This bill, the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act of 2026, establishes federal safeguards for online prediction markets while returning regulatory oversight to individual States. It requires platforms to prevent fraud and manipulation, verify user identities, and prohibit underage access by restricting registration to individuals aged 21 and older. The legislation mandates that States must apply for approval from the Attorney General to operate wagering programs, with the federal government setting baseline standards for consumer protection, data security, and responsible gaming practices. Operators must comply with State regulations, report suspicious transactions, and implement measures to prevent gambling addiction through self-exclusion lists and restrictions on predatory marketing tactics.
This bill establishes a new interdivisional taskforce within the Securities and Exchange Commission to address the needs and challenges faced by senior investors, defined as individuals over the age of 65. The taskforce will be led by a director appointed by the SEC Chairman and will include staff from enforcement, compliance, and investor education divisions to identify problems senior investors face, such as financial exploitation and cognitive decline. The group will produce biennial reports to Congress analyzing trends, regulatory gaps, and recommendations for policy improvements while coordinating with state regulators and other federal agencies. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study within two years of enactment to assess the economic costs and frequency of financial exploitation of senior citizens. The taskforce will operate for ten years using existing funds without additional compensation for its members.
This bill, known as the PREDICT Act, directs the federal government to provide funding to states, tribes, and local health departments for wastewater surveillance programs designed to detect and monitor infectious diseases. The legislation requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants and contracts to eligible entities that submit detailed plans for wastewater sampling, data sharing, and response strategies. Funds can be used to establish new testing capabilities, expand surveillance in rural areas and facilities without proper wastewater treatment, and implement evidence-based monitoring practices. The bill also mandates the creation of technical assistance programs and standardized testing guidelines to ensure consistent data collection and reporting across all participating jurisdictions.
This bill, titled the Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act, would give the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and federal regulators the authority to recover compensation from executives and other high-level personnel at banks that have failed. It directly affects directors, officers, controlling stockholders, and other individuals found primarily responsible for a bank's failure at institutions with over $10 billion in assets. The law would require these individuals to return bonuses, stock awards, and other compensation received in the three years before the bank's insolvency or resolution, with recovered funds going into the Deposit Insurance Fund. Additionally, the bill clarifies the Corporation's authority to take over certain financial companies regardless of how the takeover process was initiated.
This bill establishes a new congressional commission called the Commission on American Civics Renewal to study and improve civics education across all levels of schooling. The commission will be made up of eight members appointed by Senate and House leaders, and it will review current civics programs, gather best practices, and develop a proposed curriculum for students in elementary, secondary, and higher education. After completing its work, the commission must submit its curriculum and a national strategy to Congress and the Department of Education, which will then make these materials available to state and local education agencies. The commission will operate for approximately two years and is funded with $2 million to carry out its duties.
This bill, known as the American Stories Act, would allow the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund projects that help people better understand civics and the U.S. Constitution. The key provision adds a new category of eligible funding that supports films, radio programs, videos, and similar media projects focused on constitutional education. These grants would be distributed through the existing grant-making processes of both foundations to organizations that create content about American civic values. The bill does not create new agencies or change existing funding amounts, but rather expands the types of projects these two organizations can support with taxpayer money.
This bill, known as the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention Act, requires schools that receive federal education funding to include mental health and suicide prevention resources on student identification cards. The law mandates that these cards display contact information for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and any state or local suicide prevention hotlines available in the area. Schools that do not issue physical ID cards must instead post this information prominently on their websites and include it on digital platforms students regularly use. The bill also directs the federal education secretary to run outreach campaigns to help students, parents, and school staff learn about these mental health resources.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term insurance carriers from denying or otherwise restricting coverage for living organ donors. Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, vary premiums, or otherwise impose conditions on policies based on an individual's status as a living organ donor. The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits and risks of living organ donation and the impact of donation on insurance access, particularly with respect to the bill's changes.
This concurrent resolution formally recognizes March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" to honor abortion providers and staff for their work in delivering essential reproductive care. It highlights their courage amid challenges including clinic closures, safety threats, and increased harassment following the Dobbs decision. The resolution symbolically affirms Congress's support for providers' safety and patients' access to abortion care, without creating new legal requirements or affecting any individuals directly. (1 sentence; procedural resolution)
The Keep Your Pay Act (S. 4042) modifies the U.S. tax code to increase the standard deduction and adjust tax rates for high earners, while also expanding tax credits for workers and families. Beginning in 2026, the standard deduction will rise to $56,250 for single filers and $37,500 for married couples, while the top income tax rate for the highest earners will increase from 37% to 43%. The bill also permanently extends the earned income credit for individuals without qualifying children, expands eligibility for those in U.S. possessions like Puerto Rico, and creates a new monthly child tax credit of up to $300 per child with advance payments starting immediately upon enactment. Additionally, a new $500 credit is established for certain other dependents not covered by the child tax credit.
This bill, known as the AADAPT Act, would expand the Project ECHO Grant Program to include public and nonprofit private entities in addition to existing eligible organizations. The legislation specifically adds dementia care to the list of health areas the program can support, alongside palliative care. By broadening eligibility and scope, the bill aims to increase the number of healthcare providers trained to address Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The changes would be implemented through amendments to the Public Health Service Act, allowing for greater knowledge sharing and capacity building in dementia care across the healthcare system.
This bill, known as the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act, aims to restore federal student loan limits that were previously reduced for graduate and professional students. It directly affects students pursuing advanced degrees such as law, medicine, and education by increasing the amount of federal loans they can access. The legislation reverses specific loan cap reductions established by Public Law 119-21, allowing students to borrow more money during their period of instruction. By amending the Higher Education Act of 1965, the bill removes certain restrictions on annual and aggregate loan amounts for these student categories.
