American Legislation

Extends the authorization for the Fort Peck Reservation rural water program from 2026 to 2028.

Requires Department of Homeland Security to run a multiagency exercise testing prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation of agroterrorism, plus an after-action report.

Ends the advisory committee that advises on congressional records. Archivists, staff, and researchers could lose a source of guidance on preservation and access.

Supports designating Sept 19–26, 2026 as National Estuaries Week to raise awareness of estuaries' ecological and economic importance and encourage protection and restoration.

Banks could delay or take back deposits when a payment looks fraudulent. This may slow access to funds for some customers.

Supports U.S. participation in developing technology standards through information, coordination, and grants for standards meetings.

Changes Medicare payment rules for long-term care hospitals and extends site-neutral payment reductions to 2032.

Moves Title VI and Fulbright-Hays programs from Education to State; sets transition rules and deadlines.

Authorizes funding and program changes for highways, bridges, transit, rail, safety, innovation, and project delivery for FY2027–FY2031.

The bill would let federal policing grants pay for senior officer leadership training. Departments may apply for funds and follow new grant priorities.

This law stops contracts that bar talking about child sexual abuse. Survivors and witnesses can speak and report without fear of enforcement.

Stops certain trade duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco and requires refunds of duty deposits for those imports.

House resolution supporting April as National Arab American Heritage Month, celebrating Arab American history, culture, and contributions and urging public observance and education.

Removes a SNAP work requirement for able-bodied adults and related program references; takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Creates grants to hire, train, and support public health nurses serving high-need and underserved areas.

Creates an HRSA-run loan repayment program for mental health professionals who serve up to six years in designated shortage areas; authorizes $25M annually 2026–2035.

Creates a national outreach campaign, studies, and reports to improve mental health awareness and services for Hispanic and Latino youth.

Requires HHS to publish national physical activity recommendations by 2029 and update them regularly for the public and federal agencies.

Sets a population-based share of federal cancer research funds for pediatric cancer research starting in fiscal year 2026.

House resolution supporting November as a month to raise awareness about preterm birth and encourage community action to prevent prematurity.

A House resolution encourages public participation in Red Ribbon Week and drug prevention activities.

Declares gun violence a public health crisis and urges federal agencies to coordinate prevention, research, data collection, and reporting.

House resolution supporting October 2025 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month to recognize research, inclusion, and advocacy.

A House resolution supporting designation of September 20–27, 2025 as National Estuaries Week to raise awareness of estuary benefits, threats, and restoration, and to support study and protection.