The Border Patrol Overtime Parity Act amends federal law to expand eligibility for special overtime pay rates for U.S. Border Patrol agents. Currently, these higher pay rates are restricted to agents occupying positions at the GS-12 grade level or above. By removing this specific grade requirement from the statute, the bill allows agents in lower-grade positions to qualify for the same overtime compensation. This change directly affects Border Patrol officers by broadening the group of employees who can receive additional pay for working beyond standard hours.
The Right to Worship Act makes it unlawful for individuals to knowingly disrupt religious services or prevent people from entering houses of worship within 100 feet of an entryway during the hour before and after a scheduled service. The bill applies to conduct that meaningfully interferes with a service's normal operation or unreasonably hinders participation, while explicitly allowing free speech as long as it adheres to these specific time, place, and manner restrictions. Violators face escalating civil fines ranging from $2,500 for a first offense to $10,000 for subsequent offenses, assessed by the Attorney General. Additionally, the act permits aggrieved individuals, the U.S. Attorney General, or state attorneys general to file civil lawsuits seeking injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and attorney fees.
The Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 creates a program to reward federal employees who identify unnecessary spending in agency budgets. Employees can report funds not required for agency operations (called "surplus salaries and expenses funds"), and agencies must verify these savings through their Inspector General or designated staff. If verified, agencies transfer the funds to the Treasury for deficit reduction, while retaining up to 10% of the amount to pay cash awards to the employees who identified the savings. Agencies must submit annual reports on savings and awards to the Treasury, which then shares this data with Congress. The program expires 6 years after enactment.
The Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess most federal bills and joint resolutions for risks of creating new redundant government programs or initiatives. For each covered bill, the GAO must identify if it would duplicate or overlap with existing programs previously flagged in GAO reports, specifying the program name, bill section, and relevant report. The GAO must publish this analysis online and provide it to Congress and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which may include the findings in its budget estimates. This bill directly affects congressional committees, the CBO, and federal agencies by adding a standardized duplication review step to the legislative process. It does not create new policies but mandates a new assessment mechanism for bills.
HR 6332 designates the United States Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the "Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building." This bill updates all official references in federal documents, maps, and records to use the new name for this specific post office location. It does not create new policies or affect any services; it solely changes the building's official designation to honor Congressman Gerald E. Connolly. The change applies to all federal materials referencing the facility.
The Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026 significantly narrows the federal definition of "navigable waters" by excluding wetlands without continuous surface connections, intermittent streams, and groundwater from federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. The bill prohibits federal agencies from using aggregation methods or the "significant nexus test" to assert authority over these excluded water bodies and invalidates existing regulations that expand the definition of covered waters. Additionally, it requires federal agencies to obtain written consent before entering private property for data collection and mandates that they pay affected landowners double the value of any economic loss caused by new federal water regulations.
This bill, titled the No TSA Data for ICE Act, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from sharing passenger data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It specifically bars these agencies from using TSA information or data from private brokers to perform immigration enforcement functions. Additionally, the legislation prevents the denial, suspension, or early termination of Trusted Traveler programs like PreCheck and Global Entry if an individual's participation in First Amendment-protected activities is the reason. The law defines the restricted data as personally identifiable information about flight passengers obtained from the TSA or private sector entities.
The Cold War Military Force Repeal Act removes an old 1958 law that authorized the President to use military force in the Middle East without a specific declaration of war. This legislation directly affects the legal framework governing U.S. military actions in the region by eliminating the authority granted under Public Law 85-7. By repealing this specific joint resolution, the bill clarifies that future military engagements in the Middle East must rely on current statutory or constitutional authorities rather than this historical mandate. The change does not create new powers or restrictions but simply deletes a provision from the United States Code that has been in place since the Cold War era.
The Audit the Pentagon Act requires the Department of Defense to reduce its funding by 2 percent if it fails to receive a clean financial audit for a given year. This penalty applies to all departments, agencies, and elements within the Pentagon starting after fiscal year 2024. The withheld money is distributed proportionally across various programs and projects, while the remaining funds are sent to the Treasury to help reduce the national deficit.
The Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026 eliminates the Federal Insurance Office within the Department of the Treasury and removes the position of its Director. This legislation amends existing laws to delete references to the office and its director, ensuring that related financial regulatory powers remain with the Secretary of the Treasury. By striking specific sections in the Dodd-Frank Act and other statutes, the bill clarifies that oversight of insurance matters will continue under the Treasury Secretary's authority without the dedicated office. The changes directly affect the organizational structure of federal financial regulation by removing a specific entity while preserving the underlying legal authority of the Treasury Department.
This resolution directs the Speaker of the House to file a lawsuit on behalf of Congress against the President and other executive officials who have failed to follow constitutional duties regarding military actions in Iran. The bill specifically targets the continuation of hostilities that exceed the time limits set by the War Powers Resolution and ignores a prior congressional order to withdraw troops. If passed, the House of Representatives would intervene in federal court to seek legal relief, with the Office of the General Counsel representing the institution in these civil actions.
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act restores the ability of courts to review decisions by the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for foreign nationals. Under this bill, the government must publish detailed written findings explaining why a country no longer qualifies for TPS protection, and these decisions would be subject to a legal challenge in federal court. If a TPS designation is terminated, the affected individuals would remain in the United States with their current status and work authorization intact while the legal challenge is pending. Additionally, the legislation requires the government to follow specific administrative procedures, such as considering all available evidence and avoiding bias, before making any termination decisions.
