This bill strengthens protections for active-duty military personnel and recent veterans against harassment by debt collectors. It prohibits collectors from threatening to reduce a service member's rank, revoke their security clearance, or prosecute them under military law for failing to pay debts. Additionally, the legislation bans collectors from implying that a service member will face these specific penalties if they do not cooperate with collection efforts. To evaluate the law's impact, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study how these new rules affect debt information delivery, military readiness, and national security.
This bill, titled the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, aims to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. It achieves this by amending the Federal Reserve Act to remove the specific legal authority that allows the Reserve to create such a digital currency. The legislation directly affects the Federal Reserve by stripping away its power to launch a digital version of the dollar. By deleting the relevant subsection of the law, the bill ensures that the Reserve cannot issue a CBDC in the future.
The Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026 establishes a three-year pilot program to provide grants to eligible veterans for starting or acquiring small businesses, franchises, or other qualifying enterprises. To receive funding, veterans must complete approved entrepreneurship training and submit a business plan that is reviewed and approved by an advisor before any money is disbursed. Grants are distributed in monthly installments over up to 12 months, contingent on the veteran meeting specific milestones outlined in their approved business plan. The program is limited to 250 recipients and requires geographic diversity among applicants, with a final report due two years after the program begins to assess its effectiveness.
The Great American Healthcare Act introduces several changes to the U.S. healthcare system, primarily focusing on expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and increasing price transparency for medical services. Under the HSA provisions, individuals can contribute more money to these accounts, use funds for healthy food and fitness expenses, and roll over unused balances to family members or specific political accounts. The bill also allows employers to satisfy certain coverage mandates by contributing directly to employees' HSAs. To make healthcare costs clearer, the legislation requires hospitals, laboratories, and imaging centers to publicly post their standard charges and negotiated rates in a uniform format. Additionally, the bill mandates that health plans provide detailed itemized bills and explanations of benefits to patients within 45 days of a claim request. Finally, the act expands the ability of pharmacists and nurses to dispense certain low-risk prescription drugs without a doctor's direct supervision and repeals a specific rule regarding Federal Reserve earnings on balances.
This bill, titled the Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act, modifies the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to allow private citizens and specific congressional leaders to sue the federal government if budget funds are improperly withheld. It grants individuals who are negatively affected by these withholdings the right to file civil lawsuits in federal court to force the release of the money. Additionally, the legislation empowers designated House leaders to request reports from the Comptroller General and, if those reports confirm violations, to introduce resolutions that mandate the House initiate or join these lawsuits. The bill also establishes a special, expedited process within the House of Representatives to quickly pass these litigation resolutions without standard debate or committee delays.
The Compassionate Care Act aims to improve how patients and their families plan for future medical decisions by promoting advance care planning, which involves discussing treatment preferences while a person is still able to participate. The bill directs the federal government to launch a public education campaign and create a dedicated website to help healthcare providers understand and integrate these planning tools into patient care. It also mandates the development of standardized quality measures for end-of-life care and requires medical schools to include specific training on palliative care and advance directives in their curricula. Additionally, the legislation makes permanent the use of telehealth for certain hospice recertifications and removes geographic restrictions on telehealth services used for advance care planning. Finally, the act authorizes several studies to evaluate barriers to a national uniform policy for advance directives and to explore the feasibility of a national registry for these documents.
This bill transfers 3.372 acres of federal land in Anchorage, Alaska (specifically Lot 1A, Block 36 East Addition) to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF), a health and social services provider in Anchorage. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must convey the property via warranty deed within two years of the bill's enactment, with no cost or conditions attached to SCF. The transfer is intended to support SCF's health and social services programs on the land. The bill also clarifies that SCF won't be liable for environmental contamination existing before the transfer, while the federal government retains no reversion rights or future claims.
The No PREJUDICE Act prohibits Department of Homeland Security officers from detaining, arresting, or investigating individuals based on their race, ethnicity, job, or use of a non-English language or an accented English. It specifically bans profiling at locations like bus stops or agricultural sites and forbids targeting people for hobbies or careers. If someone in immigration removal proceedings claims they were stopped for these reasons, they can request a court hearing to prove the violation. A judge who finds the profiling unlawful must dismiss the removal case, while the case continues only if no violation is found.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI), a non-profit organization founded in 1926 to set safety and reliability standards for firearms and ammunition. The bill does not create new laws or change regulations; instead, it formally acknowledges SAAMI's century-long work in developing technical guidelines that ensure different gun and ammo brands work safely together. By recognizing the institute's role in promoting public safety and responsible industry practices, the resolution serves as a tribute to its contributions rather than a policy change.
This Senate resolution honors small businesses that manufacture firearms and accessories, acknowledging their role in the U.S. economy and recreational traditions. It highlights how these companies support hundreds of thousands of jobs and anchor rural communities while facilitating access to shooting sports like hunting and target practice. The bill formally recognizes August 2026 as National Shooting Sports Month to celebrate these activities. As a symbolic measure, it does not change any laws or regulations but serves to express appreciation for the industry.
This resolution formally commends Mississippi Christian University for its 200 years of service to Mississippi and the United States. It recognizes the institution's historical milestones, including its founding in 1826, its status as the first U.S. college to grant degrees to women, and its recent renaming in 2026. The document highlights the university's contributions to education, athletics, and the local economy while requesting that copies be sent to the university's president and interim provost.
This resolution designates August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day to honor the sacrifices and hardships faced by children of fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill does not create new laws or change government operations; instead, it serves as a formal expression of gratitude from the Senate and encourages the public to observe this day in support of these families. By establishing this specific date, the measure aims to raise awareness about the legacy carried by children who lost a parent in military service.
