Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Program
Authorizes VA grants to nonprofits and agencies to run 24/7 peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans, with grants up to $250,000.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Drought Assistance Improvement Act
Changes forage and emergency assistance rules to allow earlier payments and set documentation standards for farm-raised fish and crawfish.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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
Preventing Violence Against Women
Makes noncitizens convicted of or admitting sex or violent family crimes inadmissible to enter and deportable.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster
Strengthens FEMA mitigation, prioritizes disadvantaged communities, adds climate guidance, outreach, and a central mitigation spending database.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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.
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness
Changes which educational loans are excepted from bankruptcy discharge, effective for cases filed after enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pony Up Act
Requires USPS to repay late fees when mailed bills or payments arrive late, and to report on mail delivery delays and prioritization.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Parris Island Protection Act
Stops federal money from being used to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Silver Cliff Community Act
Requires USPS to assign ZIP Code 81249 only to Silver Cliff within 180 days of enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Naturalization for Nationals in Outlying Possessions
Lets nationals in outlying possessions seek citizenship with some requirements waived and local processing available; may reduce fees and waive interviews.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
No Support for Terror Act
Blocks IMF SDRs to genocide perpetrators and state sponsors of terrorism; reviews aid to prevent funds reaching terrorists.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
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.
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.
Groundwater Recharge Assistance
Adds transfer authority of $3M per year to support groundwater recharge and related projects from existing unobligated funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Honor Inauguration Day Act
Requires the U.S. flag to be flown at its highest peak on each presidential Inauguration Day.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Make Greenland Great Again Act
Authorizes the President to negotiate acquiring Greenland from Denmark and requires Congress to review any agreement within 60 days.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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.
Capitol Remembrance Act
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to install a permanent exhibit about the January 6, 2021 attack, including artifacts, photos, and an honoring plaque.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.
CLEAN Elections Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.