This bill establishes a framework for the Department of the Interior to work with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to restore and manage buffalo populations on Indian lands. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide contracts, grants, and technical assistance to support tribal buffalo restoration programs, commercial buffalo activities, and mobile meat processing facilities. The legislation also requires ongoing consultation between the Department and tribes on buffalo management initiatives and ensures that culturally sensitive tribal information remains confidential. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of surplus buffalo from federal lands to Indian lands and explicitly preserves existing treaty rights of Indian Tribes, with all provisions set to expire seven years after enactment.
This bill authorizes up to $50 million in federal grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for establishing the Library in Medora, North Dakota. It requires the Foundation to first secure $100 million in matching funds from North Dakota or non-Federal sources before receiving federal money, and prohibits grant funds from covering the Library's ongoing maintenance or operations. The bill also permits federal agencies to loan historic artifacts and objects (without cost) to the Foundation for public display, subject to preservation terms. The Library will operate independently, with no federal involvement in its day-to-day management beyond the Foundation's request.
This bill changes federal permitting rules for oil and gas drilling on land where the federal government owns less than half the mineral rights beneath non-federal surface land. It requires operators to use a state permit instead of a federal drilling permit, removes federal environmental review requirements under NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and allows operations to start 30 days after submitting the state permit. It does not affect royalty payments to the federal government or apply to Indian lands. The policy directly affects oil and gas operators working on non-federal surface estates with partial federal mineral ownership.
This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." It updates all official references in federal laws, maps, documents, and records to use this new name for the building. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely changes the facility's name and related references. This affects USPS operations and government paperwork referencing the Casselton location.
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 wild horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The Secretary must develop a management plan within 120 days of the bill's enactment, focused on cost-effective horse management that protects park resources. It prohibits removing horses from the park except to maintain genetic diversity, in emergencies, or to protect public health and safety. The Secretary must also annually monitor and publicly report on the herd's population, structure, and health.
This House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by formally honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. The bill acknowledges the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and responders, highlighting the role of the World Trade Center Health Program in providing long-term medical support. It also credits charitable organizations and community groups that have continued to assist victims' families and veterans over the past two decades. Finally, the resolution urges the American public to observe the anniversary with ceremonies and reaffirms Congress's commitment to remembering the events and lessons of that day.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union and recognizes the resilience of the Ukrainian people in pursuing sovereignty and democracy. The text affirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, specifically rejecting the annexation of Crimea, while condemning Russia’s 2022 military invasion. It encourages the U.S. government to provide strong security guarantees to facilitate a lasting peace agreement and to integrate lessons from Ukraine’s defense innovations into American military readiness. Additionally, the resolution urges Ukraine to continue implementing reforms related to anti-corruption measures, free markets, and the rule of law.
The Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to detain non-citizens who are facing removal from the United States. The bill removes time limits on detention during removal proceedings and allows for indefinite detention after a final order is issued if specific conditions, such as national security threats or public safety risks, are certified by government officials. It restricts access to bond hearings for many detainees, requiring them instead to prove they are not flight risks or community threats through clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the legislation establishes administrative review processes that permit detention beyond standard removal periods if an individual fails to cooperate with deportation efforts or poses a continuing danger.
The Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act establishes strict deadlines for federal financial regulators to complete examinations, conduct exit interviews, and issue final reports, with extensions permitted only for specific documented reasons. The bill creates a new Office of Independent Examination Review within the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, staffed by a three-member board appointed by the President, to oversee examination quality and handle complaints from financial institutions. It grants banks and credit unions the right to request binding written advice on regulatory interpretations and allows them to seek independent, de novo review of significant supervisory determinations made during exams. Additionally, the legislation permits regulated entities to choose between an administrative hearing before their regulator or a judicial hearing in federal district court when facing enforcement actions or civil money penalties.
The Trade Deficit Elimination Act of 2026 directs the United States Trade Representative to annually identify countries with which the U.S. has a bilateral deficit in goods trade and designate them as "trade deficit economies." For these designated partners, the bill authorizes the imposition of additional import duties specifically calculated to eliminate the trade imbalance, subject to presidential direction and consultation with congressional committees. The legislation allows for exemptions on goods that are critical to national security or unavailable domestically at reasonable prices. Additionally, it empowers the Trade Representative to negotiate bilateral agreements requiring partner nations to increase purchases of U.S. goods or reduce their exports to the United States.
The Bring Our Heroes Home Act requires all government agencies to identify, preserve, and transmit records related to missing military personnel and civilian personnel who supported the military (from December 7, 1941, through the bill's enactment date) to a new Missing Armed Forces and Civilian Personnel Records Collection at the National Archives. It establishes a Review Board to oversee the process, ensure timely public disclosure of these records, and periodically review any records withheld for national security reasons. The bill aims to make these records more accessible to families of missing personnel, researchers, and the public, while allowing limited exceptions to protect national security. This would improve transparency about the fate of missing military personnel and civilians who went missing while serving the country.
HR 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, restricts Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing certain investments like stocks in publicly traded companies. It requires 7-14 days' advance public notice before selling any such investment, including the sale date, description, and number of shares. Exceptions apply for work-related transactions (e.g., employer compensation) and reinvesting dividends. Violations trigger a fee of $2,000 or 10% of the investment’s value (whichever is greater), plus any net gain, paid from personal funds - not congressional allowances or campaign donations. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by increasing transparency around congressional financial dealings.
