Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Partnership with Pacific Islands Forum
A House resolution affirming U.S. support for the Pacific Islands Forum and urging continued cooperation on security, resilience, and development in the Blue Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring Artemis II Crew
House resolution honoring the Artemis II crew and supporting a National Artemis II Mission Day to mark their 10-day lunar flyby in April 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Above-the-line homeowners deduction
Proposes an above-the-line deduction for homeowners insurance on a principal residence, up to $10,000 per year, reducing AGI and potentially changing eligibility for programs and credits.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Authorize Libraries for Passport Fees
Allows eligible public libraries to accept passport applications and keep the execution fee; requires 30-day authorizations and a report to Congress.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
Cap on Large Retirement Balances
This proposal would limit new contributions and raise required minimum distributions for very large retirement accounts.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Support for Reproductive Justice
House resolution supporting reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, and policies for family formation, health care access, and social supports on the 250th anniversary.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
Preserving Our Constitution Act
Blocks U.S. federal bodies from recognizing foreign or religious laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution and limits related contract and venue rules.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Restore Refugee Protections and Admissions
Urges the President to resume refugee admissions and restore asylum protections. This resolution is non-binding and does not change the law.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Condemning Xi Jinping for Abuses
Senate resolution condemning Xi Jinping for human rights abuses, deceit, threats to peace, and urging sanctions.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2813)
Protecting Orchardists and Nursery Growers
Changes to the Tree Assistance Program to add pests, broaden eligibility, allow replanting options, set timing, and speed application decisions.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
SPARC Act
Creates loan repayment to recruit specialty doctors and some specialists to rural shortage areas for six-year commitments.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Train More Nurses Act
Requires HHS and Labor to review nursing workforce grant programs and report recommendations to Congress within one year.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Maintain Access to Social Security Offices
Requires SSA to keep field offices staffed, follow public notice and hearing steps before closures, and report to Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Preshevo Valley Discrimination Assessment
Requires the State Department to report on treatment of ethnic Albanians in the Preshevo Valley within 180 days.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.
Art Purchase Notification Requirement
Requires the State Department to tell Congress before spending over $37,500 on art, furnishings, or cultural projects for diplomatic residences and facilities.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
Grave Injustice Parity Act
Allows certain nonprofit cemeteries to receive tax-deductible estate, gift, and qualifying foundation transfers.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Fire Innovation Unit Act
Sets up a seven-year pilot to test and scale wildfire prevention, detection, and response technologies through public-private partnerships.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
America's CHILDREN Act
Creates a path to green cards for certain college graduates who came as children on long-term work visas, with age and priority-date protections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mobile Cancer Screening Act
Grants to fund new mobile units for cancer screening in rural and underserved areas, with reporting and matching funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ensuring Women's Reproductive Freedom Act
Blocks state actors from stopping interstate reproductive care, protects travel and movement of FDA-approved abortion drugs, and allows federal and private court enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health Coverage for IVF Act
Adds fertility treatment including IVF and preservation to essential benefits; requires parity, reporting, and applies to individual and small-group plans.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
LEO Fair Retirement Act
Lets certain federal law enforcement officers count unpaid premium pay toward pensions if they pay a lump sum or accept a reduced annuity.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction
Creates an above-the-line deduction up to $10,000 for annual homeowners insurance premiums on a taxpayer's main home.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fair Lending for All Act
Creates testing, expands protected classes, adds criminal penalties, expands mortgage data, and lets CFPB review loan applications.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.