The INCREASE Housing Affordability Act creates a new tax credit for converting commercial buildings (like offices) into residential housing. Property owners who convert eligible buildings can claim a tax credit equal to 15% of qualified conversion costs, with limits of $200,000 per residential unit or $10 million per building. The bill also provides bonus credits for projects with rent-restricted units for lower-income residents (10-20% more credit) and for paying prevailing wages (15% more credit). To qualify, buildings must have been nonresidential for at least 15 years and undergo substantial conversion (with expenditures exceeding adjusted basis or $15,000).
This bill (SJRES 111) seeks congressional disapproval of a Federal Reserve rule that revised how large financial institutions are rated and supervised, including insurance organizations. It directly affects the Federal Reserve's regulatory framework for major banks and insurers. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act process (chapter 8 of title 5 U.S. Code) to block the rule, which was published in the Federal Register on November 17, 2025. If enacted, the rule would have no legal effect, preventing its implementation.
This bill (SJRES 110) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the U.S. Treasury Department. It targets the "Regulatory Capital Rule" (published in the Federal Register on December 1, 2025), which modified capital requirements for large banks. The resolution would disapprove this rule under a specific federal process, preventing it from taking effect and thereby stopping the Treasury from implementing these changes to capital standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies (GSIBs) and their subsidiary banks. If passed, the rule would have no force or effect.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending against an attack on the United States or its personnel or facilities in other nations.
This resolution designates March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the value of speech and debate programs in schools. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages educational institutions, businesses, and communities to celebrate and promote these programs. The resolution highlights how speech and debate education develops communication, critical thinking, and civic skills for students. It directly affects schools, teachers, and students participating in these programs by raising awareness of their importance. The Senate formally designates the date and urges nationwide participation in honoring this educational focus.
HRES 1106 is a non-binding House resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a prominent civil rights leader and activist. The resolution recognizes his lifelong work in advancing equality through organizations like Operation PUSH, his leadership in the anti-apartheid movement, and his historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988. It expresses condolences to his family and calls on all Americans to continue his legacy of promoting civil rights and unity. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This bill, the PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026, requires most health insurance plans to cover HIV prevention medication without charging patients any cost-sharing fees. It directly affects people enrolled in private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government health programs by mandating that these plans cover the medication, related lab tests, and follow-up care without requiring prior approval. The law also prohibits insurance companies from denying life, disability, or long-term care insurance to individuals taking HIV prevention medication and requires a public education campaign to increase awareness about the medication.
This bill, known as the DISCLOSE Act of 2026, strengthens campaign finance transparency by requiring corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs, and other entities to disclose more information about their spending and funding sources. It closes loopholes that allow foreign nationals to contribute to U.S. elections by expanding disclosure requirements and prohibiting foreign money in ballot initiatives and referenda. The legislation also mandates that certain advertisements include lists of top funders and requires reporting of spending related to federal judicial nominations. Additionally, it streamlines administrative processes for challenging campaign finance laws and ensures coordination between the Federal Election Commission and financial authorities to enforce these rules.
This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to modernize how the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects and reports unemployment data. It requires the agency to publicly release unemployment statistics online by the first Friday of each month and to include detailed demographic breakdowns by geography, race, ethnicity, and gender in all reports. The legislation also updates legal language to clarify that the Secretary must perform these duties and report in a manner they deem appropriate. These changes apply directly to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and affect how unemployment data is made available to the public.
This bill, known as the Direct File Act of 2026, would establish a government-run online system allowing taxpayers to prepare and file their individual income tax returns for free. The legislation prohibits the Treasury Department from entering into agreements that restrict its ability to provide tax preparation or filing services, and it voids any existing contracts with such restrictions. The program would use IRS data to simplify filing, include customer support, be available in multiple languages, and allow users to file even if they are not required to. It also enables taxpayers in participating states to file state and local returns alongside their federal returns, with funding provided to states that meet certain standards.
The DISCLOSE Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency in election spending and prevent foreign influence. It expands the ban on foreign money to cover federal, state, and local elections, including ballot initiatives and judicial nominations, and criminalizes using corporations to conceal these funds. The bill mandates that organizations spending over $10,000 on campaign-related activities, such as independent expenditures or judicial nomination advocacy, disclose their beneficial owners and top donors. Additionally, it establishes new "Stand By Every Ad" disclaimers for political communications, requiring the highest-ranking official to approve the message and, for certain ads, list their top funders. These provisions directly affect non-candidate organizations, individuals involved in political and judicial nomination spending, and foreign nationals.
This bill reauthorizes and modernizes Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help workers, firms, communities, and farmers affected by trade-related job losses. It extends program funding through 2033 and expands eligibility to include teleworkers, staffed workers, and public agency employees. Key provisions increase financial benefits, add new allowances for childcare and job search, require inflation adjustments to benefit amounts, and establish new outreach requirements to ensure underserved communities receive adequate support. The legislation also creates a new community assistance program providing grants for strategic economic development planning and expands technical assistance for businesses seeking adjustment support.
