American Legislation

A bill would let the federal government increase its share for qualifying transit projects. Protections for small business owners would have to be provided.

Bill would direct the FTC's Elder Justice Coordinator to establish a website and hotline for elder fraud victims.

Bill would direct the Comptroller General to study pattern books. Details on scope or funding are not provided.

The bill would let the Secretary insure mortgages for certain first-time homebuyers. Details on eligibility and cost are not provided.

Bill would require NHTSA to start reevaluating fuel economy standards.

House lawmakers would modernize the wage standard for exempt H-1B workers. Previously, the measure was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Bill would require state regulators to certify utility performance and order annual $100 residential credits paid by investors, starting the following year.

Lawmakers introduce a bill to amend take rules under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Lawmakers file a bill to codify policies against transnational cyber-enabled crime; text not released.

House bill would reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program, extending support for clean buses in school districts. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Lawmakers would require plaintiffs to pay prevailing defendants' fees in federal defamation cases.

Bill would require at least one chemical safety board member to have trades or industrial-labor experience. It also imposes 90-day nomination deadlines and vacancy reporting.

Army Corps of Engineers would issue a general 404 permit for restoration projects within one year. It would last 10 years.

The Senate designates October 4–10, 2026 as National 4-H Week by resolution.

A Senate resolution names a week to honor Ray Gaesser and promote farm safety.

Provides payments to taxpayers and dependents to compensate costs related to the Iran war. Referred to Ways and Means and Appropriations.

Directs Interior to study regional rural water supply projects with cost-sharing, standards, and public reporting.

Speeds small-scale geothermal exploration and creates priority leasing areas with rules about environmental reviews and consultation.

Reforms how drug data used for approvals is shared with patent offices and adds a defense in patent suits for non-disclosure.

Members and their families could not make bets or trades tied to government decisions or political outcomes. Ethics offices would enforce fines and return of gains.

Bill would require the Agriculture Secretary to issue beef-labeling regulations within 180 days, replacing 'Product of U.S.A.' with three optional origin labels.

Raises per-meal payments for school breakfast and lunch starting Nov 1, 2025; adjustments begin July 1, 2026.

Refundable credit for assistive technology purchases by blind taxpayers, spouses, or dependents, effective 2026 through 2030.

Omnibus bill with many provisions on recycling, consumer protections, technology, supply chains, and wide health program changes and funding.