Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from engaging Iran unless Congress approves. Forces can still defend embassies and people, and keep intelligence work going.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
Hawaiian History Month 2026
Senate resolution designates September 2026 to honor Native Hawaiian history and encourage educational activities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
DHS Intelligence Training Act
Establishes standardized and specialized training for DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis employees; requires tracking, reports, and a Comptroller General review.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
FAA SMS Compliance Review Act
Creates an independent expert panel to review FAA safety management systems and publish recommendations and reports for implementation and oversight.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562.
Quantum risk in energy regulation
A proposed rule would require FERC to factor quantum computing cybersecurity risks into energy infrastructure planning and oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
trading information fairness act
Regulates securities and commodity trading to prevent use of privileged, nonpublic information from official social media accounts; bars platforms from selling such access; directs SEC and CFTC rulemaking; enforces penalties.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Medically Distressed Debtor Bankruptcy
Creates a medical distressed debtor category with larger home equity protections, easier bankruptcy procedures, and credit reporting protections.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Social Security Solvency Process
Creates a process for recommending and considering changes intended to keep Social Security trust funds able to pay scheduled benefits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
Animal cruelty prevention study and grants
A study on risk factors for animal cruelty and a grant program to prevent violence through training, data systems, and rehabilitation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Faster Title and Mortgage Reviews on Trust Land
The Bureau of Indian Affairs must finish mortgage and right-of-way reviews on set deadlines and notify lenders. Tribes and agencies get read-only TAAMS access and a new ombudsman.
Became Public Law No: 119-88.
Safe Step Act
Requires health plans to offer a clear, timely exceptions process for medication step therapy and report on exception requests.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
American Franchise Act
Sets a joint-employer test for franchisors under two federal labor laws.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
REDI Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit
Changes repayment rules for the Arkansas Valley Conduit: no interest, limited payers, and a 100-year repayment period.
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Suicide Prevention Month Resolution
A House resolution supports suicide prevention awareness and better access to mental health and related services.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Overdose Awareness and Opioid Response
A House resolution recognizes Overdose Awareness Day and supports efforts to prevent and address opioid use disorder.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
LIONs Act: Raises SBA Loan Limits
Raises maximum sizes for two SBA loan programs to allow larger small-business loans.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Buffalo Soldiers Gold Medal
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldier regiments and provides for museum display and bronze copies.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Don't Sell My DNA Act
Adds notice, consent, and deletion rules for genetic data in bankruptcy cases.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nationwide Medicare for All
Every resident gets comprehensive health care with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Private plans may not duplicate benefits and providers are paid from a national budget.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Revisions to contamination settlement claims
Clarifies who can sue, evidence standards, pretrial coordination, offsets from benefits, and contingency-fee caps for cases tied to exposure-related health harms.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Fraternal Benefit Societies Support
Senate concurrent resolution says tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies provide community benefits and supports keeping their 501(c)(8) exemption.
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S374)
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Across States
Aimed at letting people who meet home-state carry rules be recognized in many other states, with enforcement tied to local rules and restrictions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.