Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 amends the Foreign Assistance Act to designate ending the global tuberculosis emergency as a major objective of U.S. foreign policy and authorizes the President to provide funding for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment programs worldwide. The bill sets specific targets to be achieved by 2030, including an 80 percent reduction in new infections and a 90 percent reduction in deaths compared to 2015 levels, while also requiring that 30 million individuals receive preventive treatment. Key provisions mandate the use of innovative diagnostic tools, support for drug-resistant TB care, and coordination with private sector partners to develop vaccines and lower treatment costs. The legislation requires annual reports to Congress detailing program progress and expenditures, and it includes a sunset clause that terminates these specific authorities on January 1, 2033.
This bill would prohibit any state or local government designated as a "sanctuary jurisdiction" from receiving grant funds distributed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A jurisdiction is defined as a sanctuary if it has laws, policies, or practices that restrict officials from sharing information about an individual's immigration status or from complying with federal requests to detain or notify about the release of individuals. The funding restriction would apply to grants distributed 180 days after the bill's enactment. To determine which jurisdictions qualify for this ineligibility, the HUD Secretary is required to consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The Flock-Off Act prohibits federal agencies, state and local governments, and other recipients of federal funds from using federal money to purchase, operate, or maintain automated camera systems that capture biometric data or license plate information. The bill requires these entities to remove any existing covered camera systems within 180 days of enactment, with violations resulting in the withholding of further federal funding until reimbursed. Specific exceptions allow for the continued use of such systems within one mile of the U.S. borders for security purposes and on toll roads strictly for toll collection and enforcement.
This bill formally designates a specific beach in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach" and ensures all federal records refer to it by that name. It also requires the federal committee responsible for geographic names to notify local members of Congress whenever a new name proposal affects their district. These changes aim to clarify official naming conventions and increase local input on geographic designations without altering the physical location or ownership of the land.
This bill directs the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to place a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., overriding standard location rules. It specifically requires the monument to be located within the National Mall's "Reserve" area adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, as defined in federal law. The bill affects the museum foundation's construction plans and the public's access to this new memorial site. It does not change how the Medal of Honor is awarded, only the physical location of its commemorative monument.
HR 10211 seeks to convert Executive Order 14418 into permanent federal law, thereby extending its protections regarding the meaning and value of American citizenship beyond the scope of a single administration's executive action. The bill directly affects individuals holding or seeking U.S. citizenship by establishing the specific policies outlined in the original order as binding statutory requirements. This legislative move ensures that the provisions related to preserving the integrity of citizenship remain in effect regardless of future changes in presidential leadership.
This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States; reaffirms its support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act; reiterates that American elections are for American citizens only; and recommits itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.
This bill, titled the STOP Payments Fraud Act of 2026, amends federal laws to give banks more flexibility in delaying the availability of funds when they suspect fraud. It allows depository institutions to hold checks and wire transfers for up to 60 days if there is reasonable suspicion that the transaction is false, unauthorized, or fraudulent, rather than following standard expedited release rules. The legislation requires banks to notify customers of these delays and prohibits overdraft fees if the delay is caused by the bank's fraud investigation. Additionally, it permits banks to share information about suspected fraud with other financial institutions to help prevent future issues.
The Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026 allows companies to use mass balance accounting to support claims about recycled content in their products, provided they follow independent third-party certification rules. This method lets manufacturers mix recycled materials with conventional ones in the same supply chain while still crediting the final product with a specific amount of recycled content based on documented inputs. The Federal Trade Commission will update its existing environmental marketing guidelines to reflect these new standards and will enforce the rules against misleading recycled content claims. Additionally, the law prevents states from passing their own conflicting regulations on how recycled content claims are made or enforced.
HR 7294, the "AI for Secure Networks Act," requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on how artificial intelligence (AI) technology impacts telecommunications network security. The study must examine AI's potential to improve security through real-time threat detection, network resiliency, and energy efficiency, as well as its use with Open RAN and virtualized security technologies, while also assessing associated risks. The Secretary must consult with the Federal Communications Commission and industry stakeholders and submit a report with findings and potential recommendations to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. This bill does not create new regulations or directly affect businesses or consumers; it is a procedural step to gather information about AI's role in securing telecom networks.
This bill clarifies that certain personal services entities owned by registered stockbrokers are not automatically considered "brokers" under securities law, if specific conditions are met. It directly affects registered representatives who own personal services entities (like independent contractor firms) and their brokers. Key provisions require brokers to control payment details, prevent entities from advertising as brokers, maintain written agreements, restrict ownership to the representative or immediate family, and preserve required records for oversight. The change aims to eliminate regulatory confusion for small, representative-owned entities without altering core broker-dealer rules.
