This resolution supports designating July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day" to honor the historic Apollo 11 mission and the ongoing Artemis program. The bill encourages Americans to celebrate the achievements of NASA astronauts, engineers, and scientists while honoring those who lost their lives during space exploration efforts. It also aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM fields and promote public awareness of the economic and scientific benefits of human spaceflight.
The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 allows specific addiction medicine specialists to prescribe methadone for opioid use disorder to be dispensed directly through pharmacies, rather than requiring patients to attend traditional treatment clinics. This change permits these qualified doctors to use telemedicine for patient care and requires that the methadone be in a liquid or dispersible tablet form. While the bill maintains existing clinic-based treatment options, it streamlines access by removing the need for pharmacies to obtain separate registrations to dispense the medication. The law also mandates that patients sign informed consent forms explaining how privacy rules differ between clinic and pharmacy settings, and it requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to report on the program's progress to Congress every year.
The Judicial Integrity Act amends federal law to clarify which judges and Supreme Court justices must recuse themselves from cases involving personal financial interests. It requires that any exemptions from these conflict-of-interest rules be established through a formal regulation issued by the Judicial Conference of the United States, which must include public notice and a comment period. This change ensures that decisions about whether a financial interest is too small to matter are made transparently rather than through individual waivers. The bill directly affects all federal judges and Supreme Court justices by tightening the standards for when they can participate in cases where they have a financial stake.
The Justice is BLIND Act of 2026 requires federal judges, including justices, magistrate judges, and bankruptcy judges, along with their spouses and dependent children, to place specific financial investments into qualified blind trusts within 90 days of taking office or enactment. This rule applies to securities, commodities, and derivatives but excludes widely held mutual funds, U.S. Treasury bonds, and income earned by spouses or children from their own jobs. The bill also mandates that these judges publicly attest to the establishment of the trust or confirm they hold no covered financial interests, with these reports made available online. Additionally, the law prohibits judges from dissolving or controlling these trusts for 180 days after they leave their judicial positions to prevent immediate conflicts of interest.
This bill expands the Freedom of Information Act to require federal courts to release specific records upon public request. It mandates the disclosure of attorney disciplinary actions, complaints against judges, meeting minutes, jury selection forms, and performance reports, while explicitly excluding information related to ongoing cases. The legislation also requires that released data be in a machine-readable format and authorizes funding to establish an office within the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to manage these new requirements.
HR 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, provides comprehensive U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia's invasion. The bill authorizes security assistance including lend-lease authority for military equipment, establishes a Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund for economic recovery, and imposes new sanctions targeting Russian financial institutions, oil companies, and government officials. It also includes provisions to counter Russian disinformation, support Radio Free Europe, and address the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. The legislation directly affects U.S. foreign policy, Ukraine's defense capabilities, and Russia's access to international financial systems. The act aims to strengthen Ukraine's sovereignty while holding Russia accountable for its actions.
The Save MEDICARE Act of 2026 aims to improve the Medicare Advantage program by starting in 2028 with several changes to how health plans are paid and monitored. It requires the government to exclude diagnoses from chart reviews when calculating payments to prevent plans from inflating costs based on questionable data. The bill also speeds up audits and appeals to ensure faster resolution of coding disputes and introduces a new penalty system to recover overpayments from plans. Additionally, the law allows states to enforce Medicare rules within their borders and bans financial incentives for doctors based on how they code patient records. Finally, it establishes a mechanism for the Department of Veterans Affairs to recover costs when Medicare Advantage plans cover care that should have been paid for by the VA.
This bill, known as the Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act, aims to stop people from illegally occupying homes by defining squatting as entering a property and staying there for at least 10 to 14 days without the owner's permission or payment of rent. It directs local law enforcement to quickly remove squatters and prosecute them according to local laws while prohibiting the use of federal benefits to support or encourage such behavior. The legislation also ties federal housing funds to local compliance by withholding Community Development Block Grant money from jurisdictions that allow squatting or grant special tenant rights to squatters, and it bars federal mortgage support for loans secured by properties in those non-compliant areas.
This bill establishes a legal framework allowing banks and credit unions to provide financial services to businesses operating marijuana or hemp industries under state laws without fear of losing federal protections. It specifically shields these institutions from penalties, insurance termination, or liability if they accept deposits or make loans to state-sanctioned marijuana or hemp companies. The legislation also clarifies that income from these businesses can be used to qualify for federally backed mortgages and requires regulators to update guidance on how to handle suspicious activity reports related to these sectors. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports and studies to assess access to banking services for minority-owned and small businesses within the industry.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Olin Graham from South Carolina. It formally acknowledges his extensive career in the military, state government, and Congress, noting his service as a Senator and his roles as Chairman of the Judiciary and Budget committees. The Senate expresses its sorrow over his death and requests that this tribute be shared with the House of Representatives and Graham's family.
This bill establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting the Russian government and its affiliated entities in response to ongoing military actions. It authorizes the President to block assets, revoke visas, and prohibit financial transactions for Russian officials, military leaders, and foreign persons supporting Russia's defense industry or undermining Ukraine. The legislation also bans U.S. investments in Russian energy sectors, prohibits the purchase of Russian sovereign debt, and imposes high tariffs on Russian imports while restricting crude oil purchases by specific foreign nations. Additionally, the bill prevents Russian companies from listing on U.S. stock exchanges and includes mechanisms for terminating sanctions only if Russia signs a peace agreement accepted by Ukraine and ceases hostilities.
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act fundamentally changes federal law by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing it at the federal level and allowing states to regulate their own cannabis markets without federal interference. To manage this new landscape, the bill creates a new federal agency called the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Tax and Trade Bureau to oversee licensing, collect taxes, and prevent illicit trade, while also establishing a new Center for Cannabis Products within the FDA to regulate safety and labeling. The legislation includes significant restorative justice measures, such as automatically expunging federal cannabis convictions and prohibiting discrimination against individuals with such records in areas like immigration, security clearances, and access to federal benefits. Additionally, the bill provides billions of dollars in funding to support research into the health effects of cannabis, expand access to financial services for legitimate cannabis businesses, and assist communities and individuals harmed by past prohibition enforcement.
