Bills

This bill establishes a categorical prohibition on the inclusion of the sitting President's signature on United States currency and securities. The legislation responds to concerns about the politicization of federal currency and the potential for a President to use their signature on money as a form of personal branding or political messaging. By removing presidential signatures from currency and securities, the bill aims to preserve the nonpartisan character of United States money and prevent any individual officeholder from associating themselves personally with the nation's financial instruments. The measure represents a significant departure from any existing or proposed practices that might allow presidential signatures on currency, establishing a clear statutory barrier that can only be overcome through explicit congressional authorization.

This resolution establishes the procedural framework for House consideration of H.R. 5827, a bill described as advancing bipartisan, common sense solutions. The resolution functions as a special rule that governs floor debate, amendment procedures, and voting requirements for the underlying legislation. It creates an expedited consideration process that limits debate to one hour, restricts amendments to only the last one submitted, and waives all points of order against the bill's provisions. The resolution also mandates prompt transmission of the bill to the Senate following House passage, ensuring swift legislative action. This procedural vehicle reflects the House leadership's determination to move H.R. 5827 through the chamber with minimal delay and limited opportunities for modification.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to require States to establish critical industry funds or certain industry or sector partnerships, and for other purposes.

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 provides comprehensive funding for all components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. This legislation establishes appropriations for operations, support, procurement, construction, improvements, and disaster relief across multiple DHS agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the United States Secret Service. The Act also includes the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act provisions and establishes detailed requirements for fund management, reporting, and congressional oversight. Beyond simple appropriations, the legislation implements policy directives regarding detention standards, immigration enforcement, border security infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, disaster response capabilities, and grant programs for state and local governments. The Act maintains continuity with prior appropriations while introducing new restrictions on fund usage and enhanced accountability measures for departmental operations.

To amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 represents a comprehensive legislative effort to facilitate the recovery of artwork and property stolen during the Nazi era by removing procedural and technical legal barriers that have historically prevented victims and their heirs from obtaining justice. The bill addresses judicial interpretations that have undermined the original 2016 Act by explicitly precluding a broad range of non-merits defenses that courts have used to dismiss claims without reaching the substantive question of whether artwork was wrongfully taken during the Holocaust. The legislation responds directly to specific court decisions, including cases involving the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Foundation, where claimants were denied relief based on procedural grounds rather than the merits of their claims. By establishing a clear federal policy that prioritizes substantive justice over technical defenses, the Act seeks to honor the United States' commitment to Holocaust remembrance and restitution while providing a meaningful legal pathway for victims of Nazi persecution to recover their stolen cultural property regardless of how much time has elapsed since World War II.

To establish the Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal.

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to strengthen the security and resilience of critical undersea infrastructure that is essential to Taiwan's national security, economic stability, and defense capabilities. The legislation specifically addresses threats posed by gray zone tactics employed by the People's Republic of China, which represent activities that fall below the threshold of armed conflict but nonetheless threaten Taiwan's vital infrastructure. The bill recognizes the strategic importance of undersea cables, pipelines, and other submerged infrastructure that facilitate communications, energy transmission, and economic connectivity for Taiwan. By focusing on both physical security measures and resilience planning, the legislation aims to protect Taiwan from coercive activities that could disrupt its critical infrastructure without triggering conventional military responses.

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for police dog programs, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of State to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova and submit a report on support for Moldova, and for other purposes.

This resolution serves as a commemorative measure recognizing the historical and cultural significance of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in conjunction with the Nation's 250th anniversary celebration on July 4, 2026. The resolution acknowledges the multifaceted contributions of cowboys to American economic development, particularly in the post-Civil War reconstruction period, while celebrating the diverse cultural heritage encompassing Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys whose traditions span centuries across North America. Beyond historical recognition, the resolution positions the cowboy legacy as both a cultural symbol of American values and an ongoing economic driver across multiple sectors including agriculture, entertainment, retail, and tourism. The measure encourages communities nationwide to incorporate cowboy heritage into local celebrations of the semiquicentennial anniversary, thereby integrating this aspect of American history into the broader national commemoration.

