Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Build More Power Act
Extends loan guarantee availability and targets financing for plants ordered to run during emergencies.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Educational Equity Challenge Grants
Creates a grant program funding evidence-based school strategies for academic and health needs, with priorities for rural and low-income students.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
SEPTIC Act
Excludes state and local wastewater subsidies from taxable income for homeowners
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Honoring Oregon 2026 Olympians
Recognizes and congratulates Oregon athletes who competed in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics and Paralympics.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
National Home Visiting Week
Designates April 20–24, 2026 as National Home Visiting Week to recognize home visiting programs and their goals.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
DoD and VA Credentialing Integration
Requires Defense and Veterans Affairs to select and implement one shared medical provider credentialing system with set reporting and implementation deadlines.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Every Drop Counts Act
Expands eligible surface and groundwater storage projects, raises a numeric limit from 5 to 10, and protects state water rights and compacts.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
EXPERTS Act of 2025
Requires disclosures and public access for studies used in rulemaking, creates an Office of the Public Advocate, speeds OIRA review, and adds penalties for false submissions.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
National Lineman Appreciation Day
House resolution recognizes linemen and supports April 18, 2025 as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Manifest Modernization Act
Requires public disclosure of specified cargo manifest details for arriving vessels, vehicles, and aircraft; defines aircraft; applies 30 days after enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bay Mills Land Conveyance Authorization
Allows Bay Mills Tribe to transfer or lease non-trust land without extra federal approvals; United States not liable for such transactions.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Roddie Edmonds Gold Medal Act
Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds for protecting Jewish-American soldiers in WWII; allows bronze duplicates for sale.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
POWER Act of 2025
Allows federal emergency assistance to support mitigation work by electric utilities during or alongside power restoration after disasters.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Supporting Transit Commutes
Lets employers deduct certain commuter benefits; halves the deduction when employees opt for cash instead of benefits. Applies after enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Lower Your Taxes Act
Expands refundable tax credits and monthly child payments, limits capital gains benefits for very high incomes, and raises several corporate tax rates beginning in 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Old Glory Only Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Alpha Kappa Alpha 117th Anniversary
House resolution congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha on 117 years and recognizing its founders, membership, and service initiatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act
Increases federal penalties for many crimes against children to death or life imprisonment by amending multiple criminal statutes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Justice for Rape Survivors
Requires a 30-year minimum prison term (or life) for federal sexual abuse and aggravated sexual abuse convictions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ESCRA Act
Strengthens consumer protections for credit repair services, adds disclosures, licensing, dispute limits, and higher damages.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Valor Earned Not Stolen Act
Raises penalties for falsely claiming military medals and requires an Attorney General study and report on benefits gained through such false claims.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Abolish the ATF Act
A bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment
Requires federal spending not to exceed receipts, limits public debt increases, and sets procedures for budgets, revenue votes, and war waivers.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.