Monday, July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026. I hereby appoint the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Gavin James Blankenship, Lucas, TX Sean Alexander Galbraith, Celina, TX Avery Brooke Gifford, Allen, TX Ethan Hunter Hayward, Allen, TX Brett Andrew Hill, Allen, TX Vincent Morgan Jones, Murphy, TX Jayda Shrecee Johnson, Allen, TX Eli Yuan Adler, Allen, TX Collin Robert Alstrin, Prosper, TX Elijah Rodrigo Estonilo, Allen, TX McKenzie Kendall Quigley, McKinney, TX Benjamin Lance Yost, Princeton, TX Connor James Baesel, Celina, TX Kinsley Meredith Duncan, McKinney, TX Joshua Lamar Johnson, Frisco, TX Minseok Lawrence Kim, Frisco, TX Gregory Aaron Kinneer, Frisco, TX Hector Orozco Jr., Celina, TX Brian Luke Goodrich, Murph, TX Alysia Kight, Van Alstyne, TX Luke Harlan Myhre, Allen, TX Duncan Keith Ross, Allen, TX Henry Oscar Stark, Murphy, TX Martin George Zsoka, Dallas, TX Grant Allen Bauroth, Prosper, TX Brock Warner Schlef, Plano, TX Austin Michael Senters, Sachse, TX

denouncing ending birthright citizenship for territories

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026". SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULES RELATED TO TREATMENT OF CERTAIN MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. Section 1834(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(24) Special rules related to treatment of certain manual wheelchairs.-- "(A) Requirement to establish separate hcpcs codes for certain manual wheelchairs.--With respect to ultralightweight manual wheelchairs payable under this subsection furnished on or after January 1, 2028, the Secretary shall establish two or more HCPCS codes, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, for the base of such a wheelchair depending on the construction material used in such base (with 1 or more such codes for such a base with titanium or carbon fiber construction material and 1 or more such codes for such a base without such materials). "(B) Payment and beneficiary protections.-- "(i) Payment.--On or after January 1, 2028, in the case where an individual purchases or rents from a supplier an ultralightweight manual wheelchair that has titanium or carbon fiber construction material used in the base of such wheelchair, payment to the supplier shall be made in the frequency and amount as would otherwise be made under this subsection (as described in paragraph (1)(A)) for such wheelchair. "(ii) Beneficiary charges.--The supplier may charge the individual the difference between the supplier's actual charge for such wheelchair and the payment amount described in clause (i) for such wheelchair. "(iii) Beneficiary protections.--In order to inform an individual of the individual's potential financial liability under clause (ii), the Secretary may require a supplier to issue a notice to the individual (in a form and manner determined by the Secretary) prior to the purchase or rental of such ultralightweight manual wheelchair by such individual.".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act". SEC. 2. DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN REFUSED ARTICLES. (a) In General.--Section 801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(v) Destruction of Refused Articles Presenting Significant Public Health Concerns.-- "(1) In general.--If the Secretary of Health and Human Services finds that an article that has been refused admission under subsection (a) presents a significant public health concern, the Secretary may issue to the owner or consignee of the article an order to destroy the article, without the opportunity for export. "(2) Deadline; costs.--Not later than 90 days after the issuance of an order under paragraph (1), the owner or consignee of the article shall destroy the article. The owner or consignee shall be responsible for the costs of such destruction. "(3) Due process.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide to the owner or consignee of an article subject to an order under paragraph (1) appropriate due process prior to the destruction of the article. Such due process shall be specified in regulations and include notice and an opportunity to appear before the Secretary and introduce testimony on the destruction-- "(A) in combination with the notice and opportunity to appear and introduce testimony on the refusal of admission of the article under subsection (a); or "(B) separately.". (b) Prohibited Acts.--Section 301 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(jjj) The unauthorized movement, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce, including export, of an article that is subject to an order for destruction under section 801(v).". (c) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to articles beginning on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, promulgates final regulations under subsection (d). (d) Regulations.-- (1) Proposed.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall issue proposed regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection (a), allowing for notice and comment on such proposed regulations. (2) Final.--Not later than 1 year after the issuance of the proposed regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall promulgate final regulations to implement the amendment made by subsection (a).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "FDA Modernization Act 3.0". SEC. 2. REGULATIONS ON NONCLINICAL TESTING METHODS. (a) Interim Final Rule.-- (1) In general.--In order to ensure implementation of the amendments to section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) made by section 3209(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117- 328; 136 Stat. 5821), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall publish an interim final rule-- (A) to amend the sections of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, described in paragraph (2) to replace any references to "animal" tests, data, studies, models, and research with a reference to nonclinical tests, data, studies, models, and research; and (B) to add the definition of "nonclinical test" in section 505(z) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(z)) to sections 312.3, 314.3, 315.2, and 601.31 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) CFR sections described.--The sections of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, described in this paragraph are the following: (A) Section 312.22(c). (B) Section 312.23(a)(3)(iv). (C) Section 312.23(a)(5)(ii). (D) Section 312.23(a)(5)(iii). (E) Section 312.23(a)(8). (F) Section 312.23(a)(8)(i). (G) Section 312.23(a)(8)(ii). (H) Section 312.23(a)(10)(i). (I) Section 312.23(a)(10)(ii). (J) Section 312.33(b)(6). (K) Section 312.82(a). (L) Section 312.88. (M) Section 314.50(d)(2). (N) Section 314.50(d)(2)(iv). (O) Section 314.50(d)(5)(i). (P) Section 314.50(d)(5)(vi)(a). (Q) Section 314.50(d)(5)(vi)(b). (R) Section 314.93(e)(2). (S) Section 315.6(d). (T) Section 330.10(a)(2). (U) Section 601.35(d). (V) Any other section necessary to ensure regulatory consistency with the amendments to section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(i)) made by section 3209(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328; 136 Stat. 5821). (3) Effectiveness of interim final rule.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (B) of section 553(b) of title 5, United States Code, the interim final rule issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under paragraph (1) shall become immediately effective as an interim final rule without requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to demonstrate good cause therefor. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by designating the second subsection (z) (relating to clinical trial diversity action plans), as added by section 3601(a) of the Health Extenders, Improving Access to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and Strengthening Public Health Act of 2022 (division FF of Public Law 117-328), as subsection (aa). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Kentucky.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS. (a) National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease.--Section 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-23) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group established under section 2062 of the 21st Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C. 284s) and other individuals, as appropriate" and inserting "appropriate individuals"; (2) in subsection (c)(4), by inserting ", including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases" before the period at the end; and (3) in subsection (f), by striking "2021 through 2025" and inserting "2026 through 2030". (b) Enhanced Support To Assist Health Departments in Addressing Vector-Borne Diseases.--Section 2822(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-32(c)) is amended by striking "2021 through 2025" and inserting "2026 through 2030". The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Kentucky.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025". SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE C.W. BILL YOUNG CELL TRANSPLANTATION PROGRAM. Section 379B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274m) is amended-- (1) by striking "appropriated $31,009,000" and inserting the following: "appropriated-- "(1) $31,009,000"; (2) in paragraph (1), as so inserted, by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(2) $33,009,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.". SEC. 3. CORD BLOOD INVENTORY. (a) In General.--Section 2(a) of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended by striking "at least 150,000 new units of high-quality cord blood" and inserting "a sufficient supply, as determined by the Secretary, of high-quality cord blood units". (b) Application.--Section 2(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking "in perpetuity or"; and (2) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: "(5) if the Secretary determines through an assessment, or through petition by the applicant, that a cord blood bank is no longer operational, does not meet the requirements described in subsection (d)(4), or does not meet the requirements of section 379(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act, and as a result may not distribute the high-quality units, the Secretary may transfer the units collected pursuant to this section to another qualified cord blood bank or entity approved by the Secretary to ensure continued availability of high-quality cord blood units.". (c) Duration of Contracts.--Section 2(d)(4) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended to read as follows: "(4) Consideration of best science.--The Secretary shall take into consideration current scientific and clinical information in order to maximize the availability of high-quality cord blood units meeting applicable clinical and quality standards for transplant when entering into contracts under this section, or when extending a period of funding under such a contract under paragraph (2).". (d) Inventory Management.--Section 2 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) and as subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: "(e) Inventory Management.-- "(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the size and composition of the National Cord Blood Inventory to maximize clinical utility, ensure genetic diversity, and promote the efficient use of resources. "(2) Considerations.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may-- "(A) on the Secretary's own initiative or upon petition by a qualified cord blood bank, make determinations regarding the continued storage of cord blood units based on the best available scientific and clinical evidence; or "(B) prioritize the collection, retention, or disposition of cord blood units based on scientific, clinical, or operational considerations that the Secretary determines to be relevant.". (e) Definitions.--Section 2(g) of such Act, as redesignated by subsection (d)(1) of this section, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: "(4) The term `high quality cord blood unit' means a cord blood unit that meets current industry standards and any requirements of the Food and Drug Administration.". (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 2(h) of such Act, as redesignated by subsection (d)(1) of this section, is amended by striking "fiscal years 2022 through 2026" and inserting "fiscal years 2027 through 2031".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act" or the "AADAPT Act". SEC. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. (a) In General.--Section 330N of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-20) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking "entities" and inserting "entities, including a public or nonprofit private entity,"; and (2) in subsection (b), by inserting "dementia care," after "palliative care,". (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 330N(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c-20(k)) is amended by striking "fiscal years 2022 through 2026" and inserting "fiscal years 2027 through 2031".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Action for Dental Health Act". SEC. 2. ACTION FOR DENTAL HEALTH. Section 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)) is amended by striking "$13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023" and inserting "$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, DETECT, AND TREAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. (a) The Bill Pascrell, Jr., National Program for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance and Registries.-- (1) Prevention of traumatic brain injury.--Section 393B of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b-1c) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting "and prevalence" after "incidence"; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting "and reduction of associated injuries and fatalities" before the semicolon; (ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting "and related risk factors" before the semicolon; and (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "2020" each place it appears and inserting "2030"; and (II) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (i), by striking "; and" and inserting "of traumatic brain injury;"; (bb) by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iv); (cc) by inserting after clause (i) the following: "(ii) populations at higher risk of traumatic brain injury, including populations whose increased risk is due to occupational or circumstantial factors; "(iii) causes of, and risk factors for, traumatic brain injury; and"; and (dd) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking "arising from traumatic brain injury" and inserting ", which may include related mental health and other conditions, arising from traumatic brain injury, including"; and (C) in subsection (c), by inserting ", and other relevant Federal departments and agencies" before the period at the end. (2) National program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries.--Section 393C of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b-1d) is amended-- (A) by amending the section heading to read as follows: "the bill pascrell, jr., national program for traumatic brain injury surveillance and registries"; (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "to identify populations that may be at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries, to collect data on the causes of, and risk factors for, traumatic brain injuries," after "related disability,"; (ii) in paragraph (1), by inserting ", including the occupation of the individual, when relevant to the circumstances surrounding the injury" before the semicolon; and (iii) in paragraph (4), by inserting "short- and long-term" before "outcomes"; (C) by striking subsection (b); (D) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); (E) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by inserting "and evidence-based practices to identify and address concussion" before the period at the end; and (F) by adding at the end the following: "(c) Availability of Information.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall make publicly available aggregated information on traumatic brain injury and concussion described in this section, including on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Such website, to the extent feasible, shall include aggregated information on populations that may be at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries and strategies for preventing or reducing risk of traumatic brain injury that are tailored to such populations.". (3) Authorization of appropriations.--Section 394A of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280b-3) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking "1994, and" and inserting "1994,"; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking "appropriated" and all that follows through "2024" and inserting "appropriated $9,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030". (b) State Grant Programs.