American Legislation

Creates a VA preferred provider list of clinicians who complete annual veteran-focused suicide prevention training and requires annual reports to Congress.

Sets a December 31, 2026 deadline for states to ratify the Congressional Apportionment Amendment and declares later ratifications invalid.

Directs NRC to permit commercial-grade steel and concrete for non-safety structures at nuclear plants unless stricter standards are needed for safety or security.

Requires GSA to display the national motto on all public federal buildings within one year.

Establish an official U.S. Attorney station in Clark County for the Western District of Washington.

Creates a task force to set hiring standards and recommend retention and promotion steps for female law enforcement officers, and offers state funding incentives.

Raises startup retirement-plan tax credits for very small employers and lets service providers claim assigned credits by reducing employer fees.

House resolution urging better EMS stroke training, routing, public education, and access to thrombectomy.

House resolution encouraging federal agencies to prioritize behavioral health services and supports for people and families affected by rare diseases.

Designates May 10–16, 2026, as Taiwanese American Heritage Week and honors Taiwanese American contributions and ties to Taiwan.

Temporarily sets specified federal gasoline and diesel excise taxes to zero and directs Treasury to replace lost trust fund revenue.

House resolution reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act, joint communiques, and Six Assurances; supports Taiwan self-defense and peaceful resolution.

House resolution supporting May 3–9, 2026 as National Small Business Week to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Directs the State Department and FCC to improve internet access for Iranians, support tools like VPNs and satellites, and funds cybersecurity training.

Allows up to 90% federal support for certain drought-area or regionally significant water projects and requires financing priority for them.

Nullifies the BLM record of decision and approved resource management plan for Grand Staircase‑Escalante.

Adds recycled copper to the advanced manufacturing production tax credit for components purified to at least 99.9 percent.

Extends grants that support law enforcement officers and families from 2025 through 2029 by updating an existing statute.

Requires most employers to provide paid annual leave (1 hour per 25 worked, up to 80 hours per year) with notice, carryover, payout, and enforcement rules.

Authorizes grants to create or expand community-based mentoring programs for children and youth with foster care experience, including training, screening, and annual reports.

Establishes a federal 30% tax credit for recycling infrastructure investments, adds a 10% domestic content bonus, and phases out the credit from 2033 to 2037.

Blocks use of federal transport funds to buy vehicles or electric powertrain components from entities tied to certain foreign nations; requires a public list and allows narrow testing exceptions.

Updates VA standards to recognize nurse anesthetists as independent practitioners, set certification and direct-care requirements, and require GAO reports on anesthesia models.

Prohibits a proposed sale of F-16 parts and related support (Transmittal No. 25-25) submitted May 13, 2025.