Defense, National Security & Foreign Policy
H. Con. Res. 89 & S. J. Res. 180 (Removal of Armed Forces from Iran)
Purpose: To direct the President to remove United States Armed Forces from ongoing hostilities with Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
Key Provisions:
Directs the withdrawal of U.S. troops from hostilities against Iran absent a formal declaration of war or specific statutory authorization (such as an AUMF).
Clarifies rules of construction ensuring no disruption to intelligence sharing with coalition partners or national security interests.
Provides strict exceptions for defending against direct attacks on the U.S. or its personnel, collecting intelligence, and assisting attacked partner nations.
S. 4264 (NDAA Section 20150 - Counter-UAS Authority)
Purpose: To provide the Department of Defense with the necessary authority to detect, identify, monitor, and track unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (drones) threatening specific facilities and assets.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to monitor and track threatening drones without regard to certain conflicting statutory provisions.
Establishes strict limitations on legal liability and mandates semi-annual congressional briefings detailing impacts on the airspace system, privacy, and civil liberties.
Sets an effective date of September 30, 2031.
Public Lands, Land Conveyances & Natural Resources
H.R. 1829 (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Land Conveyance)
Purpose: To transfer specific lands within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to Navajo and Apache Counties in Arizona.
Key Provisions:
Requires written requests and cost coverage from the respective counties.
Mandates that the conveyed property be strictly used as a cemetery.
Includes a reversion clause stating ownership reverts to the federal government if the land is used inconsistently with the cemetery requirement.
H.R. 3937 (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Conveyance)
Purpose: To facilitate the conveyance of a specific federal land parcel to Tony's Wabeno Redi-Mix, LLC, and streamline resource development reviews.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell the parcel at market value via quitclaim deed based on an appraisal conducted within 300 days.
Requires a comprehensive review of the federal permitting process for stone, sand, and gravel development on federal lands.
H.R. 952 (Sacramento Reversionary Interest Conveyance)
Purpose: To end federal ownership and control over a specific parcel in Sacramento, California.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to offer the sale of the U.S. reversionary interest in approximately 8.43 acres of land to the owner of record at fair market value.
Mandates that proceeds be deposited into the Federal Land Disposal Account.
S. 700 (Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site Conveyance)
Purpose: To allow Gila County, Arizona, to acquire a portion of the Tonto National Forest.
Key Provisions:
Directs the conveyance of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land to Gila County without consideration if requested within 180 days.
Mandates that the land be used exclusively to serve and support military veterans, featuring a reversion clause if the property is used otherwise.
S. 1363 (New Mexico Traditional Uses Preservation)
Purpose: To promote cooperation between federal agencies, the State of New Mexico, and Native American tribes regarding historical land uses.
Key Provisions:
Requires the concerned Secretary to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Mexico Land Grant Council and Indian Tribes.
Mandates consideration of historical and traditional uses in land use planning and allows for the reduction or waiver of land use fees for qualified land grant-mercedes.
S. 1787 (Dolores River National Conservation Area Management)
Purpose: To outline specific land management and protection frameworks for covered conservation areas.
Key Provisions:
Restricts the use of motorized vehicles strictly to designated routes, barring administrative needs or emergencies.
Prohibits new road construction except for administrative use, safety, or reasonable private property access.
Withdraws covered land from mineral entry, mining location/patents, and mineral leasing.
S. 1860 (Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act)
Purpose: To transfer federal land to Brian Head Town, Utah, for public use.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey approximately 24 acres of the Dixie National Forest to the town without financial consideration.
Requires the land to be used for a public works facility or other community needs, and mandates a corresponding boundary modification for the national forest.
S. 2273 (Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act)
Purpose: To update language concerning the financial management of public land disposal funds designated for education in Wyoming.
Key Provisions:
Amends the Act of July 10, 1890, by replacing terms referencing "interest of" with "earnings on" across sections 5, 7, and 8 to modernize financial tracking and distribution.