-- (1) State grants for projects regarding traumatic brain injury.--Section 1252 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d-52) is amended-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)-- (i) by inserting ", taking into consideration populations that may be at higher risk for traumatic brain injuries" after "outreach programs"; and (ii) by inserting "Tribal," after "State,"; (B) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: "(3) Maintenance of effort.--With respect to activities for which a grant awarded under subsection (a) is to be expended, a State or American Indian consortium shall agree to maintain expenditures of non-Federal amounts for such activities at a level that is not less than the level of such expenditures maintained by the State or American Indian consortium for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the State or American Indian consortium receives such a grant. "(4) Waiver.--The Secretary may, upon the request of a State or American Indian consortium, waive not more than 50 percent of the matching fund amount under paragraph (1), if the Secretary determines that such matching fund amount would result in an inability of the State or American Indian consortium to carry out the purposes under subsection (a). A waiver provided by the Secretary under this paragraph shall apply only to the fiscal year involved."; (C) in subsection (e)(3)(B)-- (i) by striking "(such as third party payers, State agencies, community-based providers, schools, and educators)"; and (ii) by inserting "(such as third party payers, State agencies, community-based providers, schools, and educators)" after "professionals"; (D) in subsection (h), by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: "(1) American indian consortium; state.--The terms `American Indian consortium' and `State' have the meanings given such terms in section 1253. "(2) Traumatic brain injury.-- "(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the term `traumatic brain injury'-- "(i) means an acquired injury to the brain; "(ii) may include-- "(I) brain injuries caused by anoxia due to trauma; and "(II) damage to the brain from an internal or external source that results in infection, toxicity, surgery, or vascular disorders not associated with aging; and "(iii) does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or degenerative disorders, or birth trauma. "(B) Revisions to definition.--The Secretary may revise the definition of the term `traumatic brain injury' under this paragraph, as the Secretary determines necessary, after consultation with States and other appropriate public or nonprofit private entities."; and (E) by striking subsection (i). (2) State grants for protection and advocacy services.--Section 1253 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d-53) is amended by striking subsection (l). (3) Authorization of appropriations.--Part E of title XII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300d-51 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1253 (42 U.S.C. 300d-53) the following: "SEC. 1253A. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 1252 and 1253 $13,118,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.". (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the "Secretary") shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that contains-- (1) an overview of populations who may be at higher risk for traumatic brain injury, such as individuals affected by domestic violence or sexual assault and public safety officers as defined in section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10284); (2) an outline of existing surveys and activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on traumatic brain injuries and any steps the agency has taken to address gaps in data collection related to such higher risk populations, which may include leveraging surveys such as the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey to collect data on traumatic brain injuries; (3) an overview of any outreach or education efforts to reach such higher risk populations; and (4) any challenges associated with reaching such higher risk populations. (d) Study on Long-Term Symptoms or Conditions Related to Traumatic Brain Injury.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, shall conduct, either directly or through a contract with a nonprofit private entity, a study to-- (A) examine the incidence and prevalence of long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions in individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury; (B) examine the evidence base of research related to the chronic effects of traumatic brain injury across the lifespan; (C) examine any correlations between traumatic brain injury and increased risk of other conditions, such as dementia and mental health conditions; (D) assess existing services available for individuals with such long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions; and (E) identify any gaps in research related to such long-term or chronic symptoms or conditions of individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. (2) Public report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (A) submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report detailing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study described in paragraph (1); and (B) in the case that such study is conducted directly by the Secretary, make the report described in subparagraph (A) publicly available on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025". SEC. 102. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE YOUNG WOMEN'S BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS REQUIRES LEARNING YOUNG ACT OF 2009. Section 399NN(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280m(h)) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2031". SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act of 2025" or the "SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025". SEC. 202. NATIONAL BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM. (a) National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.--Title XV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300k et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 1501 (42 U.S.C. 300k)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking "the provision of appropriate follow-up services and support services such as case management" and inserting "that appropriate follow-up services are provided"; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking "programs for the detection and control" and inserting "programs for the prevention, detection, and control"; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking "the detection and control" and inserting "the prevention, detection, and control"; (iv) in paragraph (5)-- (I) by striking "monitor" and inserting "ensure"; and (II) by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon; (v) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (9); (vi) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: "(6) to enhance appropriate support activities to increase breast and cervical cancer screenings, such as navigation of health care services, implementation of evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to increase breast and cervical cancer screening in health care settings, and facilitation of access to health care settings; "(7) to reduce disparities in breast and cervical cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality, including in populations with higher than average rates; "(8) to improve access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services and reduce related barriers, including factors that relate to negative health outcomes; and"; and (vii) in paragraph (9), as so redesignated, by striking "through (5)" and inserting "through (8)"; and (B) by striking subsection (d); (2) in section 1503 (42 U.S.C. 300m)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking "that, initially" and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting "that appropriate breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services are provided consistent with relevant evidence-based recommendations; and"; (ii) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4); (iii) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and (iv) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking "; and" and inserting a period; and (B) by striking subsection (d); (3) in section 1508(b) (42 U.S.C. 300n-4(b))-- (A) by striking "1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Reauthorization of 2007, and annually thereafter," and inserting "2 years after the date of enactment of the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025, and every 5 years thereafter,"; (B) by striking "Labor and Human Resources" and inserting "Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions"; and (C) by striking "preceding fiscal year" and inserting "preceding 2 fiscal years in the case of the first report after the date of enactment of the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025, and preceding 5 fiscal years for each report thereafter,"; and (4) in section 1510(a) (42 U.S.C. 300n-5(a))-- (A) by striking "2011, and" and inserting "2011,"; and (B) by inserting ", and $235,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030" before the period at the end. (b) GAO Study.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives on the work of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, including-- (1) an estimate of the number of individuals eligible for services provided under such program; (2) a summary of trends in the number of individuals served through such program; and (3) an assessment of any factors that may be driving the trends identified under paragraph (2), including any barriers to accessing breast and cervical cancer screenings provided by such program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025". SEC. 2. DEONDRA DIXON INCLUDE PROJECT. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: "SEC. 409K. DOWN SYNDROME RESEARCH. "(a) In General.--The Director of NIH shall carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome to be known as the `INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE Project' or the `INCLUDE Project'. "(b) Program Elements.--The program under subsection (a) shall include-- "(1) high-risk, high-reward research on the effects of trisomy 21 on human development and health; "(2) promoting research for participants with Down syndrome across the lifespan, including cohort studies to facilitate improved understanding of Down syndrome and co-occurring conditions and development of new interventions; "(3) expanding the number of clinical trials that are inclusive of, or expressly for, participants with Down syndrome, including novel biomedical and pharmacological interventions and other therapies designed to promote or enhance activities of daily living; "(4) research on the biological mechanisms in individuals with Down syndrome pertaining to structural, functional, and behavioral anomalies and dysfunction as well as stunted growth; "(5) supporting research to improve diagnosis and treatment of conditions co-occurring with Down syndrome, including the identification of biomarkers related to risk factors, diagnosis, and clinical research and therapeutics; "(6) research on the causes of increased prevalence, and concurrent treatment, of co-occurring conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and autoimmunity, in individuals with Down syndrome; and "(7) research, training, and investigation on improving the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. "(c) Coordination; Prioritizing Nonduplicative Research.--The Director of NIH shall ensure that-- "(1) the programs and activities of the institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health relating to Down syndrome and co-occurring conditions are coordinated, including through the Office of the Director of NIH and priority-setting reviews conducted pursuant to section 402(b)(3); and "(2) such institutes and centers, prioritize, as appropriate, Down syndrome research that does not duplicate existing research activities of the National Institutes of Health. "(d) Consultation With Stakeholders.--In carrying out activities under this section, the Director of NIH shall, as appropriate and to the maximum extent feasible, consult with relevant stakeholders, including patient advocates, to ensure that such activities take into consideration the needs of individuals with Down syndrome. "(e) Biennial Reports to Congress.-- "(1) In general.--The Director of NIH shall submit, on a biennial basis, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, a report that catalogs the research conducted or supported under this section. "(2) Contents.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall include-- "(A) identification of the institute or center involved; "(B) a statement of whether the research is or was being carried out directly by such institute or center or by multiple institutes and centers; and "(C) identification of any resulting real-world evidence that is or may be used for clinical research and medical care for patients with Down syndrome.".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "NIH Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act" or the "NIH IMPROVE Act". SEC. 2. IMPROVE INITIATIVE. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: "SEC. 409K. IMPROVE INITIATIVE. "(a) In General.--The Director of NIH shall continue to carry out a program to improve maternal health outcomes, to be known as the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Initiative or the `IMPROVE Initiative' (referred to in this section as the `Initiative'). "(b) Objectives.--The Initiative shall-- "(1) advance research to-- "(A) reduce preventable causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity; "(B) reduce health disparities related to maternal health outcomes, including such disparities associated with populations with disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity relative to the national rate; and "(C) improve health for pregnant and postpartum women before, during, and after pregnancy; "(2) use an integrated approach to understand the factors, including biological, behavioral, and other factors, that affect maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity by building an evidence base for improved outcomes in specific regions of the United States; and "(3) target health disparities associated with maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity by-- "(A) implementing and evaluating community-based interventions for disproportionately affected women; and "(B) identifying risk factors and the underlying biological mechanisms associated with leading causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States. "(c) Implementation.--The Director of NIH may award grants or enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, or other transactions to carry out this section. "(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $63,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026". SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF ACCELERATING ACCESS TO CRITICAL THERAPIES FOR ALS ACT. (a) In General.--Section 7 of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (Public Law 117-79) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2031". (b) Grants for ALS Research.--Section 2(f) of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee note) is amended by striking "2026" and inserting "2031". SEC. 3. IMPROVEMENTS TO PROGRAM FOR GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON THERAPIES FOR ALS. (a) Renewal of Grants for Research on Therapies for ALS Review.--Section 2(b) of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee note) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(4) Renewal of grants for research on therapies for als review.--In reviewing applications for renewals of a grant awarded under this section with respect to an investigational drug, the Secretary shall request from the manufacturer or sponsor, and assess, the enrollment, safety, and any available efficacy data relating to the investigational drug in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or cure of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.". (b) Reporting Safety Data.--Section 2(c) of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking "and" at the end; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(4) the entity seeking such grant will promptly report any new and serious adverse events and safety information that is considered to be unexpected with respect to the phase 3 trial to the grant-making institution, in addition to complying with the safety reporting requirements under section 312.32 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations).". (c) Clarifying Participating Clinical Trial Definition.