Defense & Military Affairs
H.R. 10479
Purpose: Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a policy guiding the development and acquisition of quantum computing systems.
Key Provisions:
Requires a policy to be issued within 180 days.
Establishes a validation and verification process consistent with DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.
Prohibits unvalidated development or acquisition, subject to a case-by-case waiver process requiring congressional notice.
H.R. 10480
Purpose: Provides improved access and support for recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Key Provisions:
Grants recipients common access cards for unaccompanied entry to military installations and the Pentagon.
Establishes a DoD Medal of Honor Liaison to coordinate support, standardize protocol, and manage public affairs.
H.R. 10481 ("National Guard Heritage Welfare Society Act")
Purpose: Designates the National Guard Relief Foundation as a military welfare society.
Key Provisions:
Amends titles of the United States Code to formally include the Foundation, allowing it to provide space, services, and support programs for members of the Armed Forces.
H.R. 10482
Purpose: Mandates a tracking dashboard for military construction projects concerning RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation) facilities.
Key Provisions:
Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to launch a monitoring dashboard within one year.
Tracks metrics, facility conditions, and unfunded requirements using real property unique identifiers.
H.R. 10483 ("Bone Marrow Radiation Shielding Act")
Purpose: Directs an independent scientific assessment on the effectiveness of bone marrow radiation shielding in nuclear survivability.
Key Provisions:
Tasks a University Affiliated Research Center with analyzing literature and lab data regarding Acute Radiation Syndrome and overall mortality.
Requires a report to the congressional Armed Services committees within 150 days.
H.R. 10484 ("Covered AI Prohibition Act")
Purpose: Regulates and restricts the use of specific artificial intelligence products within the Department of Defense.
Key Provisions:
Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance within 30 days to identify and strip "covered" AI products from DoD systems and devices.
H.R. 10485 ("Minuteman III Health and Safety Act")
Purpose: Reviews occupational health and safety conditions at facilities tied to the Minuteman III ICBM system.
Key Provisions:
Partners with the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the Missile Community Cancer Study and assess occupational hazards and toxic substances.
Mandates an 18-month report to congressional defense committees.
H. Res. 1562
Purpose: Expresses support for designating September 25, 2026, as "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day".
Key Provisions:
Acknowledges the impact of military sexual trauma (MST).
Encourages the DoD and VA to expand services, ensure accountability, and work toward eradicating MST.
H. Res. 1566
Purpose: Recognizes the third Friday of September as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day".
Key Provisions:
Reaffirms the government's obligation to account for POW/MIAs and expresses gratitude to service members and their families.
S. 4799
Purpose: Imposes a strict funding cap on the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027.
Key Provisions:
Limits total national defense spending to $750,000,000,000.
Explicitly protects and exempts military personnel accounts and the Defense Health Program from reductions.
Water Resources, Drought, & Infrastructure
S. 1257
Purpose: Expands funding eligibility for additional Carey Act dam projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to ensure necessary funds support the rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of eligible Carey Act dams.
S. 1413
Purpose: Authorizes extra funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act and Friant Division improvements.
Key Provisions:
Raises initial funding authorization for the San Joaquin River restoration from $250 million to $750 million.
Increases Friant Division improvements funding from $50 million to $75 million.
H.R. 3857 / S. 2437 ("Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025")
Purpose: Reauthorizes and updates the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program to improve snowpack measurement and modeling.
Key Provisions:
Expands technological scope to include airborne laser altimetry, machine learning, and imaging spectroscopy.
Extends program funding authorizations and adapts data integration for real-time water management decisions.
S. 2753
Purpose: Authorizes extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.
Key Provisions:
Defines an "urban canal of concern" as a reach posing safety risks to an at-risk population of more than 100 people.
Establishes a 35% nonreimbursable Federal cost-share for necessary extraordinary maintenance.
S. 291
Purpose: Establishes a dedicated, interest-bearing Treasury account for non-Federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
Key Provisions:
Mandates deposits of unexpended non-Federal funds into a special Treasury account invested in U.S. obligations, protecting State Parties from investment losses.
S. 3693 ("Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act")
Purpose: Extends the authorization for the large-scale water recycling and reuse grant program.