S. 2787 (Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025)
Purpose: To ensure equitable administrative treatment for ranchers holding grazing agreements on national grasslands.
Key Provisions:
Clarifies the definition of the "National Forest System" under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to ensure grassland permittees maintain parity with permittees on other federal lands.
S. 2881 (Yosemite and Stanislaus Administrative Jurisdiction Transfer)
Purpose: To streamline federal land management between the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service in California.
Key Provisions:
Transfers approximately 160 acres of National Forest land to Yosemite National Park and approximately 170 acres of National Park land to Stanislaus National Forest.
Outlines precise agency accountability rules regarding hazardous substance cleanups and administrative adjustments.
S. 3004 (Upper Price River Watershed Project Act of 2025)
Purpose: To facilitate local infrastructure and watershed management initiatives via federal land conveyance in Utah.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey approximately 124.23 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to the city of Price, Utah, for public purposes.
Protects valid existing rights while superseding standard land disposal restrictions under sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
S. 3493 (Carson City Public Land Management Modifications)
Purpose: To improve public land management, promote sustainable development, and support conservation projects around Carson City, Nevada.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the city or Secretary to sell or lease specific public lands for economic development or public use at no less than fair market value.
Directs proceeds into the Public Land Fund to finance sage-grouse habitat conservation, wildlife restoration, and regional hazardous fuels reduction projects.
3. Wildfire Risk Reduction & Environmental Management
H.R. 204 (ACRES Act)
Purpose: To improve transparency, accountability, and data integrity regarding hazardous fuels reduction activities on federal lands.
Key Provisions:
Mandates that the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior submit public annual reports detailing treated acreage, treatment types, costs per acre, and wildfire risk reduction effectiveness.
Requires standardized data collection protocols and a comprehensive GAO implementation study without authorizing any additional funding.
S. 1981 (Wildfire Risk Reduction Through Grazing)
Purpose: To mandate the strategic use of livestock grazing as a tool to mitigate wildfire threats on public lands.
Key Provisions:
Requires the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to develop an active grazing strategy within 18 months.
Promotes targeted grazing to manage invasive annual grasses (like cheatgrass), permits utilization of vacant allotments during natural disasters, and encourages multi-agency cooperative agreements.
Parks, Trails, Historical Sites & Cultural Preservation
H.R. 1550 & S. 1518 (Saratoga National Battlefield Park Designation)
Purpose: To formally redesignate a historic park to more accurately reflect its historical significance.
Key Provisions:
Changes the name of "Saratoga National Historical Park" to "Saratoga National Battlefield Park".
Mandates that all official maps, laws, and documents be updated to reflect the new designation.
S. 1135 (Bonneville Shoreline Trail Feasibility Study)
Purpose: To evaluate the incorporation of a historic Utah trail into the National Trails System.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study regarding designating the ~280-mile Bonneville Shoreline Trail (extending from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah) as a national trail.
S. 1353 (Second Division Memorial Extension)
Purpose: To extend existing administrative authorities for a national war memorial.
Key Provisions:
Extends the legislative authority for modifications and maintenance parameters regarding the Second Division Memorial in Washington, D.C., through September 30, 2032.
S. 1470 (Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act)
Purpose: To expedite and prioritize the full completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Key Provisions:
Sets a 10-year deadline post-enactment to complete the trail as a continuous route.
Establishes a joint Forest Service-BLM Trail Completion Team, mandates a comprehensive development plan within 3 years, and encourages non-profit partnerships without granting new land acquisition powers.
S. 1516 (Illinois Archaeological Sites Special Resource Study)
Purpose: To evaluate the national significance and future management potential of key indigenous historical sites in Illinois.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds, Emerald Mounds, and Pulcher Mounds.
Requires consultation with public and private stakeholders and a report to Congress detailing federal acquisition cost estimates within 3 years.
S. 2102 (Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act)
Purpose: To preserve and interpret the historic site tied to the civil rights movement and Reverend Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr..
