This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency that allowed California to set its own stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for new vehicles. By disapproving this waiver, the bill aims to restore federal preemption, ensuring that all states must follow the same national emission rules rather than California's unique requirements. If passed, the measure would effectively cancel the EPA's decision, forcing automakers to comply with uniform federal standards for vehicle pollution control.
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding pollution standards for small off-road engines in California. If passed, the measure would nullify the federal regulation, preventing it from taking legal effect. The bill directly impacts the EPA and manufacturers of small off-road equipment operating under California's environmental standards. It is a procedural action that relies on the Congressional Review Act to overturn an existing administrative decision.
The Kids Online Safety Act (S 1748) requires major social media platforms, online video games, and other "covered platforms" to implement specific safety features for minors (under 17). These features include default privacy settings that limit harmful design features like infinite scrolling and auto-play, parental controls for managing minors' accounts, and restrictions on advertising illegal products to minors. The bill also mandates annual transparency reports about how platforms are used by minors and requires platforms to provide clear notices about their content algorithms. It creates a Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on online safety issues for children. The law applies to platforms with more than 10 million monthly users in the U.S. and takes effect 18 months after enactment.
The American Glove Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to ensure that nitrile gloves procured through the AbilityOne Program are manufactured exclusively in the United States by companies that are majority-owned by U.S. persons and free from foreign control. To achieve this, the law mandates that these agencies enter into binding supplier agreements lasting at least two years with domestic manufacturers, which must include minimum purchase commitments to support production planning. The bill also establishes strict rules preventing agencies from using intermediaries or distributors to bypass these domestic sourcing and ownership requirements, while allowing existing contracts to be modified to comply rather than terminated.
The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act allows individuals to use funds from long-term 529 college savings plans to purchase a principal residence without incurring federal income taxes. To qualify, the account must have been open for at least 15 years, the distribution must be used within 60 days, and the total amount withdrawn for this purpose cannot exceed $35,000. If the home is sold or no longer used as a primary residence within five years, the beneficiary must repay the tax benefit, though this penalty decreases by 20 percent for each full year the home is kept. The law also adjusts the overall limit on special rollovers to Roth IRAs to account for these new home purchase withdrawals.
This bill, titled the No TSA Data for ICE Act, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from sharing passenger data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It specifically bars these agencies from using TSA information or data from private brokers to perform immigration enforcement functions. Additionally, the legislation prevents the denial, suspension, or early termination of Trusted Traveler programs like PreCheck and Global Entry if an individual's participation in First Amendment-protected activities is the reason. The law defines the restricted data as personally identifiable information about flight passengers obtained from the TSA or private sector entities.
This resolution designates the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week" to recognize the importance of local food markets. It highlights how these markets support farmers' incomes, connect urban and rural communities, and promote sustainable farming practices. The measure serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the role farmers markets play in strengthening local economies and improving public access to fresh food.
This resolution expresses support for designating the first week of August as National Community Health Center Week to honor the contributions of these facilities. It encourages all Americans to visit their local health centers during this time to celebrate the partnership between these organizations and the communities they serve. The bill highlights how community health centers provide affordable, comprehensive care to millions of people, particularly in rural and underserved areas, while integrating services like dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy support. By recognizing these centers, the resolution aims to raise awareness of their role in improving public health outcomes and supporting local economies.
This bill strengthens protections for active-duty military personnel and recent veterans against harassment by debt collectors. It prohibits collectors from threatening to reduce a service member's rank, revoke their security clearance, or prosecute them under military law for failing to pay debts. Additionally, the legislation bans collectors from implying that a service member will face these specific penalties if they do not cooperate with collection efforts. To evaluate the law's impact, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study how these new rules affect debt information delivery, military readiness, and national security.
This bill, titled the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, aims to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. It achieves this by amending the Federal Reserve Act to remove the specific legal authority that allows the Reserve to create such a digital currency. The legislation directly affects the Federal Reserve by stripping away its power to launch a digital version of the dollar. By deleting the relevant subsection of the law, the bill ensures that the Reserve cannot issue a CBDC in the future.
The FASTER Act of 2026 expands the list of major food allergens regulated by the FDA to include barley, rye, and oats alongside wheat. This change requires food manufacturers to clearly label these gluten-containing grains, helping consumers with allergies and Celiac disease identify potential triggers. The law also mandates that the FDA update its compliance guides within a year to reflect these new allergen categories. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to produce a comprehensive report on Celiac disease, covering data on prevalence, diagnostic methods, prevention strategies, and potential treatments. These provisions apply to all foods entering the market starting one year after the law is enacted.
This bill requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports examining whether the Polisario Front, a group involved in the Western Sahara conflict, has exchanged military support or intelligence with Iranian-backed terrorist organizations. If such cooperation is confirmed, the President must designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization and freeze its assets under existing sanctions laws. The legislation focuses on specific military aid like weapons, drones, and intelligence, aiming to increase transparency regarding potential links between the two groups without advocating for a specific political outcome.
