This bill requires hospitals, clinical laboratories, imaging providers, and ambulatory surgical centers to publicly post detailed price information for their services starting in 2028. It mandates that these facilities display standard charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates in a uniform, machine-readable format that is free to access and includes plain-language descriptions of services. Additionally, the legislation expands cost-sharing transparency for group health plans and insurers by requiring them to provide real-time estimates of patient out-of-pocket costs and publish rate and payment data for providers. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil monetary penalties for non-compliance, while providing waivers for hospitals in rural or underserved areas facing immediate threats to access to care.
This bill would expand Mammoth Cave National Park by adding approximately 551 acres of land in Edmonson and Barren Counties, Kentucky, to its existing boundary. The Secretary of the Interior would be authorized to acquire this specific parcel, depicted on a May 2025 map, for inclusion in the park. The bill also updates a previous monetary threshold for park acquisitions to adjust for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. This change directly affects the park's boundaries and landowners within the designated 551-acre area.
HR 5578 expands whistleblower protections for employees and contractors working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It broadens the definition of "protected individual" to include state/local governments, tribal organizations, and intelligence community personnel working under federal contracts. Key changes prohibit retaliation for reporting gross mismanagement, waste, safety dangers, or violations of law, ban forced arbitration waivers that would override these rights, and require disciplinary action against officials who request retaliation. This applies specifically to DoD/NASA contractors under Section 4701 and extends similar protections to all federal contractors under Section 4712 of U.S. Code.
This bill establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting the Russian government and its affiliated entities in response to ongoing military actions. It authorizes the President to block assets, revoke visas, and prohibit financial transactions for Russian officials, military leaders, and foreign persons supporting Russia's defense industry or undermining Ukraine. The legislation also bans U.S. investments in Russian energy sectors, prohibits the purchase of Russian sovereign debt, and imposes high tariffs on Russian imports while restricting crude oil purchases by specific foreign nations. Additionally, the bill prevents Russian companies from listing on U.S. stock exchanges and includes mechanisms for terminating sanctions only if Russia signs a peace agreement accepted by Ukraine and ceases hostilities.
The Fourth Amendment Restoration and Protection Act of 2026 restricts how U.S. intelligence agencies can surveil and use information about American citizens. It prohibits officials from conducting electronic surveillance, physical searches, or data collection specifically targeting United States persons under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Order 12333. Additionally, the bill bans government agencies from using search terms related to Americans to query intelligence databases and generally forbids using such collected information as evidence against those individuals in legal proceedings. The only exception allows an American citizen who was surveilled to use that same information in their own defense during a criminal, civil, or administrative case.
This bill, known as the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, amends federal law to explicitly limit membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution to adult human females. It defines a female as someone who naturally possesses or would have the reproductive system capable of producing ova for fertilization, regardless of any congenital anomalies or medical disruptions. By adding this specific definition to the organization's governing code, the legislation clarifies the genealogical and biological requirements for joining the group. The change directly affects the organization's eligibility rules but does not alter its internal operations or funding.
This bill strengthens the Epstein Files Transparency Act by giving state attorneys general and victims the legal right to sue the U.S. Attorney General if they unlawfully withhold, redact, or delay access to investigation records. It requires the Justice Department to provide unredacted copies of documents to state officials for use in investigations and to victims personally, while allowing redactions only to protect the privacy of other victims. The legislation also mandates that courts expedite these cases, removes common legal excuses for hiding documents, and imposes criminal penalties on federal employees who obstruct compliance. Additionally, it grants Members of Congress the authority to request full access to records and to file lawsuits if the Attorney General fails to comply within a set timeframe.
HR 7651, the Chloe Cole Act of 2026, prohibits healthcare providers from performing certain medical interventions on minors under 18 aimed at altering physical development to align with gender identity. These "covered interventions" include puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and specific surgeries, but exclude medically necessary care for conditions like disorders of sexual development or traumatic injuries. The bill creates a federal civil lawsuit right for affected minors or their parents against providers who perform such interventions, allowing claims for damages including emotional distress and punitive awards, with strict liability for providers after the law's enactment. It explicitly allows exceptions for legitimate medical treatments and requires providers to prove such exceptions apply if challenged.
This bill requires Medicare Advantage plans to implement electronic pre-approval systems for medical services by 2028 and meet transparency reporting standards starting in 2027. Plans must publicly report data on approval/denial rates, appeal outcomes, response times, and technology use for pre-approval requests, including details on how denials relate to clinical criteria. It establishes a 24-hour response timeframe for certain requests and mandates annual reviews of pre-approval requirements based on data and input from seniors and providers. The law directly affects Medicare Advantage plans, seniors enrolled in these plans, and healthcare providers who submit pre-approval requests. These changes aim to make the pre-approval process faster, more transparent, and more accountable for seniors seeking covered medical services.
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act This bill prohibits payment card networks from using merchant codes that distinguish firearms retailers from general-merchandise retailers or sporting-goods retailers. The Department of Justice must enforce this bill and report annually on the resulting investigations and cases.
The American Enrichment Deployment Act modifies federal rules to allow the construction of uranium enrichment facilities to begin before a full operating license is granted. This change applies to companies building these facilities, permitting them to start construction under the same conditions used for other nuclear fuel cycle projects. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must update its regulations within 180 days to implement these new procedures while retaining its authority to oversee safety and enforce compliance.
This resolution expresses support for designating July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor the workers who maintain the nation's electrical grid. The bill specifically recognizes the dangerous conditions these employees face, such as working at heights near live power lines and responding to disasters like hurricanes and wildfires. It also commemorates Henry Miller, the first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who died on July 10, 1896, while performing his duties. Ultimately, the measure encourages the public to observe this day with reflection on the contributions of lineworkers.
