American Legislation

A temporary increase in the federal share for certain Medicaid costs tied to IDD services, plus a terminology update; limited to 2027–2029 and to specified regulations.

Proposes applying notice-and-comment rulemaking under the APA to SBA rules involving loans, grants, contracts, or property

This proposal broadens who can be treated as a foreign instrumentality for purposes of economic espionage by including entities domiciled in a covered nation.

This proposal would remove two exceptions to English and civics testing for citizenship, potentially requiring more applicants to demonstrate language and civics knowledge.

A non-binding House resolution urges inclusion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research while maintaining apolitical, peer-reviewed grant decisions.

Five-year pilot to expand intensive, community-based mental health and housing services for people with serious mental illness involved with the criminal justice system through multidisciplinary teams.

requires the secretary of defense to prepare a formal recommendation on restoring a retired general's rank and send it to the president and senate by the end of 2026.

assess safety, regulatory paths, and continuity of care for service members in exploring investigational psilocybin treatment for PTSD

Proposes automatic annual increases to active-duty and reserve special and incentive pays, linking raises to inflation or basic pay while implementing a one-time correction.

A resolution charging the Education Secretary with misconduct, including transferring programs, false statements to Congress, and public-trust violations.

Extends the federal definition of 'school' to include preschools and early childhood programs under the gun-free school zones framework.

Proposes a per-year cap on fee awards, hourly limits, and detailed billing for lawsuits involving agencies.

A proposal to require a gender identity descriptor in children's programming labeling, potentially via TV Parental Guidelines or FCC rules, affecting broadcasters and streaming services.

This measure would extend authorization for the Minority Fellowship Program funding from 2028 to 2032.

Proposal to tighten safety controls, require rems certification, and mandate adverse-event reporting for abortion drugs.

This measure would make AGARDA a permanent, well-funded program advancing high-risk agricultural technology and climate resilience.

Creates a federal program and matching grants to restore habitat, improve water quality, advance climate resilience, and support environmental justice in a major cross-state watershed.

This measure would withhold member salaries after October 1 if budget and appropriations are not approved on time, with committee chairs certifying noncompliance to trigger postponed pay.

Restores DoDEA materials, limits changes to curricula across two or more DoD schools, adds review steps, and directs a study on an independent curriculum body.

Expands federal disaster relief by recognizing extreme heat as a major disaster.

Regulates substances added to animal feed that alter gut microbiomes, requires FDA food-additive petitions, and mandates a label clarifying the product is not for diagnosing or treating disease.

A measure would define plant biostimulants under EPA rules, exclude certain products from plant regulator status, and require EPA regulation updates and a USDA soil health study.

Extends R nonimmigrant status for religious workers awaiting green cards, adds limited job flexibility, and provides a return-abroad exemption for those who left due to time limits.

Sets criteria for VA education benefits on online programs, requiring regular instructor interaction and Title IV participation, effective August 1, 2025.