American Legislation

Congress would nullify the CFPB's withdrawal of guidance on reopening consumer bank accounts.

Disapproves CFPB's withdrawal of guidance on deceptive remittance transfer marketing and declares that withdrawal to have no force or effect under chapter 8 of title 5.

Increases review and transparency for rules that affect small businesses, adds petition rights and guidance publication requirements.

Blocks Byrne JAG grants to states/localities that limit cash bail for violent or disorder-related offenses.

Makes the federal share 100% for state Medicaid and CHIP outreach and enrollment costs, starting the quarter after enactment.

Affirms user ownership of personal data; limits collection, sharing, and monetization; requires access, deletion, portability, consent rules for contacts and minors.

Creates a 25% tax credit for sales of New Jersey-promoting products; port authorities must favor such sellers for retail space.

Requires SBA to implement GAO AI-report recommendations and file a 45-day implementation plan with roles, documentation, and timelines.

Supports May 6, 2026 as National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day to raise awareness, encourage screening, research, and support for affected mothers and high-risk communities.

Transfers administrative control of specific Harpers Ferry parcels between the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Requires faster notifications and reporting on infant formula testing, supply, and contamination response.

Authorizes transfer of three surplus F-14D Tomcats to the Space and Rocket Center Commission for restoration and public display.

Creates a board to set language access standards, assist agencies, investigate complaints, and improve access for people with limited English proficiency.

Resolution affirms EPA greenhouse gas reporting value for public health, transparency, and economic and community decision-making.

Weekly reporting of fertilizer prices and quantities by manufacturers and wholesalers, public data summaries, and a retail price survey; cooperatives and retailers exempt but may report.

Directs DOE to study building high-voltage power lines along highway and rail rights-of-way and publish findings within three years.

Bars registered sex offenders from obtaining children by surrogacy; makes those contracts unenforceable in federal court.

Requires public release of COINTELPRO records, creates a National Archives collection, and sets up a temporary Review Board to oversee disclosures.

Requires annual congressional reports on Academy courses, attendees, and training funds disaggregated by department, State, and firefighter status.

Makes commercial weather service data and tools an AFRI research priority for grant funding eligibility.

Improves how veterans' benefit claims are reviewed by the Board and VA, adding notices, studies, training, quality measures, reports, and use of technology.

Treats water safety and basic swimming lesson costs as deductible medical expenses, with limits of $500 per taxpayer ($1,000 for joint returns or heads of household).

Allows BPA to set and publish its own employee pay plan and use some civil service exemptions to address hiring and retention.