Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Iran Hostilities Withdrawal Resolution
A joint resolution directing removal of forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the action, with narrowly defined defensive exceptions.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)
Disapproval of CCDF Rule
A joint resolution would nullify a federal department rule for the Child Care and Development Fund, leaving unanswered questions about eligibility, services, and state administration.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
red snapper conservation measure
Prohibits commercial harvest and sale of red snapper from federally managed waters when recreational harvest is closed; NOAA to issue rules within 90 days; enforcement under existing fishery tools.
Introduced
Disability HCBS and ADA Support
Non-binding resolution urges agencies to defend ADA goals and expand home- and community-based supports.
Introduced
Advanced Grid Transmission Support and Clearinghouse Act
Creates a DOE clearinghouse and technical help for advanced transmission. DOE funding won’t count as a NEPA major action and DOE will publish voluntary wildfire-mitigation guidance.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
Hydropower Licensing Modernization Act
Clarifies when FERC approval is needed and creates a fast licensing track for small hydrokinetic projects under 5 MW.
Introduced
AMIA Bombing Accountability Resolution
non-binding resolution condemns AMIA bombing, calls for accountability, urges INTERPOL action, and supports designating Hezbollah and Hamas as terrorists.
Introduced
China Rights Memorial
A proposal to design and fund a memorial in a public park in the national capital to honor victims of human-rights abuses in China and educate the public.
Introduced
Cancer survivorship care planning
Expands coverage and support for cancer survivors, adds care planning, fertility services, and employment aid through Medicare, Medicaid, and grants.
Introduced
Accreditation oversight and transparency
Secretary of Education would standardize accreditation measures, require disclosures, and enable enhanced reviews, teach-out plans, and transfer options if schools face trouble.
Introduced
tax cap on pensions
Cap on federal tax attributed to state/local pensions; cap set at $10k for individuals and $20k for qualifying joint filers.
Introduced
Fertility treatment retirement withdrawal exemption
Proposes penalty-free retirement withdrawals for qualified fertility expenses, up to a lifetime cap, with rules on timing, eligible plans, and a repayment option.
Introduced
ai safety and transparency
protects minors in public ai services by requiring clear disclosures, parental controls, safety protocols, and crisis referrals, with enforcement by the ftc.
Introduced
Craft distillery interstate shipments
Allows craft distilleries to ship spirits directly to consumers across states, with age checks, labeling, and adult-signature delivery, subject to state approvals.
Introduced
Veterans Precision Oncology Program
Establishes a VA-wide precision oncology program for prostate cancer with centers of excellence, a national registry, and telemedicine tumor boards to expand testing and trials.
Introduced
Agricultural Worker Safety and Pay
Proposes stronger safety protections for farm and meatpacking workers, higher wages in contracts, anti-retaliation measures, and expanded OSHA oversight.
Introduced
Rural broadband securities exemption
Aimed at small rural broadband providers, this bill would create a narrow exemption from standard securities registration if subscriber and holder thresholds are met and an annual summary is filed.
Introduced
SNAP retailer trafficking penalties update
this measure tightens enforcement by improving trafficking estimates, publishing regular reports, and increasing civil penalties for retailers in the snap program, while reviewing reauthorization for high‑risk stores.
Introduced
Emergency Conservation Advance Payments
Expands up-front payments and spending windows for emergency conservation programs affecting farms and private forest land, broadening wildfire coverage and giving program administrators discretion over terms.
Became Public Law No: 119-102.
ACAS-X deployment plan
The measure requires the Defense Department to prepare an action plan for ACAS-X deployment, detailing timelines, testing, certification, and interoperability with civil ADS-B systems.
Introduced
Noncongregate Summer Meals Expansion
Expands summer meals to noncongregate formats, makes all children eligible, and requires federal rules and state planning to maintain meal integrity.
Introduced
Drug Pricing Transparency Initiative
Requires HHS to publish records from private drug pricing deals to enhance transparency and support budget and health program oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Home-schooled graduates under federal aid
Would treat home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal higher-education rules when state classifications recognize home schools as private schools, affecting eligibility for federal student aid and admissions decisions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
AMIA bombing accountability
condemns the 1994 AMIA bombing, honors victims, and calls for accountability of those implicated, while urging international cooperation and designation actions by partners.
Introduced