The Runway SAFE-T Act establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements for driver training programs at airports, ensuring that ground vehicle operators receive consistent and modern safety instruction. Additionally, the bill authorizes federal grants from 2027 to 2031 to help airports purchase advanced technologies, such as sensors and simulation systems, that enhance situational awareness and reduce vehicle-related safety incidents on airport runways and taxiways. These grants are intended to assist airport sponsors in overcoming barriers like cost and workforce availability while prioritizing projects tailored to specific airport layouts and safety needs.
The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 aims to improve safety and professional opportunities for boxers by modifying the existing Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996. It creates a new category for "unified boxing organizations," which are private leagues or associations that manage title belts and rankings, allowing them to operate under a specific alternative compliance system. Under this system, these organizations must provide enhanced medical care, including additional ambulances and ringside physicians, and require more rigorous physical exams for older boxers. The bill also mandates minimum payments of $200 per round, limits contract lengths to six years, and establishes a comprehensive anti-doping program with random testing. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits unified boxing organizations from having financial interests in the management of the boxers they promote and requires strict rules against insider betting.
This bill expands the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District to include additional counties in both Virginia and West Virginia, allowing the area to be managed as a partnership between federal and state entities. It establishes a specific funding stream of $1.25 million annually for management and park maintenance, while also authorizing $2.5 million per year from 2027 to 2033 for acquiring new land and providing technical assistance to partners. The legislation ensures that the district remains eligible for National Heritage Area grants and exempts it from certain funding formulas used for other national heritage sites. Finally, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress within two years suggesting how this partnership model could be applied to other locations in the National Park System.
The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act prevents the Bureau of Land Management from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry. Specifically, it bars the processing of applications for increased mineral operations or sales contracts on specific land parcels in Garfield County, Colorado, that are currently designated for mining. This restriction directly affects the quarry's ability to grow and limits future development on the identified sections of public land.
The Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act amends the Federal Power Act to modify how federal licenses for hydropower projects are issued. It requires project operators to reasonably mitigate direct adverse effects on Indian reservations and fish populations before a license is granted. These changes aim to ensure that environmental and tribal concerns are addressed as specific conditions within the licensing process. The bill directly affects hydropower developers and the agencies responsible for reviewing and issuing federal project licenses.
The Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to officially recognize prescribed fires and cultural burning as "exceptional events," meaning air quality issues caused by these deliberate, managed burns will no longer be counted as violations of pollution standards. The bill requires the EPA to update its regulations within a year to clarify how these fires are defined and to streamline the process for states to petition for exemptions when wildfires or prescribed fires impact air quality. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new "Smoke Ready Communities" grant program that provides up to 90 percent federal funding to states, tribes, and local entities to help communities prepare for and mitigate wildfire smoke hazards in public buildings like schools.
The No Racketeers on our Shores Act makes foreign government officials inadmissible to the United States and subject to deportation if they engage in economic discrimination against U.S. persons. This discrimination is defined as imposing investigations, fines, licensing restrictions, or other legal burdens that are more severe, frequent, or procedurally unfair compared to those applied to non-U.S. citizens in similar situations. The law directly affects foreign officials who initiate or direct these unequal enforcement actions and impacts U.S. individuals and entities facing such biased treatment. By adding these specific grounds to immigration laws, the bill aims to prevent foreign officials from using regulatory power to target Americans unfairly.
The Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026 updates the official legal description of the park's size and location. It changes the name from Jefferson National Expansion Memorial to Gateway Arch National Park and increases the designated acreage from 100 to 102.18 acres. The bill also replaces an outdated map with a new one dated August 2023 to reflect the revised boundary lines. These changes affect the National Park Service by formally adjusting the park's legal footprint and official title.
The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act formally establishes the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) as a test center within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. This new entity will serve as a laboratory for the executive branch to study radio frequency emissions, analyze spectrum sharing between federal and non-federal users, and test technologies that enhance electromagnetic spectrum access. Additionally, the bill requires the ITS to launch an initiative focused on developing emergency communication and tracking technologies for locating individuals in confined or shielded environments where standard radio signals fail. To support this goal, the institute will collaborate with private sector partners and other federal agencies to assess needs and create technical standards, with a requirement to submit a progress report to Congress within 18 months of the law's enactment.
The Fit Future Act establishes the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, a group of up to 30 appointed members who serve without pay to advise the President and the Department of Health and Human Services. This council is tasked with developing strategies to revive the Presidential Fitness Test, promoting school-based physical education programs, and setting new fitness goals for American youth. Additionally, the council will recommend campaigns to address childhood obesity and national security concerns related to sedentary lifestyles, while receiving administrative support and funding from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026 directs the Small Business Administration to create a dedicated website helping small businesses bring their manufacturing operations back to the United States. This online resource will provide contact details for relevant government offices and partner organizations, along with other useful information determined by the agency. The law requires the website to be launched within 60 days of enactment and mandates annual reviews to ensure the content remains current and helpful.
The CHARM Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy aimed at coordinating federal efforts to extract essential minerals from discarded materials and mining waste. This strategy requires the agency to identify existing programs, overcome legal and technological barriers, and ensure that recovery methods protect human health and the environment. The bill mandates that the EPA report its findings and actions to Congress every two years, including recommendations for future legislation to support these recovery efforts. Ultimately, the law seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains by systematically evaluating opportunities to reuse critical minerals found in waste streams.
