House Committee on the Budget

Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

Ukraine Support Act

Ukraine Support Act This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize support for Ukraine, reviving the President’s authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine or Eastern European countries affected by the war through FY2028, extending through 2027 the Department of Defense’s authority to provide security assistance and intelligence support to Ukrainian forces, and requiring the Department of State to take certain actions to build the capacity of the militaries and border forces of Baltic countries. Additionally, the President must periodically determine if the Russian government or any proxy is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, refusing to sincerely negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, or acting in violation of a negotiated peace agreement with Ukraine. If the President makes such a determination, the President must impose certain penalties including property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain Russian officials; property-blocking sanctions on Russian companies in the oil and mining sectors, Rosatom (Russia's state-owned nuclear enterprise) and its subsidiaries, and certain Russian financial institutions; and increasing the rate of duty on all goods and services imported from Russia into the United States to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services.

Drug Deal Disclosure Act

The government would be required to publicly release documents and communications about drug pricing agreements it has made with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including deals involving "most favored nation" pricing where the government pays the same price as other countries. This would give patients, lawmakers, and the public visibility into how the government negotiates drug prices and what deals it strikes behind closed doors. The measure affects pharmaceutical companies, federal health agencies, and anyone who buys or pays for prescription drugs.

Improving the Lives of the American People Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects are too vague to determine what specific policies it would actually implement. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is either a broad omnibus bill covering many different policy areas, or a placeholder bill awaiting specific language to be added. Without knowing the actual provisions, I cannot explain in concrete terms what this bill would do or who it would affect.

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

This bill has been introduced but lacks specific details about what legislation it would actually address, making it impossible to summarize its concrete effects. The bill has been referred to nearly every major House committee, suggesting it may eventually contain provisions affecting workers, businesses, veterans, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, national security, and government operations. Without knowing what specific policies the bill will contain, it's unclear who would be helped or harmed by its passage.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

DLARA

Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act or the DLARA This bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan program to require additional oversight and reports regarding the program. First, the bill requires the SBA to report monthly on the operation of the disaster loan program. (Currently, the SBA must report only during the applicable period for a major disaster.) The report must estimate the date on which available funding for such loans will reach 10% of the most recent appropriation and the date on which the funds will be depleted. If a report is not submitted by the required date, no funds may be obligated for official travel by the SBA Administrator until the report is submitted. Second, the President's annual budget must include separate statements regarding the appropriations request for SBA disaster loans and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including explanations for any difference between the amount requested and the 10-year average cost for such loans. Third, the SBA must notify Congress when the unobligated balance of amounts available for disaster loans is less than 10% of the 10-year average annual cost provided in the most recent presidential budget. Finally, the bill requires additional oversight of the disaster loan program, including Government Accountability Office reports on the disbursement of disaster loans and the cost of specified SBA rules that modified the loan program; and an SBA report on its actions to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions for the cost of disaster loans.

Budgeting for a Better America Act

The proposal would change how the House of Representatives creates and manages its annual budget and spending plans, potentially affecting how Congress allocates money to different government programs and agencies. The specific reforms would apply to House procedures and internal processes rather than directly impacting the public, though changes to the budget process could eventually influence which programs receive funding and how much money goes to different areas. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Budget Committee and Rules Committee to determine which parts fall under each committee's authority.

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

The proposal would make changes to how the federal government awards Pell Grants, which are financial aid payments that help low-income students pay for college tuition and expenses. The specific reforms aim to improve how the grant program is structured and operates, though the exact details would be determined as the bill moves through the committees reviewing it. Students from families with limited income would be the primary group affected by any changes to this major source of college funding.

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

The bill would ensure that children have adequate legal representation and support when involved in court cases, making it easier for young people to understand and participate in the legal system that affects them. It aims to improve how courts handle cases involving minors by potentially requiring better access to lawyers, interpreters, and other resources that help kids navigate the justice system. The measure would affect children involved in various legal proceedings, including those in family court, juvenile justice cases, and other court matters.

Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026

The bill would create a federal fund to help increase the supply of affordable housing across the country by providing financial support for housing development projects. This would affect homebuyers and renters struggling to find affordable places to live, as well as developers and construction companies working on housing projects. The money from this fund could be used to build new homes, renovate existing properties, or support other efforts to make housing more available and affordable.

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

The President would gain the authority to declare a smoke emergency when wildfire smoke or other smoke sources create serious public health threats, allowing the federal government to coordinate faster response and relief efforts. This would affect states, cities, and communities dealing with dangerous air quality, as well as businesses and workers in affected areas who might receive emergency support or regulatory flexibility during such declarations. The bill has been referred to multiple committees to review how it would work with transportation, small business, and budget considerations.

Public Lands Integrity Act

Public Lands Integrity Act This bill generally prohibits provisions that result in the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands from being included in reconciliation legislation by requiring the provisions to be considered extraneous under the Senate's Byrd Rule. The Senate's Byrd Rule (named after it's principal author, Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia) prohibits the inclusion of matter in reconciliation legislation that is extraneous to a congressional committee's reconciliation directives in the associated congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation is an expedited method by which Congress may adopt changes in spending and revenue laws to achieve the budgetary goals reflected in a congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate. For additional information, see CRS Report R48640, The Senate’s Byrd Rule: Frequently Asked Questions.

Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026

Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026 This bill provides $3.5 billion in emergency funding for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide block grants to certain states for losses of revenue, quality, or production of crops (including crops prevented from planting), trees, bushes, and vines as a consequence of a freeze or cold weather conditions. The bill specifies that the funding may only be made available for losses occurring in counties that received a disaster designation for freeze and related cold weather conditions issued by USDA on March 4, 2026. (This includes certain counties in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.) The bill requires the assistance provided by the bill to include compensation to producers for losses of multi-year crops. The funds provided by this bill must be made available upon the request of a state department of agriculture or other appropriate state agency.

Resolution Act.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "Resolution Act" is too generic, and the referral to a subcommittee on commodity markets, digital assets, and rural development suggests the bill addresses specific financial or agricultural issues, but without seeing the actual bill text or a more detailed description of its purpose, I cannot reliably explain what it would do or who it affects.

Governing for the People Act

This bill likely aims to reform how the federal government operates to better serve ordinary Americans, though the specific changes aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to a health subcommittee, it may address how health-related government agencies function or make decisions. The bill could affect federal workers, patients who rely on government health programs, and the general public's access to government services.

ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

The bill aims to address housing shortages and improve community development through coordinated federal efforts across multiple policy areas including transportation, veterans' services, and rural development. By involving committees on infrastructure, agriculture, and energy alongside housing-focused committees, the legislation likely combines strategies such as improving access to affordable housing, supporting veterans' housing needs, and connecting communities through better transportation and utilities. The broad referral suggests the bill takes a comprehensive approach to making it easier and more affordable for Americans to find and maintain housing.

Duplication Scoring Act of 2026

This bill would require the federal government to identify and score overlapping or duplicate programs across different agencies to help reduce waste and inefficiency in how taxpayer money is spent. The measure aims to give Congress and the public a clearer picture of where government services overlap so lawmakers can make better decisions about consolidating or eliminating redundant programs. It would affect federal agencies and potentially save money by streamlining government operations.

Advancing Policy Priorities Act

This bill appears to be a comprehensive package addressing multiple policy areas across government, touching on everything from veterans' benefits and military spending to energy, transportation, financial regulation, education, and agriculture. Because it covers so many different topics, it has been referred to nearly every major congressional committee so each can review the parts relevant to their area. The specific details of what the bill would actually change are unclear from the title alone, but its broad referral suggests it aims to advance the administration's priorities across numerous federal agencies and programs.