Bills

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.

This Senate resolution establishes a formal position regarding the critical importance of protecting and advancing women's and girls' rights in Haiti as an essential component of the nation's recovery from ongoing crises and its long-term stability. The resolution addresses what it characterizes as a systemic failure to prioritize women's leadership and gender-specific needs in Haiti's transition processes. It calls upon relevant actors to implement urgent measures that would secure the full spectrum of human rights for Haitian women and girls. The resolution represents a non-binding expression of Senate sentiment intended to influence U.S. foreign policy priorities and international engagement strategies concerning Haiti, emphasizing that sustainable stability in Haiti cannot be achieved without centering gender equity and women's participation in governance and reconstruction efforts.

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework linking federal funding to immigration enforcement cooperation while simultaneously addressing criminal penalties for immigration violations, protecting federal officers from interference, and restricting tax-exempt status for organizations supporting criminal violence. The legislation represents a multi-pronged approach to immigration enforcement that leverages federal financial power to compel state and local cooperation, enhances deterrence through increased criminal sanctions, creates new protections for federal personnel performing official duties, and uses tax policy to discourage organizational support for violent activities. The bill's scope extends across immigration law, criminal justice, tax policy, and intergovernmental relations, creating interconnected enforcement mechanisms designed to strengthen federal immigration authority and protect federal operations.

H.R. 7412 establishes a comprehensive whistleblower incentive program within the Small Business Administration to combat financial misconduct and fraud involving federal assistance programs. The legislation creates the Office of Whistleblower Awards as a dedicated entity to receive, evaluate, and reward individuals who provide original information leading to successful enforcement actions against recipients of SBA financial assistance. The bill addresses the need for enhanced oversight of federal small business assistance programs by creating financial incentives for individuals with knowledge of fraud or misrepresentation to come forward. The program operates through a self-sustaining fund mechanism that collects civil monetary penalties from violators and redistributes a portion to qualifying whistleblowers, while also funding the operational costs of the new office. This approach mirrors successful whistleblower programs in other federal agencies and extends protection against retaliation to encourage participation without fear of professional consequences.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from qualified tuition programs for qualified housing expenses, and for other purposes.

The Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act establishes a dedicated institutional framework within the Small Business Administration to address the unique entrepreneurial and economic development needs of Native American communities. The legislation creates the Office of Native American Affairs as a distinct organizational unit with specialized leadership and a comprehensive mandate to support business development, capital access, and federal contracting opportunities for Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and small businesses owned by their members. The bill recognizes that Native American entrepreneurs face distinct cultural and structural barriers to accessing federal small business programs and seeks to remedy these challenges through culturally competent assistance and dedicated advocacy within the federal bureaucracy. This initiative represents a targeted effort to promote economic self-determination and business growth in Indian country and among Native Hawaiian communities through enhanced federal support and coordination.

This resolution seeks to designate January 2026 as National Mentoring Month, establishing a formal congressional recognition of the importance of mentoring relationships in youth development. The resolution serves as a vehicle to raise public awareness about the transformative impact of mentoring on young people's lives, celebrate existing mentoring relationships, and mobilize efforts to recruit additional mentors across the United States. The resolution emphasizes the critical role mentoring plays in educational attainment, career development, mental health, and social-emotional well-being, particularly for underserved populations. By establishing this national observance, Congress aims to encourage institutions across various sectors including schools, community organizations, government agencies, and workplaces to integrate quality mentoring programs into their operations and to address what the resolution identifies as a significant mentoring gap in America.

To expand the telescreening mammography pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 represents a comprehensive overhaul of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety programs. The legislation aims to modernize regulatory frameworks to address advances in automotive technology, particularly automation and emerging safety systems. The Act establishes new advisory structures, mandates systematic review of existing safety standards, enhances consumer education initiatives, and reforms the New Car Assessment Program to reflect contemporary vehicle technologies. Central to the bill's purpose is ensuring that federal motor vehicle safety regulations remain relevant and effective in an era of rapid technological change while maintaining robust consumer protection and safety outcomes. The legislation also seeks to improve the efficiency and transparency of NHTSA's rulemaking processes and enhance the effectiveness of vehicle recall procedures.

To amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide producers with the option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing, and for other purposes.

This bill establishes a comprehensive federal grant program designed to address the critical shortage of mental and behavioral health professionals in the United States. By amending the Public Health Service Act, the legislation creates the Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program, which will be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use within the Department of Health and Human Services. The program's primary objective is to expand the pipeline of qualified mental and behavioral health workers through targeted workforce development initiatives, with particular emphasis on serving underserved populations and geographic areas experiencing acute shortages of mental health services. The legislation recognizes the growing demand for mental health services and seeks to create sustainable pathways into mental and behavioral health careers through financial support, training opportunities, and community-based promotional activities.

The Fair Repair Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework requiring original equipment manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and product owners with access to the documentation, parts, and tools necessary to diagnose, maintain, and repair digital electronic equipment. The legislation addresses the growing concern that manufacturers have created monopolistic repair markets by restricting access to repair resources, thereby limiting consumer choice and increasing repair costs. By mandating that manufacturers make repair resources available on fair and reasonable terms equivalent to those offered to authorized repair providers, the Act seeks to democratize the repair market and empower consumers and independent businesses. The bill applies broadly to digital electronic equipment, defined as any product that depends in whole or in part on digital electronics for its functioning, while carving out specific exceptions for motor vehicles, medical devices, and safety communications equipment to address unique regulatory and safety considerations in those industries.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.

To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Whistleblower Awards, and for other purposes.

A bill to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative.

This bill aims to promote and expedite domestic hardrock mineral production on federal lands. It seeks to establish the United States as the leading producer of hardrock minerals, including rare earth minerals, to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and safeguard national security. The legislation mandates comprehensive reviews of regulations affecting mining projects, accelerates geologic mapping efforts, and requires various reports to Congress on mineral resources and mining activities on federal lands. Overall, the bill appears designed to reduce regulatory barriers and increase access to mineral resources on public lands administered by the Department of the Interior and Forest Service.

This bill establishes a comprehensive federal initiative to address the critical shortage of mental and behavioral health professionals in the United States. By amending the Public Health Service Act, the legislation creates a new grant program specifically designed to promote careers in mental and behavioral health fields. The program represents a strategic federal investment in workforce development for mental health services and substance use treatment, recognizing the growing national need for qualified professionals in these areas. The initiative operates through the Department of Health and Human Services, leveraging existing administrative structures while creating new mechanisms to incentivize individuals to pursue and remain in mental and behavioral health careers.

This bill seeks to democratize consumer credit protections by extending safeguards currently available exclusively to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10 of the United States Code to the entire consumer population. The legislation accomplishes this objective through amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, a foundational consumer protection statute governing credit transactions. The bill addresses a disparity in the current legal framework where military personnel receive enhanced protections against predatory lending practices, particularly regarding interest rate caps and other credit terms, while civilian consumers remain vulnerable to such practices. By universalizing these military-specific protections, the bill aims to establish a more equitable consumer credit marketplace and provide comprehensive safeguards against exploitative lending practices for all Americans.

To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

To prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools.

The Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act establishes a mandatory conflict of interest certification regime for employees of the Small Business Administration who participate in loan origination, review, or approval processes. The legislation addresses concerns about potential fraud and improper influence in SBA lending programs by requiring employees to affirmatively certify their compliance with existing federal conflict of interest laws before engaging in loan-related activities. The bill creates a proactive disclosure mechanism designed to prevent conflicts of interest from compromising the integrity of SBA lending decisions, supplementing existing statutory and regulatory prohibitions with a formal certification requirement. This represents a targeted integrity measure focused specifically on the loan administration function of the SBA rather than a comprehensive reform of the agency's operations.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish an Ohio River Basin Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

A bill to provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes.

To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority, and for other purposes.