Key Provisions:
Extends the grant program's timeline under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act from 5 years to 10 years.
S. 3723 ("Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act")
Purpose: Directs a feasibility study on supplying municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes $10 million for the study with a 50% Federal cost-share limit, requiring a 25% minimum non-Federal construction share preview.
S. 3725
Purpose: Studies the expansion feasibility for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
Key Provisions:
Requires a feasibility report on extending water supply reach and capacity, backed by up to $10 million in authorized Federal study funding.
S. 3732 ("Water Security and Drought Resilience Act")
Purpose: Boosts water availability and drought resilience via financial assistance for storage and natural water retention projects.
Key Provisions:
Expands eligible small storage project sizes (up to 30,000 acre-feet) and creates natural water retention grants with a 90% nonreimbursable Federal cost-share.
S. 3736
Purpose: Studies the feasibility of a water supply project for the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System service area.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes $10 million for a 50% Federal cost-share feasibility study covering regions across South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
S. 3738
Purpose: Enhances national water infrastructure and low-income community water conveyance.
Key Provisions:
Reauthorizes large-scale water recycling and establishes a Water Conveyance Improvement Program backed by $450 million in authorizations.
S. 3743
Purpose: Directs a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam.
Key Provisions:
Focuses on optimizing downstream hydropower while stopping invasive species expansion, funded entirely via nonreimbursable appropriations.
S. 3792 ("Water Project Navigators Program Act")
Purpose: Establishes a program supporting multi-benefit water projects across eligible states.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award grants prioritizing disadvantaged, rural, and Tribal communities, with a maximum 75% Federal cost-share.
S. 4040
Purpose: Increases the authorization of appropriations for state, tribal, and rural water supply systems in North Dakota.
Key Provisions:
Allocates substantial funding increases for projects like the Northwest Area Water Supply, regional rural water systems, and related feasibility assessments.
S. 4041
Purpose: Reauthorizes and improves the Cooperative Watershed Management Program.
Key Provisions:
Increases grant caps to $150,000 annually, incorporates natural disasters (drought/wildfires) as criteria, and authorizes $40 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Public Lands, Parks, & Native Affairs
H.R. 3872
Purpose: Expands the scope of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to cover hardrock minerals.
Key Provisions:
Amends the definition of mineral leasing laws to include base, precious, and industrial metals as well as gemstones on acquired federal lands.
H.R. 5254 / S. 2767 ("Gateway Partnership Act")
Purpose: Permits the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events within Gateway Arch National Park buildings.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes agreements between the Secretary of the Interior and the Foundation containing strict protective conditions, liability insurance rules, and cost-recovery mechanisms.
H.R. 6365
Purpose: Mandates the issuance of a right-of-way for an emergency exit on National Park Service land along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Key Provisions:
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to grant the right-of-way near Milepost 9.6 once alternative evaluations, fire behavior analyses, and environmental reviews are finalized.
H.R. 7831 / S. 5039 ("License to Drill Act")
Purpose: Extends the collection period for oil and gas drilling permit fees on public lands.
Key Provisions:
Extends the collection fee mandate from 2026 through 2037, transferring revenues directly into the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund.
H.R. 837
Purpose: Directs the conveyance of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Key Provisions:
Transfers roughly 232.9 acres of National Forest System land via quitclaim deed without consideration, specifically for supporting military veterans, subject to a federal reversion clause.
H.R. 8674
Purpose: Provides for specific land conveyances under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the conveyance of approximately 21,578 acres of federal land in Denali National Park and Preserve to Doyon, Limited, with strict cultural preservation restrictions regarding the Geese House.
S. 1288
Purpose: Designates the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in New York.
Key Provisions:
Adds the region to the National Heritage Area System, names the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance as the local coordinating entity, and requires an approved management plan within 3 years.
S. 1321
Purpose: Transfers the Moab uranium mill tailings site in Utah to Grand County.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes the Department of Energy to convey the site at no cost while retaining critical water rights and barring future reconveyance to private entities or non-profits.
S. 2015 ("National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025")
Purpose: Expands the use of prescribed fires on Department of the Interior and Forest Service lands.
