This bill amends the 2009 Omnibus Public Land Management Act to authorize a specific payment of $5,124,902.12 for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation. The funds are designated as adjusted interest and will be deposited into the tribes' Development Fund. This technical correction ensures that the appropriate financial adjustments from the original water rights settlement are formally recognized and paid out to the affected tribal entities.
The Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act enhances congressional and external oversight of federal real estate management by requiring the General Services Administration (GSA) to share all relevant data and reports with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The bill clarifies that federal agencies with independent leasing authorities must comply with specific accounting and notification requirements, including submitting a list of such agencies to Congress within one year. It also allows GSA to retain certain buildings as temporary "swing space" to facilitate the sale or renovation of other properties, provided this does not exceed the savings from those transactions and annual plans are submitted to congressional committees. Finally, the legislation extends the authority of the Public Buildings Reform Board through December 31, 2028, and grants it access to building utilization data collected by the Office of Management and Budget and GSA.
The Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act requires manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems to provide a safety statement to operators at the time they first activate their drones. Operators must electronically acknowledge that they have read and understood this document, which covers applicable laws, airspace restrictions, and potential penalties for unsafe operation. The Federal Aviation Administration is tasked with developing these requirements and issuing an example statement within 120 days of enactment. The FAA must also review and update the safety statement requirements annually to ensure they remain current.
The Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act restructures the appointment processes for the heads of the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office (GPO) by shifting authority from presidential nomination to a congressional commission composed of House and Senate leadership. This bill also formally separates the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress, granting the Register of Copyrights independent authority over copyright administration and establishing a dedicated Inspector General for that office. Additionally, it creates new Deputy positions for both the Librarian and the GPO Director to ensure continuity of operations and updates personnel rules to apply merit-based hiring standards to GPO employees.
The PRO-WORK Act would prohibit employers from receiving federal funds during any period they lock out their employees, as well as for an additional period equal in length to the lockout or one year if a prior lockout occurred. Additionally, the bill denies tax credits to corporations that engage in employee lockouts, with the penalty becoming more severe if the company has locked out workers before within the same tax year. These restrictions would take effect on January 1, 2026, and require employers who violate the funding ban to reimburse the federal government for any improperly used money.
H.R. 1486 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill alleges that the President violated his constitutional oath by transforming federal immigration agencies into unaccountable paramilitary forces that commit unjustified killings, cover up misconduct, and terrorize communities. Key provisions cite specific incidents involving the deaths of civilians and the obstruction of state and local investigations as evidence of these abuses. If passed, the resolution would formally exhibit articles of impeachment to the Senate for a subsequent trial.
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Army to transfer approximately 20 acres of land at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the state government without charge. The property is intended for the construction of a veterans' home under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The state is required to pay all costs associated with the transfer, including environmental reviews and administrative fees, with any excess prepayments refunded by the federal government. If the land is no longer used for the designated veterans' facility, ownership may revert to the United States at the Secretary's discretion.
The Common Cents Act would end the production of one-cent coins for general circulation while allowing them to remain legal tender, and it authorizes businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents when exact change is unavailable. The bill also permits the redesign of the five-cent coin with a zinc core and nickel outer layer to reduce manufacturing costs, subject to tests ensuring compatibility with existing machines. Employers must round any cash payments to employees up to the nearest five-cent increment, while rounding in other transactions is optional for businesses but cannot violate minimum wage or overtime laws. Additionally, the Federal Reserve Board is required to submit a strategic plan and periodic reports to Congress on how to maintain stability in coin distribution systems during the transition away from pennies.
The Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026 transfers ownership of the Crossett Experimental Forest in Arkansas from the federal government to the state of Arkansas. The transfer is contingent on the state submitting a written request within 180 days and covering all administrative costs associated with the deed. Upon receiving the land, the state must designate it as the Crossett State Forest and maintain its historic mission of supporting research, education, and demonstration activities in coordination with local universities. If the state fails to manage or use the forest according to these requirements, the federal government retains the right to reclaim ownership after a 180-day correction period.
This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a federal rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rule in question aims to remove the legal definition of "harm" from the Endangered Species Act, a change that could alter how agencies regulate activities affecting protected species. If passed, the resolution would prevent the new rule from taking effect, thereby keeping the existing definition of harm in place. The measure directly impacts federal conservation efforts and the regulatory framework governing endangered species.
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies for three proposed water supply projects in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The legislation requires the federal government to work with specific regional water entities to evaluate whether these projects should be built and to determine the appropriate financial contributions from non-federal sources, which must be at least 25 percent of total costs. To fund these initial studies, the bill authorizes up to $10 million for each project, with the federal share of study expenses capped at 50 percent. The authority to carry out these studies expires ten years after the bill is enacted, and the resulting reports will be submitted to Congress and made public.
The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through fiscal year 2031. This program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, will support the collection and analysis of subsurface data using advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry to map critical minerals and geothermal resources. The bill also updates the initiative's scope to include the 3D Hydrography Program and allocates $84 million for operations between 2027 and 2031.
