This House resolution designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month to highlight the historical and ongoing challenges faced by various groups in exercising their right to vote. It encourages Congress to pass legislation that strengthens voting protections, specifically endorsing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 while opposing bills that could restrict voter eligibility. The resolution also recommends that public schools develop curricula on voting history and current suppression tactics, and it invites funding for public service announcements to promote voter registration and participation.
This House resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of the founding of local government in North Canton, Ohio, which was established on January 1, 1906. The bill highlights the city's historical development, including its origins as a German settlement, its renaming from New Berlin to North Canton during World War I, and its industrial significance through the Hoover Vacuum Company. It also acknowledges the city's contributions to the World War II effort and its current status as a thriving community with strong educational and civic institutions.
This House resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Massillon, Ohio. It highlights key historical milestones, including the merging of four separate villages, the city's role in the Underground Railroad, and its status as a major port town following the completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal. The text also recognizes local contributions to American culture, such as the establishment of the Ohio Women's Rights Association and the football legacy associated with coaches Paul Brown and Matt Campbell.
This House resolution reaffirms the chamber's commitment to defending the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments by opposing actions perceived as voter intimidation or suppression. It specifically condemns the deployment of armed federal agents or immigration enforcement personnel near polling places and calls on the Department of Homeland Security to confirm that such operations will not occur during the 2026 elections. The bill also opposes the creation of a national database of confidential voter registration information and rejects legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Additionally, it supports restoring federal preclearance protections for voting laws and calls on the Speaker of the House to promptly administer oaths of office to duly elected representatives.
This House resolution supports designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as Malnutrition Awareness Week to highlight the public health impact of inadequate nutrition in the United States. The bill recognizes the contributions of various professionals and community organizations that work to prevent and treat malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups such as older adults, children, and communities facing food insecurity. It also emphasizes the role of existing federal nutrition programs and calls for continued research into dietary patterns and their effects on chronic disease. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the importance of implementing electronic clinical quality measures to track and improve malnutrition care within the healthcare system.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The STARS Act of 2026 establishes a new United States Space Academy within NASA to provide undergraduate technical education and leadership training for future space domain professionals. The bill mandates that the academy's permanent campus be located in Florida, prioritizing sites near existing launch facilities like Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It requires the NASA Administrator to consult with the Governor of Florida during site selection and submit a detailed implementation report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The legislation also authorizes necessary federal appropriations for the construction and operation of the new institution.
The BAD DEAL Act repeals Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which previously allowed the President to impose tariffs on foreign countries that engaged in unfair trade practices. This legislation directly affects importers and businesses by removing the legal authority for these specific duties and invalidating any presidential proclamations issued under that section. A key provision requires the government to refund all tariffs collected based on those repealed authorities, including amounts paid before the law is enacted.
The No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act prohibits federal agencies from using government funds to install new permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol Buildings or the Capitol Grounds. This legislation directly affects the management and security planning for the Capitol complex by restricting specific types of physical barrier construction. However, the bill explicitly allows for the repair or replacement of any fencing that was already in place on the date the law is enacted.