Key Provisions:
Establishes the historic site in Georgia under National Park System administration via donation, purchase, or exchange.
Mandates a completed general management plan within 3 years of funding availability and allows for local educational cooperative agreements.
S. 2546 (Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation Authority Extension)
Purpose: To extend authorization timelines for establishing a national commemorative work.
Key Provisions:
Extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to build a commemorative work in Washington, D.C., past its previous expiration date without restarting the entire authorization process.
S. 3878 (Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas)
Purpose: To recognize and preserve the cultural heritage of the Natchez Indians and historic regional education sites.
Key Provisions:
Designates the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Historic Jefferson College in Mississippi as affiliated areas of the National Park System.
Assigns management responsibilities to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History while limiting direct federal property acquisition or operational financing.
S. 815 (Rick Boucher Amphitheater Designation)
Purpose: To officially rename a public performance space within a national park unit.
Key Provisions:
Designates the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the "Rick Boucher Amphitheater".
Housing, Infrastructure & Local Government Support
S. 1175 (Low-Population Government Funding Adjustment)
Purpose: To establish more equitable financial support tiers for low-population general local governments and small counties.
Key Provisions:
Amends title 31 U.S.C. to insert a refined sliding-scale table replacing flat funding limitations, scaling limitation rates incrementally based on distinct population brackets up to 50,000.
S. 290 (Next Generation 9-1-1 National Parks Act)
Purpose: To modernize emergency response communication architecture across National Park System units.
Key Provisions:
Mandates a comprehensive assessment and public report by the Secretary of the Interior regarding current emergency dispatch centers.
Requires a formal implementation plan to install interoperable Next Generation 9-1-1 systems across qualifying park units in coordination with state and local officials.
S. 4241 (Boosting Housing Supply through Small Businesses Act of 2026)
Purpose: To coordinate federal interagency efforts to support small businesses driving housing supply and affordability.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Small Business Administration and HUD to coordinate capital access expansion, streamline technical aid, and cut regulatory startup hurdles for small homebuilders and specialty contractors.
Mandates an explicit interagency strategic plan and active community engagement with local governments and resource partners.
S. 4258 (Outdoor Learning and Environmental Education in Schools Act)
Purpose: To provide federal funding and support for building outdoor learning spaces and environmental programs in schools.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants up to $500,000 to local educational agencies, prioritizing high-poverty schools.
Establishes a federal clearinghouse for best practices in outdoor classroom design, nature play, and green infrastructure.
S. 4261 (Youth Homelessness Prevention and Technical Assistance)
Purpose: To establish comprehensive frameworks, grants, and state planning requirements aimed at ending youth homelessness.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes $250 million annually for local prevention grants and technical assistance programs across fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Requires all states to develop comprehensive multi-agency youth homelessness prevention plans within two years, backed by regular progress reporting to the Secretary.
S. 4265 (Freedom to Build Act)
Purpose: To incentivize local governments to eliminate restrictive zoning rules and build more affordable housing.
Key Provisions:
Creates a formal "Freedom to Build" federal designation for localities that streamline permits, simplify zoning, and cut regulatory bottlenecks.
Directs HUD to prioritize designated localities for competitive housing, infrastructure, and community development grant funding.
Education, Health & Social Programs
H.R. 8884 (Social Security Disability Insurance Demonstration Reauthorization)
Purpose: To extend federal authority to test and evaluate innovative improvements to the disability insurance program.
Key Provisions:
Extends the demonstration project termination deadline from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2031.
Extends waiver compliance deadlines through 2030, expands waiver durations from 90 to 120 days, mandates rigorous evaluation metrics, and ensures experimental participation does not reduce an individual's total income.
S. 332 (Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act)
Purpose: To mandate a comprehensive national study evaluating Holocaust education curriculums across American public schools.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to assess all 50 states and a representative sample of local educational agencies.
Evaluates whether states mandate Holocaust education, surveys pedagogical methods (such as project-based or trauma-informed learning), and requires a formal report to Congress.
