Jason Smith

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 11, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR includes exceptions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Small Business Administration loans; the Disaster Relief Fund; the Indian Health Service; the Department of Justice; and wildfire suppression activities. In addition, the bill extends several expiring authorizations, including authorities and programs related to agriculture, flood insurance, cybersecurity, surface transportation, veterans benefits, housing, defense production, and trade preferences for Haiti and certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The bill also includes provisions that temporarily prohibit the implementation of a regulation that revises guidance for federal financial assistance, delay the implementation of certain changes to the statutory definition of hemp, extend the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress and limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, and provide death gratuities to beneficiaries of two Members of Congress who died while in office.

Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act

The legislation would require hospitals, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers to publicly disclose their prices for medical services and procedures so patients can compare costs before receiving care. By making healthcare pricing information transparent and accessible, the bill aims to help patients make more informed decisions about where to get treatment and potentially reduce overall healthcare spending. The proposal affects hospitals, insurers, healthcare providers, and patients seeking medical services.

Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025

This bill would allow the military to lease land and facilities more flexibly to support national defense operations and infrastructure needs. It aims to streamline the process for the Department of Defense to enter into leasing agreements without going through lengthy approval procedures, potentially saving time and money when the military needs to quickly secure property for bases, training grounds, or other military purposes. The changes would affect military operations, defense contractors, and property owners who lease land to the armed forces.

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act

Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for federal criminal charges or civil enforcement actions for fraud related to several unemployment insurance programs that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension applies to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill extends the statute of limitations for (1) criminal charges related to fraud, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud; and (2) civil actions involving false claims. However, the bill does not apply to a criminal prosecution or civil enforcement action if the applicable statute of limitations expired before the date of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the bill rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to the Department of Labor for anti-fraud and program integrity activities.

Returning Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Senate.

This resolution returns a previously passed Senate measure back to the Senate for further consideration or action. The measure relates to taxation policy and has already been approved by the House of Representatives. The motion to reconsider has been set aside, meaning the House's decision to send it back is final.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.

The legislation creates special tax rules for certain Taiwan residents who earn income from U.S. sources, allowing them to be taxed differently than other foreign nationals under federal tax law. This affects Taiwan residents with U.S.-based income and could change how much they owe in taxes to the U.S. government. The bill has passed the House and is now being reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee.