Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Homeownership assistance proposal
The bill would amend the tax code to provide homeownership assistance; it has been referred to House committees and is not law.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
Direct CARE Opportunity Act
Creates long-term grants for direct care worker training, career growth, recruitment, and retention.
Introduced
Disapproving US–Saudi Nuclear Agreement
Congress resolution to reject a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement submitted September 14, 2026, between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Introduced
Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization
Extends authorization for advanced drinking water technology grants to cover 2027–2031.
Introduced
Right to IVF and ART Access Act
This act would guarantee federal rights to receive and provide ART and IUI, require coverage by public and private plans, and expand services for service members and veterans.
Introduced
Medicare Covers Pharmacist Testing, Treatment
Medicare Part B would pay pharmacists for certain tests and short treatments. You could get covered flu, COVID, RSV, and strep care at pharmacies starting in 2026.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Shield Veterans From Deportation, Restore Status
Allows some noncitizen veterans to return and get green cards. Bars most removals of service members except serious violent crimes.
Introduced
EVEST Act Automatic VA Enrollment
Automatically enrolls eligible veterans in VA patient system, requires notice and opt-out options, electronic access, and a GAO report on notice methods.
Committee Hearings Held
VA Employee Supplemental Parental Leave
VA employees could take four extra unpaid weeks after a birth, adoption, or foster placement. It adds to existing federal leave and must be used within 12 months.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Energy Relief and Grid Modernization Act
Lowers home energy costs, expands bill help, and speeds clean power and grid upgrades. It changes permits, funding, and market rules that affect utilities and households.
Introduced
Survivor status protected in housing act
A bill would add survivor status as a protected basis under the Fair Housing Act and extend protections against coercion in housing disputes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
ALS Better Care Act
Adds Medicare coverage and a new payment for outpatient ALS services starting January 1, 2027, and requires a clinical trial staffing report.
Introduced
Physician Registration for Schedule I Treatments
Bill would create a federal physician registry for Schedule I investigational drugs under Right to Try; AG must act on applications within 45 days and publish interim and final rules.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Housing bill funds furniture for homeless
House bill would fund furniture banks under Continuum of Care to help homeless households. HUD would report annually on furniture poverty and the measure would repeal after five years.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Tax relief for tipped workers
Bill would create a time-limited deduction for reported tips up to $35,000 a year for eligible workers, with income phase-down and a Treasury-run pilot after expiry.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Find It Early Act
Requires no-cost additional breast imaging for higher-risk people across major federal and private health programs.
Introduced
Kidney Care Access Protection Act
Changes Medicare payments to support new dialysis drugs, devices, screenings, and education, effective mostly Jan 1, 2026.
Introduced
Strong Communities Act
Creates a COPS grant program to fund local officer training in exchange for service in nearby precincts; includes repayment rules and annual reporting.
Introduced
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Requires private health plans to cover treatment of certain congenital oral and facial anomalies.
Introduced
Noncontiguous Energy Shipping Relief Act
Lawmakers would ease energy-product shipping on noncontiguous routes to Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Better CARE for Animals Act
Expands enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act; allows the Attorney General to sue, seize animals, and coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture.
Introduced
Sanctions and visa controls
Authorizes targeted asset freezes and visa bans on those tied to violence, with periodic Treasury reporting.
Introduced
Medicare Radiation Therapy Episode Payment
Creates a per-episode Medicare payment for radiation therapy, links quality and accreditation, and adds transportation-related payments to improve access.
Introduced
Stopping Addiction and Falls
Adds physical and occupational therapy and falls assessments to Medicare for beneficiaries who fell in the prior year.
Introduced