United States Bills

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10453: Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026

This bill amends existing federal law to broaden the scope of restricted technology from "communications equipment" to a wider category of "information and communications technology or services," affecting companies that produce or provide these items. It requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update its list of prohibited technologies at least every six months and establishes a process for removing items if the underlying national security determinations are reversed by the relevant agencies. The legislation restricts the FCC from adding new items to the ban list unless they are produced or provided by entities controlled by foreign adversaries, while also mandating that the FCC submit unclassified reports to Congress before placing any technology on the list. Additionally, it prohibits "covered entities" and their affiliates from holding certain FCC authorizations or licenses, though it includes a specific exemption for standard equipment authorizations granted prior to the item being listed.

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10452: Credit for Prior Learning Act

The Credit for Prior Learning Act allows students to use federal financial aid funds to pay for assessments that recognize skills learned outside of traditional classrooms. Specifically, it adds an allowance of up to $2,000 per award year to the cost of attendance calculation, which can cover test fees and other reasonable expenses associated with these evaluations. To qualify, the assessment must be based on generally accepted criteria and result in academic credit without requiring additional coursework. The bill also requires colleges to publicly disclose data on how many students receive this credit and the average number of credits awarded, broken down by race, income, and Pell Grant status.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10451: Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act

The Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act authorizes a federal grant program that provides funding to colleges and universities to offer emergency financial assistance to enrolled students facing sudden financial hardships. Institutions must apply to the Department of Education, with priority given to community colleges, rural schools, and those with high percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The bill requires schools to process applications quickly, ensuring funds are disbursed within ten business days of approval, while allowing students to receive aid that exceeds their total cost of attendance up to the maximum annual Pell Grant amount. These emergency grants are protected from being counted as income for tax purposes or when determining eligibility for other federal benefits, and no student can be denied aid based on immigration status.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10450: REVEAL Act

The REVEAL Act prohibits federal officials, including Members of Congress, the President, and political appointees, from trading on prediction markets or directly owning most stocks, commodities, and derivatives while in office. To comply with these restrictions, covered individuals must divest their existing financial assets within 180 days of the law's enactment or 90 days after assuming a new position, though certain exceptions apply for diversified funds, government bonds, and specific family trusts. The bill establishes a penalty system that requires violators to pay a fee equal to 10 percent of the transaction value and disgorge any profits earned from prohibited trades. These penalties must be paid from personal funds rather than official government accounts, and ethics offices are required to publicly publish details about each fine assessed.

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10449: To establish a prohibition for certain disclosures of personally identifiable information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10448: Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act

The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act removes specific tax incentives for large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. It excludes these facilities from bonus depreciation, a provision that currently allows businesses to deduct the full cost of certain equipment in the year it is purchased. Additionally, the bill prevents these properties from qualifying as opportunity zone business property, which would otherwise offer significant tax benefits for investments in designated areas. The legislation targets structures with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts that are dedicated to data storage, processing, or AI operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10447: American Citizenship Integrity Act

The American Citizenship Integrity Act creates a new federal crime for knowingly recruiting or transporting non-citizens into the United States with the intent to have them give birth to children who would automatically gain U.S. citizenship. Individuals convicted of this offense face up to 15 years in prison, while those involved in organized schemes affecting three or more people can be sentenced to up to 30 years and subject to asset forfeiture. The bill also makes any foreign national inadmissible if they seek entry specifically for the purpose of "birth tourism" and allows for the revocation of citizenship for naturalized citizens convicted of these fraud-related offenses. To enforce these changes, the legislation establishes an interagency task force co-chaired by the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate investigations, develop detection guidance, and submit annual reports to Congress on enforcement activities and statistics.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10446: Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026

The Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026 expands tax incentives for small businesses by extending the Work Opportunity Credit through September 30, 2030, and introducing a new multi-year credit structure. Under this enhanced provision, qualified small businesses can claim additional tax credits based on wages paid to employees in their second through fifth years of employment, with the credit percentage increasing from 50 percent to 100 percent over that period. The bill also doubles the annual deduction limit for expenditures made to remove architectural and transportation barriers for individuals with disabilities and older adults from $15,000 to $30,000, while explicitly including improvements to internet and telecommunications accessibility in this category. Additionally, the legislation requires the Treasury Department to submit annual reports to Congress through 2030 detailing the number of businesses using the new credit, their employee retention rates, and the overall fiscal impact of these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10445: Inspectors General Modernization Act

The Inspectors General Modernization Act would extend the standard term of service for federal Inspectors General to ten years, up from their current shorter terms. It also restricts the President's ability to remove these officials, allowing dismissal only for cause rather than at will. These changes apply to both the Office of Inspector General and other independent inspector general offices established under Title 5 of the United States Code.

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10444: Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026

The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 prohibits non-physician entities from owning, controlling, or employing licensed medical professionals, requiring that medical practices be majority-owned and controlled by the clinicians who work there. The bill grants physicians and other advanced practice providers protections against non-compete agreements and bans health care providers from interfering with clinical judgment through administrative controls such as limiting patient visit times or dictating diagnostic codes. Additionally, it imposes strict restrictions on management services organizations to prevent them from exercising de facto control over medical practices, including prohibitions on controlling hiring, compensation, and billing decisions. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair business practices, while individuals and state attorneys general are also granted the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10443: American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026

The American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026 modernizes the AbilityOne Program by renaming it the Commission for the Employment of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Significant Disabilities and updating its statutory framework to better support employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The bill expands the definition of eligible workers to include those with significant disabilities beyond blindness, while requiring qualified nonprofit agencies to maintain a workforce where at least 51 percent of direct labor hours are performed by these participating employees. Key provisions mandate that agencies provide professional development and pay participating employees rates consistent with their nondisabled peers, and they establish new rules for adding or removing products from the federal procurement list, including time-limited additions for pilot projects. Additionally, the legislation introduces mechanisms to monitor involuntary terminations of workers, allows for governmentwide contract vehicles to improve procurement efficiency, and ensures that intergovernmental support agreements cannot be used to bypass these federal hiring requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10442: To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the United States Postal Service to replace exterior signage at the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, changing the displayed name from Forest Park Station to Ronald A. Robinson Station. The Heights Neighborhood Association of Little Rock is responsible for providing the new signs and covering all costs associated with their installation and the removal of the old ones. The Postal Service must complete this process within 90 days of accepting the new signs, provided it has written permission from the building owner.

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