This bill amends the Higher Education Act to recognize home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal student aid eligibility. It changes the definition in Section 484(d) to state that a student completing secondary education in a home school setting treated as a home or private school under state law is considered a high school graduate. This directly affects home-schooled students seeking federal financial aid for college. The key provision is a new definition that removes prior barriers to eligibility based on educational setting, aligning federal recognition with state-level home school classifications.
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.
HRES 1110 is a non-binding House resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' disapproval of the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and urging Japan to enact a nationwide ban. It references the U.S. 2018 ban on this practice (under the Agriculture Improvement Act) and notes similar bans in South Korea, Taiwan, and cities like Shenzhen and Jakarta. The resolution affirms shared U.S.-Japan values on animal welfare, encourages bilateral cooperation on animal rights, and clarifies it does not interfere with protected cultural or religious practices. As a symbolic diplomatic statement, it has no legal force but aims to influence Japan’s policies on animal welfare.
This bill, titled the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, aims to enhance Taiwan's energy security by increasing U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan and improving the resilience of its energy infrastructure. The legislation authorizes U.S. government agencies to coordinate with Taiwan on energy projects, provide technical assistance for cybersecurity and physical security improvements, and establish a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center. It also directs an assessment of redirecting U.S. LNG exports currently sent to China to Taiwan and encourages Taiwan to maintain and expand its nuclear power capabilities. Additionally, the bill provides for insurance on vessels transporting critical goods to Taiwan and clarifies that the measures do not alter the U.S. One China policy.
This bill would require infant formula manufacturers to conduct standardized testing for specific pathogens and microorganisms in both their facilities and finished products. It mandates that companies report positive test results to the FDA within one business day and retain records of these findings for inspections. The legislation also requires the FDA to notify congressional committees within one business day of receiving positive test results or issuing certain inspection classifications. Additionally, the bill establishes clear inspection standards that apply to all infant formula products regardless of where they are made.
HR 7871 (MVP Act) updates Medicaid drug rebate rules to allow manufacturers to report multiple "best price points" for drugs sold under outcome-based payment arrangements, requiring these arrangements to be offered to all states. It clarifies how average manufacturer price is calculated for such drugs and exempts certain outcome-linked payments from anti-kickback laws. The bill also mandates a GAO study to assess whether these arrangements improve patient access, lower costs, and reduce disparities in drug coverage. This affects Medicaid programs nationwide, drug manufacturers, and patients receiving covered outpatient drugs under Medicaid.
This bill would modify how the Endangered Species Act applies to the National Flood Insurance Program by exempting certain flood insurance actions from endangered species protections. It directly affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and property owners seeking flood insurance coverage, as well as wildlife agencies that currently review flood insurance decisions. The legislation requires the removal of existing biological opinions that evaluate the program's impact on endangered species and adds language to ensure flood management actions are designed solely for protecting property and human health. These changes would allow the National Flood Insurance Program to operate without the usual environmental review requirements that could delay or restrict flood insurance coverage in areas with endangered species.
This bill, titled the Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026, changes how Medicare pays for certain surgical procedures performed in doctors' offices when those procedures involve expensive medical supplies. Starting in 2027, Medicare will pay office-based facilities 80% of the amount it would pay for the same procedures performed in ambulatory surgical centers, with additional rules for device-intensive procedures. The bill defines which procedures qualify based on supply costs exceeding $500 and requires participating doctors' offices to agree to accept these payment amounts as full payment. The list of covered procedures will be reviewed annually beginning in 2028, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services able to add or remove procedures based on supply cost thresholds that adjust for inflation.
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
HRES 1107 is a House resolution urging the President to issue a proclamation flying the U.S. flag at half-staff to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson. The resolution recognizes his civil rights leadership, including founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, which advanced racial equality and economic justice. This symbolic gesture directly affects the President (as the one who would issue the proclamation) and the public, who would observe the flag at half-staff.
This bill establishes a new Fiscal Commission within Congress to analyze the nation's long-term fiscal health and propose reforms to reduce the federal debt and deficit. The commission will be composed of 16 members appointed by Senate and House leadership, including outside experts, and will have two co-chairs representing opposing political parties to ensure balanced oversight. Its primary duties include educating the public about fiscal risks, developing policies to achieve a sustainable debt-to-GDP ratio of 100 percent by 2039, and producing a final report with legislative recommendations by November 2026. If the commission approves its recommendations, the resulting implementing bills would receive expedited consideration in both chambers with limited debate and no amendments allowed. The commission would operate for approximately two years before terminating, with funding provided through existing Senate accounts.
This bill, titled the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026, restricts the U.S. Department of Transportation from contracting with or providing grants to companies that use or source LiDAR technology from specific foreign countries or entities. It requires companies seeking transportation contracts to certify that they will not use prohibited LiDAR technology, while allowing the Secretary of Transportation to grant waivers on a case-by-case basis if the activity serves the national interest. The restrictions apply to contracts and funding obligations made on or after June 30, 2026, but exclude certain safety-related research, testing, and regulatory exemptions.
