United States Bills
National Farmers Market Week
designates a week in 2026 to celebrate farmers markets and highlight their local economic and health benefits.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Freedom to Ship Act
Bars carriers from refusing or restricting lawful interstate shipments of firearms, ammunition, or parts, with civil penalties and private damages.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Designation and sanctions on Polisario Front
Annual report on Polisario Front ties to Iranian groups; possible foreign terrorist designation and blocking sanctions.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Medicare Radiologist Assistant Coverage
Adds Medicare coverage and payment for radiologist assistants under supervision, starting January 1, 2027.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Gluten-containing grain allergen labeling
Updates allergen labeling to include barley, rye, and oats with wheat under gluten-containing grains; directs FDA guidance updates and a celiac-focused HHS report.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Medicare psychology services expansion
Expands clinical psychologist roles under Medicare, adds a 10% bonus in shortage areas, and allows practice in more settings, subject to state law.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Expanded Child Care Support
Expands access to child care for low-income families and former recipients, removes fixed funding caps, increases support for home-based providers, and includes a required study.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Poverty protections in child welfare
Requires state child welfare plans to assure poverty alone cannot justify removing a child, expands services to support families, and requires a report on poverty's role in welfare actions.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Newborn Health Coverage Auto-Enrollment
A proposal requiring automatic 30-day newborn coverage with a 60-day enrollment window for private plans, plus immediate parent notification on unenrolled newborn claims.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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.
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Drug Patent Disclosure Act
Reforms how drug data used for approvals is shared with patent offices and adds a defense in patent suits for non-disclosure.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 528.
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Medicare Skin Substitutes Payment Reform
Proposes specific Medicare payment rules for wound-care skin substitutes, including per-square-centimeter rates, certifications, and prepayment reviews.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
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Industrial manufacturing fund
Proposal to create a funding mechanism using tariffs to support domestic manufacturers through loans, equity, and grants with workforce and environmental targets.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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TPS Termination Judicial Review
A proposed framework to subject DHS TPS terminations to court review, require a complete administrative record, and prevent removal and work authorization changes during litigation.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
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MERIT Act admissions review
Proposes accrediting bodies evaluate legacy and donor-based admissions and study data collection while protecting privacy.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Electric Load Forecasting Reform
Creates regional boards to set best practices for electric demand forecasts. States must consider the recommendations, which may change utility planning and data rules.
Status
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
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Social Security 2100 Expansion
Proposes to raise benefits, adjust COLA with CPI-E if larger, tax higher earnings and some investment income, and consolidate trust funds while protecting staff and data privacy.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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ai capacity expansion grants
A new NSF grant program would expand AI research and education at underrepresented colleges, minority-serving institutions, and consortia to broaden participation and workforce training.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Tribal public health funding expansion
Adds Indian Tribes and related organizations as eligible recipients for CDC public health preparedness grants, with reserved funding, no matching requirements, and tribal-focused consultation.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Territorial birthright citizenship cutoff
Proposes a date-based limit on automatic birth citizenship in U.S. territories, setting January 1, 2027 as the cutoff with limited exceptions for children of citizens or permanent residents.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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Resolution to reinstate prior emission standards
A joint resolution to disapprove an EPA repeal and restore prior hazardous air pollutant standards for coal and oil fired power plants.
Status
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
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Tightening Broadband Funding Vetting Rules
The FCC must vet applicants' technical, financial, and business plans before awarding high-cost broadband funds. Penalties rise for applicants who fail pre-authorization obligations.
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Became Public Law No: 119-89.
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Lifeline outreach and verifier program
FCC would run two grant programs to expand Lifeline enrollment and connect state benefit databases to a national eligibility verifier.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
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National Lifeline Verification Act
requires lifeline providers to verify eligibility only through the national verifier, centralizing enrollment checks and potentially altering state processes and privacy considerations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Access to Banking for Customers
Would restrict big banks and payment networks from denying services to legitimate customers and allow civil actions for damages when they do.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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