--Section 2(e) of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (21 U.S.C. 360ee note) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(4) The term `phase 3', with respect to a clinical trial, includes a phase 2/3 combined trial that begins enrollment within a timeframe, determined by the Secretary through the terms and conditions of the grant awarded under this section.". SEC. 4. FDA RARE NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE ACTION PLAN. Section 4 of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (21 U.S.C. 360aa note) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking "als and other rare neurodegenerative disease action plan" and inserting "fda rare neurodegenerative disease action plan"; and (2) by adding at the end the following: "(c) FDA Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Action Plan.-- "(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall publish on the website of the Food and Drug Administration an action plan that includes a description of the actions that the Food and Drug Administration intends to take during the 5-year period following publication of the action plan with respect to the program enhancements, policy development, regulatory science initiatives, and other appropriate initiatives described in subsection (a). "(2) Report.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall publish on the website of the Food and Drug Administration a report that describes the actions taken by the Food and Drug Administration under the action plan published under paragraph (1) and the extent to which such action plan meets the requirements specified in paragraph (1).".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act". SEC. 2. FRAUD CONVICTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 8103 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking "These expenses" and inserting "Subject to subsection (c), these expenses"; (2) in subsection (b), by striking "The Secretary, under" and inserting "Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary, under"; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(c)(1) The Secretary of Labor may suspend payments to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies furnished pursuant to subsection (a), or vouchers or certifications described in subsection (b) for the expenses incurred by the employing agency with respect to such a provider, if the provider has been convicted of fraud with respect to-- "(A) this subchapter; "(B) any Federal health care benefit program (as defined in section 24 of title 18, United States Code); or "(C) any State program for which payments are made to providers for services, appliances, or supplies similar to such services, appliances, or supplies provided pursuant to this subchapter. "(2) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection.". (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to payments made to a provider of services, appliances, or supplies on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Value Over Cost Act of 2026". SEC. 2. PROVIDING BEST VALUE THROUGH THE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE PROGRAM. Section 152(3)(B) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "lowest overall cost alternative" and inserting "best value".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act". SEC. 2. ENSURING FEDERAL PURCHASING EFFICIENCY THROUGH ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN ACQUISITION-RELATED DOLLAR THRESHOLDS EVERY 3 YEARS. Section 1908(c)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "of each year evenly divisible by 5" and inserting ", 2028, and every 3 years thereafter".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025". SEC. 2. OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT REPORTING. (a) Other Transaction Agreements.--Section 2(a) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)-- (A) in clause (ii), by adding "and" and the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: "(iii) includes other transaction agreements;"; and (2) in paragraph (7)-- (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking "(2)(A)(i)" and inserting "(4)(A)(i)"; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking "(2)(A)(ii)" and inserting "(4)(A)(ii)". (b) Data Standards.--Section 4 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(e) Other Transaction Agreement Data.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, the Secretary shall ensure that, with respect to the website established under section 2, or any successor website-- "(1) data relating to other transaction agreements is automatically transmitted to the website, and "(2) a centralized view of the data described in paragraph (1) is available on the website.". (c) Annual Report on Unreported Funding.--Section 2 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(h) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, and annually thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall post to the website established under this section a report that includes-- "(1) the total amount of Federal spending on Federal awards for which data has not been posted to the website; and "(2) the reason data on the Federal spending described in paragraph (1) has not been posted to the website, including whether the Federal spending was-- "(A) national security-related or classified; "(B) a grant or contract awarded or entered into by a legislative or judicial branch agency; or "(C) a subaward below a primary subaward.". (d) Implementation Plan.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Director.--The term "Director" means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (B) Relevant agency.--The term "relevant agency" means a Federal agency (as defined in section 2(a) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)) that has the authority to enter into an other transaction agreement, as determined by the Director. (C) Secretary.--The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Treasury. (D) Usaspending.gov.--The term "USAspending.gov" means the website established under section 2 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (2) Initial compilation.--If the Secretary has not yet complied with subsection (e) of section 4 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), as added by this section, by the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director and the heads of relevant agencies, shall publish on USAspending.gov a report that lists and includes a detailed description of all other transaction agreements entered into by the relevant agencies for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is published. (3) Plan.--If the Secretary has not yet complied with subsection (e) of section 4 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), as added by this section, by the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director and the heads of relevant agencies, shall submit to Congress a plan that includes-- (A) the status of including data relating to other transaction agreements on USAspending.gov; and (B) actions underway and planned to ensure that the data described in subparagraph (A) is fully incorporated into USAspending.gov by the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. OTHER AMENDMENTS. (a) Inspector General Reports.--Section 6(a) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "each Federal agency" and inserting "each agency described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code"; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking "Federal agency" and inserting "agency"; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking "Federal agency" and inserting "agency"; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: "(2) Deadlines.--The inspector general of each agency described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 901(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall submit to Congress and make publicly available a report described in paragraph (1)(B)-- "(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025; and "(B) not less than frequently than once every 2 years after the date described in subparagraph (A) until the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 on the date of submission of the report required under section 3521(f) or 9105(a)(3) of title 31, United States Code, for the applicable fiscal year.". (b) Full Disclosure of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Section 3 of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency" and inserting "a Federal agency or a component of a Federal agency included on the list posted under subsection (e)(2)"; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "to be posted" and inserting "to be posted by a Federal agency or a component of a Federal agency included on the list posted under subsection (e)(2)"; and (B) by adding at the end the following: "(c) Quality of Information.-- "(1) In general.--The Secretary and the Director, in consultation with the heads of Federal agencies, shall establish requirements to ensure that the information to be posted under subsection (b) that is posted by a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency is complete and accurate. "(2) Federal agency responsibility.--The head of each Federal agency or component of a Federal agency posting data under subsection (b) shall ensure that the data is complete and accurate. "(3) Authority to verify accuracy.--The Secretary and the Director may verify that the data posted under subsection (b) by a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency are complete, accurate, and consistent. "(d) Display Standards.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Director, shall ensure that the heads of Federal agencies that post information under subsection (b) comply with display standards established by the Secretary. "(e) Agency Reporting Determination.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director, shall-- "(1) assess and make a determination with respect to which Federal agencies and components of Federal agencies are required to post information under subsection (b); "(2) publish a list of the Federal agencies and components of Federal agencies determined under paragraph (1) on the website established under section 2(b)(1); and "(3) provide to the head and inspector general of each Federal agency or component of a Federal agency included on the list published under paragraph (2) written notice of the inclusion of the Federal agency or component of a Federal agency on the list.". (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1)(A) shall take effect on the date on which the Secretary publishes the first list under section 3(e)(2) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), as added by paragraph (1). SEC. 4. GAO REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall make recommendations for any updates the Comptroller General of the United States determines advisable to clause 52.204.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation with respect to incorporating requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act" or the "FIT Procurement Act". SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Acquisition workforce.--The term "acquisition workforce" means employees of an executive agency who are responsible for procurement, contracting, or program or project management that involves the performance of acquisition-related functions or other employees as designated by the Chief Acquisition Officer, senior procurement executive, or head of the contracting activity. (2) Administrator.--The term "Administrator" means the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy. (3) Chief acquisition officer.--The term "Chief Acquisition Officer" means a Chief Acquisition Officer appointed pursuant to section 1702(a) of title 41, United States Code. (4) Cross-functional.--The term "cross-functional" means a structure in which individuals with different functional expertise or from different areas of an organization work together as a team. (5) Executive agency.--The term "executive agency" has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. (6) Experiential learning.--The term "experiential learning" means on-the-job experiences or simulations that serve to enhance workforce professional skills. (7) Information and communications technology.--The term "information and communications technology"-- (A) has the meaning given that term in section 4713(k) of title 41, United States Code; and (B) includes information and communications technologies covered by any definition contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including a definition added after the date of the enactment of this Act by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council pursuant to notice and comment. (8) Relevant committees of congress.--The term "relevant committees of Congress" means the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives. (9) Senior procurement executive.--The term "senior procurement executive" means a senior procurement executive designated pursuant to section 1702(c)(1) of title 41, United States Code. (10) Small business.--The term "small business" has the meaning given the term "small business concern" in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). SEC. 3. ACQUISITION WORKFORCE. (a) Experiential Learning.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Acquisition Institute may establish a pilot program to consider the incorporation of experiential learning into the Federal Credentials Program, the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives program, the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers program, or any successor program. (b) Training on Information and Communications Technology Acquisition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Acquisition Institute, in coordination with the Administrator, the Administrator of General Services, and the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government, and in consultation with the heads of other executive agencies as determined to be appropriate by the Director of the Federal Acquisition Institute, may develop and implement or otherwise provide a cross-functional information and communications technology acquisition training program for members of the acquisition workforce involved in acquiring information and communications technology that shall do the following: (A) Include learning objectives related to the following: (i) Market research. (ii) Communicating with and considering industry perspectives on the procurement process, including how investment decisions are impacted by Government communication and engagement. (iii) Developing requirements, acquisition planning, best practices for developing and executing outcome-based contracts, and source selection strategy. (iv) Evaluating proposals. (v) Awarding and administering contracts for information and communications technology. (B) Include learning objectives that provide a basic understanding of key technologies that executive agencies need, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabled applications, and cybersecurity solutions. (C) Include learning objectives that encourage the use of commercial or commercially available off-the-shelf technologies to the greatest extent practicable. (D) Include case studies of lessons learned from Federal information and communications technology procurements and contracts, and related matters as determined to be relevant by the Director of the Federal Acquisition Institute. (E) Include experiential learning opportunities and opportunities to practice collaborative acquisition strategies involving team members with varied relevant domain expertise to complete acquisition-related tasks, including tasks with accelerated timelines. (F) Include continuous learning recommendations and resources to keep the skills of members of the acquisition workforce current, including tools that help adopt or adapt the use of innovative acquisition practices or other flexible business practices commonly used in commercial buys. (G) Be made available to members of the acquisition workforce designated by a Chief Acquisition Officer, senior procurement executive, or head of the contracting activity to participate in the training program. (H) Inform executive agencies about streamlined and alternative procurement methods for the procurement of information and communications technology, including the following: (i) Simplified procedures for certain commercial products and commercial services in accordance with subpart 13.