HR 7227, the Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026, eliminates cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for mental health and substance use treatment services during pregnancy and for one year after childbirth. It directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals covered by group health plans or individual insurance policies, requiring these plans to cover such services with no out-of-pocket costs from pregnancy diagnosis through the 12-month period following birth. The law applies to in-network providers and includes telehealth services, with implementation delayed until two years after enactment. It amends key laws including the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code to standardize this coverage requirement across health insurance systems. This policy change aims to improve access to care during a critical health period without altering existing coverage definitions.
The Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to study how to better identify areas with insufficient general surgeons, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The study will evaluate current shortage designations and test a new methodology using hospital service areas and surgeon-to-population ratios to set accurate thresholds for shortage levels (e.g., critical shortage, adequate supply). Within one year, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress and publish data on surgeon availability, with annual updates to any designated shortage areas. This process aims to improve the accuracy of shortage identification to inform future resource allocation for surgical care access.
HR 7190 would end immigration detention and electronic monitoring by requiring the immediate release of all detained noncitizens on their own recognizance within six months and repealing all federal laws authorizing detention. It prohibits using federal funds for detention facilities, ankle monitors, or immigration enforcement activities after specific deadlines (six months for monitors, two years for detention contracts). Instead, it establishes a new grant program to fund community-based wrap-around services - including housing, healthcare, mental health support, legal aid, and job training - provided voluntarily by non-profit organizations without surveillance or data sharing with federal agencies. The bill directly affects noncitizens currently held in detention or under electronic monitoring.
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to publicly share flight details within 72 hours for aircraft used by ICE, CBP, or the Coast Guard in immigration enforcement operations involving detention, deportation, or transporting individuals in custody. It mandates disclosure of specific data including departure/arrival times, airport codes, aircraft registration, number of detainees, and demographic information (nationality, age, family status, and restraints used). Private aircraft operators working directly with immigration enforcement agencies can no longer claim privacy for these flights, ending their eligibility to withhold such information. The law applies specifically to federally funded flights for immigration enforcement, not general aviation.
HR 7191, the Fatigued Pilot Protection Act, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update regulations within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that existing flight and duty limitations and rest rules (currently under FAA regulations at 14 CFR Part 117) apply universally to all airline pilots and operators conducting scheduled passenger flights (under FAA regulations at 14 CFR Part 121). This ensures consistent rest requirements for flightcrew members across all airlines operating under Part 121, directly affecting pilots and airlines. The bill does not create new rules but extends the applicability of current rest standards to all relevant airline operations.
This proposed constitutional amendment would require two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate to admit new states into the Union, raising the current standard from a simple majority vote. It directly affects Congress when considering statehood applications, as it would mandate a higher voting threshold for new state admissions. The amendment also includes a seven-year ratification deadline for states to approve the change. As a procedural constitutional change, it does not alter direct policies for citizens or states seeking admission.
HRES 1013 proposes creating a Permanent Select Committee on Aging in the U.S. House of Representatives. This committee would study aging-related issues affecting older Americans - including income, health, housing, employment, and long-term care - without having the power to pass laws. It would also work to coordinate government and private programs supporting seniors and review recommendations from the President or White House Conference on Aging. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Magaziner and Rep. Salazar, is currently referred to the House Rules Committee.
This resolution designates July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" to commemorate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama. It expresses congressional support for the Tibetan people's human rights, religious freedom, and cultural/linguistic protections. The resolution affirms that decisions about Tibetan Buddhist religious leadership - including the selection of a future Dalai Lama - must be made by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, not the Chinese government. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic expression of support through congressional recognition.
The MOLD Act (HR 7188) establishes uniform health and safety standards for military housing managed by private contractors, directly affecting approximately 700,000 service members and their families living in privatized housing across 78 developments. It requires the Defense Secretary to set enforceable limits on indoor humidity (below 50%), mandate third-party inspections after tenant complaints or unit turnover, and hold contractors fully responsible for mold remediation, relocation costs, and property damage. The bill also mandates public reporting of complaints, inspection results, and remediation timelines, and requires contractors to use certified professionals for mold assessments. These provisions aim to reduce mold-related health risks and improve accountability in privatized military housing.
HR 7167 (Make It Count Act) requires the 2030 decennial census to include a citizenship status checkbox (citizen, U.S. national, lawful resident, or undocumented) and mandates that noncitizens be excluded from population counts used to apportion congressional seats and allocate electoral votes. Starting with the 2030 census, states would use adjusted population figures (excluding noncitizens) for redistricting congressional districts. The bill also restricts states from redrawing congressional districts more than once between censuses unless required by court orders under voting rights laws. These changes apply to the 2030 census and subsequent redistricting cycles.
HR 7186, the American Family Housing Act, restricts large investment firms from purchasing single-family homes or gaining controlling ownership in companies that own many homes. Specifically, it prohibits any "large-scale company" (defined as an investment firm or private fund with over $100 billion in assets under management) from buying single-family residences or holding more than 49% equity in a company owning over 100 such homes, beginning 100 days after enactment. The bill defines "single-family residence" as a standalone home without shared walls or utilities, excluding condos and co-ops. This directly affects major institutional investors in the housing market, limiting their ability to expand ownership of single-family properties. The law aims to curb institutional investment in residential real estate through these specific financial and ownership restrictions.
HR 7173, the Follow the Science Act, restricts political appointees from influencing National Institutes of Health (NIH) operations and grant decisions. It prohibits most political appointees (defined broadly as those in policy-making roles) from being employed by NIH or participating in grant reviews, funding selections, or policy implementation. The bill requires the NIH Director to report on past political appointee involvement in these activities to Congress within 30 days of enactment. These changes aim to ensure NIH decisions are based on scientific merit rather than political influence, with limited exceptions for other federal agencies.
