This bill directs the National Institutes of Health to expand research into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe mood and physical condition affecting 5 to 8 percent of women and people assigned female at birth. It requires the agency to collect data on PMDD prevalence, economic impact, and treatment barriers while ensuring diverse populations are included in studies. The legislation also funds public awareness campaigns and grants to train healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating the condition. Additionally, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing progress on research, education, and access to care.
This concurrent resolution expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day established in 2009 to honor the transgender community and raise awareness of the discrimination and violence they face. The bill encourages the House of Representatives and the American public to observe this day with ceremonies and activities while recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals. It acknowledges ongoing challenges such as employment discrimination, healthcare restrictions, and anti-transgender legislation, while also highlighting the community's contributions to politics, culture, and civil rights. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or regulations but serves as an official statement of congressional support for the day's goals and ideals.
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study how federal agencies currently handle the procurement and stockpiling of long-lead items under the Defense Production Act. The study must examine current methods, identify ways for agencies to collaborate on these challenges, and provide legislative recommendations for improving the process. Additionally, the bill corrects a minor clerical error in the official title of the Defense Production Act of 1950.
The Maternal Vaccination Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand a federal campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. This legislation directly affects public health programs by updating language to explicitly include these populations and directing funding toward outreach efforts that address disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Key provisions modify existing sections of the Public Health Service Act to broaden the campaign's scope and increase the authorized funding amount from $15 million to $17 million per fiscal year for the period 2027 through 2031. The bill aims to improve vaccination equity by ensuring federal resources specifically target maternal and pediatric immunization efforts.
This bill authorizes the creation of a service ribbon for National Guard members who perform homeland defense duties, directly recognizing their service in protecting the country. The legislation allows military department secretaries to award the ribbon to eligible service members or their next-of-kin if the member has died, with the design to be approved by the Secretary of Defense. The bill is based on findings that National Guard deployments in support of homeland security efforts have contributed to reduced crime rates and improved public safety in various locations. It establishes uniform regulations for the ribbon's issuance while leaving the specific design details to the Department of Defense.
The A SMART Act modernizes AmeriCorps and other national service programs by expanding flexibility for participants and improving organizational oversight. It allows shorter service terms, extends eligibility for the National Civilian Community Corps to age 26, and enables participants to receive stipends instead of educational awards. The bill also creates new funds for unspent money and technology upgrades, requires clearer evaluation criteria, and permits AmeriCorps members to be hired directly by federal agencies without competition.
The Mined in America Act of 2026 establishes a voluntary certification program for Bitcoin mining facilities and pools to ensure they use hardware manufactured in the United States or friendly nations, rather than from foreign adversaries. The program requires operators to meet specific hardware sourcing standards that phase out foreign adversary equipment by 2030, maintain cybersecurity protocols, and participate in U.S.-based mining pools. Certified facilities become eligible for priority access to federal loan, grant, and procurement programs through the Department of Energy and Agriculture. The bill also creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the Treasury Department, allowing the government to acquire mined Bitcoin from certified sources without recognizing capital gains, and authorizes the use of staking rewards from digital asset stockpiles to fund Bitcoin acquisitions.
This bill directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to commission and install a statue of Shirley Chisholm in a permanent public location within the United States Capitol. The legislation requires the committee to secure the statue within two years of enactment and authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to handle related contracts on the committee's behalf. Funding is authorized to cover the costs of obtaining and placing the statue, with appropriated funds remaining available until used. This measure directly affects the Capitol's art collection and honors Shirley Chisholm through physical representation in the legislative building.
HR 3420, the Words Matter Act of 2025, updates federal law to replace the terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across numerous statutes. It amends over 20 provisions in laws governing healthcare (like the Social Security Act and Indian Health Care Improvement Act), disability services, criminal justice, and federal programs to use more respectful and current terminology. The bill specifically targets definitions in areas such as medical care for families, nursing home regulations, legal sentencing, and grant programs, ensuring consistent language for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The legislation explicitly states this terminology change is purely linguistic and does not alter eligibility, coverage, or rights for affected individuals.
This bill abolishes the César E. Chávez National Monument in California and stops federal funding for its operation. It redirects any remaining unspent money from the monument to support DNA analysis backlog elimination efforts instead. The legislation directly affects the National Park Service by removing its authority to maintain the site and reallocates resources to a different federal program.
The Kira Johnson Act establishes a federal grant program to support community-based organizations in improving maternal health outcomes for populations facing higher rates of maternal mortality and health disparities. It allocates $100 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for grants that fund programs addressing social determinants of health, culturally congruent care, and support for midwifery practices. The bill also creates a separate $5 million annual funding stream for training all maternity care employees on bias reduction, trauma-informed care, and respectful service delivery. Additionally, the legislation requires hospitals and health systems to establish compliance programs that allow patients to report bias and mandates regular public reporting on these efforts. A study by the National Academies and ongoing evaluation by the GAO will assess the effectiveness of these initiatives in improving patient experiences and health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups.
The Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 aims to expand access to voting and modernize voter registration systems across the United States. It requires states to make voter registration available online, implement automatic voter registration through agencies like motor vehicle departments and universities, and allow same-day registration at polling places. The bill also mandates accessible voting options for individuals with disabilities, prohibits voter intimidation and deceptive practices, and restores voting rights to citizens with criminal convictions who have completed their sentences. Additional provisions include requiring paper ballots for verification, extending early voting periods, improving mail-in voting access, and establishing uniform standards for provisional ballot counting.
