Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 establishes new rules to protect student athletes and regulate college sports broadcasting by amending existing federal laws. It requires colleges and athletic associations to allow athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness without losing eligibility, while mandating that athletes disclose agreements worth more than $600 annually. The bill also introduces stricter health and safety standards, including independent medical authority for return-to-play decisions and expanded medical coverage for injuries sustained during competition. Additionally, it creates a new commission to study the future of college athletics and modifies broadcasting laws to ensure local market access for games and prevent large conferences from merging in ways that reduce the number of participating schools.
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act This bill directs the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to offer to sell the reversionary interest of the United States in approximately 8.43 acres of land in Sacramento, California, as generally depicted on a specified map dated November 7, 2022. Within two years of receiving a request from the owner of the land, the BLM must offer the reversionary interest and convey the reversionary interest to the buyer upon payment. The payment must be in an amount that is at least the fair market value of the reversionary interest. The buyer must also pay all costs related to the applicable conveyance of the reversionary interest, including all surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs. The bill subjects the conveyance to valid existing rights. The proceeds from the sale must be deposited into Federal Land Disposal Account.
This Senate resolution designates the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to recognize the role of religious instruction in civic and moral development. The bill highlights historical perspectives and legal precedents that support the right to religious education, including the use of sectarian schools and released time programs for public school students. It calls on all states, territories, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to leave public school attendance to attend religious classes.
SRES 890 is a commemorative resolution that formally marks the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party by acknowledging the human rights abuses and political repression attributed to the regime. The bill lists specific historical events, such as the Great Famine and the Tiananmen Square protests, alongside ongoing issues involving religious minorities and transnational surveillance. It does not propose new laws or funding but serves to express the Senate's remembrance of victims and concern for those currently facing persecution under the party's rule.
This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month" to formally recognize the significant contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States' musical heritage. The bill highlights specific genres, historical migration patterns, and influential artists who have shaped American culture through music. It encourages greater public awareness of this cultural history and aims to preserve the legacy of Latino musicians by celebrating their achievements during the designated month.
SRES 887 directs the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to congressional committees within 30 days regarding human rights practices in the Republic of Palau, with a specific focus on individuals who are not Palauan citizens but have been removed there by the U.S. government. The required statement must include information on alleged violations such as arbitrary detention, torture, and trafficking, as well as an assessment of conditions in local prisons and detention centers. Additionally, the report must outline steps taken by the United States to promote human rights, assess the risk that U.S. security assistance could support these practices, and disclose any agreements or financial transactions related to the transfer of individuals to Palau.
This Senate resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to congressional committees within 30 days regarding human rights practices in Liberia, with specific focus on individuals who are not Liberian citizens but have been removed to the country by the U.S. government. The requested statement must include information on alleged violations such as arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances affecting these non-citizens, as well as an assessment of conditions in local prisons and detention centers. Additionally, the report must outline steps taken by the U.S. government to promote human rights, assess risks prior to removal, and ensure compliance with court orders for the return of individuals. The resolution also seeks disclosure of any agreements, financial transactions, or diplomatic meetings between the two governments related to the transfer and treatment of these individuals during 2025 and 2026.
This Senate resolution requests that the Secretary of State submit a detailed report to congressional committees regarding human rights practices in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, with a specific focus on individuals transferred there by the U.S. government. The required statement must cover allegations of torture, arbitrary detention, and due process violations affecting these non-citizen transfers, as well as the legal status and treatment they receive while in Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, the report must assess whether U.S. security assistance could be used to support such activities and detail any agreements, assurances, or meetings between the two governments related to these removals during 2025 and 2026.
This Senate resolution requests that the Secretary of State submit a detailed report to congressional committees within 30 days regarding human rights practices in Belize, with specific focus on individuals who are not Belizean citizens but have been removed there by the United States Government. The required statement must include information on alleged violations such as arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances affecting these transferred individuals, as well as an assessment of conditions in local prisons and detention centers. Additionally, the report must outline steps taken by the U.S. government to promote human rights, evaluate the risk that security assistance could support abuses, and disclose any agreements or financial transactions related to the removal of people to Belize.
