Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
CDC Anniversary Resolution
Ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing the CDC's 80th anniversary; non-binding and does not create funding, duties, or actions.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4570-4571)
Support rural families
Senate proposal to support rural families; details on programs, eligibility, and funding are not provided.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recognition of hotel workers
A ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing hotel employees and National Hotel Employee Day.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4568)
Fentanyl Awareness Day
A symbolic designation to raise awareness about fentanyl risks and prevention, without creating programs or funding.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
Helmet-rule preemption
A federal measure would bar local helmet mandates for motorcycle riders, preempting safety rules and possibly affecting injuries, medical costs, and emergency care.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mentorship for early-career researchers
A proposal to require mentorship plans and career development for federal health research funding recipients, with potential reporting and program monitoring.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health-care career training expansion
Aimed at expanding training and pathways for low-income individuals to enter health-care careers through partnerships, funding, and support services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
CMS report on API markets
A proposed CMS study to explore how coverage and reimbursement rules could help stabilize API and key starting materials markets.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Housing leasing from postal property
Proposes using postal property to lease sites for housing projects, potentially expanding housing supply and neighborhood development.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Campus mental health grants reform
Senate proposal to modify campus mental health grants and tailor the lifeline to youth suicide prevention.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
afghanistan tps designation
designates afghanistan for temporary protected status, granting eligible nationals protection from removal and work authorization.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Insider Trading Rules Tightened
A proposal to tighten limits on trading and communications tied to material, nonpublic information, aiming to reduce unfair advantage and clarify enforcement for regulators and market participants.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)
Right to Counsel for Removal
Establishes a right to counsel for eligible noncitizens facing removal when they cannot afford an attorney.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Funding ban on public charge rule
The bill would bar federal funds from implementing the DHS public charge inadmissibility rule, affecting immigration processing and decisions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Fair audits for financial examinations
Proposes clearer, fairer exam procedures for bank audits and inspections.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
AI oversight for financial stability
A proposal to assign artificial intelligence duties to FSOC to monitor AI-related risks in finance.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Delivery of digital prescribing information
This initiative would shift drug prescribing information from paper to digital formats and set standards for online access and updates.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Asset limits removal for benefits
Removes asset tests for TANF, SNAP, and LIHEAP and raises SSI resource limits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aamodt Settlement Extension Amendment
Allows listed parties to agree to extend Regional Water System completion dates when reasonably necessary.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Agua Caliente Water Rights Settlement
Approves a settlement giving the Agua Caliente Tribe defined groundwater rights, trust funds, land transfers, and related fees and tax arrangements.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Right to IVF and ART Act
Establishes federal rights to ART and IUI coverage nationwide and expands fertility services for service members and veterans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Hawai‘i National Cemetery Act
Requires the VA to establish a new national cemetery in Hawai‘i and report progress to Congress.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Women Veterans Specialty Access Act
Allows eligible women veterans to directly schedule gynecology, obstetrics, maternity, and postpartum care without a VA referral.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act
Creates a VHA office to plan, test, and guide safe use of emerging mental health treatments for veterans.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.