Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Action for Dental Health Act
Reauthorizes and increases annual funding for a dental workforce grant program for fiscal years 2026–2030; funds remain available until expended.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Geothermal leasing on public lands
A proposal to speed geothermal leasing and permitting on public lands through annual lease sales, replacement sales, and shorter permit timelines.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Investing in All of America Act
Changes SBIC leverage rules and allows exclusions for rural, low-income, critical technology, and small manufacturer investments.
Became Public Law No: 119-92.
New Source Review Improvement Act
Clarifies when stationary source changes count as modifications under the Clean Air Act using hourly and annual emissions tests.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
Expediting Federal Broadband Reviews
A bill to speed federal reviews of broadband deployment; no full text or cost details publicly available in the provided materials.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
GUARD VA Benefits Act
Reinstates penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees for VA claims and adds criminal fines.
Committee Hearings Held
Veteran Education Assistance Increase
Raises Post-9/11 GI Bill books and supplies stipend to $1,400 and indexes it to annual CPI increases starting fiscal year 2026.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers
Creates military leave, privacy, and travel reimbursement rules for servicemembers and dependents seeking abortion or assisted reproductive technology when services are not nearby.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity
Excludes certain state disaster mitigation payments from taxable income for property owners who make wind, earthquake, or wildfire upgrades.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Murphy asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1849, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Rapid Suppression Mandate for High-Risk Forests
The Forest Service must try to put out fires on high-risk national forest lands within 24 hours. Prescribed burns that escape must be stopped and backfires are limited.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
Bars admission and immigration relief for aliens tied to Hamas attacks beginning October 7, 2023, and requires annual DHS reporting.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Credit for post-1988 temporary service
Allows certain temporary service after 1988 to count toward retirement, with deposits required and regulations to be issued.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Increase and Prorate Survivor Compensation
Surviving spouses and dependents may get larger monthly payments. The Department of Veterans Affairs will prorate some benefits and lower the years required to qualify.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Universal Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
Requires a licensed dealer to run a background check for most private gun sales. Some family, hunting, and emergency loans are exempt.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Veterans secure storage program
A program to provide secure firearm storage options to veterans, including lockboxes and vouchers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Stellate Ganglion Block Access for PTSD
VA and TRICARE must offer stellate ganglion block to enrolled people with PTSD after informed consent. Guidelines must be updated.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
arms export control
Would block new defense licenses to a country until the president certifies it is not providing materiel support to an armed group in Sudan, tightening arms export controls.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
TSA personnel Title 5 transition
Would move TSA workers into title 5 rules, granting collective bargaining and appeal rights while preserving key pay features during conversion.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
DMEPOS Relief Act 2025
Stops some Medicare payment changes for DME from the 2021 bidding round through December 31, 2025; delays another change until January 1, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities
Authorizes HHS/HRSA grants to community providers to expand prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care in underserved communities, with priorities and limits, FY2026–2030.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Social Security Beneficiary Data Privacy Act
tightens access to social security beneficiary data, bans certain officials, and creates civil liability for negligent disclosures
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Review travel rules and peace roadmap
A measure to review travel restrictions with North Korea and to outline a peace roadmap, including liaison offices, without changing force posture.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Social Security Expansion Act
Increases benefits, changes COLA to CPI‑E, extends student benefits, and adds taxes to fund a consolidated Social Security Trust Fund.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Restart Border Barrier Construction Immediately
Forces Homeland Security to restart and finish border barrier construction using prior funds. It keeps old contracts and orders Customs and Border Protection to certify DNA compliance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.