American Legislation

Bill would require an assessment of standards for DHS ports of entry.

Proposed bill would impose an excise tax on certain indebtedness. Details, including rate and covered debts, are not provided.

State and Director of National Intelligence would compile a 90-day report naming Syrian officials tied to abuses and assess possible targeted measures, including asset freezes and visa bans.

It honors the crew and passengers and urges an investigation. It does not change aviation rules or provide compensation.

The bill creates a route to permanent residency for Hong Kong residents with DED, with the USCIS Director granting status to qualified applicants who apply within one year of enactment.

Sets consultation, reporting, and congressional approval rules for U.S. withdrawal from NATO.

A House resolution encourages drug prevention activities and support for drug-free lifestyles during Red Ribbon Week 2026.

Requires a report on expanding U.S. court jurisdiction under the FSIA terrorism exception for nonfatal terrorist injuries.

Allows Commerce to exclude many homebuilding products from tariff increases, sets timelines, transparency, retroactive relief, and a 2029 grant sunset.

Updates Title 41 to strengthen the Committee overseeing purchases from people who are blind or severely disabled to support procurement and employment.

Requires annual glaucoma screening coverage for certain people; referred to committees.

Proposes Medicare coverage for FDA-cleared blood-based tests to detect Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting in 2028.

Supports designating September 12–20, 2026 as Latino Conservation Week and recognizes Latino leadership in outdoor conservation activities.

Authorizes HUD to create pilot to recapture and reallocate veterans' rental assistance. No publicly available information on details.

Allows qualified practitioners to prescribe methadone for OUD dispensed by pharmacies, with electronic prescribing, informed consent, telemedicine, and annual DEA reports.

Creates a USDA program funding state agencies to buy and distribute local foods to schools with $200M yearly and reporting.

A tax credit for domestically grown cotton with traceable supply chains to boost textile production.

Bans most political appointee involvement in health research funding decisions and requires written findings to suspend awards.

The bill would launch a VA pilot for enrolled veterans to access SilverSneakers, running up to three years with a final costs and health outcomes report.

Adds Medicare Part B coverage and payment rules for services by licensed or certified genetic counselors starting in 2027.

Would protect workers and contractors from retaliation for reporting AI security vulnerabilities or violations.

Grants to develop PFAS-free turnout gear and training to reduce firefighter exposure and illness.

Guarantees government-funded lawyers in many immigration cases and creates an independent office to provide and oversee representation.

Makes annual federal special education payments mandatory and rising through 2035 and after. Funding grows to cover 40% of national per-student special education costs.