Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
AI for Secure Networks Act
Requires Commerce to study how AI affects telecom network security and report findings within one year.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity
Reauthorizes and funds cybersecurity grants and technical help for small, rural, and municipal electric utilities; protects shared information from public disclosure.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy Threat Analysis Center Act
Reauthorizes and expands DOE program to create centers for energy sector cyber threat analysis and information sharing, extending authorization through 2031.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Expanded Education and Training for Foster Youth
Former foster youth age 14 or older can use vouchers for college, trade school, apprenticeships, GED, and remedial classes. Voucher time is five years, six if remedial first.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.
First Responder Network Reauthorization
Extends and updates the First Responder Network Authority, increases NTIA oversight, board changes, reporting, outage rules, and continuity planning.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Veteran DATA Act
Stops VA contractors from selling veterans' health or personal data; requires contract clauses, guidance, and a congressional report within one year.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Stop Inhumane ICE Detention Act
Requires reporting, audits, and access rules to monitor detainee health in immigration detention facilities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
No Tax on Restored Benefits
Excludes restored Social Security monthly benefits received in 2025 from taxable income.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Reuse and refill systems study
EPA to publish a two-year report exploring reuse and refill options across sectors, assessing costs, equity, job impacts, barriers, and needed support.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
PrEP Assistance Program Act
Creates grants and a reimbursement program to expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis and related services, plus a 'PrEP Pass' for uninsured people.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Strengthen Family Violence Services and Hotlines
Expands and funds services for domestic and dating violence survivors. It boosts hotlines, tribal programs, accessibility, and prevention.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Allow Grants For Vehicle Security Upgrades
Lets some federal grants pay for vehicle protections like bulletproof windows. Eligible agencies can use existing grant money to upgrade vehicles.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
New Federal Voting Integrity Rules
People must show photo ID and prove citizenship to register. Mail ballots require ID copies and must arrive by Election Day to count.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Poul Hornsleth Post Office Designation
Officially names the USPS facility at 3135 1st Avenue North in St. Petersburg as the Poul Hornsleth Post Office.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Shireen Abu Akleh public report
Requires a 30-day unclassified public report on Shireen Abu Akleh's death by the FBI and State Department with input from DOJ, DNI, and DoD.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Voter Citizenship Verification Act
A proposal to require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and to require photo ID for federal elections, with agencies verifying citizenship and assisting states.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CLEAN-UP Act
Allows Army Corps to clean contaminated sediment under EPA-approved joint plans and limits CERCLA liability for the Secretary when plans are followed.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Study Smart-Device Grid Security and Supply Chains
Orders a Commerce study on risks from foreign-controlled apps that can control high-power home devices. It may lead to future labeling or buying limits but causes no immediate bans.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
blue campaign training certificate
A program to certify employers for promoting training on recognizing and responding to human trafficking in high-risk industries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Ban 'Birthing Person' in Federal Language
Federal agencies must stop using 'birthing person' and use female- or woman-centered terms. This will change wording on federal forms and websites.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
TRACK ICE Act
Requires public reporting of certain immigration enforcement flights and limits privacy protections for contracted aircraft.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
End Detention and Electronic Monitoring
Phase out immigration detention and ankle monitors; fund voluntary community wrap-around services through HHS grants.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
va burial benefits expansion
Expands eligibility for va burial allowances for veterans who die at home while in va hospice care, if hospice followed va inpatient care, with retroactive application.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Streamlining Small Business Contracts
Raises dollar limit for certain sole-source small business contracts from $7M to $10M.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.