Key Provisions:
Acknowledges Indigenous cultural burning, targets a 10% annual increase in federal prescribed fire activities, and establishes a Collaborative Prescribed Fire Program.
S. 2016
Purpose: Facilitates a land exchange between Chugach Alaska Corporation and the federal government in the wake of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Key Provisions:
Resolves split-estate land conflicts in the Chugach Region by consolidating federal and corporate ownership to streamline conservation and development rights.
S. 2498 ("National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act")
Purpose: Grants the Secretary of the Interior authority to extend certain National Park System leases without competitive bidding.
Key Provisions:
Permits lease extensions if the tenant has maintained compliance for at least 5 years and the extension benefits the National Park System.
S. 2554
Purpose: Authorizes land conveyances to urban corporations in Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell under ANCSA.
Key Provisions:
Facilitates phased surface and subsurface estate conveyances (totaling roughly 23,040 acres each) subject to mining claim relinquishments and regional corporation integration.
S. 2754 ("Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act")
Purpose: Conveys specific Forest Service land, including Crystal Reservoir and Full Moon Dam, to the City of Ouray, Colorado.
Key Provisions:
Transfers operational and maintenance responsibilities along with associated water rights to the City, enforcing strict wetlands protection and land reversion clauses.
S. 2801 ("Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act")
Purpose: Authorizes a feasibility study for designating the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area.
Key Provisions:
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assess the cultural and historical landscape in consultation with state and local preservation groups.
S. 2887
Purpose: Designates Route 66 as a National Historic Trail.
Key Provisions:
Encompasses alignment tracks from 1926 to 1985 (spanning ~2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica), prohibiting the use of eminent domain and protecting energy transmission and private property rights.
S. 2933
Purpose: Renames a playground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Key Provisions:
Changes the designation to the "Hearts of Gold Playground" to honor West Virginia children and families affected by childhood cancer.
S. 3194
Purpose: Authorizes a study to assess designating the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in California.
Key Provisions:
Mandates a study across Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties in partnership with local entities.
S. 3715
Purpose: Establishes the Chiricahua National Park in Arizona.
Key Provisions:
Reclassifies Chiricahua National Monument into a National Park, mandating protection for traditional cultural and religious sites and guaranteeing tribal access.
S. 3720 ("Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act")
Purpose: Directs a feasibility study on designating the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a national scenic trail.
Key Provisions:
Requires a 1-year study conducted alongside state agencies and the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council to review the 550-mile multi-use trail.
S. 4238
Purpose: Designates the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.
Key Provisions:
Formally integrates Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties into the National Heritage Area System under the local coordination of Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc.
S. 4538 ("Washington's Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026")
Purpose: Authorizes a study to evaluate designating Washington's Trail—1753 as a national historic trail.
Key Provisions:
Evaluates the ~500-mile historic diplomatic route taken by George Washington from Williamsburg, Virginia to Waterford, Pennsylvania.
S. 4765 ("Let America Build Act of 2026")
Purpose: Streamlines energy development, leasing, and permitting processes across public lands and the outer continental shelf.
Key Provisions:
Reforms the Mineral Leasing Act and Federal Land Policy and Management Act, imposing a tight 60-day limitation window for filing oil and gas contest filings and revising lease cancellation protocols.
S. 4795 ("Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets Act" / "FREEDOM Act")
Purpose: Establishes enforceable federal authorization timelines and expedited judicial remedies for energy infrastructure projects.
Key Provisions:
Sets up a structured notice-of-initiation framework, lead agency determination windows, and schedule publication guidelines to curb project delays.
Health & Social Services
H. Res. 1558
Purpose: Expresses the sense of the House supporting Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and their single patient definition.
Key Provisions:
Affirms the longstanding single patient definition across all services (including prescription drugs and 340B programs) to minimize administrative overhead and safeguard the healthcare safety net.
H. Res. 1561
Purpose: Supports the designation of the third week of September as "Fungal Disease Awareness Week".
Key Provisions:
Encourages boosted diagnosis, surveillance, and treatment strategies for growing fungal threats like Valley Fever, histoplasmosis, and Candida auris.
