Energy Infrastructure & Utility Oversight
H.R. 10809 – Make Data Centers Pay Act
Purpose: Ensures high-density computing facilities bear the full cost of their electricity usage, protecting everyday retail ratepayers from subsidizing major data center infrastructure.
Key Provisions: Defines "covered loads" as data centers or high-density computing facilities requiring 20 MW or more of electricity; prohibits utilities from passing incremental infrastructure and transmission costs onto other retail customers; authorizes utilities to charge surplus rates to reduce overall customer bills; requires data centers to provide financial guarantees and continue paying incurred incremental costs even if operations cease.
H.R. 10804 – Utility Accountability Act
Purpose: Holds investor-owned electric utilities accountable for meeting state reliability and safety benchmarks through mandatory financial penalties.
Key Provisions: Requires annual certification by state regulatory authorities regarding utility performance; mandates annual bill credits starting at $100 (increasing by $100 per year of continued non-compliance) paid directly to residential customers; requires utility investors—rather than ratepayers—to fund all penalty credits; withholds federal grants, loans, or technical aid from non-compliant states.
Civil Liberties, Digital Privacy & Public Access
H.R. 10807 – Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act
Purpose: Restricts the use of automated mass surveillance systems (AMSS) to protect digital privacy and prevent overbroad government surveillance.
Key Provisions: Prohibits federal funding, acquisition, or operation of automated mass surveillance systems, including license plate readers and facial recognition technology; requires the removal of active systems within 30 days and complete deletion of associated data within 7 days; makes unlawfully collected surveillance data inadmissible in court; conditions eligibility for federal justice grants (e.g., Byrne or COPS) on non-use certification.
H.R. 10805 – Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2026
Purpose: Ensures equitable access to LGBTQ resources in educational and public library settings, preventing internet censorship.
Key Provisions: Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit universal service-funded schools and public libraries from filtering or blocking access to LGBTQ-related resources under internet safety policies; explicitly defines covered topics while maintaining restrictions against explicit visual content.
National Security & International Defense Partnerships
H.R. 10796 – United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Act
Purpose: Enhances bilateral defense collaboration through joint technological development, testing, and system integration.
Key Provisions: Directs the Secretary of Defense to appoint an executive agent to coordinate joint defense research across government, industry, and academia; targets priority domains such as counter-unmanned systems, missile defense, AI, cyber security, and biotechnology; requires interim and annual progress reports to congressional defense committees.
H.R. 10795 – Sudan IMPACT Act
Purpose: Authorizes a strategic economic partnership with Sudan, balancing U.S. critical mineral supply security with democratic governance milestones in Sudan.
Key Provisions: Facilitates the exchange of U.S. agricultural and mining equipment for access to Sudan's strategic minerals (such as gold, uranium, crude oil, copper, zinc, and gum arabic); strictly conditions engagement on measurable progress by a civilian-led government in protecting civilians and ensuring transparent governance.
Healthcare, Family Support & Public Health Readiness
H.R. 10808 – STORK Act
Purpose: Provides tax-advantaged financial relief to growing families by expanding Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits.
Key Provisions: Allows parents an additional $2,000 HSA contribution per qualifying child born or adopted during the tax year; permits married couples to divide the $2,000 increase; includes annual inflation adjustments beginning after tax year 2027; takes effect for taxable years starting after December 31, 2026.
H.R. 10797 – Aerial Transport and High Consequence Infectious Diseases Act
Purpose: Strengthens military readiness and interagency response capabilities for safely transporting patients with high-risk infectious diseases.
Key Provisions: Directs the Department of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force to establish a central long-range transport program by October 1, 2027, for high-consequence diseases (e.g., Ebola, COVID-19); establishes standard protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE), patient isolation systems, and specialized medical training; establishes joint military doctrine and interagency operational coordination.
Small Business Security
H.R. 10238 – Cyber security for Small Businesses Act of 2026
Purpose: Strengthens cyber security resilience for small businesses, particularly those pursuing federal contracts.
Key Provisions: Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to collaborate with CISA to distribute cyber security best practices and guidance; directs SBA development centers and district offices to assist small businesses with compliance under the Cyber security Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program; mandates an annual review and an annual report to Congress on small business cyber concerns.