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, prize competitions under the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-358), competitive programs that encourage businesses to engage in Federal research or research and development with the potential for commercialization, and joint venture partnerships. (ii) Innovative procurement techniques designed to streamline the procurement process and lower barriers to entry, such as the use of oral presentations and product demonstrations instead of lengthy written proposals, appropriately leveraging performance and outcomes-based contracting, and other techniques discussed on the Periodic Table of Acquisition Innovations or other similar successor knowledge management portals. (iii) Information on appropriate use, examples and templates, and any other information determined relevant by the Administrator to assist contracting officers and other members of the acquisition workforce in using the procedures and techniques described in clauses (i) and (ii). (I) Incorporate learning objectives to identify and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse and ensure the protection of established privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties in the procurement process. (2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Acquisition Institute shall provide to the relevant committees of Congress, the Chief Acquisition Officers Council, and the Chief Information Officers Council-- (A) a report on the progress of the Director in developing and implementing or otherwise providing the training program described in paragraph (1); and (B) a list of any acquisition training that the Director determines to be outdated or no longer necessary. (3) Duration.--The training program described in paragraph (1) may be updated as appropriate (but not less frequently than once every 2 years after implementation), and offered not less than 6 years following the date of implementation of the training program. (c) Acquisition Workforce Training Fund.--Section 1703(i)(3) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "Five percent" and inserting "Seven and a half percent". (d) Harmonization of Acquisition Workforce Training Requirements.--Section 2 of the Artificial Intelligence Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act (Public Law 117-207; 41 U.S.C. 1703 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(4), by striking "Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget." and inserting "Administrator.--The term `Administrator' means the Administrator of General Services."; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking "Director, in coordination with the Administrator of General Services and any other person determined relevant by the Director" and inserting "Administrator, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget"; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking "Director" and inserting "Administrator"; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking "Director" and inserting "Administrator"; and (D) in paragraph (6), by striking "Director" and inserting "Administrator". SEC. 4. INNOVATIVE PROCUREMENT METHODS. (a) Increase in Simplified Acquisition Threshold.--Section 134 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "$250,000" and inserting "$500,000". (b) Simplified Procedures for Small Purchases.--Section 1901(a)(2) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "$5,000,000" and inserting "$10,000,000". (c) Increase in Micro Purchase Threshold.--Section 1902(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "$10,000" and inserting "$25,000". (d) Advances for Commercial Technology Subscriptions and Tenancy.--Section 3324(d) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by inserting "or commercially available content" after "publication"; and (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(3) charges for information and communications technology subscriptions, reservations, or tenancy, which means the sharing of computing resources in a private or public environment, including cloud environments, for which the ordering agency defines appropriate access and security standards.". SEC. 5.

ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS. (a) Major Program.--Section 109 of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) by striking "$75,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)" and inserting "$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 dollars)"; and (B) by striking "$300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)" and inserting "$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 dollars)"; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking "$750,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)" and inserting "$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 dollars)". (b) Modifications to Submissions of Cost or Pricing Data.--Section 3502(a) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking "2018" each place it appears and inserting "2026"; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking "$2,000,000" and inserting "$10,000,000"; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking "$750,000" and inserting "$2,000,000"; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking "$2,000,000" and inserting "$10,000,000"; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking "$750,000" and inserting "$2,000,000"; and (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking "$750,000" and inserting "$2,000,000"; and (3) in paragraph (3), by striking "chapter and--" and all that follows and inserting the following: "chapter and-- "(A) in the case of a prime contract entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $10,000,000; or "(B) in the case of a prime contract entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000.". SEC. 6. INCREASING COMPETITION IN FEDERAL CONTRACTING. (a) Use of Past Performance.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall issue guidance, including examples and templates where appropriate, on the following: (A) When a wider range of projects, including commercial, non-government, and Government projects, should be accepted as relevant past performance in order to have increased competition among eligible firms with capability to perform a requirement, such as a requirement without much precedent. (B) A means by which an agency may validate non-government past performance references, such as by requiring an official of an entity that provides past performance references to attest to their authenticity and by providing verifiable contact information for the references. (C) Any use of alternative evaluation methods other than past performance that may be appropriate for a requirement without much precedent, such as demonstrations and testing of technologies as part of the proposal process. (2) Supplement not supplant.--The guidance required by paragraph (1) shall supplement existing Federal and agency policy and procedures for consideration of past performance and other evaluation factors and methods. (b) Enhancing Competition in Federal Procurement.-- (1) Council recommendations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall convene the Chief Acquisition Officers Council (in this subsection referred to as the "Council") to make recommendations to identify and eliminate specific, unnecessary procedural barriers that disproportionately affect the ability of small businesses to compete for Federal contracts, with a focus on streamlining documentation and qualification requirements unrelated to the protection of privacy rights and civil liberties. (2) Consultation.--The Council shall obtain input from the public, including from the APEX Accelerators program (formerly known as Procurement Technical Assistance Center network) and other contractor representatives, to identify Federal procurement policies and regulations that are obsolete, overly burdensome or restrictive, not adequately harmonized, or otherwise serve to create barriers to the participation of small businesses in Federal contracting or unnecessarily increase bid and proposal costs. (3) Examination of actions.--The Council shall consider the input obtained under paragraph (2) and any other information determined relevant by the Council to identify legislative, regulatory, and other actions to increase competition and remove barriers to the participation of small businesses in Federal contracting. (4) Implementation.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, the Council, and other executive agencies as appropriate, shall implement the regulatory and other non-legislative actions identified under paragraph (3), as determined necessary by the Administrator, to remove barriers to entry for small businesses seeking to participate in Federal contracting. (5) Briefing.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall brief the relevant committees of Congress on the legislative actions identified under paragraph (3) and the actions implemented under paragraph (4). (c) Consideration of Cost-efficiency and Quality.--The Administrator shall advocate for and prioritize contracting policies that ensure that cost-efficiency and quality of goods and services are key determining factors in awarding Federal contracts. SEC. 7. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT. Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the relevant committees of Congress and make publicly available a report that does the following: (1) Assesses the level of participation by small businesses in Federal procurement. (2) Identifies barriers and opportunities and the impact of policies on the ability of small businesses to compete in Federal procurement. (3) Catalogs and evaluates the effectiveness of programs intended to support the participation of small businesses in Federal procurement. (4) Analyzes trends in the involvement of small businesses in Federal technology projects, including data on contract awards, the diversity of sectors represented, and the geographic distribution of small business contractors. SEC. 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCEDURES. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council and the Administrator shall update the Federal Acquisition Regulation as necessary to provide additional guidance to executive agencies to address personal and organizational conflicts of interest involving members of the acquisition workforce. SEC. 9. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDING. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act". SEC. 2. LUMP-SUM RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR RELOCATED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "Sec. 5739a. Authority for lump sum payment for relocation "(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, when the head of the agency concerned (or a designee) authorizes or approves, an agency, through the proper disbursing official, may pay to an employee who relocates in the interest of the Government, a one-time lump sum payment in lieu of any payment otherwise authorized or required under this subchapter. "(b) Regulations.--Under section 5738 of this title, the Administrator of General Services shall prescribe regulations necessary for the implementation and administration of this section, including-- "(1) when agencies may authorize a one-time lump sum payment under this section or the payments otherwise authorized or required under this subchapter; "(2) how agencies will calculate the lump sum amount; and "(3) the process for employees to dispute a relocation expenses claim with their agency, notice of the employee's right to appeal the agency decision to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and citation to the Board's procedures governing the appeals process. "(c) Reporting.-- "(1) Agency submission.--Not later than 3 years following the date of enactment of the Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act, the head of each agency shall submit to the Administrator of General Services the following: "(A) Data on the number of employees authorized a one-time lump sum payment. "(B) The number of employee challenges to agency disallowance of claims pursuant to this section. "(C) Data on cost savings achieved by the Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act. "(D) A summary of recommendations to improve the Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act. "(2) Administrator submission.--Not later than 90 days after receipt of the data submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator of General Services shall submit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate an analysis of the data submitted pursuant to paragraph (1).". (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 5739 the following: "5739a. Authority for lump sum payment for relocation.".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act". SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORT. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term "covered agency" means-- (A) an Executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) an independent regulatory agency, as defined in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code; (2) the term "covered project" means a project funded by a covered agency-- (A) that is more than 5 years behind schedule, as measured against the original expected date for completion; or (B) for which the amount spent on the project is not less than $1,000,000,000 more than the original cost estimate for the project; (3) the term "Director" means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (4) the term "project" means a major acquisition, a major defense acquisition program (as defined in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code), a procurement, a construction project, a remediation or clean-up effort, or any other time-limited endeavor, that is not funded through direct spending (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))). (b) Requirements.-- (1) Submission.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance requiring covered agencies to, on an annual basis, submit to the Director information relating to each covered project of the covered agency, which shall include-- (A) a brief description of the covered project, including-- (i) the purpose of the covered project; (ii) each location in which the covered project is carried out; (iii) the contract or award number of the covered project, where applicable; (iv) the year in which the covered project was initiated; (v) the Federal share of the total cost of the covered project; and (vi) each primary contractor, subcontractor, grant recipient, and subgrantee recipient of the covered project; (B) an explanation of any change to the original scope of the covered project, including by the addition or narrowing of the initial requirements of the covered project; (C) the original expected date for completion of the covered project; (D) the current expected date for completion of the covered project; (E) the original cost estimate for the covered project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (F) the current cost estimate for the covered project, as adjusted to reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; (G) an explanation for a delay in completion or an increase in the original cost estimate for the covered project, including, where applicable, any impact of insufficient or delayed appropriations; and (H) the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus, if any, awarded for the covered project. (2) Report.--The Director shall submit to Congress and post on the website of the Office of Management and Budget an annual report containing the information submitted under paragraph (1) for the relevant year. (3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026". SEC. 2. DEFENSE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: PROTECTION FROM REPRISAL FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION. Section 4701 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--(1) in subsection (a)--(A) in paragraph (1)--(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking "An employee" and all that follows through "services contractor" and inserting "A protected individual"; and (II) by striking "disclosing" and all that follows through "evidence of"; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) and inserting the following subparagraphs: "(A) Refusing to obey an order that would require the protected individual to violate a law, rule, or regulation related to any contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant. "(B) Disclosing to a person or body described in paragraph (2) information that the protected individual reasonably believes is evidence of the following: "(i) Gross mismanagement of any Department of Defense contract or grant, any gross waste of Department funds, any abuse of authority relating to any Department contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant, or any violation of law, rule, or regulation related to any Department contract or subcontract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract or subcontract) or grant or subgrant. "(ii) Gross mismanagement of any National Aeronautics and Space Administration contract or grant, any gross waste of Administration funds, any abuse of authority relating to an Administration contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant, or any violation of law, rule, or regulation related to any Administration contract or subcontract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract or subcontract) or grant or subgrant. "(iii) A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety."; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking "an employee" and inserting "a protected individual"; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following subparagraph: "(B) it shall not be within the authority of an executive branch official to request that a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee engage in a reprisal prohibited by paragraph (1)."; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following subparagraph: "(E) Propose appropriate disciplinary action against any executive branch official for any request made of a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee that subjected the complainant to a reprisal prohibited by subsection (a)."; and (B) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following paragraph: "(8) Clarification for Scope of Waiver Restrictions.