HR 8202 Extends Export‑Control Statute of Limitations to Ten Years
The bill would double the limitation period for civil and criminal export‑control violations from five to ten years and define a charging letter as the start of a proceeding.
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The Hemp Planting Predictability Act (H.R. 7024) seeks to extend the effective date of recent hemp regulatory changes to November 12, 2028. The bill is sponsored by Rep. James R. Baird (R‑IN) and has 37 cosponsors.
H.R. 7024 would delay the implementation of a 2025 amendment to the federal definition of hemp products, keeping the new limits on THC concentrations in place for an additional two years. The legislation has been referred to the House Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture as of May 20, 2026.
HR 8720 expands online contribution verification and eliminates $200 reporting threshold
The Campaign Finance Transparency Act (HR 8720) would require political committees to collect card verification codes and billing ZIP codes for internet donations and would remove the $200 disclosure floor. The measure has passed the House Administration Committee and is now on the Union Calendar.
HR 8770 (SAF EG UARDS Act) earmarks $750 million of passenger fees for aviation security equipment
The SAFEGUARDS Act directs the first $500 million of annual passenger security fees to an Aviation Security Capital Fund and the next $250 million to a new checkpoint technology fund, funding upgraded baggage screening and checkpoint systems.
HR 3029 Aims to Mandate NIST Standards for Synthetic Nucleic Acid Screening
The bill would require NIST to develop best‑practice guidelines and technical standards for nucleic acid synthesis screening, addressing biosecurity risks associated with DNA and RNA engineering.
FEC Administrative Improvements Act (H.R. 8738) – Legislative Overview
The FEC Administrative Improvements Act expands mandatory electronic filing for certain campaign reports and permits political committees to use payment methods beyond checks. It passed the House by voice vote on July 13, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee on July 14, 2026.
HR 7574 Mandates DHS ELO Reorganization Plan and Limits Expansion
The ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026 requires DHS to draft and certify a plan reorganizing its Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach office while restricting staffing and budget growth until Congress approves the plan.
HR 8897 Advances Alternative TSA Screening Lanes for Families with Young Children
The Improving Travel for American Families Act directs the TSA to pilot alternative security screening lanes for passengers traveling with children twelve and younger. The bill cleared the House and is now pending Senate committee review.
One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act (HR 9388). A bill extending the TSA One‑Stop Security pilot. Sponsored by Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R‑FL).
The One‑Stop Pilot Program Extension Act seeks to extend TSA’s One‑Stop Security pilot through December 2032 and revise baggage screening criteria. The measure passed the House by voice vote and was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee. This analysis summarizes the bill’s provisions, legislative status, and potential impacts.
House Approves Triennial FEMA UASI Capability Report Bill
H.R. 8874, the Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026, directs FEMA to issue a detailed report every three years on urban security capabilities funded by UASI and proposes multi-year transition assistance.
HR 4541 – Reauthorizing the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Act
An evidence‑first overview of H.R. 4541, which reauthorizes CDC programs for breast and cervical cancer early detection and young women’s breast health education through FY2030‑31, its legislative history, and projected impacts.
HR 1118 Value Over Cost Act of 2026 Enables Best‑Value Procurement for GSA Schedules
The Value Over Cost Act of 2026 would let the GSA evaluate multiple‑award schedule contracts on best‑value criteria rather than strictly lowest cost, and has cleared the House but now faces Senate review.
Analysis of H.R. 8595 – National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
This article reviews H.R. 8595, the FY2027 appropriations bill for national security and State Department programs. It outlines the bill's provisions, legislative progress, and likely next steps. The analysis follows an evidence‑first approach with clear sourcing and neutral language.
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act expands concurrent retirement pay and caregiver support
The bill would allow certain veterans to receive disability compensation alongside military retired pay, broaden benefits for remarried spouses, and increase education, housing, and mental‑health support. It stalled after a postponed debate in July 2026.
Main Street Capital Access Act seeks to ease capital and merger rules for small banks
HR 6955, passed the House, aims to reduce regulatory burdens on new and rural community banks by altering capital requirements, leverage ratios, and merger reviews.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800) – Legislative Overview
H.R. 8800, the FY2027 NDAA, outlines defense procurement, personnel levels, and policy directives. Sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers (R‑AL) with one cosponsor, the measure remains unfinished business after House debate in July 2026.
HR 9391 Extends and Expands TSA Reimbursable Screening Services Program through FY2031
The Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026 prolongs TSA reimbursement authority to FY2031 and raises the pilot‑program cap from eight to fourteen locations. The measure cleared the House and now awaits Senate committee action.
HR 9770 advances FY2027 continuing appropriations, averting shutdown
The Continuing Appropriations Act for FY2027 (HR 9770) passed the House 220‑205 and was sent to the Senate, funding federal agencies at FY2026 levels while extending several key programs.
HR 8535 Aims to Mandate DHS Data Sharing and Metrics for Fentanyl Interdiction
The Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act requires DHS components to coordinate, share data, and set performance metrics for fentanyl detection and seizure. It has cleared the House and is now pending Senate committee action.
HR 7809 designates Georgetown, Ohio post office as Ulysses S. Grant Building
The bill renames the USPS facility at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio after President Ulysses S. Grant. It cleared the House and now awaits Senate action.
HR 6332 Designates Fairfax USPS Facility as Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building
HR 6332, sponsored by Rep. James Walkinshaw, would rename the United States Postal Service facility at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, after former Congressman Gerald E. Connolly. The measure passed the House and is now pending in the Senate.
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 Secures Permanent Daylight Saving Time
HR 139, cleared the House 308‑117, proposes to make daylight saving time the year‑round standard and now awaits Senate committee consideration.
H.R. 8168: Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act Analysis
An objective legislative analysis of H.R. 8168, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to assess terrorism threats originating from major non-NATO allies.
H.R. 3535: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act Analysis
A neutral, evidence-based legislative analysis of H.R. 3535, which aims to prohibit foreign nationals from donating to state or local ballot initiatives.
H.R. 3106: Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025
An objective legislative analysis of H.R. 3106, which mandates a Department of Homeland Security exercise simulating a terrorist attack during extreme cold weather.
HR 1703 Seeks Medicare Billing Codes for Ultralight Wheelchair Bases
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026 directs CMS to create Medicare billing codes for ultralight manual wheelchair bases, distinguishing titanium or carbon‑fiber constructions. The bill cleared the House and now awaits Senate Finance Committee action.
HR 1181: House-Passed Bill Would Bar Payment Networks from Singling Out Firearms Retailers with Distinct Merchant Codes
HR 1181 passed the House 221-201 and is now before the Senate Banking Committee. The bill would prohibit payment card networks from using gun-store-specific merchant codes.
House Passes Common Cents Act to Eliminate Penny Production and Require Cash Rounding
HR 3074 would end penny minting and require rounding cash transactions to the nearest five cents. Passed House July 2026; now in Senate committee.
HR 6556: Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act Passes House, Awaits Senate Action
HR 6556 would add conditions before regulators can waive deposit concentration limits during failing bank acquisitions. Passed House 2026; now in Senate committee.