This bill would amend federal law to strengthen penalties for organized retail crime by expanding definitions of theft to include digital goods, gift cards, and setting a $5,000 aggregate value threshold for charges over a 12-month period. It would establish a new "Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center" under Homeland Security to coordinate Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement efforts against cross-jurisdictional theft groups. The Center would share information with retailers, transportation companies, and law enforcement agencies, track crime trends, and produce annual reports on organized retail crime. This legislation directly affects retailers, supply chain businesses, and law enforcement agencies, while targeting organized crime groups responsible for a 93% increase in larceny incidents and rising safety concerns for retail employees. The bill aims to address significant financial losses and supply chain disruptions noted in the National Retail Federation's 2023 data.
Save Our Shrimpers Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund) for financing activities related to foreign shrimp farms. The bill also requires an annual report on compliance by U.S. leadership of international financial institutions with policies to oppose financing for certain commodities or minerals. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to condition any provision of federal funds to an international financial institution on the requirement that the funds not be used to finance any activity related to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp in any foreign country. Under current law, Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose providing financial assistance for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export if (1) the commodity or mineral is in surplus on world markets, and (2) the export of such commodity or mineral will cause substantial injury to U.S. producers of a competing commodity or mineral (or of the same or a similar commodity or mineral). This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to investigate and annually report to Congress on the extent to which U.S. leadership at these institutions have carried out Treasury's instructions.
The CRUSADE Act amends immigration law to require applicants for special immigrant visas to explicitly disavow Sharia law. Under this provision, individuals seeking these specific visas must take an additional oath affirming their commitment to uphold the U.S. Constitution. The bill directly affects foreign nationals applying for special immigrant status by adding a new eligibility requirement related to their legal and religious beliefs. This change does not alter the general immigration process but imposes a specific condition on one category of visa applicants.
This resolution formally recognizes the importance of motherhood and honors mothers on Mother's Day. It explicitly supports policies that define mothers as women and opposes recent legislative efforts to remove the term "mother" from official House rules. The text also acknowledges various types of mothers, including stepmothers, adopted mothers, and single mothers, while rejecting alternative terms like "birthing person" or "gestational parent." Ultimately, the bill encourages the public to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of mothers to the nation.
This legislation transfers the United States Secret Service from the Department of Homeland Security to the Executive Office of the President. Under the new structure, the agency will be led by a Director appointed by the President, while current officers and assets move with the organization. The bill allows the agency to maintain its current organizational roles initially but permits future reorganization to improve efficiency. All existing contracts, liabilities, and assets held by the Secret Service will automatically transfer to the new agency structure. The transfer of all authorities and functions must be finalized within one year after the law is enacted.
This resolution expresses support for designating July 15, 2026, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day to raise public awareness about this aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. The bill honors patients and caregivers while encouraging greater understanding of the urgent medical needs associated with the disease, which currently has a low survival rate and limited treatment options. It also calls for increased collaboration among government, private, and nonprofit organizations to advance research and develop better therapies for those affected.
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to honor the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States, acknowledging their role in supporting millions of jobs. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal statement of appreciation from the House of Representatives.
This bill establishes a process to identify and sanction foreign individuals and governments involved in recruiting or trafficking African citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. It requires the State Department to compile a list of these actors within 90 days, explicitly excluding those who were victims of fraud or coercion. Once the list is finalized, the President can impose severe penalties, including freezing assets, cutting off access to U.S. loans and contracts, and denying entry or revoking visas for the listed entities and their affiliates. The sanctions include specific exemptions for humanitarian aid and may be lifted if the President determines that doing so serves vital U.S. national interests. All sanctions imposed under this act will automatically expire five years after the bill is enacted.
This bill officially designates the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a status that triggers existing U.S. laws allowing for sanctions and restrictions on foreign aid and arms exports. The legislation is based on findings that the Russian government has supported international terrorism through actions in Chechnya, Ukraine, and Syria, as well as by utilizing mercenary groups like the Wagner Group. While the designation enables broader accountability measures, the bill includes specific protections to ensure that sanctions do not block the export of Ukrainian agricultural products or the provision of humanitarian assistance. The designation will remain in effect for five years or until the U.S. Secretary of State determines that negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine have begun.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify how citizenship is determined at birth, directly affecting individuals born in the United States and their parents. It would restrict automatic citizenship to children born to parents who are U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or active-duty military members, while also granting Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these rules. By modifying the interpretation of the 14th Amendment, the measure aims to establish specific criteria for birthright citizenship that align with current immigration laws.
This bill requires the National Institute of Justice to disclose the specific countries where ballistic-resistant body armor and its fibers are made when listing certified products. It prohibits any such product from being labeled "Made in America" if its fibers were produced outside the United States. Additionally, the Department of Justice is barred from using federal funds to purchase this armor unless it is manufactured domestically, with exceptions only if domestic options are unavailable or fail to meet existing quality standards. The legislation also mandates training for government entities receiving grants to help them understand these new sourcing and labeling rules.
The Davis-Bacon Repeal Act would eliminate federal wage requirements that currently mandate contractors on government-funded construction projects pay workers at least the prevailing local wage rate. By repealing the relevant section of the U.S. Code, the bill removes the legal basis for these minimum wage standards on future contracts. The law includes a transition period that protects existing contracts and those with outstanding bids for 30 days after enactment, ensuring no immediate disruption to ongoing projects. This change would directly affect construction firms and workers involved in federally funded building work by removing the obligation to adhere to specific local wage floors.
