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To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Robert Lodge for acts of valor as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

The President would be authorized to award the Medal of Honor, the military's highest decoration for bravery, to Robert Lodge for his courageous actions as an Air Force member during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor recognizes extraordinary acts of valor in combat that go above and beyond the call of duty. This special authorization allows Congress to formally recognize Lodge's heroic service decades after his actions occurred.

Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026

The proposal would exempt small, low-producing oil and gas wells (called marginal wells) from certain pollution control requirements that normally apply to all wells under federal air quality laws. This would allow these smaller operations to avoid meeting the same emissions standards as larger wells, potentially reducing their compliance costs. The change would primarily affect small oil and gas producers and companies operating marginal wells, while potentially allowing more air pollution from these sources.

I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026

This bill would change how the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence and Analysis office operates and what missions it focuses on, likely shifting its priorities within national security work. The changes would affect how the agency gathers and uses intelligence to protect the country, potentially redirecting resources toward different threats or operational approaches. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Homeland Security to determine whether these changes should move forward.

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a plan to Congress for tracking the acceptance, processing, and disposition of applications for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or other communications facility on public lands or National Forest System land.)

Mystic Alerts Act

Mystic Alerts Act This bill provides for wireless emergency alerts to be transmitted to mobile devices via satellite. (Currently, wireless emergency alerts are sent via terrestrial mobile networks to individual devices in geographically targeted areas. Commercial mobile service providers are not required to participate; only devices connected to a participating service provider’s network receive alerts.) Under the bill, commercial mobile service providers that participate in the wireless emergency alerts system must give notice to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indicating whether they will transmit such alerts via satellite (in addition to sending alerts via terrestrial networks). The FCC must establish technical standards and other regulations to enable satellite emergency alerts. Providers that opt to transmit emergency alerts via satellite must comply with such regulations. If a provider elects not to transmit satellite alerts, the provider must give notice of that election to new and existing subscribers. Separately, mobile service subscribers may opt out of receiving satellite alerts.

FENCES Act

Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act or the FENCES Act This bill modifies standards under the Clean Air Act to exempt states from penalties for emissions outside of the state’s control. The bill provides that certain nonattainment areas (i.e., those classified as severe or extreme for ozone or as serious for particulate matter) are not subject to sanctions for implementation plan deficiencies or for fees for failing to attain national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) if the state demonstrates it would have avoided deficiencies or attained its standards but for emissions outside of its control (e.g., emissions from an exceptional event like a wildfire). A state must renew its demonstration at least once every five years for exemption from the sanctions or fees to continue to apply. The bill specifies that an area within a state may not be designated as a nonattainment area regarding any new or revised NAAQS for a pollutant if the state demonstrates it would be in attainment but for emissions emanating from outside of the country, regardless of whether the emissions resulted from human activity. For purposes of approving a state implementation plan or meeting certain NAAQS, current law provides that a state may demonstrate to the Environmental Protection Agency that but for emissions emanating from outside of the country, it would have attained applicable NAAQS by the attainment date for certain pollutants. The bill specifies that such emissions emanating from outside the country may include emissions that result from human activity.

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S. port, harbor, or marine terminal that has been nationalized or expropriated (e.g., seized) by a Western Hemisphere country that has a free trade agreement with the United States. Under the bill, the President may prohibit the entry and operation of a vessel if it has called at any port, harbor, or marine terminal that was owned, held, or controlled by a U.S. entity or individual, but has been nationalized or expropriated by the government of a country that is located in the Western Hemisphere and has a free trade agreement in effect with the United States. The prohibition ends when the President determines that (1) the applicable country has restored ownership of the property that had been nationalized or expropriated, (2) the applicable country has provided mutually acceptable compensation for the nationalized or expropriated property, (3) the conditions for the prohibition are no longer satisfied, or (4) the dispute has been otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the President. The bill permits certain foreign vessels that are otherwise prohibited from entering the United States under this bill or current law to enter if the vessel is experiencing an emergency (involving the vessel or an individual on the vessel) and in certain instances where access to a covered facility was granted by a U.S. property owner.

DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026

This bill would likely establish new detection methods or monitoring systems for nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids that have become an emerging drug threat. The legislation would probably help law enforcement, public health officials, and border security agencies identify and track nitazenes more effectively to prevent their distribution and use. This could affect drug enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, and communities dealing with opioid-related issues.

Field Integration of Homeland Intelligence Act of 2026

This bill would improve how the Department of Homeland Security shares intelligence information with local law enforcement agencies and first responders across the country. The goal is to help police departments, fire departments, and emergency services get faster access to federal security information so they can better protect their communities from threats. The bill likely aims to break down communication barriers between federal and local agencies that currently slow down the sharing of important security data.

Keep It Moving Act

Based on the vague title and referral to the Energy and Commerce Committee, this bill likely addresses broadband internet access, telecommunications infrastructure, or technology deployment to improve connectivity and data transmission speeds across the country. The measure probably aims to remove regulatory barriers or streamline approval processes that slow down the installation or expansion of internet and communications networks. This would affect internet service providers, telecommunications companies, and potentially millions of Americans seeking faster or more reliable internet access.

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act

Trade Transparency Unit Strategy Act This bill requires a strategy and report related to the expansion of trade transparency units. Trade transparency units examine trade anomalies and financial irregularities associated with trade-based money laundering, customs fraud, contraband smuggling, and tax evasion. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security must coordinate with the Departments of State, Commerce, and the Treasury to submit a strategy to Congress. This strategy must (1) expand information sharing between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, appropriate elements of the Department of Commerce, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury, and appropriate counterparts of foreign customs agencies through trade transparency units; and (2) improve intra-agency, interagency, and other multilateral information sharing with respect to these units. The Government Accountability Office must submit a report to Congress that includes an assessment of the strategy.

CLEAR Path Act

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PAID OFF Act of 2025

The bill addresses international affairs matters and has been sent to multiple House committees for review, including Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, and Rules, suggesting it likely involves cross-cutting issues related to U.S. foreign policy, legal frameworks, or procedural matters. Without access to the bill's specific text, the exact provisions cannot be detailed, but the referral pattern indicates it may deal with international obligations, diplomatic relations, or how Congress handles foreign policy decisions. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process awaiting committee consideration.

REVOKE Act

The REVOKE Act likely addresses the removal or cancellation of military commissions, security clearances, or other armed forces authorizations, though the specific details would depend on the bill's full text. Based on its referral to the Armed Services Committee, it probably affects military personnel, defense contractors, or government employees who hold security clearances or military appointments. The bill's purpose appears to be establishing or clarifying procedures for revoking these credentials or positions.

UNtaxed Act

The bill addresses taxation policy, though its specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. Based on its referral to both the Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means committees, it likely involves tax treatment of international transactions or foreign-related income. The measure is currently under review to determine which committee will have primary responsibility for different sections of the legislation.

LAUNCH Act

Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights Act or the LAUNCH Act This bill makes changes to, and requires certain evaluations of, regulatory processes for licensing commercial space launch and reentry activities and private remote sensing systems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Commercial Space Transportation regulates the launch and reentry of commercial spacecraft. In 2020, the FAA consolidated launch and reentry licensing requirements for all types of space vehicles into a single set of regulations, known as Part 450. The bill requires the FAA to evaluate and report on the implementation of Part 450 and its impacts on the commercial spaceflight industry, including whether the rule has resulted in uncertainty or operational delays. The FAA must also continue an aerospace rulemaking committee comprised of launch and reentry service providers. Further, the FAA must develop a digital system to accept commercial space launch and reentry applications and provide status information and notifications to applicants. The bill elevates the Office of Commercial Space Transportation to a modal administration reporting directly to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The administration must exercise all of DOT’s authorities related to commercial space launch and reentry. Finally, the bill revises the licensing process for private remote sensing systems and requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the Department of Commerce’s regulation of the private remote sensing industry. ( Remote sensing generally refers to the collection of data by instruments in Earth’s orbit, such as satellites, that can be processed into imagery of Earth’s surface.)

Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act

This bill would streamline the approval process for biosimilar drugs—cheaper alternatives to expensive biologic medications—by reducing regulatory requirements and paperwork that manufacturers must complete. The goal is to get these more affordable treatment options to patients faster and make it easier for drug makers to bring them to market, which could lower costs for patients and insurance companies paying for medications like cancer treatments and arthritis drugs.

Small Biotech Innovation Act

This bill aims to support smaller biotechnology companies by likely providing tax breaks, regulatory relief, or funding to help them develop new medicines and treatments more easily. The changes would reduce some of the financial and bureaucratic barriers that small biotech firms face compared to large pharmaceutical companies, potentially speeding up innovation in areas like rare diseases or personalized medicine. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their respective responsibilities.

Conscience Protection Act of 2025

This bill would allow healthcare workers and medical facilities to refuse to provide certain medical services, including abortion and contraception, based on their personal religious or moral beliefs without facing legal penalties or losing federal funding. The law would protect doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers from discrimination lawsuits or government action if they decline to perform procedures they object to on conscience grounds. Patients seeking these services might face delays or have to travel elsewhere to receive care, depending on their location and available alternatives.

Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

The legislation would authorize the federal government to take action against foreign governments and their agents who attempt to suppress, intimidate, or harm people living in the United States based on their political views or activities. It would give law enforcement and intelligence agencies tools to investigate and counter efforts by foreign regimes to silence dissidents, journalists, and activists on American soil. The law would affect immigrants, refugees, and U.S. citizens who face threats from authoritarian governments trying to control them from abroad.

FAFSA Act of 2025

The bill would make changes to how students apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and process. It likely aims to simplify the application, fix problems that occurred during recent FAFSA rollouts, or adjust how colleges and the government determine how much aid students should receive. The changes would affect millions of high school and college students seeking grants, loans, and other federal education funding.

Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act

This bill aims to improve mental health services and support for young people by establishing programs that help identify and respond quickly to mental health issues in children and teenagers. The legislation would likely fund early intervention efforts, training for healthcare providers, and resources to make mental health care more accessible to youth in schools and communities. It affects students, families, healthcare providers, and schools that would implement or benefit from these mental health initiatives.

Protecting American Energy Production Act

Protecting American Energy Production Act This bill prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes the moratorium. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that states should maintain primacy (authority) for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the formation.

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act This bill limits the adoption and enforcement of private land use restrictions (e.g., rules of a homeowners' association) that prohibit, restrict, or impair the installation, maintenance, or operation of an amateur station antenna on property controlled by an amateur radio operator. Private land use restrictions are deemed to prohibit, restrict, or impair the installation, maintenance, or operation of an amateur station antenna if they unreasonably delay, prevent, or increase the cost or difficulty of such installation, maintenance, or operation; or if they prevent or degrade the reception or transmission of a signal acceptable to the operator. However, the bill permits certain private land use restrictions, including restrictions that require amateur station antennas (1) to be maintained in a structurally safe condition; or (2) to be installed in compliance with manufacturer specifications, applicable zoning ordinances, amateur radio tower ordinances, and building codes. The bill also establishes certain limits on the adoption and enforcement of private land use restrictions that require an amateur radio operator to obtain prior approval before installing an amateur station antenna, and exempts certain categories of amateur station antenna from prior approval requirements altogether. Finally, the bill sets forth procedures for the enforcement of these provisions and provides a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the provisions.

PARTS Act of 2025

Based on the title and crime/law enforcement focus, this bill likely addresses penalties or regulations related to vehicle parts theft or trafficking, which has become a significant problem affecting car owners and insurance costs. The bill would probably establish new criminal penalties, increase enforcement resources, or create tracking systems to combat the illegal sale and distribution of stolen automotive parts. This would impact car owners dealing with theft, law enforcement agencies, auto repair shops, and potentially online marketplaces where stolen parts are sold.