Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
This House resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by formally honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims and recognizing the sacrifices made by first responders, military personnel, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93. The bill acknowledges the ongoing health challenges faced by survivors and responders, highlighting the role of the World Trade Center Health Program in providing long-term medical support. It also credits charitable organizations and community groups that have continued to assist victims' families and veterans over the past two decades. Finally, the resolution urges the American public to observe the anniversary with ceremonies and reaffirms Congress's commitment to remembering the events and lessons of that day.
The AI Advertising Disclosure Act requires companies operating AI chatbots and generative search features with over 50,000 monthly users to clearly disclose when their responses are influenced by paid partnerships or commercial arrangements. These disclosures must be visible without scrolling, use plain language, and identify the specific nature of the sponsorship, while also prohibiting AI systems from denying they are artificial or hiding sponsored content behind organic-looking answers. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce these rules and allows state attorneys general and private individuals to sue for violations, with potential penalties including triple damages for willful misconduct.
The Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to include reasonable pricing clauses in all research grants and contracts involving biomedical products. Under this provision, U.S. residents cannot be charged more than the median price found in Canada and six other high-income OECD countries for any drug, device, or therapy developed with federal support. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to establish additional regulations, such as mechanisms to lower prices when revenues exceed targets or costs per health benefit are too high, while retaining the ability to waive these obligations if doing so serves the public interest. To ensure accountability, manufacturers must report clinical trial costs, government subsidies, and annual revenues by county, with all data made publicly available.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union and recognizes the resilience of the Ukrainian people in pursuing sovereignty and democracy. The text affirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, specifically rejecting the annexation of Crimea, while condemning Russia’s 2022 military invasion. It encourages the U.S. government to provide strong security guarantees to facilitate a lasting peace agreement and to integrate lessons from Ukraine’s defense innovations into American military readiness. Additionally, the resolution urges Ukraine to continue implementing reforms related to anti-corruption measures, free markets, and the rule of law.
The TABOO Act requires all individuals serving as special envoys or representatives to foreign governments to comply with standard federal ethics rules, including financial disclosure and conflict-of-interest laws, regardless of whether they are paid or working in a volunteer capacity. Individuals in these roles must confirm within 30 days that they have no financial interests in the countries they represent, or place existing interests in blind trusts, and agree to avoid new such interests for one year after leaving their position. Federal agencies must submit quarterly lists of these officials to Congress, detailing their duties and the foreign entities they engage with. Violations can result in criminal penalties, loss of government support services, suspension from duties, and delays in the confirmation process for future nominees.
The HCBS Access Act would require states to cover home and community-based services (HCBS) as a mandatory benefit under Medicaid, effectively eliminating waiting lists for individuals with disabilities and older adults who need support to live in their communities rather than institutions. To fund this expansion, the bill provides a 100% federal matching rate for these services if states meet specific requirements, such as improving workforce wages, removing access barriers, and establishing infrastructure to support self-directed care models. Additionally, the legislation creates a national technical assistance center and authorizes grants to recruit, train, and retain direct care workers, while also prohibiting states from placing liens on the assets of Medicaid recipients for medical assistance correctly paid.
The Insider Trading Prohibition Act creates a new federal criminal statute that makes it illegal to buy or sell securities while knowingly in possession of material, nonpublic information that was obtained wrongfully. The bill defines wrongful conduct to include actions such as theft, breach of fiduciary duty, or unauthorized access to data, and explicitly covers situations where an individual consciously avoids knowing the details of how the information was acquired. It also prohibits sharing this type of sensitive information if the sender knows it will be used for trading. While the law allows for certain exemptions, including transactions made under pre-existing Rule 10b5-1 plans, it ensures that these new penalties apply in addition to existing legal remedies.
The PROTECT Act directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing e-cigarette and tobacco use among youth and young adults. The bill authorizes $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund research on product usage patterns, health impacts, and cessation behaviors, as well as the development of guidance for healthcare providers and schools. Additionally, it requires the creation of public education campaigns and continued funding for state and local health departments to improve access to quit services.
The Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act prohibits the Treasury Secretary from honoring any agreements, waivers, or orders that affect federal tax matters involving the President, their immediate family members, or closely associated business entities during the President's term in office. The bill applies retroactively to instruments created after January 20, 2025, ensuring that tax assessment periods for these individuals do not expire until three years after the President leaves office. To ensure transparency, the Treasury Department is required to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available within seven days of any such instrument being identified, with additional updates every thirty days. These disclosures are permitted under federal tax privacy laws specifically to identify the affected taxpayers and detail the actions taken to enforce their tax obligations.
The Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to integrate environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling into federal fishery stock assessments through a multi-year pilot study and subsequent implementation plan. To support this transition, the bill establishes the National Aquatic Biomolecular Coordination Network, a multi-agency body tasked with developing national standards for eDNA collection, analysis, and data sharing across various aquatic environments. Additionally, the legislation authorizes funding to expand NOAA’s workforce and laboratory capabilities, encourages partnerships with private-sector technology developers, and amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act to formally incorporate eDNA methods into fisheries management.
The Stop Corrupt Trading Act creates a new federal criminal offense prohibiting the President and Vice President from selling or exchanging nonpublic information gained through their official positions for financial benefit. The bill also makes it illegal for any other person to purchase, sell, or exchange such information with these officials or their closely associated entities. Violations can result in criminal penalties including fines of up to double the transaction value and imprisonment for the President or Vice President, while third parties face significant fines and mandatory forfeiture of proceeds derived from the illicit transactions. Additionally, the Attorney General is authorized to pursue civil actions against violators to recover profits and impose further financial penalties, with a specific requirement for the Office of Government Ethics to refer credible evidence of such conduct to the Justice Department.
