Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
National Fraud Enforcement Division
Creates a DOJ division led by an Assistant Attorney General to coordinate enforcement against fraud affecting federal programs and citizens.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
Foreign Service Modernization Act
Updates recruiting, training, cybersecurity, promotions, and surge staffing for the Foreign Service.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Shelter Dogs for CBP Support Program
Creates a three-year pilot to adopt shelter dogs and train them as support animals for CBP staff. The pilot must begin within 60 days.
Received in the Senate.
Lock ESA Clearance for EPA Approval
Treats a 2020 wildlife biological opinion as the final ESA check for an EPA program approval. It stops further federal ESA consultation for that action.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
GAO Prison Library Study Act
Requires a GAO study of prison libraries and services in federal and state facilities, with data collection on usage and outcomes and identification of funding sources.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
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.
Green New Deal for Schools
Establishes a Green New Deal focused on public school buildings, operations, and programs.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Naming prohibition for living officials
Bar federal naming of living officials for a period after leaving office, with a possible extension if name licensing earns significant commercial income; adds inspector general oversight.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Annual Auto Insurance Report
Requires the Federal Insurance Office to prepare and submit an annual auto-insurance report with recommendations to lower costs to the President and two congressional committees.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Building Access for Oversight
This measure would grant Members and certain staff access to buildings for oversight purposes, with time limits, escort rules, and safeguards during emergencies.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
CHILE Act of 2026
Establishes a USDA emergency payment program for specialty crop producers and provides $5 billion for FY2027.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ban on Automated Surveillance Technologies
Bans federal use and funding for automated surveillance tools, requires deletion of data obtained in violation, and bars such data from being used as evidence.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Transfer of child care functions to HHS
Transferring oversight of child care for low-income student parents from education to health and human services, with a gradual transition that preserves current benefits and ongoing contracts.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Block 15-Minute Bus Idling
This bill blocks state air plans from enforcing under-15-minute bus idling limits, bars private lawsuits, and ends bounty programs.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Residential Recovery for Seniors
Adds Medicare Part A coverage for specified residential substance use disorder services and creates a per‑diem payment system starting October 1, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Health and Location Data Protection
Prohibits sale or transfer of individuals' health and location data by data brokers; gives FTC enforcement and appropriates $1 billion.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Block Federal Financial Assistance Rule
This bill stops a pending rule about federal aid from taking effect. Recipients keep current rules and do not face new requirements.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Local Control Protection Act
Limits federal challenges to local zoning for large data centers; requires community benefit agreements for tax credit eligibility.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
ReCement Act
Excludes certain recovered materials from being 'solid waste' when used in cement manufacture if they meet specific federal legitimacy rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
PAL Youth Enrichment Reauthorization
Grants to expand Police Athletic/Activities League chapters and after-school programs in public housing and distressed areas from 2028–2032.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
American High-Speed Rail Act
Funds and updates rules for high-speed and higher-speed passenger rail planning, construction, land acquisition, and workforce protections.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Health Care Workforce Innovation Act
Creates grants for community-driven allied health training in underserved and rural areas, with applicant and use requirements and a per-grant cap.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Support for Arms Control Agreements
Supports continuing arms control with Russia and China, urges return to New START limits, and calls for talks to reduce nuclear risks and maintain strategic stability.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Transit Equity Day Recognition
Supports recognizing February 4 as Transit Equity Day and encourages accessible public transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.