HRES 1155 is a House resolution that formally impeaches President Donald J. Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill outlines twelve specific articles of impeachment, including allegations of unauthorized use of military force, domestic militarization, unlawful deportations, retaliation against free speech, abuse of the pardon power, and violations of constitutional spending and oversight rules. If passed by the House of Representatives, the resolution would be sent to the Senate for a trial that could result in Trump's removal from office and disqualification from future federal positions. This procedural measure represents the House's constitutional authority to impeach federal officials, with the Senate holding the sole power to convict and remove.
The Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 requires states to transition from magnetic stripe to chip-enabled EBT cards within 4-5 years, with specific deadlines for new cards and reissuing existing cards. It mandates states to provide multiple user interfaces for managing EBT accounts - including mobile-friendly web portals, text messaging, voice services, and nondigital options - all available 99% of the time in required languages. The bill requires states to provide real-time transaction notifications, access to historical transactions for the past year, and fraud reporting capabilities to SNAP recipients, while prohibiting PIN/password requirements that conflict with federal cybersecurity standards. It eliminates fees for replacing cards due to malfunction, fraud, or required upgrades and requires states to replace damaged or lost cards within 3 business days. Additionally, the bill includes a grant program to help retailers upgrade to chip-compatible payment terminals in areas with limited grocery access.
This bill creates a new commemorative military service medal called the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal to honor veterans who received compensation for herbicide exposure during the Vietnam War. The medal will be designed by the Department of Defense and issued to living veterans or provided to next-of-kin for deceased veterans who meet specific eligibility criteria. Eligible recipients include those who receive compensation under existing Vietnam-era herbicide exposure laws or who are officially recognized as Vietnam-era herbicide-exposed veterans. The bill establishes an application process for veterans and their families to request the medal through the Department of Defense.
This bill requires the Social Security Administration to hire enough full-time employees to match the workforce level as of January 19, 2025, within six months of enactment. At least 75 percent of these new hires must fill direct service roles such as field offices, call centers, payment processing, and disability claim adjudication, while the remaining 25 percent will provide managerial or administrative support. The law directly affects Social Security beneficiaries by aiming to increase the number of staff available to handle their inquiries and benefit claims. This measure seeks to restore staffing levels to a specific historical benchmark to improve customer service capacity.
The FETCH Act of 2026 expands funding from federal Byrne grants to support police dog programs across the United States. This legislation allows law enforcement agencies to use these funds for acquiring, training, and caring for police dogs, including expenses for veterinary care, medications, food, equipment, and housing. The bill also permits funding for retired service dogs, covering post-service medical needs and administrative costs. Directly affected entities are police departments that operate K9 units and seek financial assistance for canine-related operational expenses. The act amends existing federal crime control statutes to explicitly include police dog programs as eligible uses of Byrne grant money.
The Moldova Support Act of 2026 establishes a formal strategic dialogue between the United States and Moldova to advance bilateral priorities including defense cooperation, EU accession support, and energy security. The bill requires the State Department to submit a four-year strategy report within 30 days of enactment outlining how the U.S. will support Moldova's goal of joining the European Union by 2030 while countering Russian and Chinese influence. Additionally, the legislation maintains existing U.S. sanctions on specific Moldovan political figures and entities, preventing their removal until congressional committees receive written certification that these individuals are no longer engaging in the behaviors that led to the sanctions.
This bill updates federal law to prohibit excluding military members from assignments or career fields based on their gender, affecting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. It requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports detailing changes to occupational standards and data on involuntary reclassifications or separations, broken down by military job and gender. The legislation also modernizes how the military evaluates job requirements, mandating that standards be based on scientifically rigorous assessments of technical, tactical, cognitive, and physical abilities rather than gender. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a full review of ground combat unit effectiveness to Congress and requires an independent audit of that review within 180 days.
This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as National Language Access Month to highlight the importance of language services for individuals with limited English proficiency. It directly affects millions of Americans who speak languages other than English at home and rely on translation and interpretation services to access public services. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about existing federal requirements for language access in areas like healthcare, employment, and voting. It encourages federal agencies, state and local governments, and community organizations to promote awareness of language access rights and resources during the designated month.
This resolution formally acknowledges historical and ongoing injustices in women's healthcare, particularly affecting marginalized groups such as Black, Indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQ+, disabled, and low-income women. It highlights specific issues including dismissed pain, lack of bodily autonomy, and past medical abuses like non-consensual sterilization and coercive contraceptive testing. The bill calls for patient-centered care, expanded research, and stronger protections for reproductive and gynecological health, while urging the federal government to address systemic bias in medical settings.
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on barriers that prevent patients from accessing pain management during gynecologic procedures. The study will examine factors such as insurance coverage, provider training, and resource availability, and will include input from patients, medical professionals, and health equity experts. Within 24 months of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report with findings and recommendations to relevant congressional committees. The bill does not change current laws or funding but establishes a research requirement to inform future policy decisions.
This bill would create a federal paid leave program allowing employees to take up to 96 hours of paid time off each year for reproductive health needs, including menstrual care, endometriosis, fertility treatments, and pregnancy-related procedures. It applies to private employers with at least five employees and certain government workers, requiring employers to grant this leave upon request without requiring employees to find replacements during their absence. The legislation prohibits retaliation against employees who use this leave and establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Labor, including civil penalties for violations. Employers with existing paid leave policies that already cover these reproductive health reasons would not need to provide additional leave under this bill.
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health to expand research into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a severe mood and physical condition affecting 5 to 8 percent of women and people assigned female at birth. It requires the agency to collect data on PMDD prevalence, economic impact, and treatment barriers while ensuring diverse populations are included in studies. The legislation also funds public awareness campaigns and grants to train healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating the condition. Additionally, the bill mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing progress on research, education, and access to care.
