The first section of the bill introduces the official short title, "Breaking the Gridlock Act," which is how the act will be referred to.

The "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule" section mandates the Architect of the Capitol to create a time capsule containing various historical items and messages from Congress to be buried at the Capitol by July 4, 2026, and opened on July 4, 2276, with congressional leaders deciding its contents. The law also allows the use of necessary funds to carry out these instructions, and includes a provision for installing a descriptive plaque.

The section outlines that the Secretaries must create standard procedures for handling payments related to fire suppression cost agreements within one year. These procedures should ensure that agreements align with cooperative fire protection agreements, allow local fire departments to be reimbursed after submitting invoices, and emphasize timely payment within a year after the fire suppression activities.

The section amends the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act by extending the funding authorization from 2023 to 2029, increasing a specified amount from $1,000 to $5,000, and changing a reference to a future fiscal year from the year of enactment to 2026.

The section requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to create a five-year plan to help Nigeria and its neighbors counter Boko Haram and address local grievances. It includes enhancing military capabilities, providing humanitarian aid, promoting the rule of law, and requiring an intelligence assessment of Nigeria's willingness and ability to execute this strategy. Additionally, it recognizes that lack of opportunities and services contributes to Boko Haram's recruitment.

The amendment to the Small Business Act requires the Administrator to submit a report to Congress each year along with the budget documents. This report should discuss the appointments and activities of the veterans interagency task force and outline a plan for promoting programs and services aimed at helping veterans, such as business outreach centers and entrepreneurship training.

The section outlines a pilot program where the Attorney General will provide grants to local governments to help improve retention in veterans and drug court programs. To be eligible, a government must run such programs and apply with details about the treatment methods they will use and plans to test their effectiveness. Additionally, they must report on participant demographics and program completion rates.

The section mandates a study by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to determine if the time TSA employees spend commuting between their work duties and airport parking or transit stops can be considered as work hours. The study will examine factors like travel time, benefits, costs, and the use of technology for time reporting.

The bill section requires the Secretary of the Treasury to create a report, within one year of the act's enactment, evaluating the impact of China's financial sector reforms on the U.S. and global financial systems. The report must outline U.S. policies to safeguard national interests, assess financial stability risks from China, and suggest actions for international cooperation. The report should be shared with various U.S. government committees and published online, except for any classified parts.

The bill mandates that every three years, starting January 1, 2026, the Secretary must review and report on the maximum coverage amount under servicemembers’ and veterans’ life insurance to see how it compares to an adjusted $400,000 based on changes in the Consumer Price Index from 2005.

Every three years, starting on January 1, 2026, the Secretary must review and compare the amount specified in a particular section of the law with an updated amount based on changes in the Consumer Price Index since 2005. The results of this review are then submitted to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The section of the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to identify and notify veterans with combat-related injuries about any severance payments made after January 17, 1991, from which taxes were wrongly withheld, and to provide them with instructions to file amended tax returns to recover these amounts. Additionally, it extends the deadline for veterans to claim these refunds, allowing them extra time, specifically ensuring the 3-year limitation doesn’t end before one year after they receive the necessary tax information.

The section explains that each standing committee in the House of Representatives must hold a hearing on how the Act is being put into effect within a year after it becomes law. It also clarifies that this requirement acts as a formal rule of the House but can be changed by the House, like any other rule, whenever they choose.

The section modifies the House of Representatives' Rules to prohibit any member, delegate, or employee from stopping or punishing anyone who shares truthful information with ethics or law enforcement bodies, as long as sharing that information is not against the law or House rules.

The section prohibits data brokers from selling or transferring sensitive personal data of people in the United States to foreign adversaries or entities controlled by them. It is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, and data considered sensitive includes information like social security numbers, health records, and precise location data.

The section explains how the financial impacts of the Act are assessed to meet the requirements of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010. It states that these impacts will be taken from the most recent "Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation" statement, as long as it is available before the final vote.

The section mandates that U.S. government agencies must buy American-made flags, crafted entirely from U.S-produced materials. There are a few exceptions, such as if the flags cannot be obtained in high quality and sufficient quantity or are needed for certain military and diplomatic purposes. Additionally, the President can waive this requirement for trade agreements, and the rule applies to contracts signed 180 days post-enactment of the law.

The section mandates that U.S. government agencies can only use funds to buy American flags that are entirely made in the U.S. from U.S.-produced materials, with exceptions for situations like insufficient supply, certain overseas purchases, or low-cost orders. The President can waive this requirement to adhere to international trade agreements, and agencies must publish the notice of such waivers.

The section explains that specific amounts of money have been set aside to be used by the government from the Treasury for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2026, as well as for other unspecified purposes.