HR 2323, the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, would expand Big Bend National Park by adding approximately 6,100 acres of land. The Secretary of the Interior may acquire this land through donation or exchange (not eminent domain), using a specific map dated November 2022. Once acquired, the land becomes part of the park and is managed under existing laws. The map must be publicly available for inspection at National Park Service offices.
HR 1031 establishes the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park in New York to preserve and interpret the site where 982 Holocaust refugees were housed from 1944 to 1946. The park will be managed by the National Park Service after the Secretary of the Interior acquires sufficient land (primarily through donation for state-owned property) to form a manageable unit. Key provisions require a Federal Register notice upon land acquisition, a management plan within three years, and cooperative agreements for public access and interpretation. The park directly affects the preservation of this historical site and serves the public by making its history accessible for education and reflection.
This bill expands public recreational access to Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Lake Eleanor Basin areas. It increases annual funding for park improvements from $30,000 to $2 million (adjusted for inflation), prohibits recouping costs from water/power customers, and adds wildfire mitigation to maintenance projects. The bill explicitly permits activities like swimming, non-motorized watercraft, camping above high-water marks, and picnicking, while requiring the National Park Service to report on equitable access funding. The report must analyze whether original recreational access intentions were followed and propose adjustments to San Francisco's water/power pricing or fees to cover maintenance costs.
This House resolution supports designating September 17, 2026, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to highlight the mental health challenges facing doctors in the United States. The bill cites high levels of stress, burnout, and stigma among physicians as key reasons for establishing this day of reflection and education. It encourages the President to issue a proclamation urging the public to observe the date with awareness campaigns and educational activities. Additionally, the resolution calls for increased research into the barriers that prevent physicians from seeking mental health care.
This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month to highlight risks faced by college students during the start of the academic year. It cites statistics showing that a significant portion of campus sexual assaults occur in the fall, with many victims being incapacitated and knowing their attackers. The text outlines various institutional gaps, including low reporting rates, lack of confidential reporting options, and insufficient training for faculty and law enforcement. By focusing on these issues during a period when many students return to campus, the House aims to raise awareness about prevention and response measures.
This resolution expresses support for recognizing September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and acknowledges the work of the International Dance Commission. It highlights that dancers from around the world will participate in fasting, prayer, and worship on this date. The text also notes that liturgical dance ministries provide outreach programs to inner-city youth, helping to instill discipline and a love for dance.
This House resolution expresses support for designating September 9 as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day. It highlights that this specific community faces significantly higher rates of HIV and chronic hepatitis B compared to the general U.S. population, often due to barriers such as language differences, stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. The bill encourages increased attention and resources for screening, vaccination, and treatment within these communities to reduce new infections and related deaths.
This House resolution formally recognizes New Jersey's law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel for their roles in the rescue and recovery efforts following the September 11, 2001 attacks. It highlights specific contributions, such as the large-scale waterborne evacuation across the Hudson River and the deployment of the state's urban search and rescue team to Ground Zero. The measure also honors those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses in the years since the attacks. Finally, it reaffirms the federal commitment to funding the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
This House resolution formally recognizes suicide as a significant public health issue in the United States and highlights the impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on individuals and communities. It commends the establishment of the 988 number as a nationwide three-digit dialing code for crisis support, noting its role in connecting people to mental health resources. The bill supports the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" to raise awareness about the service and promote access to mental health care. Additionally, it encourages continued public education and federal, state, and local efforts to expand crisis intervention programs for high-risk populations.
The Rooting Out Mislabeled Agriculture Act directs the Department of Agriculture to create and maintain a database of isotopic signatures for processing tomatoes, modeled after an existing system used to detect cotton grown with forced labor in China. This scientific fingerprinting technique analyzes specific ratios of elements like hydrogen and carbon to identify the geographic origin of tomato products sold as paste or mixed into other foods. The bill requires the agency to conduct research on improving these testing methods and coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to apply the data during import inspections. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the database's establishment, research results, and recommendations for further action.
The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish a new standard for overtime pay, requiring employers to pay time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond thirty-two hours per week. The bill also introduces daily overtime rules that mandate premium pay for workdays exceeding eight or twelve hours. To allow businesses to adjust, the law phases in the weekly overtime threshold over four years, starting at thirty-eight hours and decreasing by two hours each year until it reaches thirty-two. Employers are prohibited from reducing an employee's total compensation or benefits as a result of these new coverage requirements.
The Data Center Fair Share Act requires electric utilities to ensure that large commercial customers, defined as those with a peak demand of 100 megawatts or more at a single site, pay the full incremental costs for any power grid upgrades needed to serve them. This obligation applies even if the customer later cancels their contract or stops purchasing electricity from the utility. The bill mandates that state regulatory authorities and nonregulated utilities begin considering these new standards within one year of enactment and complete the process within two years. States that fail to implement these federal requirements will face a penalty where 100 percent of their apportioned federal highway funds are withheld starting in the first fiscal year after the deadline passes.
