This bill directs the Department of Defense to create designated airspace corridors specifically for testing and training small drones and the systems used to detect or neutralize them. These zones would allow military personnel to safely practice operating various drone technologies, such as sensors and autonomous software, alongside counter-drone measures like electronic warfare and directed energy weapons. The Secretary of Defense must identify suitable locations, potentially building new facilities or using existing ones, while consulting with other government agencies to ensure safety and address regulatory hurdles. Additionally, the bill requires the Pentagon to report to Congress within 90 days of establishing a corridor, providing details on its location, necessary resources, and any agreements with other federal partners.
The Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a workforce development plan aimed at training cybersecurity professionals specifically for rural hospitals. This strategy requires the Secretary to consult with various federal agencies and healthcare representatives while focusing on partnerships, curriculum development, and identifying local security challenges. Additionally, the bill mandates the publication of free instructional materials and an awareness campaign to help rural hospital staff learn fundamental cybersecurity skills. The legislation does not authorize any new funding, relying instead on existing resources to implement these training and educational initiatives.
This bill extends the authorization for a Social Security demonstration project aimed at helping disabled individuals return to work until December 31, 2031. It updates the project's rules to allow a longer 120-day waiting period for benefits, adds specific evaluation metrics to track success, and ensures that participants' total income will not decrease due to their involvement in the program. The changes also clarify that administrative costs for the project will be covered by existing Social Security administration funds, while benefits paid to participants will come from the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. These provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, providing a longer timeframe for testing new employment support strategies.
This concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw United States Armed Forces from any hostilities against Iran. It specifically invokes the War Powers Resolution, mandating this removal unless Congress formally declares war or provides specific authorization for military force against Iran. The bill clarifies that it does not prevent the U.S. from acting in self-defense, maintaining a defensive troop presence in the region, or continuing intelligence activities related to threats from Iran.
This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that were not authorized by Congress. The bill is based on the constitutional finding that Congress holds the sole power to declare war and notes that no specific authorization exists for the current military operations in Iran. It mandates the withdrawal of troops while allowing the U.S. to continue defensive actions, intelligence sharing, and assistance to allies and citizens affected by the conflict. The measure applies to military engagements initiated since February 28, 2026, without explicit congressional approval.
This bill reauthorizes and expands the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act through 2031, extending funding for research into treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It requires drug manufacturers to share interim clinical trial data with the FDA to better assess the progress of investigational drugs and clarifies that phase 3 clinical trial definitions include combined phase 2/3 trials and planned trials not yet enrolling participants. The legislation also mandates the FDA to publish an updated five-year action plan for ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases, including resource needs and coordination strategies with broader disease communities. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the program's implementation four years after enactment.
This bill renames the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia (located within the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park) as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater." It updates all official U.S. references - such as laws, maps, and documents - to use this new name for the specific amphitheater. The bill has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial designation, affecting only the facility's official name and related records.
HR 7283, the Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act, changes how often the federal government updates dollar thresholds for certain government purchases. It revises a law to require these thresholds to be adjusted every 3 years starting in 2028, instead of every 5 years on years divisible by 5. This directly affects federal agencies that manage government buying rules, as they will need to review and adjust these thresholds more frequently. The change aims to keep purchasing rules aligned with current economic conditions without altering the actual spending limits.
This resolution condemns all forms of hate, including racism, antisemitism, transphobia, and xenophobia, while highlighting recent statistics on hate crimes affecting various communities. It calls for comprehensive federal and state policies to prevent hate crimes through education and intervention, as well as support for victims through legal aid and mental health resources. The measure also advocates for funding programs that are culturally accessible to vulnerable groups, such as immigrants and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and reaffirms the government's commitment to maintaining an inclusive democracy.
The Military Installation Readiness and Resilience Act of 2026 requires the Department of Defense to collect and expand data on how extreme weather and natural disasters impact military bases. Specifically, the Secretary of Defense must ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment gathers information on the costs and effects of these events at all installations. This provision aims to provide a comprehensive record of how climate-related incidents affect military infrastructure, enabling better tracking of damage and expenses. The bill directly affects the Department of Defense by mandating this specific data collection process.
This bill directs the Attorney General to create guidance for local and state governments on establishing voluntary registries for individuals at risk of receiving false emergency calls, commonly known as swatting. The guidance will outline best practices for data privacy, secure technology integration, and training law enforcement to use registry information to de-escalate dangerous situations without mandating a federal registry. Additionally, the bill allows the Justice Department to provide technical assistance and funding to help communities implement these safety measures while ensuring that participation remains optional and that officer safety is not compromised.
This bill directs the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality, ventilation, and heating systems across all federal buildings and facilities. The assessment will examine how agencies monitor these systems, the frequency of identified problems, the qualifications of workers performing related maintenance, and the effectiveness of current oversight measures. Within 12 months of enactment, the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress detailing findings and recommendations. If the report identifies significant deficiencies, affected federal agencies are required to submit corrective action plans to Congress within six months of the report's release.
