American Legislation

Requires the Secretary of Education to check each FAFSA for identity fraud and requires identity verification before federal aid is disbursed.

Sets deadlines and public review steps for Medicare local coverage determinations and reconsiderations, with a one-year delayed effective date.

Gives 1890 land grant institutions higher priority for veterinary services grants under an existing USDA program.

Requires agencies to publish a consumer price statement with each major rule describing potential price effects, affected groups, regional differences, and methods.

Establishes HHS program to expand and coordinate 211 information-and-referral services, award state grants, link with 911/988, and run public awareness

Would make animal shelters eligible for community facility loans and grants.

Prohibits most corporate ownership of agricultural land; defines authorized farmer entities, requires affidavits, and creates enforcement and divestiture rules.

Expands farmer-led networks and mentor programs to support conservation technical assistance, with reporting and priority for underserved areas.

Designates April 19–25, 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and expresses support for victims' rights and services.

House resolution supports designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness of barriers faced by people with criminal records.

Limits DoD sales and purchases of military-style firearms and certain ammunition; sets dealer rules, recordkeeping, NICS access, reporting, and authorizes funding to upgrade background-check systems.

Creates a tax credit up to $1,000 for qualifying hearing aid purchases with income limits and a once-every-five-years election.

Names the post office at 8390 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri as the Chuck Stone Post Office.

Extends Truth in Lending protections and CFPB oversight to certain buy now, pay later loans repaid in up to four interest-free installments.

Creates a public list of 'sanctuary' state and local governments and bars federal funds to jurisdictions placed on the list.

Requires reports and determinations on Polisario Front ties to foreign groups and possible sanctions; allows presidential waiver if certain negotiations occur.

Removes short‑barreled shotguns from federal NFA rules, limits state taxes and registration, and orders destruction of some registration records.

Creates a temporary federal tax credit for translational research on neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions and allows credit transfer from tax-exempt entities.

Blocks state Medicaid coverage for aliens not lawfully admitted for permanent residence or permanently residing under color of law, except as allowed by section 1903(v)(2).

Allows some Early Head Start teachers to teach while earning a CDA, with mentors and at least one credentialed teacher per classroom.

Authorizes DHS to suspend entry of certain inadmissible noncitizens at land and maritime borders; allows states to sue for enforcement.