This Senate resolution formally honors Oregon athletes who competed in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It specifically recognizes six named athletes - Jacqueline Wiles, Hunter Hess, Sean FitzSimons, Alessandro Barbieri, Anna Soens, and Ravi Drugan - for their participation in skiing and snowboarding events. The measure also acknowledges the support provided by the athletes' families, coaches, and staff members. This symbolic gesture serves to celebrate the accomplishments of these Oregonians without altering any laws or policies.
This resolution formally recognizes April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day to honor the civil rights and labor leader's legacy. It does not create a federal holiday or change laws but expresses the House of Representatives' support for the designation. The text highlights Huerta's contributions to farm workers' rights, women's equality, and Latino political representation through a series of "whereas" clauses detailing her achievements. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement rather than a policy change, directing no new actions or funding.
This resolution formally congratulates Oregon athletes who competed in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It specifically names six athletes - Jacqueline Wiles, Hunter Hess, Sean FitzSimons, Alessandro Barbieri, Anna Soens, and Ravi Drugan - who participated in alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding events. The measure also extends recognition to the families, coaches, and support staff who assisted these athletes during the games. This is a ceremonial document that acknowledges athletic achievements without altering any laws or policies.
This bill, known as the GRATS Act, modifies federal tax law regarding certain types of trusts and wealth transfer strategies, primarily affecting individuals who use these tools for estate planning. It introduces new requirements for Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), mandating a minimum 15-year term, fixed payments that do not decrease, and a minimum value for the portion gifted to beneficiaries. The bill also changes how transactions between a grantor trust and its deemed owner are treated, making them taxable sales rather than being disregarded for income tax purposes. Additionally, it specifies that if an individual pays the income taxes for a non-revocable grantor trust they control and is not reimbursed by the trust, that payment will be considered a taxable gift to the trust's beneficiaries. These changes apply to trusts created or contributions made on or after the bill's enactment.
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to improve food access for older adults, adults with disabilities, and kinship families by expanding and streamlining several federal nutrition programs. The bill extends SNAP certification periods, creates a standard medical expense deduction, and establishes simplified application processes for eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities. It also funds a new program to reimburse retail food stores for delivering groceries to these vulnerable populations and provides grants for outreach and application assistance. Additionally, the Act expands eligibility and increases funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, including grants for market modernization and infrastructure development to support local food access.
This bill establishes a 17-member Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office. This commission, composed primarily of medical professionals and former high-ranking executive officials, would be activated by a concurrent resolution of Congress. Its duty would be to conduct a medical examination of the President to determine if they are mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office due to conditions such as illness, disability, or substance use. Following the examination, the commission would report its findings and a declaration on the President's capacity to Congress and the Vice President, with any refusal by the President to undergo examination taken into consideration.
The ICU Bed Act of 2026 mandates that hospitals, critical access hospitals, and rural emergency hospitals participating in Medicare report their intensive care unit (ICU) bed availability in real time. To achieve this, these facilities must participate in shared regional data systems and develop shared strategies for efficiently transferring patients when any hospital approaches ICU capacity. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish these regions based on factors like geography, population, and travel time between facilities. Additionally, the bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include efficient patient transfer activities in state and regional hospital preparedness efforts, extending funding for these activities through fiscal year 2031.
HR 8261, the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026, aims to reduce healthcare costs for Medicare Part B beneficiaries receiving chronic care management services. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill mandates that Medicare will cover 100% of the cost for these specific services. This means individuals will no longer be responsible for any copayments or deductibles for chronic care management. The change directly affects Medicare Part B enrollees who utilize these services, making them more affordable by eliminating out-of-pocket costs.
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to reduce food insecurity among older adults and people with disabilities by modifying and expanding federal nutrition assistance programs. It streamlines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by extending certification periods to 36 months for these groups, creating simplified application processes, and establishing a standard medical expense deduction. The bill also expands eligibility for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to include adults with disabilities, while increasing funding and benefits for these programs. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for SNAP enrollment outreach, creates a new program to reimburse retail food stores for grocery delivery to eligible participants, and provides funding for farmers' market infrastructure and local produce procurement.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran that occurred without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization. The bill is based on Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and cites statements from current administration officials who have referred to the conflict as a war. While ordering troop withdrawal, the resolution allows the U.S. to continue defending against attacks, sharing intelligence, assisting allies, and evacuating American citizens. The measure applies expedited legislative procedures and does not prevent future military action if Congress provides explicit authorization.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that lack explicit congressional authorization. The bill asserts that Congress has not declared war on Iran or passed a specific authorization for military force, yet U.S. forces have conducted sustained offensive operations against Iranian military targets. While mandating the withdrawal of offensive forces, the measure allows the U.S. to continue defensive actions against attacks on American personnel, conduct intelligence gathering, and assist partner nations in intercepting retaliatory attacks. The legislation invokes expedited congressional procedures to ensure prompt consideration of the resolution.
This resolution congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. It recognizes the achievements of the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff who contributed to the team's victory, which marks the program's second national title in history. The resolution also invites the team to be honored at the United States Capitol Building and directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to University leadership for display.