--The rights, forum, and remedies provided for in this section may not be waived by any public or private agreement, policy, form, or condition of employment, including by any predispute arbitration agreement."; (3) in subsection (f)-- (A) by striking "an employee" and inserting "a protected individual"; and (B) by striking "the employee" and inserting "the protected individual"; and (4) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(8) The term `protected individual' means-- "(A) a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee of the Department of Defense or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i); "(B) an employee of a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee of the Department of Defense or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or a former employee of such contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee whose protected disclosure or engagement in any activity protected against reprisal under this section occurred prior to termination, including an employee of-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i); or "(C) a person performing personal services for the Department of Defense or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration pursuant to a contractual agreement for the performance of personal services, including a personal services contract or personal services agreement, and who engages in an activity for which any reprisal is prohibited under subsection (a), including a person performing personal services pursuant such a contractual agreement for-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i).". SEC. 3. ENHANCEMENT OF NON-DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PROTECTION FROM REPRISAL FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION. Section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following paragraph: "(1) In general.--A protected individual may not be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for the following: "(A) Refusing to obey an order that would require the protected individual to violate a law, rule, or regulation related to any contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant. "(B) Disclosing to a person or body described in paragraph (2) information that the protected individual reasonably believes is evidence of the following: "(i) Gross mismanagement of any Federal contract or grant, any gross waste of Federal funds, any abuse of authority relating to any Federal contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant, or any violation of law, rule, or regulation related to any Federal contract or subcontract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract or subcontract) or grant or subgrant. "(ii) A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety."; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking "an employee" and inserting "a protected individual"; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following subparagraph: "(B) it shall not be within the authority of an executive branch official to request that a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee engage in a reprisal prohibited by paragraph (1)."; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: "(E) Propose appropriate disciplinary action against any executive branch official for any request made of a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee that subjected the complainant to a reprisal prohibited by subsection (a)."; and (B) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following paragraph: "(7) Rights, forum, and remedies not waivable.--The rights, forum, and remedies provided for in this section may not be waived by any public or private agreement, policy, form, or condition of employment, including by any predispute arbitration agreement."; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) by striking "an employee" and inserting "a protected individual"; and (B) by striking "the employee" and inserting "the protected individual"; (4) in subsection (g), by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: "(3) The term `protected individual' means-- "(A) a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee of the Federal Government, including-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i); "(B) an employee of a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee of the Federal Government or a former employee of such contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee whose protected disclosure or engagement in any activity protected against reprisal under this section occurred prior to termination, including an employee of-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i); or "(C) a person performing personal services for the Federal Government pursuant to a contractual agreement for the performance of personal services, including a personal services contract or personal services agreement, including a person performing personal services pursuant to such a contractual agreement for-- "(i) the government of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States; and "(ii) the government of any political subdivision of, agency of, or instrumentality of, a government listed in clause (i).".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited "Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act". SEC. 2. SUPPORTING NUCLEIC ACID SCREENING. Section 10221 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18931; enacted as part of title II of division B of Public Law 117-167) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking "and" after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: "(D) best practices, guidelines, and technical standards for risk management associated with engineering biology and biomanufacturing, including risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence; and"; (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: "(b) Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening Tools and Standards.-- "(1) In general.--The Director, in consultation with heads of Federal agencies the Director considers appropriate, shall carry out measurement research to support the development and improvement of best practices and technical standards for biosecurity measures related to nucleic acid synthesis, including the following: "(A) Testing to improve the accuracy, efficacy, and reliability of screening for nucleic acid synthesis. "(B) Best practices, including security and access controls, for operational security and managing sequence-of-concern databases to support such screening. "(C) Technical implementation guidance to ensure such screening is effective and secure. "(D) Conformity-assessment best practices and technical standards. "(E) Methods to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the implementation of subparagraphs (A) through (D). "(2) Consortium.--In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall convene a consortium of stakeholders, including industry, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and customers to carry out the following: "(A) Develop and periodically update consensus priorities and best practices, as appropriate, for synthetic nucleic acid procurement screening mechanisms. "(B) Develop roadmaps to inform the activities carried out under paragraph (1). "(3) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the first meeting of the consortium under paragraph (2), the Director shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of the consortium. "(4) Authorization of appropriations.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to this section for scientific and technical research and services laboratory activities, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this subsection.".

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act". SEC. 2. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY. (a) In General.--The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140) is amended-- (1) in section 612 (42 U.S.C. 17191; relating to definitions)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), and (10), respectively; (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: "(1) Closed-loop geothermal systems.--The term `closed-loop geothermal systems' means a wellbore or subsurface circuit of wellbores containing a fluid heated through contact with the borehole wall."; (C) by inserting after paragraph (8), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: "(9) Next-generation geothermal systems.--The term `next-generation geothermal systems' means-- "(A) enhanced geothermal systems; "(B) closed-loop geothermal systems; "(C) in supercritical conditions-- "(i) enhanced geothermal systems; or "(ii) closed-loop geothermal systems; and "(D) other innovative energy technologies."; and (D) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(11) Supercritical geothermal.--The term `supercritical geothermal' means energy derived from a subsurface rock resource in-situ existing at or above the supercritical conditions, whether relating to temperature or pressure, of the primary fluid present."; (2) in section 613(b)(1) (42 U.S.C. 17192(b)(1); relating to hydrothermal research and development), by striking "advanced geologic tools to assist" and inserting "advanced tools, including machine learning algorithms, to assist"; (3) in section 614 (42 U.S.C. 17193; relating to general geothermal systems research and development)-- (A) in subsection (d)(1), by striking "among the Office of Fossil Energy, the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy," and inserting "across the Department"; and (B) in subsection (h)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by inserting "and publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations," after "geothermal drilling information"; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: "(C) Updates.--The repository established under paragraph (1) shall be periodically updated in order to carry out the following: "(i) Standardize data in a uniform manner to the maximum extent practicable and enable analysis across different projects. "(ii) Enhance the accessibility and usability of data to increase analysis of geothermal energy and next-generation geothermal systems on regional, local, and site-specific scales. "(iii) Increase uses of data, including data viewable by map and organization by common attributes, such as region. "(iv) Make other improvements in functionality and usability, as determined by the Secretary. "(D) Memorandum of understanding.-- "(i) In general.--The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of the Interior, and with the heads of other relevant Federal departments, for notifying, sharing, and providing opportunities for additional data collection regarding shared geothermal development data from projects funded by the Department of the Interior and each such other relevant department, including data from mining, critical minerals, and energy projects, such as subsurface heat data, seismic data, lithology data, boundaries of State and federally protected areas, and existing transmission capacity. "(ii) Prioritization.--To the maximum extent practicable, activities conducted pursuant to a memorandum of understanding under clause (i) shall prioritize heat, lithology, and strain profiles through deep exploration boreholes and control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development. "(E) Regional data probes.--The Secretary of the Interior may, in consultation with the Secretary, commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in representative geological provinces in the United States to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development. The resulting data shall include an exploration of heat, lithology, and strain profiles, and shall be shared publicly on the repository established under paragraph (1). "(F) Study on site selection characteristics for supercritical geothermal.--The Secretary of the Interior shall, in consultation with the Secretary, conduct a study on site selection characteristics in representative geological provinces in the United States, including the United States territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for supercritical geothermal."; (4) in section 615 (42 U.S.C. 17194; relating to enhanced geothermal systems research and development)-- (A) in the section heading, by striking "enhanced" and inserting "next-generation"; (B) in subsection (a), by striking "enhanced" and inserting "next-generation"; (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting "and Closed-loop" after "Enhanced"; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "and closed-loop" after "enhanced"; (iii) in paragraph (11), by striking "and" after the semicolon; (iv) in paragraph (12), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and (v) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(13) the research topics specified in subparagraphs (1) through (12) in supercritical conditions."; (D) in subsection (c)-- (i) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: "(7) Next-generation geothermal testing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that at least one FORGE site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing, including in supercritical conditions."; and (E) by adding at the end the following new subsections: "(e) Next-generation Geothermal Research and Development Program.-- "(1) In general.--Within the Geothermal Technologies Office of the Department, the Secretary shall support a program of next-generation geothermal research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities, including in supercritical conditions. "(2) Focus areas.-- "(A) In general.--The program described in paragraph (1) shall focus on the following topics: "(i) Well completion. "(ii) Permeability creation and management, including proppants and packers. "(iii) Materials development and equipment design, including power production, specific to supercritical geothermal systems. "(iv) Sensor development. "(v) Water-rock geochemistry. "(vi) Rock properties. "(vii) Hard rock and deep drilling. "(viii) Any other topics the Secretary determines necessary. "(B) Prioritization.--In carrying out next-generation geothermal research under the program described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize projects best able to produce iterative data for deep drilling projects in unique geodynamic settings on the following topics: "(i) Characterization and crustal stress. "(ii) Lab work. "(iii) Drilling. "(iv) Stimulation. "(v) Power production. "(C) Administration.--The Secretary may administer grants to institutions of higher education and private sector entities to carry out activities on the topics specified in subparagraph (A) and, to the maximum extent practicable, share data, results, and information publicly. "(3) Report on water use.--Not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the following: "(A) Water use and estimated needs of enhanced geothermal systems. "(B) Water use and estimated needs for closed-loop, and next-generation geothermal energy production. "(C) The ability of next-generation geothermal systems to use brackish and nonpotable water. "(D) The withdrawal and consumption of water per megawatt hour of next-generation geothermal systems, as compared to other power-generation technologies. "(E) Technological and operational improvements that could lead to decreases in water withdrawal and consumption of next-generation geothermal systems. "(4) Next-generation geothermal center of excellence.-- "(A) Establishment.--The Secretary shall award grants through a competitive, merit-reviewed process, to National Laboratories (as such term is defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.

