House designates Feb 4 as National Cancer Prevention Day. Over 2M new cancer cases expected in 2026. Resolution raises awareness but creates no programs or funding.
New bill blocks nursing homes with quality violations from training nursing aides under Medicare/Medicaid. Facilities with $12,924+ penalties for poor care can't run programs.
New bill proposes $2.5B government corporation to stockpile critical minerals and finance U.S. production, aiming to cut China dependence from 100% to 75% for tech-essential materials.
New bill targets America's housing shortage with $200M/year for cities building more homes, home repair grants for low-income families, and easier housing access for disabled veterans.
New bill restores federal aid for nursing, teaching, and therapy students. Dept of Education removed these degrees from aid eligibility—bill puts them back before July 2026 deadline.
Congress moves to curb mega-bank growth: New bill lets FDIC reject highest bids from giants when selling failed banks. Goal—stop 'too big to fail' banks from getting bigger.
New bill restricts mega-bank takeovers of failed banks. Regulators must prove with clear evidence that only a giant bank can prevent economic crisis—smaller banks get priority.
New bill pays farmers for conservation practices in 30 test watersheds. $450M over 3 years covers adoption costs and income losses. Disadvantaged farmers get 15% bonus.
New bill proposes constitutional amendment capping federal debt at 130% of GDP, dropping to 120%. Congress needs 60% vote to exceed limit except during war. Must be ratified by 38 states.
New bill orders audit of top 5 U.S. transit agencies' federal spending over past 5 years. Inspector General must show Congress where COVID relief and regular transit funds went within 6 months.
New bill forces FCC to approve satellite licenses within 1 year or they're automatically granted. Could speed rural internet expansion but raises concerns over rushed reviews.
HR105 would triple funding for public access to federal recreation areas, raising Land and Water Conservation Fund allocation from 3% to 10% and cap from $15M to $50M.
New bill gives Postal Service stronger subpoena power for mail crime investigations—covers fraud, drug trafficking, and postal violations using mail systems.
Bill passed House banning transgender girls from girls' sports teams at federally funded schools. Defines sex by biology at birth. Orders government study on impacts. Now in Senate.
House bill proposes requiring appliance efficiency rules to recoup costs within 3 years while banning climate impact considerations for dishwashers, washers, and water heaters.
Senate passes funding extension to Feb. 13, 2026, ending brief government shutdown. Federal workers get retroactive pay. Bill now returns to House for final vote. Budget battle continues.
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act became law Jan 2026: survivors can now erase federal criminal records for crimes committed under trafficking coercion. Free motions, sealed proceedings, fresh start.
House passes bill requiring passport, birth certificate, or citizenship documents to register for federal elections. States get 24-hour access to federal databases to verify citizenship.
New bill orders federal investigation into foreign programs that may help people dodge U.S. taxes when sending money internationally. Study due in 180 days.
The VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act became law, mandating annual watchdog reviews for five years to prevent funding gaps that threatened veteran healthcare and benefits in 2024-2025.
New bill creates Medal of Sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. 12-member commission oversees eligibility and design. Awaits House vote.
Bill revives dormant presidential power to eliminate federal agencies, cut workforce, and abolish programs—authority expires Dec 31, 2026. Previous ban on eliminating enforcement functions removed.
New bill sends undercover testers to catch lending discrimination. Violators face criminal charges: up to $50K fines, 1 year prison. Bans denying loans based on ZIP Code. Introduced.
The MAPWaters Act became law, creating a unified online database where boaters and anglers can check boat ramps, fishing restrictions, and watercraft rules across all federal waters by 2030.