S. 4253 (JROTC Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and Retention Act)
Purpose: To improve recruitment and retention outcomes for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Key Provisions:
Requires the Secretary of Defense to update program guidance and establish standardized tracking metrics (vacancy rates, time-to-hire, geographic retention variance) regarding instructor pay scales.
Mandates annual progress reports to Congress for two years.
Agriculture, Food & Environmental Regulation
S. 4146 (Local Data for Better Conservation Act)
Purpose: To incorporate localized scientific data into federal endangered species decisions.
Key Provisions:
Amends Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to explicitly authorize the Secretary to accept and integrate state-collected data when executing species listing determinations.
S. 4249 (Agricultural H-2A Wage Modernization)
Purpose: To stabilize and reform the H-2A agricultural worker program structure.
Key Provisions:
Establishes a 2-tiered minimum wage rate distinguishing entry-level (Skill Level I) from experienced (Skill Level II) agricultural workers.
Introduces a compensation adjustment factor capped at 30% linked to statewide average fair market rents to account for housing provided to workers.
S. 4274 (USDA Aircraft and Parts Transfer Authority)
Purpose: To authorize and regulate the transfer of surplus Department of Agriculture aircraft and components to authorized users for public safety missions.
Key Provisions:
Grants the Secretary of Agriculture transfer authority subject to strict compliance conditions, inventory tracking standards, and public safety priorities.
Mandates a 180-day application review window and rigorous interagency coordination.
Commerce, Technology & Legal Standards
H. Res. 1438 (Consideration of Concurrent Bills and Resolutions)
Purpose: To establish procedural rules for handling specific concurrent congressional budget resolutions and technical error-correction bills in the House.
Key Provisions:
Directs the immediate floor consideration of concurrent budget resolution H. Con. Res. 113 for fiscal years 2027 through 2036 without committee recommittal options.
Empowers the Speaker and Clerk of the House to make structural and technical printing corrections across major bills, including H.R. 8800, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
S. 4257 (Tobacco Regulation Improvement Act)
Purpose: To reform the classification, user fee collection, and regulatory oversight framework for deemed tobacco products.
Key Provisions:
Establishes a distinct scientific evidence-based classification system for deemed tobacco products managed by the FDA.
Sets up tiered user fee schedules scaled to annual sales revenue to fund anti-youth e-cigarette public education campaigns, alongside mandatory annual reporting requirements to Congress.
S. 4260 (Child Predators Accountability Act)
Purpose: To strengthen federal criminal statutes prohibiting the sexual exploitation and depiction of minors.
Key Provisions:
Amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to explicitly criminalize coercing or producing sexually explicit visual depictions of minors.
Broadens legal definitions under Section 2256 to clarify that "engage in" covers minors appearing in visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct regardless of direct physical participation.
S. 4267 (Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026)
Purpose: To provide permanent legislative stability to recent federal administrative actions concerning nuclear energy development.
Key Provisions:
Codifies four major executive orders issued on May 29, 2025.
Permanently reforms Department of Energy reactor testing, fast-tracks advanced nuclear tech deployment for national security, mandates Nuclear Regulatory Commission reform, and reinvigorates the domestic nuclear industrial base.
S. 4268 (Privacy Protection UpDATES Act)
Purpose: To update privacy laws and tighten protections surrounding journalist and newsgathering records.
Key Provisions:
Establishes an explicit exclusionary rule under the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 barring illegally seized newsgathering records from being used in legal proceedings.
Imposes rigorous disclosure thresholds for government warrant applications and clarifies that cloud-stored data is legally possessed by the subscriber rather than third-party service providers.
S. 4273 (Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act)
Purpose: To improve public awareness of safety and security risks near the southern border of the United States.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Department of Homeland Security and State Department to install, maintain, and annually update warning signage at land ports of entry along the US-Mexico border.
Requires signs to reference official State Department travel advisories, cite dangerous regional routes, and feature QR codes providing direct access to safety data.