15801)), multi-institutional collaborations, public-private partnerships, or institutes of higher education (or consortia thereof) for the following: "(i) The continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites, including activities in supercritical conditions. "(ii) The establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence. "(B) Location.--In selecting National Laboratories, multi-institutional collaborations, public-private partnerships, or institutions of higher education (or a consortia thereof) for a center of excellence referred to in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the following criteria: "(i) Whether the entity hosts an existing geothermal energy research and development program. "(ii) Whether the entity has proven technical expertise to support geothermal energy research. "(iii) Whether the entity has access to geothermal resources. "(C) Purpose.--The center of excellence referred to in subparagraph (A) shall coordinate among existing FORGE sites, the Department, and National Laboratories to carry out the following: "(i) Advance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of next-generation geothermal energy technologies, including supercritical geothermal technologies, in response to industry and commercial needs, including by partnering with other academic or research institutions, industry, non-governmental organizations, and State, local, or Tribal governments. "(ii) Foster collaboration for education, research, and partnership initiatives in order to support the technology, deployment, and workforce needs of the United States geothermal energy industry, including a focus on next-generation geothermal systems. "(iii) Support workforce development across the next-generation geothermal systems energy development lifecycle. "(iv) Provide educational, technical, and analytical assistance on next-generation geothermal systems to Federal agencies, industry, and State, local, and Tribal governments. "(v) Collect and disseminate information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and managing geothermal energy resources and energy systems, including next-generation geothermal systems. "(5) Commercial-readiness innovation grants.-- "(A) In general.--The Secretary shall award grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies identified as areas for improving the performance of commercial geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems. "(B) Focus areas.--Grants may be awarded under this paragraph for innovative technologies, including the following: "(i) Hardrock drilling equipment, components, and systems, including bit design and vibration control. "(ii) Reservoir characterization, well design and spacing, and completions. "(iii) Data acquisition and analysis, including fiber optic sensing tools and methodologies. "(C) Applications.-- "(i) In general.--An entity seeking a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. "(ii) Prioritization.--In awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to the following: "(I) Applicants, including for-profit entities and public-private partnerships, with demonstrated expertise relating to in-field development and commercial operations for geothermal energy projects. "(II) Projects with the greatest ability to advance near-term commercial deployment of enhanced geothermal systems and closed-loop geothermal systems. "(III) Projects that advance the commercialization of geothermal energy projects in diverse geological conditions or supercritical conditions. "(D) Cost sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this paragraph shall be not more than 80 percent. "(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Such amounts shall be derived from amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department."; and (5) in section 617 (42 U.S.C. 17196; relating to organization and administration of programs)-- (A) in subsection (e), by striking "Committee on Science and Technology" and inserting "Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and (B) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows: "(f) Progress Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every two years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that contains the following: "(1) A description of the maximum potential of geothermal resources in the United States, including a consideration of next-generation geothermal systems. "(2) Information relating to the results of projects undertaken under this section. "(3) An assessment of the barriers to commercialization of next-generation geothermal technologies. "(4) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate.". (b) Update to Geothermal Resource Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Section 2501 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (30 U.S.C. 1028) is amended-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "quadrennially" before "update"; (ii) in paragraph (1)(D)(ii), by striking "and" at the end; (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(3) to the maximum extent practicable, by assessing regions of the United States, including the United States territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with significant potential for supercritical geothermal (as such term is defined in section 612 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17191))."; and (B) by striking subsection (d). (2) First update.--The first quadrennial update to the geothermal resource assessment carried out by the United States Geological Survey under subsection (c) of section 2501 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, as amended by paragraph (1), shall be completed by not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is amended by amending the item relating to section 615 to read as follows: "Sec. 615. Next-generation geothermal systems research and development.".

Washington, DC, July 13, 2026. Hon. Brian Babin, Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Babin: I write concerning H.R. 8790, the "Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act", which the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ordered reported on May 20, 2026. There are certain provisions of H.R. 8790 that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Resources. I recognize and appreciate your desire to bring this legislation before the House of Representatives in an expeditious manner, and accordingly agree that the Committee on Natural Resources shall be discharged from further consideration of the bill. However, this is conditional on our mutual understanding that by the forgoing consideration of H.R. 8790 at this time, we do not waive any jurisdiction over the subject matter contained in this or similar legislation that falls within the Committee on Natural Resources' Rule X jurisdiction. We also request that the Committee on Natural Resources' Rule X jurisdiction. We also request that the Committee on Natural Resources be appropriately consulted and involved on this or similar legislation as it moves forward. Further, this does not prejudice the Committee on Natural Resources with respect to the appointment of conferees, and should a conference on the bill be necessary, I appreciate your agreement to support my request to have the Committee represented on the conference committee. Finally, I would ask that a copy of this letter and your response acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Natural Resources in the bill be included in the Committee Report and Congressional Record during consideration of H.R. 8790 on the House floor. Sincerely, Bruce Westerman, Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources. ____ Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Washington, DC, July 14, 2026. Hon. Bruce Westerman Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Westerman: I write concerning H.R. 8790, the "Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act", which the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology ordered reported on May 20, 2026. I recognize that the bill contains provisions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Resources and appreciate your willingness to forgo further consideration of the bill. I acknowledge that the Committee on Natural Resources will not formally consider H.R. 8790 and agree that the inaction of your Committee with respect to the bill does not waive any jurisdiction over the subject matter contained therein. I will ensure that our exchange of letters is included in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of this bill and will include such letters in the Committee report on H.R. 8790. I appreciate your cooperation regarding this legislation. Sincerely, Brian Babin, D.D.S., Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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EC-4153. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Records Preservation Program and Appendices--Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines (RIN: 3133-AF61) received July 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-4154. A letter from the Associate General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule -- Prohibition on the Use of Reputation Risk (RIN: 3133-AF67) received July 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Financial Services. EC-4155. 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A letter from the Associate Administrator, Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report titled "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Sixth Report to Congress: Highlights of the DERA Program 2008-2025", pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 16134(a); Public Law 109-58, Sec. 794(a); (119 Stat. 843); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4158. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Approval and Promulgation of State Plan (Negative Declaration) for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Nebraska; Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units [EPA-R07-OAR-2026-4952; FRL-13457-02-R7] received July 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4159. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Interim Final Determination To Stay and Defer Sanctions Related to Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) Under the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) [EPA-R03-OAR-2026-3764; FRL-13384-01-R3] received July 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4160. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval; Iowa; Revisions to Iowa Air Quality Regulations [EPA-R07-OAR-2026-1156; FRL-13242-02-R7] received June 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4161. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Approval and Air Quality Designation; Ohio; Attainment Plan and Redesignation of the Canton Area to Attainment of the 2008 Lead Standard [EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0461; EPA-R05-OAR-2025-0222; FRL-13226-02-R5] received July 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4162. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Air Plan Revisions; California; Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District; New Source Review; Stationary Source Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2025-0056; FRL-12601-03-R9] received July 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4163. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- New Source Performance Standards Review for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines; Correction [EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419; FRL-11542.1-02-OAR] received July 15, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4164. A letter from the Acting Branch Chief, Regulatory Management Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule -- Bacteriophage Active Against Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria--EcoPhage and Bacteriophage Active Against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato--EcoPhage; Exemptions from the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0329; FRL-13363-01-OCSPP] received July 13, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4165. A letter from the Chair, Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, transmitting the Commission's June 2026 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1396(b)(1)(C); Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XIX, Sec. 1900 (as amended by Public Law 111-148, Sec. 2801(a)(1)(A)(iv)); (124 Stat. 329); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. EC-4166. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting Department Notification Number: RSAT case 26-54, pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-4167. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report titled, "Foreign Persons Engaged in Significant Corruption for the Purposes of Potential Imposition of Sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. EC-4168. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's Fiscal Year 2025 No FEAR Act Report, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2301 note; Public Law 107-174, Sec. 203(a) (as amended by Public Law 109-435, Sec. 604(f)); (120 Stat. 3241); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-4169. A letter from the Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting two notifications of a vacancy, designation of acting officer, nomination, and discontinuation of service in acting role, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3349(a); Public Law 105-277, Sec. 151(b); (112 Stat. 2681-614); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-4170. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Commerce Acquisition Regulation; Minor Amendments [Docket No.: 260317-0083] (RIN: 0605-AA87) received April 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. EC-4171. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Energy, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to enhance the Department of Energy's ability to mitigate the risk of products and vendors from nation states of concern from gaining access to the nation's critical energy infrastructure via the federally-owned portions of the bulk electric system; to the Committee on Natural Resources. EC-4172. A letter from the Senior Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Office of Civil Rights, Department of Commerce, transmitting the Department's final rule --Rescinding Portions of Department of Commerce Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281 [Docket No.: 260108-0024] (RIN: 0605-AA70) received June 1, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4173. A letter from the Acting Deputy General Counsel, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Rescinding Portions of DHS Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281 [Docket No.: DHS-2025-1009] (RIN: 1601-AB22) received June 26, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4174. A letter from the Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Rescinding Portions of Department of State Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281 [Public Notice: 13049] (RIN: 1400-AG23) received July 14, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4175. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy, Management and Budget, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Rescinding Portions of Department of the Interior Title VI Regulations To Conform More Closely With the Statutory Text and To Implement Executive Order 14281 [DOI-2026-0034; 256D0102DM; DS6CS00000; DLSN00000.000000; DX6CS25] (RIN: 1093-AA30) received June 8, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC-4176. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule --Allowing for the Electronic Posting of Reportable Injuries and Occupational Illnesses [Docket No.: FRA-2025-0122; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AD57) received May 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-4177. A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule --Removing Stenciling Requirement for Freight Cars Used for Tourist, Historic, Excursion, Educational, Recreational, or Private Purposes and Not Interchanged [Docket No.: FRA-2025-0118; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AD54) received May 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-4178. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Repealing a Track Surface Requirement [Docket No.: FRA-2025-0116; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AD49) received May 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-4179. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Regulatory Relief To Allow Speeds Up to 45 MPH for Non-Traversable Curbs [Docket No.: FRA-2025-0120; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AD14) received May 4, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-4180.

