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The Smart Space Act of 2026 requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to identify public building projects that could benefit from public-private partnerships and alternative financing methods. The GSA must consult with experts in real estate to find cost-saving financing solutions for constructing, renovating, or disposing of public buildings. The GSA will then provide recommendations to the President and Congress, and publish them online, detailing which projects should use these financing methods. The projects must aim to consolidate or relocate federal agencies from inefficient and costly spaces that the GSA plans to sell or dispose of.

The ACPAC Modernization Act is a bill that aims to expand the membership of the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). It adds a new member to the committee, specifically a representative from ticket agents. The ACPAC advises the Department of Transportation on how to improve airline customer service. Currently, the committee includes representatives from air carriers, airport operators, state or local governments with consumer protection expertise, and nonprofit public interest groups with consumer protection expertise.

The American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422) is a bill that extends funding and modifies several water quality programs managed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) until 2031. It includes programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and the National Estuary Program. The bill also introduces changes such as recognizing the Mississippi Sound as a significant estuary and allowing grants from the BEACH Act program to be used for identifying contamination sources at recreational beaches. Additionally, it makes federal agencies eligible for grants under the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. The bill restricts funding for Clean Water Act programs to entities not associated with foreign countries of concern from 2026 to 2031. It also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on specific EPA programs.

H.Res. 1188 is a resolution expressing support for open water lifeguards, recognizing them as first responders and emergency response providers. The resolution likely acknowledges the critical role lifeguards play in ensuring safety in aquatic environments and highlights their contributions to emergency response efforts.

H.R. 8392 is a bill intended to amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, specifically focusing on the circumstances under which the government can request a court to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. This likely involves setting new guidelines or criteria that must be met for such dismissals, potentially affecting how criminal cases are managed by the courts.

H.R. 8393 is a proposed amendment to title 11 of the United States Code, which governs bankruptcy law. The bill aims to introduce provisions that would allow for the dismissal of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case if it is determined that the filing is objectively futile or made in subjective bad faith. This means that if a bankruptcy filing is deemed to have no reasonable chance of success or is filed with dishonest intentions, the case can be dismissed.

S.Res. 681 is a resolution that likely honors and commemorates the life and contributions of Chuck Norris. As a resolution, it would not have the force of law but aims to recognize the achievements and impact of Chuck Norris, who is known as a martial artist, actor, and cultural icon.

S.Con.Res. 29 is a concurrent resolution that authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the purpose of holding an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. This resolution likely facilitates the organization of a commemorative event within a federal space, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of King Kamehameha I.

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H.R. 6808 is a bill that proposes renaming the U.S. Postal Service facility at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, to honor Pharmacist's Mate First Class John Harlan Willis by naming it the 'Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6247 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona, as the 'Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office'. This act is intended to honor the memory of Mayor Ed Honea.

H.R. 6020 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, to honor Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. by designating it as the 'Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6310 is a bill that proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the 'Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building'.

H.R. 6317 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, to the 'Patricia Paige Post Office'.

H.R. 6995 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the 'Jeremy Malone Post Office'.

The Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 allows the U.S. President to block ships from entering the United States if they have visited ports or terminals that were seized by countries in the Western Hemisphere that have free trade agreements with the U.S. The block can be lifted if the country returns the property to its U.S. owner, compensates them, or resolves the issue satisfactorily. Exceptions can be made for emergencies or if a U.S. property owner permits the ship to enter.

The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, also known as H.R. 8029, is a bill that allocates funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the rest of the fiscal year 2026. This bill aims to end the partial shutdown of the DHS that started on February 14, 2026, due to the expiration of a temporary funding measure. It provides financial resources for various DHS divisions, including management, intelligence, security, and emergency response. Additionally, it ensures back pay for federal employees affected by the shutdown and approves certain expenses incurred during the shutdown to maintain essential operations.

The 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025' aims to enhance safety and improve the appearance of Washington, D.C. It establishes a commission within the executive branch to provide advice on criminal and immigration issues in D.C. This commission will include representatives from U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal agencies, and it will focus on enforcing immigration laws, reducing crime, and supporting the D.C. police force. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of the Interior to implement a program to keep popular areas in D.C., such as monuments and parks, clean and well-maintained. The program will also work on restoring damaged or missing federal monuments. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on January 2, 2029.

H.R. 8322 is a bill that proposes to extend the authorities granted under title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978, which were initially amended by the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. This extension would continue these authorities until April 30, 2026. Title VII of FISA primarily deals with the surveillance of foreign targets outside the United States and includes provisions for government agencies to collect foreign intelligence information. The bill may also include other related provisions, although these are not specified in the title.

H.R. 1706 is a bill that renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, to the 'William J. Donovan Post Office Building'.

H.R. 1431 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the 'James J. Howard Post Office'.

H.R. 4635 is a bill that proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the 'Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building'. This designation honors Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter.

H.R. 5773 is a bill that proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the 'Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building'.

H.R. 5831 is a bill that names the United States Postal Service facility located at 306 South Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin, as the 'Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich Post Office Building'. This is a commemorative action to honor Master Sergeant Melvin O. Handrich.