The Lower Prices at the Pump Act prohibits businesses from selling gasoline or petroleum distillates at prices deemed unconscionably excessive during a specific period tied to potential military operations against Iran. This ban applies to both wholesale and retail transactions and remains in effect until the President certifies that military operations have ceased and the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. To enforce these rules, the Federal Trade Commission will investigate violations using its existing powers, while state attorneys general can also file civil lawsuits to stop unfair pricing or seek compensation for affected residents. Penalties for breaking the law include fines of up to $500 million, and any money collected from these penalties will be placed in a fund to assist low-income households with home energy costs.
This bill proposes to allow taxpayers to deduct interest payments on loans used to purchase certain vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. The legislation defines eligible vehicles as those with fewer than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or those designed for temporary living quarters like campers and trailers. These tax benefits would only apply to debts incurred after December 31, 2025, expanding the current rules that previously excluded most vehicle loans from interest deductions.
The MISSION Rx Act ensures that military beneficiaries and veterans pay no more for specific negotiated drugs than Medicare Part D beneficiaries do. It achieves this by capping the out-of-pocket costs for TRICARE-covered servicemembers and copayments for veterans at the same levels established under the federal drug price negotiation program. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to limit the maximum prices they agree to pay pharmaceutical manufacturers for these same negotiated drugs. These changes apply to existing contracts and new agreements involving drugs selected for federal price negotiation.
This resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It calls on the public and organizations to honor the victims and show solidarity with their families. The bill also recommends that the Department of Justice commission a new study to gather updated statistics on the crisis, noting that previous data is nearly a decade old.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' sentiment to honor public servants for their dedication to the United States. It specifically acknowledges the work of federal, state, and local government employees, as well as uniformed service members, who deliver essential services and support the economy. The resolution calls on the American public to observe Public Service Recognition Week with ceremonies and activities that recognize these contributions. Because it is a symbolic expression of the House's feelings rather than a law with enforceable rules, it does not create new policies or mandate specific actions.
This Senate resolution formally supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, which is observed annually from May 6 to May 12, 2026. The measure recognizes the vital contributions of nurses to the healthcare system and encourages the public to acknowledge their role through ceremonies and activities during the designated week. While the bill does not create new laws or funding, it serves to honor the profession and highlight the importance of nursing in patient care and public health.
This bill proposes to ban Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from trading in prediction markets that bet on specific events or contingencies. The rule would prohibit these individuals from entering into contracts or agreements involving excluded commodities, though it explicitly allows for standard insurance policies and legal sports betting. Additionally, the resolution expresses the House's preference that the executive and judicial branches adopt similar restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest.
This bill establishes a new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production within the Department of Agriculture to support farming methods like hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture. It creates a competitive grant program that provides funding to nonprofits, local governments, Tribal organizations, and schools to help urban farmers navigate regulations, access land, and improve food availability in underserved areas. Additionally, the legislation updates federal data collection requirements to include modern farming technologies and allocates specific funding amounts to support these initiatives from 2026 through 2030.
The Public Lands Integrity Act modifies the rules used to determine whether certain federal land transactions are considered extraneous during budget reconciliation. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that any sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands will be treated as extraneous under the Byrd Rule. This change directly affects the legislative process by potentially limiting the ability to include federal land sales in budget reconciliation bills. The bill does not mandate any specific land transfers but instead alters the procedural criteria for evaluating them.
The Caja del Rio Protection Act establishes two new protected areas in New Mexico: the Caja del Rio Special Management Area within the Santa Fe National Forest and the Caja del Rio National Conservation Area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas cover approximately 85,000 acres total and aim to conserve cultural, spiritual, ecological, and historical values while enhancing opportunities for local Indigenous tribes to participate in management. The bill restricts new road construction and limits motorized vehicle use to designated routes, requires the decommissioning of unauthorized roads, and withdraws the land from mining and mineral leasing operations. Additionally, the legislation facilitates a potential land swap where the federal government would transfer certain Bureau of Land Management parcels to the state in exchange for state trust land within the conservation boundary. The act also mandates the development of comprehensive management plans that incorporate Indigenous knowledge and ensure tribal access for traditional cultural and religious practices.
The CHARTER Act aims to ensure that public funds for charter schools are not used to generate profits for for-profit companies. It directly affects charter schools receiving federal money by prohibiting them from contracting with for-profit entities to run, manage, or oversee their daily operations. While the bill allows schools to hire for-profit vendors for specific services like food, supplies, and transportation, it strictly bans contracts where a for-profit company controls the school or takes a cut of its revenue. These rules will only apply to new or renewed contracts made after the law is passed, with full enforcement beginning three years later.
The No WAR Act prohibits Congress from using budget reconciliation procedures to fund military hostilities against Iran unless such actions are explicitly authorized by a formal declaration of war or a specific authorization for the use of military force. This legislation directly affects the legislative process by establishing a point of order that blocks any reconciliation bill attempting to provide budget authority for offensive military operations, strikes, or covert actions targeting Iranian military forces, territory, or government institutions. The bill also defines proxy forces as any foreign military or irregular groups operating with U.S. direction or material support, ensuring these entities are included in the restrictions on unauthorized funding. By amending the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, the measure aims to prevent the use of budgetary shortcuts to bypass the constitutional requirement for congressional approval before engaging in armed conflict with Iran.
