Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Limestone expansion ban on lands
This measure blocks federal processing or approval of limestone expansion on specified lands near a Colorado hot springs area to protect local scenery and recreation.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Family Housing Choice Voucher
Creates a new housing choice voucher to reduce family homelessness, expand housing options, and improve outcomes for children.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Georgetown Post Office Naming
Designates the Georgetown post office building with an official new name and directs that federal references use that name.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589.
Rename Post Office for Colleen Hanabusa
This bill gives a local post office the official name honoring Colleen Hanabusa. Mail service and addresses do not change.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
Post Office Name Change
Legislation would rename a federal post office in Fritch Texas as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office; it changes references and signage but not services.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
Casselton Post Office Naming
Designates a Casselton post office building with a new name, changing how it is officially referenced without altering services.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 574.
Renaming McAllen Post Office Memorial
Renames the McAllen post office to memorialize Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr., with references updated in federal maps and documents.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
Liability limits for vehicle makers
Explores a proposal to bar certain civil claims against vehicle makers that comply with federal safety standards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Membership definition under federal charter
proposes a federal change defining membership based on biological sex for a private women's organization.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Federal crime for staged vehicle crashes
Proposes a new federal offense for arranging or causing staged crashes involving commercial vehicles, with penalties and cross-state enforcement.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Infrastructure and environmental permitting reform
Aims to accelerate federal permitting for pipelines and mining, centralizing lead reviews with time limits and narrower environmental considerations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Immunity for gun makers
Proposes to shield gun manufacturers and sellers from most civil suits tied to criminal misuse, with federal preemption of state claims and options for removal to federal court.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Protecting American Consumers Act
Requires a minimum annual funding level for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau equal to 12% of the Fed's 2009 operating expenses.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SUSTAIN Act
Would limit reductions to MQ-9 units through 2032 and require a report on fleet recapitalization.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
HELP Copays Act
Counts third-party patient assistance toward insurance cost-sharing starting with 2026 plan years.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
IHS PRC Reimbursement and Notice
This bill would make the Indian Health Service the payer for IHS-authorized purchased/referred care, require notices within 5 days, and create a reimbursement process for patients who already paid.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Tribal Forest Protection Expansion
expands the Tribal Forest Protection Act to include more land types, allows tribes to protect or restore both tribal and federal lands, and authorizes limited funding.
Held at the desk.
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Designates August 21, 2025, to remember fentanyl victims and promote awareness, prevention, and drug-free choices.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5520; text: CR S5516)
Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act
Adds some retired law enforcement officers to federal death and disability benefit program for targeted attacks related to their service.
Received in the House.
Climate resolution on children health
A concurrent resolution urging reversal of executive actions, restoration of epa climate duties, and republishing climate data to protect children.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act
Reauthorizes and updates PROTECT Our Children Act with ICAC changes, reporting, data system, and funding for 2026–2028.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.
Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security
Adds agriculture to CFIUS review and lets the President block certain foreign purchases of farm land and agricultural businesses near sensitive facilities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Faster Labor Contracts Act
Requires quicker bargaining, mediation, and binding arbitration for first union contracts after certification.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers
Blocks Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on most federal lands and waters used for hunting and fishing, with narrow exceptions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.