The Civics Learning Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand federal funding and support for civics education in K-12 schools. The bill directs the Department of Education to distribute $70 million in grants to schools, with at least 60 percent reserved for elementary and middle schools and a preference for programs that include hands-on civic engagement, constitutional history, and civil rights education. It also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports detailing how they meet civics education goals and ensures geographic diversity in funding distribution across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
The Guidelines for Use, Access, and Responsible Disclosure of Financial Data Act strengthens privacy protections for consumers by amending the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to require financial institutions to limit data collection to what is necessary, provide clearer privacy notices, and offer new rights for customers to access or delete their personal information. Key provisions include requiring explicit opt-in consent for sensitive data like biometric information, restricting how third parties can use consumer login credentials, and mandating that institutions disclose how they use artificial intelligence in processing financial data. The bill also establishes a right for former customers to request deletion of their data within 45 days and requires regulators to consider the impact of rules on smaller financial institutions with $15 billion or less in assets.
This bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.
This joint resolution aims to disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It directly affects the EPA's ability to implement its recent changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The bill utilizes the Congressional Review Act to block the EPA's rule, which set biofuel blending standards for 2026 and 2027 and included a partial waiver for 2025 cellulosic biofuel volumes. If passed and signed into law, this resolution would prevent the EPA's new RFS program standards and related provisions from taking effect, thereby maintaining the prior regulatory framework.
This House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.
HRES 1196 is a House Resolution that formally designates April as "Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month." The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of this month, affirming a national commitment to educating the public on disease prevention and commending advancements in multi-cancer early detection efforts.
This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.
This bill amends Federal Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to clarify when prosecutors can request a dismissal of criminal charges. It allows the government to move to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint based on the court's assessment of justice, but prohibits dismissing a case during trial unless the defendant agrees. The change directly affects federal prosecutors, judges, and criminal defendants by restricting the timing of government-led dismissals. The legislation aims to prevent prosecutors from withdrawing charges mid-trial without the accused's consent, ensuring greater procedural stability in federal criminal cases.
The Pets Belong with Families Act amends federal housing laws to ban restrictions on pet breeds, size, or weight in public housing. It allows landlords to charge pet deposits limited to 10% of monthly rent, which must be amortized over at least three months and fully reimbursed within 30 days if no damage occurs. The bill also permits limits on the number of animals based on unit size and prohibits pets declared dangerous by courts or banned by state and local laws.
The Concurrent Care for Comfort Act modifies Medicare rules to allow individuals with end-stage renal disease who elect hospice care to continue receiving palliative dialysis services. Under this bill, these patients can receive up to ten sessions of dialysis focused on comfort rather than treatment or maintenance, with payments made separately from the standard hospice care bundle. The legislation establishes a new payment methodology for these services starting in 2026 and grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to adjust the session limit based on future data and stakeholder feedback. Additionally, the act clarifies that patients must still meet standard Medicare cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles and coinsurance, for these specific palliative dialysis sessions.
The Equal Treatment for Farmers Act removes references to 'socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers' from multiple federal agricultural laws and programs. This bill amends various statutes including the Federal Crop Insurance Act, Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, and other agricultural legislation to eliminate special preferences or categories based on social disadvantage status. The legislation also prohibits the USDA from providing any preference, priority consideration, or enhanced benefits based on race or gender in its programs. These changes affect how federal agricultural assistance, loans, and benefits are categorized and distributed to farmers and ranchers.
The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.
