Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Disapproval of EPA Harbor Craft Rule
Congress disapproves and nullifies EPA decision on California commercial harbor craft engine standards.
Received in the Senate.
Temporary SSDI Demonstration Reauthorization
Temporarily extends SSA demonstration authority and directs a Title II disability insurance demonstration project.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month 2026
Designates September 2026 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month and supports awareness, research, and actions to reduce deaths from gynecologic cancers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Greeley Land Exchange Act
Swaps specified City of Greeley land for National Forest land near Seaman Reservoir with easements.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
English Learner Literacy Improvement Act
Aims to improve English and literacy skills of English learners and their families. Specific provisions, costs, and effects are not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Schedule Xylazine as a Controlled Substance
The bill makes xylazine a federal controlled drug with tracking and criminal penalties. Veterinarians and animal owners get limited exemptions and a transition period.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Prohibit Slavery as Criminal Punishment
Amend Constitution to bar slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CLEAR Feedback Act
Requires agencies to give denied SBIR/STTR applicants detailed debriefings and a short Q&A timeline on request.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Disclosure of Returns to SBA
Requires IRS return information be shared with the SBA to administer the Disaster Loan Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Utility Upgrade Cost Recovery
Amends PURPA to set federal standards for recovering full incremental costs of grid upgrades for large customers and to withhold highway funds from noncompliant states.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Ratepayer Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Requires public disclosure of data center electricity, water, costs, and protections for ratepayers.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Credit Union Investment Authority Act
Allows federal credit unions to buy more types of debt and asset-backed securities under new limits and rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Joint resolution to disapprove EPA rule
Proposed joint resolution would disapprove an EPA decision affecting automotive emissions rules, nullifying the action under the Congressional Review Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Act
Would create a federal department to coordinate artificial intelligence standards, research, incident reporting, education, and workforce strategies.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement
Allows producers and private forest owners to get partial advance payments for emergency repairs and clarifies wildfire damage eligibility.
Received in the Senate.
National Caregiving Youth Week
Supports a week recognizing young people who care for family members and encourages research and awareness.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month
Supports recognizing September 2025 as a month for awareness of gynecologic cancers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Extend Protections For Gene-Targeting Drugs
Makes certain gene-targeting drugs get 11 years of single-source treatment instead of seven. That may affect prices and payments by federal drug programs.
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.
Fiscal Responsibility Amendment Convention
Calls for a convention to propose constitutional amendments, with ratification votes conducted through state conventions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Middle East Security Cooperation Act
Requires reports and a strategy to expand membership in a regional security agreement.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Local Radio Freedom Act Support
Opposes new performance fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local radio stations or businesses that publicly play sound recordings.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Emergency Border Control Resolution
Establishes budget levels for 2025–2034, directs committees to submit reconciliation plans, and calls for reduced federal spending with a $4 trillion debt-limit increase.
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.