The Promoting Police Leadership Act directs the Attorney General to create training programs for mid-level law enforcement leaders, such as those managing specific geographic areas. These curricula will focus on practical skills like strategic thinking, community trust-building, data analysis, and officer wellness, delivered primarily through in-person instruction and peer learning. The bill establishes a certification system for courses that meet these standards and requires the Attorney General to publish a list of agencies that have successfully trained their command staff. Additionally, the legislation mandates periodic reports to Congress and a review by the Government Accountability Office to assess the program's effectiveness. Importantly, the law explicitly states that it does not override state or local authority to set their own training and certification standards for police officers.
This Senate resolution designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" to honor law enforcement officers across the United States. The measure formally recognizes the service and sacrifices of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers, including those who have died in the line of duty during 2025 and early 2026. By invoking existing federal authority, the bill encourages the public and government agencies to observe this week by acknowledging the essential mission of police work and supporting officer safety. The resolution also expresses condolences to the families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and reaffirms support for communities served by law enforcement.
This Senate resolution designates May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day" to encourage families to visit national, state, and local parks. The bill aims to promote outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and healthy lifestyles for young people across rural, suburban, and urban communities. By officially recognizing this date, the Senate encourages Americans to take part in safe, active family trips to public lands.
This Senate resolution expresses the non-binding opinion that federal laws regarding medication abortion should rely on scientific evidence rather than political influence. It specifically calls for the FDA to maintain its approval of mifepristone, a drug proven safe and effective over 25 years, and to allow patients to access it through telemedicine or mail-order pharmacies. The measure highlights that current restrictions disproportionately harm marginalized communities, including people of color, low-income individuals, and those in rural areas. By stating these points, the resolution aims to encourage policymakers to ensure equitable and transparent access to abortion care based on medical consensus.
This resolution formally acknowledges the Black Women Best framework, a policy blueprint designed to address historical economic disparities faced by Black women in the United States. It highlights specific strategies such as implementing guaranteed income, expanding tax credits, improving healthcare access, removing police from schools, and prioritizing restorative justice. The measure serves as a non-binding statement of support rather than a law that directly changes federal programs or mandates new actions. By recognizing this framework, the House encourages policymakers to use it as a guide for creating more equitable legislation that centers the lived experiences of Black women.
This non-binding resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is U.S. policy to officially recognize the ongoing displacement of Palestinians known as the Nakba and to support their right of return. The measure calls for the commemoration of this event, the denunciation of current displacement efforts, and increased funding for United Nations social services for Palestinian refugees. Additionally, it urges the U.S. government to stop providing weapons and diplomatic support to Israel for actions that contribute to the displacement of Palestinians.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' preference for a trade policy that prioritizes American workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment over corporate interests. It calls for trade agreements to include binding labor and environmental standards, fair wage guarantees, and strict rules of origin to prevent companies from moving jobs overseas. The measure also supports strengthening domestic manufacturing requirements, maintaining tariffs against unfair trade practices, and ensuring that public procurement favors American-made goods. Additionally, it urges the inclusion of provisions to protect data privacy, regulate artificial intelligence, and ensure affordable access to medicine while preventing monopolies.
This non-binding resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that the FDA should regulate mifepristone, a medication used for abortion, based on scientific evidence rather than political pressure. It highlights over 25 years of data showing the drug is safe and effective when prescribed via telemedicine or dispensed by mail and pharmacy. The bill advocates for policies that ensure equitable access to this care, particularly for marginalized communities facing barriers due to state-level restrictions. By citing numerous studies and medical organizations, the resolution calls for transparent, science-based decisions to maintain current access methods.
The Scientific Integrity Act requires federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee research to create and enforce policies ensuring that scientific work remains free from political influence and misconduct. These policies must explicitly prohibit actions such as suppressing data, altering findings, or retaliating against individuals who share research results, while also guaranteeing employees the right to publish their work and participate in professional organizations. To oversee these rules, each agency must appoint a career Scientific Integrity Officer, provide regular ethics training to staff, and publicly report on complaints and policy changes. Additionally, the law mandates that personnel decisions and scientific conclusions be based on expertise and established scientific processes rather than ideology, with periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes four separate conservation funds to provide financial assistance for protecting specific species of butterflies, plants, freshwater mussels, and desert fish. The Department of the Interior will manage these funds by issuing competitive grants to eligible applicants, such as state agencies, nonprofits, and research institutions, while prohibiting federal agencies from being the primary recipients of funding. Each fund is authorized to receive $5 million annually from 2027 through 2032 and includes provisions for accepting donations, investing earnings, and requiring annual reports to Congress on project progress and species status. The legislation prioritizes projects that focus on threatened or endangered species and those designed for long-term sustainability, with a requirement for local community consultation and support.
The Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act aims to improve access to reproductive health services for individuals with disabilities by addressing barriers such as inaccessible facilities and a lack of provider training. The bill creates several new funding programs to train medical professionals on disability-specific needs, recruit more disabled students into reproductive health careers, and provide accessible educational materials to patients. It authorizes millions of dollars in grants over five years to support these workforce development initiatives and establishes a national center to offer technical assistance on accessible care standards. Additionally, the legislation funds a study to identify effective programs and coordinate efforts across federal, state, and local agencies to ensure equitable health outcomes.
The Strength in Diversity Act of 2026 creates a competitive grant program for school districts and state agencies to develop and implement plans that increase racial and socioeconomic diversity in public schools. To receive funding, eligible entities must submit detailed applications outlining how they will reduce isolation in schools, engage with communities, and improve academic outcomes for all students. The bill authorizes the use of funds for activities such as redrawing school boundaries, revising student assignment methods, recruiting diverse staff, and creating transportation plans to encourage attendance across different neighborhoods. Grants are awarded based on the quality of the proposed plan and its potential to meaningfully decrease segregation while maintaining high academic standards.
