The PREDICT Act prohibits federal government officials, including Members of Congress, their spouses and dependents, high-ranking executive branch employees, and political appointees from trading on prediction markets tied to political events. This restriction applies to any agreement or transaction where payment depends on whether a specific political event occurs, does not occur, or happens to a certain degree. If a covered individual violates this rule, they must pay a 10% fee and forfeit any profits from the transaction, with penalties paid from personal funds rather than government salaries or allowances. The Office of Government Ethics will issue guidance on undefined terms and publish details of any fines on a public website.
This bill requires owners and operators of gas distribution pipelines to evaluate their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene plastic within three years of enactment. The law mandates that pipeline companies report the total mileage of any identified Aldyl-A piping to the Secretary but does not require digging or excavation to find it. Additionally, the bill updates federal safety regulations to include historic plastics with known safety issues alongside cast iron and bare steel pipelines in risk assessment and integrity management programs. The legislation applies to all gas distribution pipeline facilities in the United States and aims to improve safety oversight without mandating immediate physical inspection or replacement.
This bill amends the Securities Act of 1933 to prevent states from restricting off-exchange secondary trading in securities. It directly affects small businesses and issuers that publicly disclose required financial information, such as periodic reports under SEC rules (17 CFR §230.257) or specific documents under §15c2-11. The key provision prohibits states from imposing conditions or limitations on this trading when issuers meet federal disclosure requirements. The bill aims to create a more uniform market for secondary trading without state-level barriers.
This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) and Federal Protective Service to create emergency communication guidance within one year of enactment. The guidance must include standard procedures for informing building tenants about threats and safety protocols during life safety events (like active threats or natural disasters) at federally owned buildings. Facility security committees at each building are responsible for implementing this guidance. The GSA must also submit a report to Congress within 18 months detailing the implemented protocols.
HR 6480 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to submit an annual report to Congress by January 31st detailing the state of federal government real estate. The report must include specific data points like the number of lease agreements signed or terminated, total leased square footage, vacant space, building ownership counts, financial metrics for space utilization, and plans for relocating agencies from buildings the GSA plans to sell or stop leasing. This bill directly affects GSA's management of federal buildings and leasehold properties, providing Congress with detailed transparency on federal real estate operations. The report aims to inform congressional oversight of federal property use and costs without changing existing laws or policies.
This resolution expresses support for designating March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day to honor the agricultural industry. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize agriculture's economic importance in the United States. The measure is a non-binding expression of appreciation rather than a legislative action with enforceable provisions.
The Student Loan Interest Elimination Act would eliminate interest on existing Federal Direct student loans and set the interest rate for new Federal Direct student loans to zero starting July 1, 2026. The bill also establishes an Education Affordability Trust Fund financed by loan repayments to fund these zero-interest loans and provide additional Pell Grants. Under the program, borrowers could opt out of automatic interest elimination and refinancing, and the bill includes provisions for calculating qualifying payments toward loan forgiveness programs.
The STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act expands the scope of Medicaid fraud investigations by directing state Medicaid fraud control units to examine not just providers but also individuals who apply for or receive benefits. This change requires states to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities involving both healthcare providers and beneficiaries seeking or receiving Medicaid coverage. The bill amends existing federal law to explicitly include individuals in the definition of entities subject to fraud control unit oversight. These provisions take effect 180 days after the law is enacted, giving states time to adjust their investigation procedures.
This bill requires the President to propose spending cuts equal to or greater than any requested debt limit increase over the next 10 years, and it prevents Congress from voting on debt limit increases or suspensions unless they include matching spending reductions. The legislation also mandates that the Treasury Secretary issue warnings when the government is approaching its debt limit within 60 days, even if temporary measures could extend funding. Additionally, the bill establishes procedural rules requiring a three-fifths Senate vote to waive these spending requirements and ensures that cost estimates are publicly available before Congress can vote on debt limit measures. These provisions directly affect the executive branch's ability to request debt limit increases and the legislative process for approving such requests.
The Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 expands personalized financial and housing counseling services for members of the Armed Forces. It requires the Department of Defense to establish a one-on-one counseling program within one year that covers credit management, budgeting, anti-predatory lending, rental planning, VA home loans, and legal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The program must partner with HUD-approved, tax-exempt Veteran Service Organizations that have expertise in financial literacy and housing stability. The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the number of service members who received counseling, completion rates, and indicators of financial stress or housing instability among participants.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
This bill would eliminate interest on all existing and future Federal student loans starting in 2026, directly affecting current borrowers and future students. It requires the Department of Education to automatically modify eligible Federal Direct loans to stop interest accrual and allows borrowers to refinance other Federal loans into zero-interest consolidation loans without origination fees. The legislation also creates a new Education Affordability Trust Fund that would use loan repayments to fund these interest-free loans and potentially provide additional Pell Grants, while establishing a six-member board to oversee investments in government bonds.
