The Civics Learning Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand federal funding and support for civics education in K-12 schools. The bill directs the Department of Education to distribute $70 million in grants to schools, with at least 60 percent reserved for elementary and middle schools and a preference for programs that include hands-on civic engagement, constitutional history, and civil rights education. It also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports detailing how they meet civics education goals and ensures geographic diversity in funding distribution across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
This House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that open water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers. It recognizes their essential, lifesaving work and reaffirms their role in protecting lives, property, evidence, and the environment.
The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.
This resolution expresses the Senate's view that the President should prioritize securing the release of specific individuals detained by the People's Republic of China. It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, who are reportedly held for reasons related to peaceful expression or religion. The resolution calls for the President to raise these cases during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including an anticipated May 2026 summit. It also urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees.
This House Resolution supports designating August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It aims to recognize the significant contributions of community health workers to health and social care systems across the United States and encourages efforts to raise public awareness of their important role.
The Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to use commercial building codes alongside or instead of federal codes when constructing or altering facilities, provided there are no legal conflicts. To test this approach, the bill mandates that the Department run at least three pilot projects each year from 2027 through 2031 using these commercial standards for various construction and leasing initiatives. Additionally, the Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress detailing how these codes were applied and the results of the pilot projects. This legislation aims to streamline the building process for VA facilities by adopting widely accepted industry standards such as those from the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council.
The Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act changes how the IRS treats partnership interests given to employees for their work, specifically targeting financial managers and investment professionals. Under the new rules, these individuals must pay ordinary income tax on the value of their partnership shares at the time they receive them, rather than waiting until they sell the shares to pay lower capital gains taxes. The law also establishes a 10-year window during which any future profits earned from these shares are taxed as ordinary income instead of capital gains. Additionally, the bill repeals an existing tax provision that previously allowed certain carried interest payments to be classified as capital gains.
The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 directs the Attorney General to create a grant program for states and territories to improve library services for incarcerated individuals, aiming to support reintegration and reduce recidivism. To receive funding, applicants must submit a detailed plan that includes proof of an existing or planned physical library and data demonstrating a need for the services. The grants can be used for a wide range of activities such as hiring qualified librarians, providing digital and financial literacy training, offering art and cultural programs, and establishing partnerships with local public libraries. The legislation explicitly prohibits using the funds for general prison operations, staff salaries unrelated to libraries, or basic needs like food and healthcare. Additionally, the act authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 to 2031 and requires that no fees be charged to inmates for accessing books, computers, or educational materials.
The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to create a Publication Review Committee to oversee which books are available in federal prisons. This committee, composed of librarians, incarcerated individuals, legal experts, and the federal prison ombudsman, must approve any decision to ban a book after reviewing the specific reasons provided by prison officials. The law explicitly forbids banning books simply because their viewpoints are unpopular or disagreeable, and it mandates that books remain accessible while appeals against their removal are being reviewed. Additionally, the Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to submit annual reports to Congress detailing every book that was prohibited and the outcomes of any related appeals.
The Breast Cancer Stamp Reauthorization Act extends the sale of a special postage stamp dedicated to breast cancer research until the year 2037. This change directly affects the United States Postal Service and the public by allowing the continued availability of this specific stamp for purchase. The bill achieves this by amending federal law to update the expiration date for the stamp's authorized sale period. No other policy changes or funding mechanisms are introduced by this legislation.
The "Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026" mandates the creation of a new pilot program within the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. This program requires selected healthcare providers to offer a comprehensive set of "Accountable Produce is Medicine services" to eligible Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries. These services, provided without patient cost-sharing, include healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), nutrition counseling, care coordination, and remote monitoring for individuals with specific chronic diseases in underserved areas. Participating programs will screen patients, deliver these services for a year, and track health data to evaluate outcomes and cost savings over a period of at least five years.
