The Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act prevents federal agencies from relocating headquarters or major operations to states with laws restricting or banning abortion, while also barring the use of funds to build or lease facilities in those locations. To support federal employees who need to access reproductive health care, the bill allows workers to decline transfers to restrictive states, grants up to 21 days of paid leave for travel to obtain such services, and provides reimbursement for travel costs without requiring disclosure of the specific medical procedure. Additionally, the legislation prohibits government agencies from investigating an employee's use of abortion services when reviewing security clearances or making personnel decisions and protects workers from retaliation if they exercise these new rights.
The Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act prohibits states and officials from restricting or penalizing health care providers and their staff for offering reproductive health services that are legal within the state where they are performed. It establishes a federal right for providers to assist patients regardless of where those patients live and allows attorneys general to sue states that enforce such restrictions, including stripping states of legal immunity in these cases. To support this framework, the bill appropriates $40 million each for legal defense grants to help providers navigate lawsuits and $40 million for security grants to improve physical and cyber safety at medical facilities. Additionally, the legislation requires insurance companies to offer professional liability coverage to providers without discrimination based on the reproductive services they provide.
The Saving FACE Act of 2026 amends federal criminal law to remove penalties for obstructing access to abortion services. It achieves this by changing the name of the relevant statute from "Freedom of Access to Clinics" to "Freedom of Access to Church" and removing the specific definition of abortion from the list of protected activities. Additionally, the bill updates the legal definition of abortion to exclude the intentional termination of a pregnancy, thereby narrowing the scope of the obstruction statute. These changes directly affect individuals who might otherwise face criminal charges for blocking entry to facilities providing abortion care.
This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, halts the construction and upgrading of large-scale artificial intelligence data centers until specific federal laws are passed. It defines these facilities as sites with high power capacity or advanced cooling systems used for developing AI models. The moratorium remains in effect until new legislation ensures federal safety reviews for AI products, mandates that economic benefits reach workers rather than just wealthy owners, prevents increases in utility bills, avoids environmental harm, requires community approval, bans government subsidies, and guarantees union jobs with strong labor standards. Additionally, the bill restricts the export of computing hardware, such as semiconductors and networking equipment, to countries that do not adopt these same protective laws for AI development.
The SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act creates a new federal grant program to help medical residents who must leave their home states to receive training in reproductive health care due to local abortion restrictions. Funded with up to $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031, these grants support residency programs that offer specialized training in sexual and reproductive health, including abortion care. The funding can be used to expand existing programs or establish new ones specifically for out-of-state residents and to cover their travel expenses. This legislation directly affects health care professionals seeking specialized training and the medical residency programs that provide it.
The Right to Vote Act establishes legal protections against government actions that make it more difficult for citizens to vote in federal elections. It prohibits any rule or practice that diminishes voting ability unless the government proves it is the least restrictive way to achieve an important interest, and it similarly blocks substantial impairments unless they significantly further a specific government goal. The bill creates a new legal pathway for voters to challenge these restrictions in federal court, requiring judges to expedite these cases and shifting the burden of proof to the government to justify any voting barriers. These protections apply to all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia for elections occurring on or after September 1, 2026.
The Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act creates a new tax deduction allowing individuals to claim up to $5,000 for expenses related to youth programs for dependents under age 19. These eligible programs include tutoring, academic enrichment, athletics, and the arts, covering costs such as fees, equipment, and digital platform access. The deduction is subject to income limits, phasing out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income exceeding $100,000 to $200,000 depending on filing status, and cannot be claimed if the dependent is already claimed by another taxpayer. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, with the dollar amounts subject to inflation adjustments after 2027.
This bill authorizes the presentation of Congressional Gold Medals to the four crew members of the Artemis II mission to recognize their historic achievement in advancing human space exploration. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the medals, which will feature the faces of the astronauts and be struck by the Secretary of the Treasury. In addition to the gold medals, the bill permits the minting and sale of duplicate bronze versions to help cover production costs, with any proceeds returned to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
This bill redesignates the existing National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund as the America's Legacy Restoration Fund to address deferred maintenance on federal lands. It directs revenue from recreation fees and a portion of energy development income into the fund, which must be used primarily for repairing critical infrastructure like roads, trails, and buildings managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service. The legislation establishes strict rules requiring that most funds go toward non-transportation projects, mandates transparency through public dashboards tracking project status, and sets aside a small percentage for matching private donations. Additionally, the bill increases entrance fees for foreign visitors to ensure they contribute to the fund, while prohibiting the use of these specific funds for land acquisition or employee bonuses.
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 bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a strategy to modernize the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) within one year of enactment. The strategy must address key areas like designating a DHS office to oversee NTAS, updating alert protocols and criteria, improving public access to alerts, and ensuring alerts effectively reach the public and emergency responders. DHS must also gather input from stakeholders and law enforcement during this process, with a separate report due from the Comptroller General two years later. The bill focuses on improving how terrorism alerts are structured and communicated, directly affecting DHS operations and the delivery of threat information to the public and emergency services.
The SAFE VISITS Act requires DHS to annually analyze threats from foreign visitors seeking access to state/local government officials, information, facilities, or systems, and provide security guidance to affected governments. It mandates DHS to identify high-risk targets, offer tailored vetting assistance, and request debriefings after visits involving foreign nationals. The bill directly affects state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments by formalizing DHS support to mitigate security risks from foreign visitors. DHS must also research improved methods for sharing threat information with these governments. This policy change focuses on enhancing security awareness without restricting legitimate visits.