H.R. 5345
Purpose: Mandates a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for identity theft victims.
Key Provisions:
Requires the SSA to assign a specialized team member to handle an identity theft case continuously from inception to complete resolution.
S. 4788
Purpose: Strengthens accountability and fraud prevention within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program and nutrition initiatives.
Key Provisions:
Eliminates waiver authorities for state noncompliance, tightens internal controls, requires investigations into false statements, and commissions a study on provider-related fraud.
S. 4797 ("Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act")
Purpose: Improves support outcomes for foster youth by incorporating legal services into case planning.
Key Provisions:
Authorizes states to utilize John H. Chafee Foster Care Program funds to grant foster youth direct access to legal counseling and representation regarding housing, employment, and education.
S. 4804
Purpose: Directs a pilot program for personal property manufactured home loan purchases via government-sponsored enterprises.
Key Provisions:
Mandates that FHFA direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to establish a structured personal property loan purchase pilot with embedded consumer protections and site-lease security terms.
S. 4836
Purpose: Provides staffing flexibility for handling the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Key Provisions:
Allows state agencies to utilize contractors during application surges, staffing crunches, or emergencies as part of a blended workforce, backed by annual congressional reports.
Education & Commemorative/Awareness Resolutions
H. Res. 1559
Purpose: Supports designating the week of September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Key Provisions:
Highlights the academic footprint of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in enrolling low-income students and driving upward economic mobility.
H. Res. 1564
Purpose: Recognizes September 17, 2026, as "National Teach Ag Day".
Key Provisions:
Commends agricultural educators and organizations like the National Association of Agricultural Educators for fostering leadership and career success.
H. Res. 1565
Purpose: Expresses the sense of the House favoring a commemorative postage stamp honoring inventor Lewis Howard Latimer.
Key Provisions:
Recognizes Latimer's civil rights advocacy, his mechanical drafting contributions alongside Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and his work on carbon filament manufacturing.
S. Res. 816
Purpose: Honors 35 years of independence for the Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Key Provisions:
Reaffirms their sovereignty and highlights ongoing U.S. diplomatic cooperation regarding energy security, regional stability, and counter-terrorism.
S. 4789
Purpose: Designates February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day".
Key Provisions:
Amends title 36 of the United States Code to honor the founding and community volunteer service of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
S. 4790
Purpose: Establishes the annual "Esther Coopersmith Award" within the Department of State.
Key Provisions:
Recognizes Civil Service or Foreign Service diplomats who make significant contributions to promoting women's leadership in international peace and security efforts.
Government Operations, Rules, & Finance
H. Res. 1560
Purpose: Establishes the rule for considering H.R. 4393 (border security and immigration reform) in the House.
Key Provisions:
Waives points of order, allows one hour of equally divided debate, permits one motion to recommit, and outlines transmittal requirements to the Senate.
H. Res. 1563
Purpose: Amends House Rules to update congressional earmark certification requirements.
Key Provisions:
Bars spouses, immediate family members, and aligned material-interest corporate entities from certifying congressional earmarks or tax/tariff benefits to increase transparency.
H.R. 5631
Purpose: Improves the geothermal permitting process across public lands.
Key Provisions:
Establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management to facilitate cross-office assignments, dispute resolutions, and annual congressional evaluations.
S. 4395 ("Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026")
Purpose: Reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002.
Key Provisions:
Extends the program for an additional 7 years (from 2027 to 2034) and adjusts mandatory recoupment claim deadlines by 3 years.
S. 4668 ("Protect College Sports Act of 2026")
Purpose: Protects name, image, and likeness rights for student athletes while governing intercollegiate competition standards.
Key Provisions:
Limits agent compensation, regulates media rights and revenue disclosures, prohibits disruptive conference mergers, and establishes a Commission on the Future of College Athletics.
Wildfire Management & Environmental Safety
S. 91 ("Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025")
Purpose: Improves federal preparedness, response, and post-fire recovery operations regarding wildfires.
Key Provisions:
Enhances firefighting account transparency, provides military training wildfire suppression reimbursements to state agencies, mandates updated spatial fire management planning, and studies local firefighter integration.