American Legislation

Changes tax rules for publicly traded partnership units, withholding, passive activity tests, and regulated investment company asset test; effective after Dec 31, 2026.

Requires the DoD to publish TRICARE appointment wait-time and referral timing metrics on a Department of Defense website.

Provides free post office boxes to eligible unhoused or housing‑unstable individuals; directs USPS to cover lost box fees and pay costs through appropriations.

Raises the Tax Court small-case dollar limit to $100,000 and adds yearly inflation adjustments starting after 2026.

Requires states that run school lunch to join summer EBT starting summer 2027; earlier summers remain optional with new planning deadlines.

Creates a federal right and civil remedies for recording or peacefully protesting federal law enforcement in public view.

Helps service medics translate military training into civilian health jobs and funds pilot grants to hire and train separating service members.

Bill would prioritize fossil-fuel cleanup costs in bankruptcies, with non-executive wages paid first and executive pay potentially clawed back; applies to cases filed after enactment.

Requires the Energy Secretary, with EPA input, to report annually on water and electricity use and grid connection costs for certain data center projects.

Bars Defense contracts with firms tied to top officials or their immediate family.

Limits executive bonuses at some state-regulated electric utilities when rate increases exceed inflation; requires FERC oversight and customer payments of forfeited bonuses.

Holds states, localities, and the United States liable for constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.

Expands VA eligibility and documentation rules for Filipino service members; adds annual reporting and sets a 270-day effective date.

Allows VA to provide grave markers for enslaved people and others who performed military functions despite being barred from service.

Removes 501(c)(3) tax-exempt treatment for CAIR and organizations found tied to terrorism.

Reauthorizes the NFIP to 2030 and adds affordability, mitigation, mapping, claims, and solvency reforms.

Creates benefits, research, and health centers for people affected by Agent Orange, including children of male Vietnam veterans and Vietnamese American communities.

Creates DOJ grants to grow legal staff and services for people facing deportation, funding training, recruitment, and infrastructure in states and community groups.

Provides medical, caregiving, housing, and cleanup help for people affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam and health services for Vietnamese Americans.

Creates incentives and inspection changes to increase landlords accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, with a new partnership fund and annual HUD reports.

Bans sale and distribution of many expanded polystyrene food items and packing materials starting January 1, 2028.

Expands rural workforce grants to support career pathways, industry partnerships, and targeted training in in-demand rural sectors.