Public Lands, Wildlife, and Natural Resources
H.R. 1693
Purpose: Redesignates the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to honor Barbara L. Cubin.
Key Provisions: Renames the center to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center", amends Public Law 105-290, and requires all references to the original name to be updated.
H.R. 4219
Purpose: Establishes a coordinated effort to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive species threats within and adjacent to National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters.
Key Provisions: Creates the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program, requires at least one strike team per USFWS region, utilizes integrated pest management, and authorizes $15,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
H.R. 5063 (Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act)
Purpose: Ensures visitor safety, adequate staffing, and rescue/first-aid services at Federal beaches.
Key Provisions: Mandates that the Secretary of the Interior enter agreements with local governments to provide lifeguards during staffing shortages at designated swim locations, with full reimbursement of reasonable costs provided to local agencies.
H.R. 5576
Purpose: Promotes timely exploration and enhances geothermal production on federal lands.
Key Provisions: Requires 30-day advance notice for geothermal exploration projects on leases, directs the designation of geothermal leasing priority areas within three years, and streamlines environmental reviews using categorical exclusions.
H.R. 7487 (Rural Jobs and Hydro-Power Expansion Act)
Purpose: Encourages non-Federal hydropower development and provides operational flexibility for Bureau of Reclamation projects.
Key Provisions: Expands the hydropower definition to include all Bureau of Reclamation facilities, removes municipal water supply contract restrictions, and introduces new terminology for reserved and transferred works facilities.
H.R. 8454
Purpose: Simplifies the management of specific Federal lands in California through an agency jurisdiction transfer.
Key Provisions: Transfers roughly 160 acres of National Forest System land and 170 acres of National Park System land between the Department of Agriculture (Stanislaus National Forest) and the Department of the Interior (Yosemite National Park), while outlining specific hazardous substance cleanup obligations.
H.R. 9436
Purpose: Extends specific federal protections concerning the North Atlantic right whale.
Key Provisions: Amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to extend the effectiveness of North Atlantic right whale regulations by seven years, moving the expiration date from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2035.
Native American and Tribal Affairs
H.R. 726
Purpose: Updates and amends the management and distribution of funds under the Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010.
Key Provisions: Creates a nontrust, interest-bearing "Crow CIP Implementation Account", adds joint signature requirements for accounts, adjusts MR&I Projects Account amounts based on cost fluctuations, and includes technical updates.
H.R. 741
Purpose: Elevates the leadership position of the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Key Provisions: Changes the title of the Director of the Indian Health Service to "Assistant Secretary for Indian Health" and updates corresponding pay scales and legal references.
H.R. 6021
Purpose: Clarifies legal exemptions for authentic Alaska Native handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts.
Key Provisions: Defines Alaska Native status, exempts authentic handicraft items containing nonedible migratory bird parts from penalization under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and directs international cooperation to clarify treatment.
H.R. 8658
Purpose: Enhances healthcare access and accountability for elderly or disabled Indian beneficiaries receiving emergency care.
Key Provisions: Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish a notification time limit of at least 15 days for emergency contract health services provided by non-Service facilities to elderly or disabled Indian beneficiaries.
Higher Education and Student Organizations
H.R. 2555
Purpose: Protects freedom of association for students belonging to single-sex social organizations at institutions of higher education.
Key Provisions: Prohibits higher education institutions receiving federal funds from taking adverse actions against students solely based on single-sex organizational membership, and restricts unagreed recruitment barriers.
H.R. 4795
Purpose: Protects economic and academic freedom regarding institutional collaboration with Israel.
Key Provisions: Prohibits institutions engaging in non-expressive commercial boycotts of major strategic partners like Israel from receiving certain funds, and requires annual Title VI certifications ensuring unobstructed student academic programs in Israel.
Elections, Foreign Influence, and Transparency
H.R. 9771 (Stopping Foreign Influence in Elections Act of 2026)
Purpose: Imposes stringent penalties on tax-exempt organizations and political entities that accept or route foreign contributions.
Key Provisions: Penalizes specified tax-exempt organizations making "disqualified political committee contributions" with taxes equal to 100% for a first offense and 200% for subsequent offenses, alongside potential temporary loss of tax-exempt status.
H.R. 9772 (Foreign Funding Transparency Act)
Purpose: Increases financial transparency by requiring certain tax-exempt organizations to disclose foreign contributions.
Key Provisions: Mandates annual return disclosures detailing aggregate contributions received from foreign nationals, categorized by country of concern, subject to specific revenue and asset thresholds.
Judicial, Legal, and Economic Policy
H.R. 1869 (Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025)
Purpose: Strengthens Department of Justice enforcement and resource allocation against international trade-related crimes.
Key Provisions: Establishes a specialized trade crimes task force within the DOJ Criminal Division, defines trade-related crimes, mandates an annual report to Congress, and authorizes $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
H.R. 625
Purpose: Provides local access to federal courts by updating court holding locations in Texas and California.
Key Provisions: Amends federal code to formally designate College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as locations where federal court may be held.
H.R. 7730 (Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026)
Purpose: Modifies debt eligibility criteria for small business and consumer bankruptcy filings.
Key Provisions: Increases the small business Chapter 11 debt limit from $2.7 million to $7.5 million (excluding single asset real estate), and sets the consumer Chapter 13 individual debt limit to $2.75 million or less.
H.R. 9722 (Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026)
Purpose: Ensures fair legal and tax treatment for religious charitable organizations regarding traditional beliefs.
Key Provisions: Amends Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code to specify that religious beliefs or practices concerning marriage, sexuality, or gender identity cannot be treated as inconsistent with law or public policy.
Commemorations and Local Honors
H.R. 8121
Purpose: Honors the community leadership and musical contributions of Peter G. Thurland, Sr..
Key Provisions: Renames the Christiansted Bandstand at the Christiansted National Historic Site in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, to the "Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand".