Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Mystic Alerts Act
Allows mobile providers to elect satellite emergency alerts and directs the FCC to set technical rules within set timelines.
Presented to President.
Western Balkans Security Report
Requires a report on security cooperation involving Western Balkan countries.
Introduced
Congress Must Sign Off on Big Land Withdrawals
Big federal land withdrawals would need Congress approval, and monument boundaries would require landowners' written consent. The rules could slow changes to land use near communities and private property.
Introduced
Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
The bill would auto-enroll covered utilities in cyber hygiene services and let CISA respond to incidents, aiming to protect water services and personal data.
Introduced
Food Access in Health Centers
Creates grants for partnerships to make food available at community health centers.
Introduced
Power Order Transparency for Utilities
The bill would require the Secretary of Energy to explain emergency power orders and costs to customers. It also limits orders that delay plant closures.
Introduced
Submarine Cable Security Policy
The bill would force the FCC to set security rules for submarine cables, and those rules could affect how quickly new internet links are approved, possibly impacting service.
Introduced
Improving Species Recovery Act
It would update the Endangered Species Act to speed reviews using digital tools. It may affect how agencies work with landowners and how funding is used.
Introduced
Clarifies Rural Schools payments to counties
It would change how forestland payments are calculated and elected, affecting rural counties. The public would see how federal payments are described and allocated.
Introduced
Secure Rural Schools Extension
The bill would extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000.
Introduced
Limit Patents Tied to Security Lists
People on security lists could lose patent grants and enforcement. The president could grant short waivers under specific conditions.
Introduced
Trade grants for small businesses reauthorized
It helps states use grants to expand exports and create jobs by supporting small businesses. It also makes grant rules clearer and tracking easier.
Introduced
Data Centers Face New Transparency Reports
The bill would require federal agencies to publish regular reports on data centers' water, energy use, and emissions. It increases public information without changing rates or penalties.
Introduced
Data Center Community Empowerment Act
The bill creates a federal program to help governments study data centers, focusing on electricity, water, and jobs.
Introduced
Budget deadlines tighten federal obligations
The bill would require federal budget authority to be available for obligation by deadlines and bar withholding in the final 90 days before expiration.
Introduced
Cybersecurity and AI Investigations Board
The bill would establish a board focused on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence investigations.
Introduced
SCREEN Act Theater Credit
Creates a temporary 30% tax credit to encourage investments in existing movie theaters, with per-theater caps and a 2030 expiration.
Introduced
Block OSHA heat standard
A measure blocks OSHA's heat-safety proposal from becoming final, restricting federal action to protect workers from heat exposure.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
DHS Online Detainee Locator
Creates an online tool to find people held by DHS. Families, lawyers, and consulates could locate detainees more quickly.
Introduced
Pilot After-Hours Child Care Grants
Creates a pilot grant program to expand after-hours child care through the block grant, boosting access for working parents and strengthening workforce participation.
Introduced
Crossing blockages capped at 10 minutes
Bill would cap crossing blockages to 10 minutes at public crossings and require Class I railroads to link to a federal portal and record incidents, with penalties after notice.
Introduced
China-linked buyers barred from farmland and homes
The bill would bar China-linked entities from buying U.S. farmland and homes, with divestment deadlines and daily fines. New offices would monitor compliance and enforce penalties.
Introduced
Congress to award Buffalo Soldier medal
House Speaker and Senate leaders would arrange a Congressional Gold Medal for Buffalo Soldier regiments; Treasury would mint the medal and the Smithsonian would display it.
Introduced
Oral Health Purchases Covered by Health Accounts
The bill would let HSA, Archer MSA, FSA, and HRA funds cover toothbrushes and water flossers as qualified medical expenses.
Introduced