Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Heritage Legacy Education Grants
Proposes federal grants to HBCUs to fund tuition scholarships for full-time undergraduates descended from enslaved people; includes verification, funding reserves, and exclusion from federal aid index calculations.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Plastic Pollution Action Month
This non-binding resolution designates July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Action Month to raise awareness and encourage voluntary actions to reduce plastic pollution.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Impeachment resolution targeting judge Burroughs
House resolution impeaches a federal judge over a stay delaying TPS decision amid questions of review and executive authority, and requests a Senate trial.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognition of domestic firearms manufacturing
A House resolution recognizing small firearms manufacturers and designating August 2026 as National Shooting Sports Month, highlighting domestic manufacturing and cultural contributions.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Candidate divestment and blind trust requirement
This proposal would require candidates for president and Congress to divest most publicly traded holdings or place them in a blind trust within 90 days of filing.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Interagency wildfire research coordination
Requires a joint memorandum of understanding among Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Interior to align wildfire science priorities and coordinate programs.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 Baby Formula Act
Proposal to study toxic metals in infant formula and set action levels to protect infant health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Healthy Foods for Military Commissaries
Requires federal agencies to boost healthy food options in commissaries through planning, local sourcing, and interagency coordination.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Marine Bycatch Reduction Standards and Monitoring
Aimed at reducing bycatch and protecting seafloor habitat through new gear standards, monitoring, research, transparency, and import controls in Pacific fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Funding ban under War Powers
Prohibits federal funds from supporting deployments that violate the War Powers Resolution, with two narrow exceptions for imminent attacks on the nation or allied partners.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
FTC rules on preterm infant formula ads
Directs the Federal Trade Commission to study and regulate advertising for preterm infant formula, aiming to prevent misleading claims and require clearer information about risks and product differences.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Indian School Funding Formula Update
Updates the funding formula for Bureau of Indian Education and tribal schools to raise per-pupil funding and salaries toward averages, with rural weighting for small schools and a Congress report.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Expedited funding for aid goods
expedited funds to move usable foreign aid goods before expiration and annual reporting on waste
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
real-time efin validation for filings
requires the treasury/irs to verify electronic filing identification numbers in real time before filing to prevent unauthorized filings.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Judicial Ethics and Oversight Act
Requires formal ethics codes for high court justices and federal judges, creates an Ethics Investigations Counsel, and mandates public reasons for recusals and an annual report of tips and actions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting rights for incarcerated
This measure would ensure that a conviction cannot block voting in federal elections and improve registration, absentee options, and information access for incarcerated people and those on probation or parole.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Disaster data for military readiness
Expands uniform data collection on natural disasters affecting military bases to improve readiness, planning, and budgeting decisions.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Immigration Service Fraud and Preparer Rules
Strengthens penalties for fraudulent immigration services, requires preparer identification and signatures, enables civil actions against fraudsters, and funds nonprofit groups providing legal aid to immigrants.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
National Workforce Transition Fund
This proposal would set up a federal Workforce Transition Fund and board to retrain workers impacted by AI, with employer commitments and tax changes to fund programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
AI Safety Procurement Rules
Requires NIST benchmarks, bans unsafe AI models, and enables private lawsuits to enforce safeguards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A-10 Preservation and Sustainment
Maintains a minimum A-10 fleet, preserves retired aircraft, sustains training, and requires certification before divestment, plus reports on combat history and potential foreign transfers.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Immigration overhaul and border measures
An immigration overhaul tightening asylum, expanding deportations, tightening work verification, and introducing border fees and staffing targets.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Prison Climate Control Act
Reforms prison climate safety by installing HVAC, sensors, and heat/cold standards; includes staff protections, inmate items, and ongoing oversight.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
IUU Vessel List Act
Aims to curb illegal fishing by publicly listing offending vessels and owners, expanding visa actions, Coast Guard presence, and data-sharing with partners.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.