HRES 1028 is a non-binding House resolution expressing the House's position that the U.S. must address billionaire economic and political influence. It calls for halting corporate tax breaks and subsidies, increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and redirecting funds toward public services like healthcare, housing, and climate initiatives. As a resolution, it does not create new laws but states the House's view that concentrated wealth undermines democracy and requires policy changes to prioritize working people. It specifically references actions like breaking up corporate monopolies and expanding union support as part of this vision.
This bill reauthorizes federal funding for water power research and development (including hydropower and marine energy) through 2030, increasing annual funding to $300 million - $200 million for marine energy and $100 million for hydropower - up from prior levels. It adds new requirements such as advancing U.S. manufacturing of marine energy components through university-industry partnerships, improving hydropower licensing by compiling environmental data, and integrating cybersecurity into research. The bill also mandates workforce development programs to train future professionals and requires annual congressional briefings on program progress. These changes directly affect the Department of Energy, research institutions, and industries working on water power technologies.
HR 6834 (STORE Act of 2025) increases annual funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) from $15 million to $25 million (2026-2030) and expands grant eligibility to include state agencies and tribal, low-income, and remote community organizations. It allows grants to support mobile/home food delivery, refrigerated truck purchases, and cold storage infrastructure for food banks and pantries. The bill also requires the USDA to produce a national report within two years assessing refrigeration storage shortages and costs for emergency food organizations. These changes directly affect state agencies administering EFAP and food distribution networks serving communities with food insecurity.
This bill (HR 3869, the Every Veteran Housed Act) expands eligibility for veterans' homelessness benefits by redefining who qualifies as a "veteran" under existing law. It removes barriers for veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable or by general court-martial, regardless of service length, component (active/reserve), or current military status. The bill ensures these veterans can access housing assistance programs without being excluded due to prior discharge status or service details. It makes minor conforming changes to related provisions but does not create new benefits or alter funding. This directly affects veterans previously excluded from homelessness assistance due to technical discharge or service criteria.
This bill restores veterans' education benefits for periods spent at institutions later found to have fraud, closure, or approval issues. It prevents those periods from counting against a veteran's total benefit entitlement or lifetime limit. Educational institutions must repay the VA if they received benefits for veterans during these covered periods, including cases where courts found fraud or the school was closed for violations. The law applies to veterans using benefits under chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, or 1606/1607 of title 38.
Dental Care for Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
This bill designates May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month to raise public awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It encourages citizens to adopt safety habits, such as inspecting for hazards and installing protective devices like smoke alarms and ground-fault circuit interrupters. The resolution also supports the work of the Electrical Safety Foundation International and requests that the President issue a proclamation to promote safety programs during the designated month.
This resolution designates May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to highlight mental health issues within the farming and agricultural workforce. It aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness by acknowledging the unique stressors faced by producers and workers, such as unpredictable weather, labor shortages, and market fluctuations. The bill also draws attention to available support resources, specifically the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, and encourages the public to observe the day as a way to promote well-being in the industry.
The Jewish American Security Act aims to combat antisemitism by strengthening protections for Jewish students, securing Jewish communities, and increasing transparency regarding online hate speech. To support Jewish students, the bill requires schools receiving federal funds to designate coordinators for civil rights complaints, issue annual reminders about anti-discrimination policies, and publish detailed data on bias-related incidents. For community safety, the legislation increases funding for security grants for religious institutions and mandates joint annual threat assessments from federal agencies to track domestic and transnational antisemitic violence. Additionally, the act requires major online platforms to submit regular transparency reports detailing how they detect, remove, and moderate antisemitic content on their sites.
The Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act prohibits Amtrak from using mandatory arbitration agreements for consumer and civil rights disputes involving its customers. This legislation invalidates any pre-existing contracts that require passengers to resolve issues like discrimination claims or personal injuries through private arbitration instead of court. Additionally, the bill ensures that customers retain the right to participate in joint, class, or collective legal actions against Amtrak. Courts, rather than arbitrators, will determine whether these arbitration clauses are valid, while disputes covered by the Railway Labor Act remain unaffected.
This bill, titled the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act, updates federal definitions to classify nursing degrees at the master's or doctoral level as professional degrees. By amending the Higher Education Act, it explicitly lists nursing programs such as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) alongside other established professions like medicine and law. This change requires nursing degrees to meet specific criteria, including completion of academic requirements for professional practice and demonstration of skills beyond a standard bachelor's degree. The primary effect is to formally recognize nursing as a professional field within federal higher education regulations, which may influence how nursing programs are funded or categorized.
The Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 expands existing federal programs to offer debt relief for teachers and early childhood educators who work in high-need schools or specific early education programs. To qualify for full cancellation of their student loans, eligible educators must complete five years of service, which can be consecutive or non-consecutive, in designated schools serving at least 30% low-income students or in Head Start and other qualifying early childhood settings. The bill also introduces a monthly payment assistance feature that covers a portion of loan obligations during the service period and allows parents to receive forgiveness if their children or they themselves are qualifying educators. Verification of service is handled by school administrators or program directors, with simplified self-certification options available for family child care providers, and the law ensures that educators who leave their positions early are not required to repay any forgiven amounts.
