Brendan F. Boyle

Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026

This bill would undo changes to Medicaid that were made as part of a major 2021 healthcare law, potentially affecting millions of low-income Americans who rely on the program for health insurance coverage. The specific changes being reversed would need to be determined through the legislative process, but the bill aims to restore Medicaid to how it operated before those recent modifications. Healthcare providers, state governments, and Medicaid beneficiaries would all be affected by which provisions are ultimately repealed.

Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026

Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026 This bill repeals the Medicaid provisions that were enacted under what is commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Among other provisions, the act (1) requires individuals who are eligible for Medicaid as part of the Medicaid expansion population to engage in community service, work, or other activities in order to qualify for Medicaid; (2) generally restricts, beginning in FY2027, federal payment for Medicaid and CHIP to services for individuals who are U.S. residents and are either U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, Cuban-Haitian entrants, or Compact of Free Association migrants lawfully residing in the United States; and (3) generally limits Medicaid provider taxes beginning in FY2027. For more information about these and other Medicaid provisions in the act, see CRS Report R48633 .

Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans.

Congress would formally state its view that Medicaid plays a vital role in providing health coverage to millions of Americans who might otherwise lack access to medical care. This is a non-binding expression of support rather than a law that would change how Medicaid operates or who it covers. The statement emphasizes the program's importance as a safety net for low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission Act

The proposal would create a special commission to plan and oversee events and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Philadelphia Campaign, a series of Revolutionary War battles fought in and around Philadelphia in 1777-1778. The commission would coordinate with local, state, and federal officials to organize historical programs, educational initiatives, and public celebrations marking this milestone in American history. This affects historians, educators, veterans' groups, and Philadelphia-area communities interested in preserving and sharing Revolutionary War heritage.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend certain fuel excise taxes for fuel separated during periods in which the national average price of gasoline exceeds $3.99 per gallon, and to prohibit certain credits or deductions for oil and gas companies during such periods.

When the national average gas price goes above $3.99 per gallon, the federal fuel tax would be temporarily suspended, lowering what drivers pay at the pump. During these same periods, oil and gas companies would be prohibited from claiming certain tax credits and deductions, offsetting some of the lost tax revenue. The measure aims to provide relief to consumers during periods of high gas prices while limiting tax breaks for energy companies.

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review to accelerate lung cancer research, prevention, and awareness with respect to women and underserved populations. The review must report on the status of existing research and current knowledge gaps; identify new opportunities for collaborative research to determine the causes of lung cancer and advance prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and provide recommendations for a national lung cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.

Protecting American History Act

This bill likely aims to preserve or protect historical sites and landmarks on federal lands, such as national parks, forests, or monuments. It may restrict changes to these areas or establish new protections for places with cultural or historical significance that Americans want to keep intact for future generations.

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

Federal Employees Civil Relief Act This bill establishes a framework to temporarily suspend certain judicial and administrative proceedings against a federal employee or contractor during a shutdown. Under the bill, a shutdown is a period in which (1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department because a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution has not been enacted, or (2) the debt of the federal government is greater than the statutory limit. A federal worker (i.e., an employee of a government agency or contractor) who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension with respect to any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, student loan repayment, or other civil obligation or liability that the worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown. The bill includes related provisions that restrict evictions, foreclosures, the enforcement of liens, and the termination of insurance policies during a shutdown. It also provides for the deferral of federal income taxes and student loan payments during a shutdown. The Department of Justice may commence a civil action against any person who engages in (1) a pattern or practice of violating the requirements of this bill, or (2) a violation that raises an issue of significant public importance. A person aggrieved by a violation of this bill's requirements may also bring a private right of action.

Congressional Power of the Purse Act

This bill would strengthen Congress's control over federal spending by requiring stricter oversight of how government agencies use taxpayer money and potentially limiting the executive branch's ability to spend funds without explicit congressional approval. The legislation affects all federal agencies and departments, as well as taxpayers who fund government operations. It has been referred to multiple committees for review to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

Debt Ceiling Reform Act

The proposal would change how the federal government handles its borrowing limit, likely making it easier or more automatic to raise the debt ceiling rather than requiring Congress to vote on it each time. This would affect taxpayers and the overall economy by potentially reducing political gridlock around government funding, though the specific changes would depend on the final details worked out in committee. The bill is currently being reviewed by three House committees to determine which parts each should handle.

Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act

The proposal would increase Medicare and Social Security taxes on high-income earners by applying these payroll taxes to investment income like capital gains and dividends, not just wages. Currently, these taxes only apply to earned income up to a certain cap, so wealthy individuals who earn most of their money from investments pay a smaller percentage in these taxes than wage workers. The change would affect primarily high-income individuals and could increase funding for Medicare and Social Security programs.

Tax Fairness for Workers Act

This bill would likely change how workers' income is taxed, though the specific changes aren't detailed in the available information. Based on its title, it probably aims to adjust tax rules to benefit individual workers, possibly by modifying tax rates, deductions, or how different types of worker income are treated. The bill is currently under review by the House committee that handles tax policy.

Providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence.

Congress would hold a special joint session meeting in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This would bring together members of the House and Senate for a ceremonial event marking this major milestone in American history. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee.

Stop Act

Stop Act This bill prohibits federal officeholders from directly soliciting contributions for certain federal election purposes. Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal officeholder from soliciting funds directly from any person (1) for or on behalf of any political committee, or (2) for or on the behalf of any person for use for federal election activity. However, a federal officeholder may participate in a fundraising event (e.g., planning, attending, or speaking at an event), as long as the federal officeholder does not engage in any written or verbal solicitation of funds in connection with the event.