🏛️ Daily Policy Brief – May 18, 2026

Your daily breakdown of legislative activity.

Federal

H.R. 8131 (IH) –
Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act
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H. Res. 1294 (IH) –
Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as Endangered Species Day.
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H.R. 8324 (IH) –
Great American Healthcare Plan
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H.R. 8615 (IH) –
Facilitating Leadership and Expertise through Exchange and Training in Shipbuilding Now Act of 2026
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Big picture: Reflects broader legislative trends.

H. Con. Res. 102 (IH) –
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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H. Res. 1293 (IH) –
Recognizing and celebrating National Salvation Army Week on May 11 through May 17, 2026.
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H.R. 8563 (IH) –
Investing in the American Dream Act
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H. Res. 1298 (IH) –
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
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H. Res. 1295 (IH) –
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as DIPG Awareness Day to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
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Big picture: Reflects broader legislative trends.

H. Res. 1103 (IH) –
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as School Social Work Week.
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H.R. 1222 (RDS) –
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
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H.R. 8845 (RH) –
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
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H.R. 8863 (IH) –
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
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H.R. 5625 (EH) –
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
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H.R. 8365 (EH) –
Monitor Accountability Act
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Big picture: Reflects broader legislative trends.