This resolution seeks to establish National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week during a two-week period from March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026. The measure serves as a formal congressional recognition of Young Audiences Arts for Learning, a national network of arts education organizations operating through thirty affiliates across the United States. The resolution aims to honor the contributions these programs make to enriching educational experiences for students, teachers, families, and communities through arts-integrated learning methodologies. By designating this observance period, Congress intends to raise public awareness about the value of arts education and encourage nationwide participation in ceremonies and activities that celebrate the organization's work. The resolution emphasizes the research-backed effectiveness of arts education in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs and highlights the substantial reach of Young Audiences programs, which impact over five million participants annually through nearly thirty thousand individual programs.

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 provides comprehensive funding for all major components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. This legislation establishes appropriations totaling tens of billions of dollars across multiple DHS agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the United States Secret Service. Beyond basic operational funding, the bill implements significant policy directives governing immigration enforcement, disaster relief operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and border security activities. The legislation includes extensive general provisions that impose restrictions on fund usage, establish reporting requirements, mandate specific operational procedures, and create accountability mechanisms for DHS operations. The bill addresses critical homeland security priorities including disaster response capabilities, immigration enforcement protocols, transportation security measures, and infrastructure protection while imposing numerous limitations designed to ensure oversight and prevent misuse of appropriated funds.

The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 establishes a mechanism to protect United States persons from expropriation and nationalization of their property by Western Hemisphere countries that maintain free trade agreements with the United States. The legislation creates a presidential designation system for ports, harbors, and marine terminals that have been seized from U.S. owners, and imposes restrictions on vessels that use these designated facilities from accessing U.S. navigable waters and ports. The bill aims to leverage U.S. maritime jurisdiction as an economic pressure tool to compel foreign governments to either return expropriated property, provide adequate compensation, or otherwise resolve disputes involving American-owned assets. This approach represents a targeted sanctions mechanism that operates through maritime commerce restrictions rather than traditional diplomatic or trade remedies.

To create a database of eviction information, establish grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and limit use of housing court-related records in consumer reports, and for other purposes.

To protect Americans from unauthorized surveillance.

To provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.

To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost, and for other purposes.

To require the Commissioner of Social Security to ensure that the Social Security Administration has a certain number of staff.

To strengthen the prohibition on price discrimination under the Clayton Act, and for other purposes.

This bill extends and substantially reforms the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which provide federal research and development funding to small businesses. The legislation addresses growing national security concerns by implementing comprehensive security risk evaluation procedures for program participants while simultaneously expanding program flexibility and funding mechanisms. The bill introduces new strategic breakthrough allocations to support high-potential technologies, enhances Phase III commercialization pathways, and mandates workforce training on program utilization. These changes reflect a dual policy objective of maintaining American technological competitiveness through small business innovation while protecting sensitive research from foreign exploitation. The legislation extends program authority through September 30, 2031, providing long-term stability for participating agencies and small businesses.

To allow the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and certain authorities to exchange detailees on a temporary basis, and to allow resource-sharing from other Federal agencies.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program to develop workforce housing and affordable housing in areas where the workforce is expanding significantly, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes a comprehensive federal framework to restrict and monitor the international transfer of funds by noncitizens who receive federal benefits. The legislation creates a new regulatory regime centered on three interconnected mechanisms: prohibitions on repatriating funds abroad, mandatory verification and certification requirements for benefit recipients, and a centralized Treasury Department database for tracking compliance. The bill represents a significant expansion of federal oversight into the financial activities of noncitizen benefit recipients, linking their eligibility for public assistance to restrictions on their ability to send money outside the United States. The legislation aims to ensure that federal benefits are used domestically and to create accountability mechanisms for tracking how noncitizens utilize public funds.

To require the Secretary of Transportation and the Director of the National Weather Service to establish an interagency working group to develop best practices for roadway management, and for other purposes.