Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Transparency in Billing Act
Requires separate department identifiers on off-campus outpatient claims and allows penalties for hospitals that fail to include them.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 652.
Campaign Finance Transparency Act
Requires card verification and billing ZIP for online donations, bans gift-card donations, removes $200 reporting threshold, and updates FEC and treasurer rules.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 651.
Compensation Fund Recrediting Act
Ends the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund and returns remaining money to the Treasury on January 1, 2027.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Yuma Proving Ground Land Withdrawal
Withdraws and reserves about 22,032 acres near Yuma Proving Ground for Army use, sets management rules and utility corridor authority.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Accelerating Forest Management Act
Allows certain post-disturbance tree removal on BLM lands without a full NEPA review, and extends a forest recovery fund to 2033.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Lower Presidio Historic Park Resource Study
This study evaluates the site's national significance and feasibility for National Park designation, explores preservation options, consults Tribes and local partners, and estimates potential costs for any federal actions.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Disability subminimum wage expansion
Assessing a proposed change allowing some adults with disabilities to work for subminimum wages under set conditions, with emphasis on documentation, counseling referrals, and employer steps.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization
Authorizes the Secretary of State to make loans and guarantees for foreign purchases of U.S. defense items and use certain FMS surcharge funds.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 9.
Immediate Congressional Access to Detention Facilities
Members of Congress can enter immigration detention facilities right away for oversight. DHS and contractors must admit them and train staff to follow the rule.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Tribal ID Training for Immigration Officers
DHS officers must learn to recognize tribal documents and handle enrolled tribal members properly. Training is annual and before new regional assignments.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
TREE Act
Bans imports and interstate sales of products linked to deforestation; sets inspections, country risk levels, penalties, and assistance.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.
SAFE through Medicare Act
Adds Medicare coverage for medically necessary home devices and services that help medically at-risk people stay safe during extreme weather or infrastructure failures.
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.
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Reauthorizes COPS ON THE BEAT grants and creates a distinct COPS Office with a presidentially appointed director.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Disavow Sharia To Get Special Visas
Applicants for a certain special immigrant visa must reject sharia law and swear to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Visa officers would add this to eligibility checks.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers
Moves NOAA and Public Health Service retired pay into DoD retirement fund; Board to set funding schedule and adds Commerce and HHS roles.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Medication Abortion Dispensing Preemption
If FDA approved, states could not require in-person dispensing or ban telehealth for medication abortion.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pregnant Women in Custody Act
Sets standards for care, housing, and restraints for pregnant people in federal custody, and requires data, training, and reporting.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction
Allows deduction of loan interest on certain recreational vehicles and trailers for loans taken after Dec 31, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan
Creates a task force to plan sanctions and economic tools to deter PRC aggression against Taiwan and report to Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Lower Prices at the Pump Act
Limits excessive fuel prices tied to the 2026 Iran conflict; directs penalties to energy assistance programs.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
CFIUS Real Estate National Security
Expands CFIUS authority to review foreign-adversary purchases near sensitive sites, adds agriculture focus, and tightens rules for real estate transactions national security.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Countering Russia's Forced Recruitment in Africa
Creates a State Department list and allows U.S. sanctions on people and governments who recruit African nationals to fight or work for Russia.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and 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.
Transportation Resilience Demonstration Grants
Provides big federal grants to plan and build projects that protect roads, bridges, transit, and ports from storms and floods. Projects must match funds and report results.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Medicaid Coverage for Assisted Living
Medicaid would cover services in assisted living for people who need nursing-home level care when costs are not higher than institutions. States can prioritize housing projects that include care services.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.