The Crow Revenue Act transfers specific mineral rights in Montana to the Crow Tribe. It requires the federal government to accept the relinquishment of the Bull Mountains Lease, convey mineral interests to the Hope Family Trust, and then transfer those rights to the Crow Tribe. The bill mandates a revenue-sharing agreement between the Tribe and Hope Family Trust for future development, and exempts these lands from Montana state taxation. This policy change directly affects the Crow Tribe’s land holdings and revenue streams on designated tracts in Musselshell and Big Horn Counties.
The Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a federal program focused on developing and implementing nonlethal strategies to reduce conflicts between wildlife, humans, and livestock. The program will absorb existing nonlethal initiatives from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and prioritize efforts in states where these operations are already active, with a specific focus on protecting livestock from predators and preventing damage to agriculture and infrastructure. To support these goals, the Act authorizes the provision of assistance, training, and demonstration projects for landowners, agricultural producers, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations, while also requiring the development of state-level implementation plans. The legislation appropriates $20 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these activities, with a cap limiting research expenditures to no more than 10 percent of the total annual budget.
The K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 allows federal education funds to be used for teaching artificial intelligence to students and training educators on how to use it responsibly. By amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the bill permits schools to spend money on AI curricula that focus on safe and effective usage, as well as professional development for teachers and staff. This change directly affects state and local school districts by expanding the list of allowable expenses to include specific instruction on AI tools and the skills needed to teach them. The legislation defines artificial intelligence using the same standard established in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to ensure consistency across programs.
This bill, the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, allows retired special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms in the United States by adding them to the list of individuals permitted under current federal law. To qualify, former service members must have held a special operations role, maintain an honorable discharge, and complete specific training on firearms proficiency and civilian use-of-force standards. The legislation requires these individuals to carry valid government identification proving their status and mandates that they present this ID to law enforcement upon request. Federal agencies are tasked with creating a program to issue official identification cards to eligible veterans within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This bill, titled the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, aims to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. It achieves this by amending the Federal Reserve Act to remove the specific legal authority that allows the Reserve to create such a digital currency. The legislation directly affects the Federal Reserve by stripping away its power to launch a digital version of the dollar. By deleting the relevant subsection of the law, the bill ensures that the Reserve cannot issue a CBDC in the future.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI), a non-profit organization founded in 1926 to set safety and reliability standards for firearms and ammunition. The bill does not create new laws or change regulations; instead, it formally acknowledges SAAMI's century-long work in developing technical guidelines that ensure different gun and ammo brands work safely together. By recognizing the institute's role in promoting public safety and responsible industry practices, the resolution serves as a tribute to its contributions rather than a policy change.
This Senate resolution honors small businesses that manufacture firearms and accessories, acknowledging their role in the U.S. economy and recreational traditions. It highlights how these companies support hundreds of thousands of jobs and anchor rural communities while facilitating access to shooting sports like hunting and target practice. The bill formally recognizes August 2026 as National Shooting Sports Month to celebrate these activities. As a symbolic measure, it does not change any laws or regulations but serves to express appreciation for the industry.
This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for ongoing human rights abuses, specifically targeting its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions. The bill outlines several key provisions, including calls to halt executions based on unsupported security charges and demands for detainees to receive due process and access to independent legal counsel. It also urges the release of individuals imprisoned for peacefully exercising freedoms of expression and religion while supporting the Iranian people's pursuit of democracy. Additionally, the resolution affirms U.S. efforts to hold Iranian officials accountable through sanctions and international investigations for their actions.
The SMART Savings Act of 2026 modifies federal tax rules to allow individuals to use certain retirement accounts for specific transactions without triggering penalties. It achieves this by updating the definition of a "plan" and removing specific prohibited transaction categories that previously restricted how these funds could be used. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules regarding self-dealing and defines "relationship benefits" to include reduced costs or improved services tied to account value. These changes apply to transactions occurring after the law is enacted, aiming to simplify how people manage their retirement savings while maintaining core protections against abuse.
The Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support research or publications regarding gender transition for individuals under the age of 18. This restriction specifically targets studies that aim to affirm a minor's perception or identity when it differs from their sex assigned at birth, as defined by their reproductive biology and genetics. The bill directly affects federal agencies and institutions that might otherwise receive funding to conduct such observational studies on hormonal treatments or surgical procedures for minors. By limiting financial support, the legislation seeks to prevent government resources from being used for research that challenges the biological definition of sex at birth.
The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education to explicitly define "sex" based on biological characteristics. Specifically, it states that sex refers to an individual's biologically determined status as male or female. The bill further defines "female" as someone with a reproductive system that produces ova and "male" as someone with a reproductive system that produces sperm, regardless of congenital anomalies or accidents. These definitions apply to all education programs receiving federal financial assistance starting on the date the law is enacted.
The American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 requires schools and childcare programs to prioritize buying food produced or processed in the United States. Under this bill, school food authorities must request a waiver from the USDA before purchasing any foreign food items, except when domestic options are unavailable or insufficient in quantity. If a waiver is approved, the school must notify parents about the foreign products used and report the details annually. Additionally, the law mandates that contracts with food suppliers include clauses requiring compliance with domestic purchasing rules, and suppliers who fail to comply must repay the federal funds used to buy foreign goods.
