Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Buffalo restoration for tribes
Provides grants, technical help, and surplus buffalo transfers to tribes for herd restoration on tribal lands, with consultation and disease controls.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nitazenes Schedule I designation
This measure would permanently place nitazene opioids in Schedule I, tightening federal controls and affecting researchers, manufacturers, and enforcement efforts.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Faster VA Responses to Congressional Requests
Makes VA send requested records to the Veterans' Affairs Committees on fixed timelines and limits political interference. Career staff must handle most document production.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Act
Authorizes U.S. military education and training assistance to Greece with stated goals and funding for fiscal years 2027–2031.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
Boosting Lifelong Support for Foster Youth
Gives youth in foster care more say and written plans, and helps connect them with mentors, peers, family, and community before and after leaving care.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
Tribal Housing Modernization and Loan Expansion
Gives tribes more control to build or fix homes faster and helps more people get home loans. It adds programs for students and veterans.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
Export Controls Update
Expedited interagency review and updated controls on sensitive tech transfers to foreign adversaries, with a focus on military-civil fusion exposure.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act
Prohibits downgrading VA law enforcement positions and restores status and pay for positions downgraded between Oct 1, 2025 and enactment.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Veterans Affairs medical funding flexibility
Temporary authority for the VA to deposit certain medical reimbursements into the Medical Care Collections Fund, with GAO reporting every 180 days.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Moral Injury Restitution Act
Gives retroactive VA compensation to veterans with conditions from military sexual trauma starting the day after discharge.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment Act
Repeals a recent change to the adjusted taxable income definition for the business interest limit, effective for tax years after Dec. 31, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Prohibit Military Force Against Cuba
Stops federal funds being used for military action in or against Cuba through Dec 31, 2026, with limited legal exceptions.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Grants to Protect Students with Disabilities
Creates federal grants for agencies that defend students' school rights. Funds investigations, legal help, monitoring, and family support.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voter Empowerment Act of 2026
Modernizes registration, expands access for voters with disabilities, restores voting rights after conviction, strengthens mail and early voting, and requires voter-verified paper ballots.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and 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.
Data to Save Moms Act
Improves maternal health data, funds reviews, tribal studies, and grants to minority-serving institutions.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Zero-Interest Federal Student Loans
Stops interest on most federal student loans and sets up a fund to manage repayments. Many borrowers get automatic zero-interest changes starting July 1, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
SNAP Online Sales and Delivery Standards
Creates privacy, safety, and worker standards for buying SNAP food online and for delivery. Retailers must report compliance or lose SNAP authorization.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
WIC Postpartum Eligibility Extension
Extends postpartum WIC eligibility to 24 months and requires a health outcomes report.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Military Financial Literacy Act
Creates one-on-one financial and housing counseling for active-duty and transitioning service members; requires a report on implementation.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Small Oil and Gas Producers Act
Modifies percentage depletion rules, raises depletable barrels, and removes some taxable income limits for oil and gas wells after 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
DHS Use of Force Records to Congress
DHS must send Congress full records of shootings and custody deaths after Jan 20, 2025. Committees get videos, reports, messages, and training files for oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers
Requires incarcerated workers be covered by the FLSA and bars counting board, lodging, or court-fee deductions as wages.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
ISLET Act
Classifies human cadaveric islets as organs; directs HHS to update regulations and report progress.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Windfall Oil Tax and Gas Rebate
Taxes large oil producers when global oil prices rise above 2025 levels and uses the money to give gasoline rebates to eligible filers.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.