A letter from the Assistant Chief Counsel for Safety, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule --Amendments to the Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Service of Documents in Railroad Safety Enforcement Proceedings [Docket No.: FRA-2022-0085; Notice No. 2] (RIN: 2130-AC93) received April 27, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. EC-4181. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Oversight and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Expansion of VA Process for 72-Hour Notification of Emergency Treatment [Docket No.: VA-2025-VHA-0007] (RIN: 2900-AS29) received July 14, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. EC-4182. A letter from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Rescission (RIN: 0970-AD19) received July 14, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-4183. A letter from the Division Chief, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, transmitting the Department's Major final rule -- Changes to National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisions [ATF No.: 2025R-45F] (RIN: 1140-AA83) received June 3, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-4184. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final regulations -- Revising Qualified Domestic Trust Regulations under Section 2056A to Update Outdated References and Procedures [TD: 10050] (RIN: 1545-BQ88) received July 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-4185. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Listed Transaction [TD 10051] (RIN: 1545-BQ58) received July 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means. EC-4186. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule -- Information Reporting and Transfer for Valuable Consideration Rules for Section 1035 Exchanges of Life Insurance and Certain Other Life Insurance Contract Transactions [TD 10052] (RIN: 1545-BQ07) received July 17, 2026, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Ms. FOXX: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 1438. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes (Rept. 119-755). Referred to the House Calendar.

By Mr. ROY: H.R. 9773. A bill to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. LATTA (for himself and Mr. Landsman): H.R. 9774. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for expedited approval of priority nonprescription drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. BURCHETT: H.R. 9775. A bill to provide for enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. CRAWFORD (for himself and Mr. Stanton): H.R. 9776. A bill to establish a rural area digital infrastructure technology grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. DONALDS: H.R. 9777. A bill to require that new and existing data centers use off-grid power and water supplies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. GOLDMAN of New York (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Ms. Norton, and Mrs. Ramirez): H.R. 9778. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to create a right of public access to certain records relating to the courts of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas: H.R. 9779. A bill to designate Boca Chica Beach located in Cameron County, Texas, as "Boca Chica Beach", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Graves, and Mr. Mills): H.R. 9780. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to meet certain requirements relating to the divestment, preservation, and inventories of A-10 aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana: H.R. 9781. A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act with respect to funding and assistance under such Act; to the Committee on Agriculture. By Ms. JACOBS: H.R. 9782. A bill to require the development of metrics and indicators to assess the quality of governance of the security sectors of security partner countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. JAMES: H.R. 9783. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Canada in response to transboundary wildfire smoke affecting the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Kamlager- Dove, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Norton, and Mrs. Ramirez): H.R. 9784. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to require justices, judges, magistrate judges, or bankruptcy judges and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into qualified blind trusts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: H.R. 9785. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies to determine the feasibility of constructing projects to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water in certain parts of the Missouri River basin, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE (for herself, Mr. Goldman of New York, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Ramirez, and Mr. Moulton): H.R. 9786. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit officers and employees of the judiciary from engaging in official acts affecting personal financial interests; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Ms. KING-HINDS: H.R. 9787. A bill to amend the "Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America" to provide for modifications of the labor stabilization program transition; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. MAST (for himself and Mr. Carter of Georgia): H.R. 9788. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish maximum permissible levels for contaminants in infant formulas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. MOOLENAAR: H.R. 9789. A bill to amend section 1839 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that an entity domiciled in a foreign adversary country is a foreign instrumentality for purposes of the prohibition on economic espionage under such section; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. NORCROSS (for himself, Mr. Lawler, and Mr. Tonko): H.R. 9790. A bill to expand access to methadone through alternative care models using pharmacies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. PERRY: H.R. 9791. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the requirements for the small business waiver from device fees related to annual establishment registration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. PERRY: H.R. 9792. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit employee stock ownership plan participants to benefit from the full amount of beneficial ownership that can be accrued in the plan while also fully realizing the benefits of saving for retirement in a defined contribution plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Ms. PETTERSEN: H.R. 9793. A bill to amend title 28 to include additional limitations on the intentional tort exception, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. SCHMIDT (for himself and Ms. Johnson of Texas): H.R. 9794. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. CLOUD: H. Res. 1439. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. DIAZ-BALART: H. Res. 1440. A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the city of Miami Springs, Florida; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. McGOVERN: H. Res. 1441. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9586) to deliver priority legislation; to the Committee on Rules. By Ms. SALINAS (for herself, Mr. Self, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Frost, Mr. Fleischmann, Ms. Gillen, Mr. Weber of Texas, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Baird, Mr. Whitesides, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Van Epps, and Mr. McDowell): H. Res. 1442. A resolution supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ML-110. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, relative to Senate Resolution No. 326, urging the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to recommend awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Major Richard D. Winters of Easy Company, 101st Airborne, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion Company; to the Committee on Armed Services. ML-111. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Arizona, relative to Senate Concurrent Memorial 1007, urging the United States Congress to enact legislation divesting the United States of the San Carlos Irrigation Project Electric System; to the Committee on Natural Resources.

