Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Science of Reading Act
Prioritizes literacy funding for programs aligned with the science of reading and excludes the three-cueing model from comprehensive literacy instruction.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
National fossil symbols designation
Designates the American mastodon and Tyrannosaurus rex as national symbols, updating symbol lists to include fossils for educational and display purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ending Predator Access to Union Power
Adds sex offenses against minors to crimes that bar people from holding union officer positions under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; effective 30 days after enactment.
Received in the Senate.
Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act
Allows the National Taxpayer Advocate to file amicus briefs in federal tax cases on issues that broadly affect taxpayer rights.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims
Repeals deduction limits for casualty losses and gives extra tax relief and claim time extensions for thefts by fraud.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fit Future Act
Creates a Presidential council to promote sports, fitness, and nutrition and advise on national fitness programs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Electing Committee Member
Elects a member to a House standing committee; public details about the committee or member are not provided.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognize Nigerian Heritage Month
House resolution supporting recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating Nigerians and Nigerian Americans' culture and contributions.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Federal Job Guarantee Duty
A House resolution recognizing a federal job guarantee duty; referred to the Education and Workforce Committee.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Local Access to Courts Act
Adds College Station and El Centro as authorized federal court locations.
Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Prepositioning Aerial Fire Resources
Proposes protocols to position aerial firefighting assets early in fire season for faster response to fine-fuel fires.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Massillon 200th Anniversary
House resolution honoring Massillon on its 200th anniversary and noting key local history and civic contributions.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
North Canton 120th Anniversary
House resolution honoring North Canton's 120 years, its history, institutions, and community contributions; introduced by Representative Emilia Sykes and referred to committee.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Honoring John Seymour
A House resolution honoring John Seymour, the late Senator; referred to the House Administration Committee.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Find Neville Singham in Contempt
Finds Neville Singham in contempt and fines him $25,000 per day until he complies with a House subpoena.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
One Central Website for Agency Guidance
Agencies must post their guidance on a single public website so people and businesses can find agency advice and rules more easily.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.
Expanded eligibility for employer savings accounts
Proposes broader eligibility for employer-linked emergency savings accounts and doubles annual contribution limits for plan participants and eligible workers.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 544.
Honoring Craig Anthony Washington
House resolution honoring Congressman Craig Anthony Washington and recognizing his career in law, state and federal legislatures, civil rights, and criminal justice reform.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act
Shifts major trade action approvals from the President to Congress, creates a Joint Committee on Tariffs and Trade, and reconfigures USTR authority and oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement
Moves federal family-engagement education programs from Education to Health and Human Services, transferring staff, assets, authorities, and funds with a six-month effective date.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
Standing Disaster Recovery and Resilience Fund
Creates a standing federal fund to speed rebuilding after big disasters. Gives priority to low-income people and requires safer rebuilding in high-risk areas.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
End Special Treatment at Airports
Prohibits Members of Congress from receiving expedited airport security screening based on their official position.
Held at the desk.
Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Creates a DOJ office to coordinate programs, data, research, education, and community help to prevent gun violence and support victims.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
ELITE Vehicles Act
Removes federal tax credits for new, used, and commercial clean vehicles and excludes EV charging equipment from a refueling credit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.