This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring national securities exchanges, associations, or their members to report investors' personally identifiable information (PII) for consolidated audit trail purposes. It directly affects financial market participants whose personal details - like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, email addresses, or IP addresses - would otherwise be shared under SEC rules. The law specifically blocks the SEC from mandating this PII for order or reportable event reporting under existing regulations. This is a policy change to limit the types of data collected and shared in market transparency systems.
This House resolution formally recognizes Overdose Awareness Day in the United States and calls for strengthened efforts to combat the opioid crisis. It directs the House of Representatives to pursue bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders and drug overdoses. Additionally, the bill commits lawmakers to work with state and local governments, businesses, and health care providers to build a comprehensive system that supports prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery for individuals affected by opioid use disorder.
This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as "Peace Month" in recognition of the United Nations' International Day of Peace. It calls on Congress to take action to promote peace both domestically and internationally. The bill does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups but serves as a symbolic statement of legislative intent.
This House resolution formally recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which was established in 1946 to promote international goodwill through student and scholar exchanges. The bill highlights that the program currently operates in over 160 countries and has provided grants to more than 450,000 individuals since its inception. It encourages Congress to continue supporting educational and cultural affairs programs as tools for advancing foreign policy and national security. Additionally, the resolution congratulates past and present recipients and calls on global professionals to engage in cross-cultural partnerships.
This House resolution congratulates the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning its third national championship in the 2026 Men's College World Series. It highlights specific player achievements and notes that the unranked team set a record by defeating nine nationally seeded opponents during the postseason. The bill requests that an official copy of the resolution be presented to the university president, the director of athletics, and the head coach.
The High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 requires all public high schools in the United States to be designated as voter registration agencies under federal law. Schools must conduct at least one voter registration drive each academic year, with a specific goal of registering eligible students who are at least 17 years old and enrolled in American Government or Economics classes. To support these efforts, the Department of Education would establish a grant program that reimburses schools for the reasonable costs associated with running these drives. Additionally, state election officials may provide voting machines to schools upon request for use in student council elections.
The COMPASS Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require schools to include specific information in individualized education programs for students with disabilities. It mandates that these plans must state the projected date when a student will complete their secondary education program. Additionally, the bill requires a statement confirming that the student will receive a certification of completion on that date, regardless of whether they are eligible for a regular high school diploma.
The Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to grant eligible private-sector employees up to 48 hours of unpaid leave per year to attend school conferences or activities for their children or grandchildren. This additional time is capped at 8 hours within any 30-day period and can be taken in intermittent blocks rather than all at once. Employers may require employees to use accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave instead of taking this unpaid time off. The bill also extends similar leave provisions to federal employees, allowing them to substitute accumulated annual or sick leave for the new parental involvement entitlements.
The Sell Your Stocks or Step Down Act would prohibit high-ranking federal officials, including the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, senior executive branch employees, and federal judges, from directly or indirectly owning or trading most stocks, commodities, futures, and digital assets. To comply with these rules, covered individuals must sell their existing eligible investments at fair market value within 30 days of taking office or the bill's enactment, though they may keep diversified mutual funds, government bonds, and certain other specific holdings. The legislation establishes strict penalties for non-compliance, including daily fees that can reach up to 50 percent of the value of the remaining portfolio and mandatory disgorgement of any profits made from illegal trades. These fines must be paid out of personal funds rather than government resources, with all collected penalties deposited into the Treasury specifically for deficit reduction.
The Federal Worker Protection Act aims to prevent federal agencies from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to chill whistleblowing by requiring all such contracts to include a prominent notice of employees' rights to report wrongdoing to oversight bodies like Congress and Inspectors General. The bill mandates that the Office of Special Counsel pre-approve NDA templates and establishes a private right of action allowing employees to sue for damages if they face retaliation based on protected disclosures. Additionally, it grants Inspectors General the authority to block non-compliant NDAs and provides them with specific protections against removal for issuing negative certifications regarding agency practices.
HR 10197 requires companies that synthesize or sell nucleic acids and related equipment to implement administrative and technical protocols for verifying buyer identities and assessing the purpose of purchases. The bill mandates that these entities refuse sales if a sequence is on a government-maintained list of high-risk materials and report any suspected misuse that threatens national security or public safety. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with establishing this list, issuing guidance on compliance best practices, and enforcing the rules through inspections and civil penalties of up to $750,000 per violation. Additionally, the legislation preempts conflicting state laws regarding sequence screening while preserving state authority over areas such as consumer protection and public health.
The Lake America Act would officially rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. It requires all references to the lake in federal laws, maps, regulations, and documents to be updated to reflect the new name. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with overseeing this change, and heads of federal agencies must update their records within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