H.R. 40: Mrs. McBath. H.R. 116: Ms. Van Duyne. H.R. 211: Mr. Moulton. H.R. 404: Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida. H.R. 539: Mrs. Watson Coleman. H.R. 569: Mr. Murphy and Mr. Palmer. H.R. 588: Mr. Krishnamoorthi. H.R. 685: Mrs. Harshbarger and Ms. Tenney. H.R. 802: Mr. Mannion. H.R. 959: Mr. Olszewski. H.R. 995: Ms. Friedman. H.R. 1065: Mr. Ellzey. H.R. 1137: Mr. Smucker. H.R. 1175: Ms. Goodlander, Ms. Omar, and Mr. Nunn of Iowa. H.R. 1277: Ms. Wasserman Schultz and Mr. Suozzi. H.R. 1307: Ms. Budzinski. H.R. 1340: Mr. Moskowitz and Ms. Schrier. H.R. 1464: Mrs. McIver. H.R. 1502: Mr. Meuser, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Moylan, and Mr. LaHood. H.R. 1522: Ms. Pou. H.R. 1523: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 1589: Ms. Kaptur. H.R. 1610: Mr. Evans of Colorado. H.R. 1657: Mr. Menefee and Mr. Horsford. H.R. 1783: Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 1987: Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 2086: Mr. Whitesides and Ms. Lee of Nevada. H.R. 2162: Ms. Pingree. H.R. 2203: Mr. Flood. H.R. 2333: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 2343: Ms. Meng. H.R. 2344: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 2442: Mr. Cline, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Mills, Mr. DesJarlais, and Ms. Boebert. H.R. 2485: Mr. Larsen of Washington. H.R. 2487: Ms. Craig. H.R. 2527: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 2531: Mr. Himes. H.R. 2533: Mr. Vasquez. H.R. 2629: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 2705: Mr. Guest. H.R. 2707: Mr. Moylan. H.R. 2767: Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida. H.R. 2790: Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Whitesides, and Mr. Pocan. H.R. 2849: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 3036: Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Sorensen, and Ms. Brown. H.R. 3045: Mr. Menefee and Mr. Lieu. H.R. 3104: Mr. Vargas. H.R. 3115: Ms. Barragan, Ms. Pressley, and Mr. Harder of California. H.R. 3139: Ms. McClellan and Mr. Peters. H.R. 3164: Mr. Lynch. H.R. 3184: Mr. Evans of Colorado. H.R. 3243: Mr. Smith of Washington. H.R. 3261: Mr. Lieu. H.R. 3277: Mr. Kiley of California and Mr. Valadao. H.R. 3295: Mr. Walkinshaw. H.R. 3327: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 3415: Mr. McGovern and Mr. Lieu. H.R. 3417: Mr. Latimer and Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona. H.R. 3447: Mr. Latta. H.R. 3526: Mr. Whitesides. H.R. 3543: Ms. Friedman and Mr. Mullin. H.R. 3562: Mr. Moore of Utah and Ms. Ross. H.R. 3569: Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Foster, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Escobar, and Ms. Brown. H.R. 3674: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 3708: Ms. Craig. H.R. 3885: Mr. Nunn of Iowa and Ms. Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 4092: Ms. Hageman. H.R. 4140: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 4206: Mr. Alford. H.R. 4231: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 4282: Mr. Davis of Illinois. H.R. 4382: Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Mackenzie, and Mr. Suozzi. H.R. 4582: Mr. Sorensen, Ms. Lofgren, and Mr. Riley of New York. H.R. 4583: Mr. Sorensen, Ms. Lofgren, and Mr. Riley of New York. H.R. 4696: Ms. Sanchez. H.R. 4733: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 4771: Ms. Simon. H.R. 4797: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 4862: Mr. Figures. H.R. 4876: Mr. Walkinshaw and Mr. Meeks. H.R. 4987: Mr. Van Drew. H.R. 5052: Mr. Lawler. H.R. 5081: Ms. Norton. H.R. 5106: Mr. Castro of Texas. H.R. 5195: Ms. Schrier. H.R. 5217: Mr. Nunn of Iowa. H.R. 5267: Mr. Roy, Mr. Moylan, and Mr. Ellzey. H.R. 5268: Mr. Feenstra. H.R. 5269: Mr. Walkinshaw and Mr. Flood. H.R. 5343: Mr. Dunn of Florida and Ms. Stevens. H.R. 5361: Mr. Mullin. H.R. 5454: Ms. Wilson of Florida. H.R. 5463: Mr. Smith of Nebraska. H.R. 5544: Mr. Walkinshaw. H.R. 5549: Mr. Williams of Texas. H.R. 5563: Mr. Feenstra and Mr. Cuellar. H.R. 5588: Mr. Goldman of New York. H.R. 5641: Mr. Goldman of New York. H.R. 5642: Mr. Goldman of New York. H.R. 5867: Mr. McGovern. H.R. 5874: Ms. Tenney. H.R. 6056: Mr. Levin. H.R. 6126: Ms. DelBene. H.R. 6128: Mr. Case. H.R. 6130: Mrs. Luna. H.R. 6213: Mr. Shreve. H.R. 6423: Mr. Vasquez. H.R. 6466: Mrs. Harshbarger. H.R. 6529: Mr. Griffith. H.R. 6610: Ms. Ansari and Mr. Bresnahan. H.R. 6683: Mr. Kean. H.R. 6685: Mr. Rulli. H.R. 6688: Mrs. Sykes. H.R. 6731: Mrs. Trahan. H.R. 6775: Mr. Moulton and Ms. Norton. H.R. 6776: Mr. Moulton and Ms. Norton. H.R. 6806: Mr. McGarvey. H.R. 6849: Mr. Valadao, Mrs. Kim, and Mr. Whitesides. H.R. 6960: Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Neguse. H.R. 6984: Ms. Morrison. H.R. 6987: Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina. H.R. 6998: Mr. Schmidt. H.R. 7014: Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 7050: Mr. Gosar and Mr. Cloud. H.R. 7100: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 7230: Mr. Van Orden and Mrs. Hayes. H.R. 7247: Mr. Moulton and Mr. Jackson of Illinois. H.R. 7325: Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas. H.R. 7327: Mr. Quigley. H.R. 7340: Mr. Pallone. H.R. 7417: Mr. Jackson of Illinois. H.R. 7449: Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mrs. Grijalva, and Mr. Deluzio. H.R. 7466: Ms. Stansbury. H.R. 7539: Mr. Van Orden and Mr. Carbajal. H.R. 7545: Ms. McDonald Rivet. H.R. 7576: Mr. Walkinshaw. H.R. 7599: Mr. Mannion. H.R. 7676: Mr. Whitesides. H.R. 7681: Mr. Grothman. H.R. 7747: Mr. Nunn of Iowa and Mrs. Hinson. H.R. 7802: Mr. Vasquez and Mr. Pallone. H.R. 7815: Mr. Grothman. H.R. 7847: Mr. Steube. H.R. 7853: Ms. Craig. H.R. 7856: Ms. Craig. H.R. 7867: Mrs. McIver. H.R. 7905: Mrs. Kim, Ms. Davids of Kansas, and Ms. Johnson of Texas. H.R. 7917: Mr. Jackson of Illinois and Ms. Waters. H.R. 7932: Mr. Carter of Texas. H.R. 7953: Mr. Patronis and Mr. Graves. H.R. 7961: Mr. Lieu and Mr. Cohen. H.R. 8032: Mr. Lieu. H.R. 8034: Ms. Boebert. H.R. 8045: Mr. Figures. H.R. 8163: Mr. Moore of North Carolina and Mr. Tran. H.R. 8236: Mr. Harrigan. H.R. 8319: Ms. DelBene. H.R. 8375: Mr. Schmidt. H.R. 8430: Mr. Gottheimer. H.R. 8471: Ms. Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 8524: Mr. LaLota. H.R. 8540: Ms. Barragan and Mr. Jackson of Illinois. H.R. 8566: Ms. Wasserman Schultz. H.R. 8592: Mr. Walkinshaw, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Casar, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Olszewski, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Mullin, and Mr. Tran. H.R. 8623: Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania. H.R. 8630: Mr. Khanna. H.R. 8664: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 8730: Mr. Steube, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Vindman, Mr. Mannion, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and Mr. Carbajal. H.R. 8737: Mr. James. H.R. 8788: Ms. Adams. H.R. 8793: Mr. James. H.R. 8797: Mr. Fallon. H.R. 8806: Mr. Torres of New York and Mr. Fitzpatrick. H.R. 8868: Mr. Mullin. H.R. 8875: Mr. Flood. H.R. 8887: Mr. Wittman and Ms. Brownley. H.R. 8891: Mr. Nunn of Iowa. H.R. 8907: Mr. Vindman. H.R. 8933: Mr. Carter of Texas. H.R. 8982: Mr. Riley of New York. H.R. 9000: Mr. Walkinshaw. H.R. 9048: Mrs. Grijalva, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Mr. Lawler, and Ms. Schrier. H.R. 9106: Mrs. Bice. H.R. 9118: Mr. Newhouse. H.R. 9127: Mr. Kennedy of New York. H.R. 9134: Ms. DelBene and Ms. Adams. H.R. 9177: Mr. Figures. H.R. 9187: Mr. Davis of North Carolina and Mr. Smith of Nebraska. H.R. 9199: Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina. H.R. 9211: Mr. James, Ms. Brown, Mr. Kean, and Mr. Mannion. H.R. 9224: Ms. Lofgren. H.R. 9250: Ms. De La Cruz and Ms. Balint. H.R. 9265: Mr. Moulton, Ms. Tlaib, and Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 9282: Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 9298: Mr. Bean of Florida, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Mills, Mr. Gooden, Mr. Yakym, and Ms. Boebert. H.R. 9332: Mr. Kean. H.R. 9336: Mr. Panetta and Mr. Norcross. H.R. 9340: Ms. Hageman, Mr. Kean, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. McGuire. H.R. 9351: Mr. Fallon. H.R. 9364: Mr. Thanedar. H.R. 9370: Ms. Pingree, Mr. Carson, and Mrs. Trahan. H.R. 9372: Ms. Norton. H.R. 9404: Ms. Randall. H.R. 9414: Mr. Pallone. H.R. 9415: Ms. Waters. H.R. 9421: Mr. Williams of Texas. H.R. 9432: Mr. Cisneros. H.R. 9444: Ms. Lee of Nevada. H.R. 9458: Mr. Larson of Connecticut and Ms. Schakowsky. H.R. 9489: Mr. Pfluger, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Carter of Texas, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. Jackson of Illinois. H.R. 9508: Mrs. Radewagen. H.R. 9538: Mr. Johnson of Georgia. H.R. 9544: Ms. Dexter. H.R. 9550: Mr. Auchincloss. H.R. 9553: Ms. Davids of Kansas. H.R. 9590: Ms. Lee of Florida. H.R. 9633: Mr. Meuser and Mr. Moore of North Carolina. H.R. 9638: Mr. Krishnamoorthi. H.R. 9671: Mrs. Grijalva. H.R. 9701: Mr. Ogles, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Harris of Maryland, Ms. Mace, Mr. McGuire, Ms. Van Duyne, and Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina. H.R. 9722: Mr. Mann, Mr. Steube, and Mr. Gooden. H.R. 9723: Mr. Van Drew and Mr. Murphy. H.R. 9725: Mr. Biggs of Arizona. H.R. 9728: Mr. Sherman. H.R. 9742: Mrs. Miller of Illinois. H.R. 9745: Mrs. Ramirez and Mr. Quigley. H.R. 9749: Mr. Gottheimer. H.J. Res. 63: Ms. Simon, Mr. Bera, Mr. Menefee, and Mr. Crow. H.J. Res. 80: Ms. Mejia. H.J. Res. 122: Ms. Scholten and Mr. Vasquez. H.J. Res. 155: Ms. Waters. H.J. Res. 189: Ms. Lofgren and Mr. Himes. H.J. Res. 195: Mr. Mannion. H.J. Res. 200: Ms. Friedman and Ms. Chu. H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. McDowell. H. Con. Res. 44: Ms. Meng, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Bonamici, and Ms. McCollum. H. Con. Res. 80: Mr. Johnson of Georgia and Mr. Subramanyam. H. Con. Res. 112: Mrs. Grijalva. H. Res. 317: Ms. Balint. H. Res. 1013: Mr. Suozzi. H. Res. 1038: Mr. Cleaver. H. Res. 1188: Ms. Gillen. H. Res. 1248: Mr. Castro of Texas. H. Res. 1426: Mr. McCormick and Mr. Smucker. H. Res. 1428: Ms. Tlaib and Ms. Dexter. H. Res. 1432: Ms. Pettersen. H. Res. 1437: Ms. Ross.

The provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Appropriations in H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. The provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on the Budget in H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, do not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI.

H.R. 1841: Mr. Moylan.

PT-17. The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, relative to Information Sheets Volume VIII, Issue 29 and 30, to better understand the real situation and true facts about Myanmar; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. PT-18. Also, a petition of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, relative to Information Sheets, Volume VIII, Issues 50 to 55, to better understand the real situation and true facts about Myanmar; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.