Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Establishing a Data Protection Agency
The proposal would create a data protection agency, but details about its powers and effects are not available.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Business Child Care Liaison
Creates a new IRS position for business child care-related tax matters; details not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization
Updates and extends the snow water forecasting program to use integrated sensors and models and to authorize funding for 2027–2031.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 661.
Geothermal Permitting Ombudsman
Establishes a geothermal ombudsman and permitting task force to speed, coordinate, and monitor geothermal project permits on public lands.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663.
Higher Ed Grants for English Learners
Directs Education Secretary to award colleges grants to support teaching students learning English; details and costs are not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Prior Learning Assessment Allowance
Adds an allowance to student cost calculations for fees tied to evaluating prior learning for college credit.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
High School Voter Registration
Requires states to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, directs schools to run student registration drives, and funds reimbursement grants.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Freedom of Association in Higher Education
Protects students and groups that limit membership to one sex from many campus actions by institutions receiving federal higher education funds.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 682.
Matched Savings for Low-Income Students
Creates a matched savings program for low-income students; details on design, eligibility, and funding are not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Gold Star Father's Day Recognition
A non-binding designation to honor fathers who lost children in military service through observances and public recognition, without creating new benefits or legal duties.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
A proposal to prevent fraud, recover improper payments, and change rules for public assistance, foreign aid, and federal contractors.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 452.
Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Requires clearer pay records, strengthens wage recovery rules, and supports community efforts to prevent wage violations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Crystal Reservoir Conveyance
Transfers Crystal Reservoir and related water rights to the City of Ouray with conditions for public access and city dam maintenance.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
A resolution amending rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Senators from trading on prediction markets.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2151-2152, S2161; text: CR S2151-2152)
Expanding Access to Lending Options Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Reproductive Rights as Human Rights
A resolution urging states to protect reproductive rights and avoid criminalizing pregnancy outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025
Creates grants for crisis centers that combine behavioral health care, housing help, and related community services.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mental Health in Aviation Act
Updates FAA rules and reviews to encourage mental health care, improve medical clearances, hire examiners, and run a destigmatizing public campaign.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Smart Gun Safety Pilot Grants
Small businesses can get grants to build and sell gun safety tech. It funds prototypes, testing, and plans but does not require anyone to buy new guns.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Save Our Bacon Act
Stops states from imposing production rules on out-of-state livestock products to protect interstate sales.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
DRIVE Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Secure Space Act
Blocks FCC approval or U.S. market access for satellite systems or earth stations when controlled by entities that provide covered communications equipment or services.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BRAVE Act of 2025
The act would expand reviews, outreach, and access to VA mental health services for veterans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.