This resolution expresses support for designating June 21, 2026, as National ASK Day to promote the safe storage of firearms in homes. The bill encourages parents to ask visitors if there are guns in their house and, if so, whether those guns are locked and unloaded. It also urges medical and public health professionals to discuss gun safety and secure storage with their patients and parents. This symbolic measure aims to raise awareness about preventing accidental shootings and suicides among children by ensuring guns are stored safely.
The Protect Our Polls Act establishes a strict notification and approval process before federal troops or armed men can be deployed to election sites to repel armed enemies. Under this bill, the head of the agency sending troops must submit a detailed report to congressional leaders at least 48 hours in advance, including intelligence on the threat and justification for why local forces cannot handle the situation. If Congress is not in session, the Speaker and Senate President pro tempore must request a special session to review the report, and no deployment can occur until Congress passes a joint resolution authorizing the action. The legislation also amends the Civil Rights Act of 1960 to prohibit federal funds from being used to allow military personnel to access election records, while explicitly preserving the right of service members to vote. These provisions are set to expire on January 20, 2029.
The American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act establishes two new programs to strengthen the domestic food supply by funding infrastructure and providing technical assistance. The first program offers grants to states and eligible entities, such as local governments and small businesses, to build facilities for processing, storing, and distributing locally produced food items like dairy, grains, and meat. The second program creates at least 10 regional food systems hubs to offer direct business support, financial coaching, and market development services to farmers and agribusinesses. Funding for these initiatives is authorized through 2031, with a specific priority given to underserved producers and socially disadvantaged individuals.
The SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 allows Indian Tribes to take over the planning, running, and management of their own Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) operations. This change is made by updating the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to let Tribes request these contracts through a formal Tribal resolution. Under the bill, the Department of Agriculture must provide the same terms and procedures for these new contracts as it does for other self-governance agreements. Additionally, the Bureau of Indian Affairs will offer technical support to both the Department of Agriculture and the Tribes to help them navigate this process. The legislation aims to increase tribal control over food assistance programs without altering the core rules of how SNAP functions.
The Worst of the Worst Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a public database within 180 days of enactment. This database will list released criminal aliens who are subject to mandatory detention, including their photos, names, physical descriptions, release dates, and locations. The system will allow the public to search for individuals by name or release jurisdiction to track their whereabouts.
Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act This bill repeals the Corporate Transparency Act. The act requires existing companies and newly created companies to report beneficial ownership information to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for purposes of addressing the financing of terrorism and money laundering.
This Senate resolution reaffirms the importance of the United States protecting refugees and displaced persons globally and within the country. It highlights specific statistics on displacement crises and criticizes current administration actions, such as an indefinite suspension of refugee admissions and cuts to foreign aid. The bill calls on government officials to restore the Refugee Admissions Program, lift bans on entry, and provide humanitarian support to vulnerable populations. While it does not change existing laws, it serves as a formal statement of support for refugee rights and urges the executive branch to resume resettlement efforts.
The Lifeline for First Responders Act creates a new grant program to support the mental health and wellness of emergency medical services and first responder agencies. Funded by $7.5 million annually from 2028 to 2032, these grants are distributed to fire services, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers for specific purposes. The program allows recipients to use the funds for stress reduction, suicide prevention, confidential counseling, family support, and related training. Managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the initiative aims to provide resources for behavioral health and stigma reduction within these critical service sectors.
The CHILD Labor Act strengthens existing federal protections against child labor by expanding the definition of hazardous work for minors and requiring stricter oversight of companies in supply chains. It mandates that federal contractors and recipients of federal financial assistance ensure no child under 16 is employed and that those aged 16 or 17 are not engaged in dangerous labor, with penalties for violations extending to parent companies that fail to verify their subcontractors' compliance. The legislation also increases fines for child labor offenses, allows the Department of Labor to issue stop-work orders, and establishes new civil damages for victims of these violations. Additionally, the bill requires the government to publish annual reports on work-related injuries and deaths while funding training programs to help identify and prevent child labor abuses.
This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant Temporary Protected Status to nationals of Haiti. Under this provision, eligible Haitian immigrants would be allowed to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation until March 20, 2029. The legislation overrides other existing laws to ensure this designation remains in effect for the specified period.
The America the Beautiful Act reauthorizes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund through 2033, increasing its annual funding from $1.9 billion to $2 billion. It requires that projects funded by the Legacy Restoration Fund must secure at least 15% of their costs from public donations, which will be solicited through public awareness campaigns, donation locations at recreation sites, and during the purchase of recreation passes. The bill also mandates new reporting requirements for deferred maintenance and disposal of assets no longer serving public interest, while ensuring donations are credited to the Fund and allocated to specific projects.
The Duty Status Reform Act reorganizes federal laws to consolidate how reserve military members are ordered to active duty, creating a unified framework that applies to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Space Force. The bill establishes four distinct categories of duty - ranging from mandatory training and remote assignments to emergency mobilization - and aligns the benefits, pay, and survivor protections for National Guard members with those of other reserve components. It also updates the legal definition of a "contingency operation" to include these new reserve duty categories and repeals older, overlapping statutes to streamline the system. Notably, the legislation includes a transition provision that delays the law's effective date by ten years, allowing time for agencies to prepare for implementation.
