The Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025 requires companies to ensure that recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims on consumer product packaging are accurate and supported by third-party certification. The bill mandates that recyclable claims must include information about local recycling availability, while compostable claims must be backed by scientific evidence and clearly explain disposal limitations. Companies must also provide actual reuse systems or products for reusable packaging claims, and the Federal Trade Commission will issue guidance on compliance without creating binding regulations.
The Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act prohibits the President and federal officials from changing the official names of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, or Lake Ontario. The bill specifically nullifies Executive Order 14422, which had renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, and bans any further attempts to alter these geographic names through similar executive actions. Additionally, it forbids the use of federal funds to implement or enforce the revoked order or any comparable measures.
The Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 significantly restructures the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by subjecting it to the regular federal appropriations process and establishing an independent Inspector General appointed by the President. The bill restricts the Bureau's supervisory authority over banks and credit unions with assets under $30 billion, allowing these institutions to elect to remain under their existing prudential regulators instead. It also introduces a safe harbor for small-dollar loans of $3,500 or less that meet specific structural requirements, shielding compliant lenders from civil money penalties and private damages. Additionally, the legislation creates federal standards for earned wage access services, requiring providers to offer a no-cost option for early wage access and prohibiting them from treating these services as credit or debt under federal law.
The NDO Fairness Act modifies federal law to establish a new court order process allowing law enforcement to delay notifying individuals when seeking electronic communications data (like emails or messages) under existing warrants or subpoenas. Courts must issue written findings showing specific, serious risks (such as endangering safety or destroying evidence) and limit delays to 90 days (or up to one year for child exploitation cases), with strict requirements for narrow tailoring. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress tracking usage, including how often delays are granted and whether they affect media or First Amendment activities. After delays expire, individuals can request copies of disclosed information within 180 days, though sensitive materials like child exploitation evidence may be redacted.
This House resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and honors veterans who served during the Gulf War era. It recognizes the approximately 8.4 million living veterans from this period, which includes service in operations such as Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. The bill also acknowledges the sacrifices of armed forces members and allies, including those killed during the Afghanistan evacuation.
The Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act to explicitly include social media influencers in its regulatory scope. The bill defines a social media influencer as any individual who maintains a monetized account on a social media platform, using an existing definition from the Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022. By making this addition, the legislation requires these specific digital content creators to comply with the same registration and disclosure obligations currently applied to other foreign agents.
This bill amends federal law to allow certain prior active duty service as a regular member of an Armed Force to count toward the reduced eligibility age for retirement in the reserve components. The change directly affects members of the Ready Reserve who have served on active duty, enabling them to qualify for retirement benefits at an earlier age than previously permitted under current rules. The legislation applies retroactively to qualifying service performed after January 28, 2008, ensuring that past service is recognized for these retirement calculations.
The Advancing Botanical Drug Development Act of 2026 extends the market exclusivity period for new FDA-approved botanical drugs from five years to twelve years. This change directly affects pharmaceutical companies and other sponsors that develop plant-based medicines, providing them with a longer window of protection against generic competitors. The bill aims to offset the high costs and unique manufacturing challenges associated with developing these complex therapies by offering stronger financial incentives. By securing this extended exclusivity, the legislation seeks to encourage private investment in research for multi-target treatments of chronic and age-related diseases.
The DEMAND Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Defense to incorporate projected demand from foreign military sales into key planning documents for the U.S. defense industrial base. This includes integrating these projections into industrial base assessments, munitions production plans, and sustainment strategies for major defense programs. The bill also mandates that these factors be considered when making decisions about increasing production rates or expanding manufacturing capacity. The primary goal is to expand production capabilities, stabilize critical suppliers, and encourage investment in essential production lines.
The Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act prohibits federal agencies from overriding state or local authority over the zoning, siting, and permitting of data centers built on non-federal land. The bill also prevents federal agencies from conditioning financial assistance on a local government's agreement to limit its regulatory power in this area. This legislation directly affects state and local governments by ensuring they retain full control over decisions regarding where data centers can be located within their jurisdictions.
This joint resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran that were not authorized by Congress. The bill relies on the War Powers Resolution, asserting that military action in Iran began without a formal declaration of war or specific statutory approval and has exceeded the legal time limits for such engagement. While ordering a removal of troops, the measure allows the United States to continue defending against attacks on its own personnel, conducting intelligence activities, and providing defensive support to partner nations.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union and recognizes the resilience of the Ukrainian people in pursuing sovereignty and democracy. The text affirms U.S. support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, specifically rejecting the annexation of Crimea, while condemning Russia’s 2022 military invasion. It encourages the U.S. government to provide strong security guarantees to facilitate a lasting peace agreement and to integrate lessons from Ukraine’s defense innovations into American military readiness. Additionally, the resolution urges Ukraine to continue implementing reforms related to anti-corruption measures, free markets, and the rule of law.
