American Legislation

facilitates voluntary federal-state-tribal-local coordination to monitor beetle outbreaks, share data, plan hazard-reduction efforts, and provide APHIS technical assistance to lower wildfire risk.

Supports naming the week starting September 6, 2026, as Celebrate Community Week; resolution is in committee.

Bill would require Interior, via USGS, to assess geothermal resources in Puerto Rico and report progress to Congress within one year, with updates every two years.

House resolution supports designating September 4, 2026 as a day to honor taekwondo grandmasters and recognize taekwondo history and benefits.

Marks the fifth anniversary of 13 service members killed at Abbey Gate and condemns the Biden administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

A Senate bill would require overtime for agricultural workers above phased thresholds; large employers move from 55 to 40 hours by 2030, small ones by 2033.

The measure would cap duties on imported school supplies and educational materials, potentially lowering costs for families and schools, though coverage and revenue impacts remain unclear.

Authorizes annual loans to a victims fund through 2027–2029, repaid from future fines after the fund ends; lending is treated as direct spending, not new appropriations.

Non-binding House action encouraging celebration, education, and STEM outreach around July 20, 2026, highlighting Apollo and Artemis programs and space research.

A Senate resolution expressing sorrow at Senator Lindsey Graham’s death and honoring his public and military service, and requesting communication to family and the House.

Sets national goals and reporting for thinning, prescribed burns, and technology to reduce wildfire risk on federal forests and public lands.

Holds Senators' pay during funding lapses; payments released after shutdown ends; effective after the November 2026 general election.

Designates US Route 287 from Port Arthur, TX to Choteau, MT as Interstate I-47 and a high-priority corridor.

Creates a State Dept. coordinator for hybrid threats and requires reports on Chinese support for Russia's defense industry and possible sanctions.

Requires national flag to be prominently displayed on tangible foreign assistance and outreach, with limited exceptions and State Department rules for size, color, placement, and waivers.

Requires a one-year pilot for extra congressional notifications about certain new or expanded foreign assistance programs run by African Affairs and Counterterrorism offices.

Authorizes State Department to recruit and retain international disaster response specialists.

Holds foreign persons or entities liable for diverted or destroyed U.S.-funded humanitarian aid; allows recovery, crediting, transfers, and national-interest waivers.

Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to seek creation of a travel and tourism working group with Canada and Mexico during the next USMCA joint review.

Withholds senators' pay for days a federal shutdown occurs, with escrow rules before a November 2026 effective date.

Withholds member pay for shutdown days; escrow rule before Nov 2026; Treasury assists payroll administrators.

Changes how air monitoring treats smoke from planned burns and exceptional events; directs EPA to revise rules and timelines.

Recognizes Sept 22–28, 2025 as a week honoring AANHPI-serving colleges and encourages awareness and related activities.

Raises PBGC-guaranteed pensions for certain Delphi plans to full vested amounts and requires recalculation and lump-sum payments for past shortfalls.