instructional materials for hospital staff and annual congressional briefings on progress. It directly affects rural hospitals - defined as non-urban facilities providing inpatient, emergency, and diagnostic care - without authorizing new funding. Implementation must use existing resources, focusing on practical workforce development and training.
HJRES 144 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on December 31, 2025, which addressed "Reproductive Health Services" (90 Fed. Reg. 61310). This resolution directs Congress to disapprove the VA rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, meaning the rule would have no legal effect if passed. The bill directly affects the VA's implementation of reproductive health services for veterans, as it seeks to nullify the agency's existing policy. This is a procedural measure, not a substantive policy change, aimed solely at blocking the VA's rule through congressional action.
HR 7270 creates a federal grant program administered by the Treasury Secretary to provide funding to states for developing secure digital identity systems. States would use these grants to create digital driver’s licenses and identity credentials that comply with NIST guidelines, prioritize protection against deepfake attacks, and replace vulnerable legacy systems. The bill requires states to use at least 10% of grant funds to assist individuals in obtaining digital identity services, while prohibiting states from forcing residents to use digital IDs or eliminating physical licenses. It aims to reduce identity theft fraud in government benefit programs and the financial system by enhancing digital identity security, with no requirement for states to develop digital credentials.
The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to fund library services in state and territorial correctional facilities, directly benefiting incarcerated individuals. It requires grantees (states/territories) to submit plans demonstrating need, including demographic data on prison populations, and prohibits using funds for non-library purposes like food or facility maintenance. Grant funds must support library services such as digital access, educational programming (including job training and post-secondary curriculum), literacy initiatives, and partnerships with public libraries. The program authorizes $10 million annually from 2026-2031, prioritizes measurable outcomes like increased literacy and post-release employment opportunities, and mandates free access to all library resources for incarcerated people.
HR 1295, the Reorganizing Government Act of 2025, amends federal law to streamline executive branch operations. It requires all executive departments (like the Departments of Defense or Education) to eliminate unnecessary programs, reduce federal employee numbers, and cut burdensome regulations that increase compliance costs. The bill updates deadlines for reorganization plans from 1984 to 2026 and explicitly mandates that all government operations must serve the public interest. These changes apply broadly across the federal government, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
