Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Release Dr. Gulshan Abbas
House resolution marking eight years of Dr. Gulshan Abbas's detention, condemning transnational repression, and calling for her immediate release.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Water Resources Development Act 2026
Authorizes Corps projects, new offices, studies, and updates for navigation, flood risk, water supply, and ecosystem restoration.
Received in the Senate.
Honoring Lewis Howard Latimer Stamp
House resolution asks the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring inventor Lewis Howard Latimer on his 178th birth anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Honor Ahmad Shah Massoud
House resolution honors Ahmad Shah Massoud, former Northern Alliance leader, killed Sept. 9, 2001; referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating Paseo Verde Little League
House resolution honoring Paseo Verde Little League for winning the 2026 U.S. Little League World Series championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Cubs Anniversary Honor Resolution
A ceremonial nonbinding resolution praising the Cubs for their history and community contributions; no funding or policy changes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
School meal ingredient transparency act
Requires school meal programs to publish ingredients, producers, and sourcing 7 days before service.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
American Manufacturing Renaissance Act
Creates a nonprofit to build a national manufacturing strategy and fund 30 local Manufacturing Renaissance Councils for training, equity, and local growth.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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.
Fast-track pipelines and preemption
Creates a fast-track process for interstate pipelines with FERC sole approval, preempts state and local controls, allows eminent domain, and enables environmental waivers to speed projects.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
Women's Health Grants Program
Proposes annual federal grants to states to establish offices on women’s health, focusing on maternal and reproductive care, data collection, privacy protections, and community outreach.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Judicial blind-trust ethics proposal
Proposed ethics rule requiring federal judges and their families to place most investments in qualified blind trusts with public attestations.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Foreign Gift Transparency Transfer Act
Moves section 117 foreign gift and contract reporting from the Department of Education to the Department of State, with transfers of personnel, funds, and authorities.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Biological Sex Membership Definition
Proposes a federal charter change to require members be women defined by biology, raising transgender rights and discrimination debates for a private heritage group.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Gift limits for federal judges
Aims to curb gifts to federal judges by setting monetary caps and tracking, with specific exceptions and enforcement procedures.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Condemning Attacks in Sudan
House resolution condemning civilian attacks in Sudan and urging end to outside military support and promotion of negotiated settlement.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 2.
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
House resolution supporting May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month and urging awareness, research collaboration, and support for patients and caregivers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National Community Health Worker Week
Designates Aug 24–28, 2026 as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week and recognizes community health worker roles.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Career and Technical Education Month
A symbolic House resolution endorses Career and Technical Education Month and urges schools and communities to promote CTE without new funding or mandates.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
New Good Neighbor Resolution
Calls to end the Monroe Doctrine and build a "New Good Neighbor" approach with Latin America and the Caribbean.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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.
Prevent Nuclear War and Arms Race
Urges presidential action to reduce nuclear arms, halt new warheads, lower launch alert, and support affected communities.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
House Assigns Members to Standing Committees
Names who will serve on 17 standing committees. No changes to laws, taxes, or spending.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House Names Top Administrative and Security Leaders
The House appointed its Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer. This keeps records, security, payroll, and tech services running.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House Names Speaker and Clerk
This formal notice says the House has leaders and can do business. It has no direct effect on laws or services.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Joint Committee to Notify President
Speaker appoints two House members to a joint committee to tell the President Congress has convened. It confirms Congress is ready to receive official messages.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.