This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that antisemitic rhetoric from specific online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, is dangerous and contributes to hatred. It urges social media platforms to enforce their policies against hate speech and calls on public officials to condemn such conduct without exception. The bill does not impose new laws or penalties but instead highlights specific instances of alleged hate speech to emphasize the need for responsibility among influencers and technology companies.
This resolution encourages the government and private sector to work together to improve financial literacy for students and young adults. It highlights the need for better education on budgeting, student loans, and credit management, noting that many states currently lack mandatory personal finance courses in high schools. The bill reaffirms existing laws that require federal agencies to partner with organizations to create internship and employment opportunities for minorities and women. Additionally, it urges the Treasury Department to collaborate with regulators to conduct future studies on financial capability and supports the use of practical decision-making tools for consumers.
The Prediction Market Act of 2026 establishes a regulatory framework for "event contracts," which are financial agreements based on the outcomes of specific real-world occurrences rather than commodity prices. This legislation directly affects designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, and futures commission merchants by requiring them to list these contracts only after a review to ensure they do not involve unlawful activities, terrorism, assassination, war, violence, or gaming. To protect retail investors, the bill mandates enhanced disclosure requirements, anti-money laundering compliance programs, and the creation of a new Office of the Retail Advocate to assist consumers and analyze market issues. Additionally, the Act prohibits Members of Congress and executive branch officials from trading in event contracts and directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to conduct studies on market growth and potential fraud.
Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s capability to incorporate satellites in broadband projects. Specifically, the study must review and analyze the capacity and cost-effectiveness of using satellite broadband service for business purposes and economic development.
This bill, titled the Stop Subsidizing Private Jets of 2026, prevents taxpayers from deducting expenses related to private fixed-wing aircraft on their federal income tax returns. It directly affects individuals and businesses that purchase, maintain, or operate personal planes, effectively removing the tax benefit previously available for these costs. The law allows deductions only for specific exceptions, such as aircraft used for property transport, agriculture, firefighting, emergency medical services, or commercial activities like flight instruction and sightseeing tours. These changes will apply to any expenses incurred after December 31, 2025.
This bill requires state driver license agencies to report expiration dates and copies of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The administration will then use a federal verification system to check if these drivers have unlawful presence in the United States and share that information with immigration officials if necessary. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports to Congress detailing how many such licenses were flagged and where they were issued. States that fail to comply with these reporting requirements may face financial penalties under existing federal laws.
The COOL IT Act requires immigration officers to complete an annual, scenario-based training curriculum focused on skills like de-escalation, community relations, and officer safety. This mandatory training, which must be developed by the Department of Homeland Security within 90 days, applies to federal immigration officers and state officers participating in federal immigration enforcement programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that all immigration officers finish at least 67 days of training before they can begin enforcing immigration laws. The legislation also directs the Department of Homeland Security to consult with law enforcement and community groups while submitting a report to Congress on the training's benefits and implementation challenges within 180 days.
The VERIFY Act of 2026 directs the Department of Homeland Security to upgrade the SAVE program, which verifies immigration status for individuals applying for federal benefits, to ensure faster and more accurate responses. Key provisions require modernizing the system's technology to reduce delays, integrating it with other government databases for better data sharing, and mandating that status changes be reflected within 24 hours. The bill also establishes strict rules for using automated tools, ensuring human review is required for any negative eligibility decisions and prohibiting the use of the system for general law enforcement or criminal history checks. Additionally, the act prohibits charging fees to government agencies for verification queries and mandates regular audits by the Inspector General to monitor accuracy and compliance.
The PEAT Act of 2026 amends federal regulations to clarify how certain biologic drugs are classified for approval purposes. Specifically, it prevents the Food and Drug Administration from denying approval to a biologic product simply because it contains a protein that does not have a clinical effect. This change ensures that the presence of inactive proteins does not automatically disqualify a drug from being treated as a biological product. The legislation directly impacts pharmaceutical companies developing complex biologics and the regulatory review process for these medicines. By removing this specific barrier, the bill aims to streamline the path to market for drugs that include non-active protein components.
The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act creates a new federal tax credit to encourage the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing for middle-income families. This credit applies to buildings where at least 60% of units are rent-restricted and occupied by individuals earning 100% or less of the area median income, with at least 20% of those units specifically targeted for middle-income households. The bill establishes a 15-year credit period based on a percentage of the building's qualified basis, which is determined by factors such as the building's cost, location, and whether it is new or existing. To qualify, developers must enter into binding agreements with housing agencies that include long-term commitments to maintain affordable rents and prevent the displacement of tenants, while also adhering to specific financial feasibility and reporting requirements.
The China-Africa Mining Transparency Act requires the Secretary of State to publish an annual list of Chinese-owned or controlled entities involved in mining critical minerals, gold, or iron in specific African nations. This list will identify companies and mines that are using forced labor or causing environmental damage to protected areas such as national parks and water sources. To compile this information, the State Department must rely on open-source data, reports from non-governmental organizations, and intelligence from U.S. embassies while consulting with other federal agencies. The resulting unclassified report will be made available to the public and submitted to Congress to increase transparency regarding these mining operations.
This bill temporarily suspends a portion of the federal fuel excise tax when the national average price of gasoline rises above $3.99 per gallon. Instead of reducing government revenue, the money saved from this tax cut is transferred back into the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund. Additionally, the legislation disallows certain tax credits and deductions for oil and gas companies for costs incurred or production occurring during these high-price months. These changes would only take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
