American Legislation

Requires the SBA to create and share guidance on foreign threats that harm small businesses, updated annually.

Bill would provide whistleblower incentives and protections for FTC reporting. Referred to House committees; not yet law.

The bill would create a federal grant program for states to improve access to the WIC nutrition program.

The bill would add three cattle types to an existing crop insurance pilot in 2027. It does not specify coverage, pricing, or eligibility.

The bill would let small meat producers skip some inspections. It could lower costs for small producers, but consumer protections and safety oversight are unclear.

Supports recognizing 4-H and its youth development work during October 4–10, 2026.

The bill would let the FTC sue for penalties it already has authority to collect. It could speed penalties and affect businesses and consumers.

It would require age-appropriate chatbot settings for minors and give parents control.

The bill would limit how car data is collected and shared. It would give you access to your data and require notices and consent before sharing.

The bill would curb misleading recycled-content claims and require third-party certification for mass-balance accounting, enforced by the FTC.

Designates October 8, 2026, as a day recognizing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

A Senate resolution supports observing Bat Week from October 24 to 31, 2026.

Senate adopts a resolution recognizing September 30, 2026, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day and encouraging awareness activities.

Grants would support high school veterinary work-based learning in areas with veterinarian shortages.

The bill would fund five-year grants to partnerships of state education agencies, high-need districts, and colleges to boost teacher and school-leader preparation.

Eases rules and funds pilots to speed home building. Adds renter help like an eviction helpline, inspection fixes, and savings escrow pilots.

Bill would require HUD to review FHA construction-financing barriers facing modular homes, publish a report within one year, and start rulemaking within 120 days.

Bill would require state-licensed appraisers for FHA mortgages, add trainee appraisers to the national registry, and expand the Appraisal Subcommittee's membership.

Allows certain banks to increase aggregate public-welfare investments from 15 to 20 under two federal banking statutes.

HUD would expand HOME funds for infrastructure near assisted housing, and raise income limits to 100 percent of area median income, with rules issued within one year.

Resolution would recognize National 4-H Week and 4-H's role in the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture.

The RESIDE Act would authorize HUD to use up to $100 million in HOME funds for fiscal years 2027-2031 to award grants for converting vacant buildings into attainable housing.

Would expand voter registration, campus polling, and other voting access for young people.

A bill would permit civil suits for injuries linked to procedures performed on minors and bar federal funds to related clinics. It sets a 30-year filing limit.