Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Equitable Access to School Facilities
Creates competitive grants and support for states to improve charter school facilities, financing, and access to public buildings; adjusts reporting and cost-share rules.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 586.
Supporting Law Enforcement Officers
Concurrent resolution expressing appreciation and support for police officers, noting their service, risks, community roles, and statements on crime and sanctuary cities.
Received in the Senate.
Disapprove CFPB Rule Withdrawal
Nullifies a CFPB rule withdrawing Circular 2024-03 under chapter 8 of title 5.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Taiwan PLUS Act
Treats Taiwan like NATO-plus partners for certain arms export and foreign military sales rules for five years, with possible renewals.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
FLEX Act
Increases flexibility and funding options for charter school grants and facilities while limiting paperwork and extra rulemaking.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 566.
IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Provides competitive grants to HBCUs for campus infrastructure, technology, safety, loan payoff, and reporting from 2027–2032.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act
Requires a survey question to identify unpaid caregivers who care for multiple generations and a public report on implementation.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
National Physical Fitness Month
Supports designating May 2026 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Make DTE Pay Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National Postpartum Awareness Week
Recognizes May 3–9, 2026 as a week to raise awareness of postpartum health disparities affecting communities of color.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act
Prohibits a specified abortion method, adds criminal penalties and civil lawsuits, defines terms, and updates chapter headings.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Member Reimbursement Disclosure
Requires public reading of Members who must reimburse Treasury for certain claim payments and limits duties for noncompliance.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Ban Dog and Cat Meat
House resolution opposes killing dogs and cats for food and asks Japan to ban it nationwide.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HBCU AI Research Leadership Act
Requires at least 10% of AI institute awards be allocated to eligible HBCUs and defines HBCU for the program.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Hemp Enforcement and Modernization Act
Sets federal rules for hemp-derived cannabinoid products: definitions, product types, limits, labeling, testing, registration, inspections, recalls, and penalties.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care
Changes which nursing homes can run nursing aide training and testing under Medicare and Medicaid based on penalties and remedies.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Empower Charter School Educators
Modifies charter school grant program to add pre-charter grants, state assistance, revolving loans, authorizer oversight, and changes fund set-asides.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
Fiscal State of the Nation Act
Requires an annual joint Budget Committees hearing for a GAO presentation on the executive branch audited financial statement.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors
Directs the FTC to run a national campaign and annual reports to promote safe internet use for people under age 17.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
FAMILY Act
Creates a paid family and medical leave insurance program run by SSA, defining benefits, eligibility, enforcement, and state coordination.
Introduced
CARE for Children Act
Creates a "cottage family home" foster placement with care standards and federal payment eligibility, aiming to keep siblings together and protect children.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
SERVICE Act Student Loan Changes
Changes PSLF rules: 96 payments, buyback option, portal, independent contractors counted, and limits on interest capitalization.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Eliminating Fraud in TANF
Applies federal payment-integrity rules to state TANF programs and requires HHS to plan to cut improper payments within 10 years.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.