American Legislation

Resolution would express support for designating the third week of October as National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week. It would encourage education and research efforts but does not create funding.

Resolution would designate October 17, 2026 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day. It expresses support for vitiligo awareness.

A bill would bar naming defense assets for a sitting president and require restoration of previous names. It would also prohibit using DoD funds for naming.

The bill would urge the Secretary of the Navy to name a future aircraft carrier 'Doris Miller' in honor of the Pearl Harbor hero.

Lawmakers would create a Defense Department program to transport patients with high-consequence infectious diseases by air, set training and safety standards, and coordinate with civilian, academic, and international partners.

A bill would direct heads of federal agencies to support increased voting access.

Lawmakers would bar federal agencies from using automated mass surveillance tech, including facial recognition and license plate readers.

A proposed federal bill would overhaul the budgeting and appropriations process. It has sponsors Jared Golden, Marie Perez, and Adam Gray and has been referred to House committees.

It requires updating critical asset lists and a plan report for a missile defense system, with commander input.

The bill blocks candidates and close family from trading contracts linked to their own race. It also sets fines and requires a public list of affected candidates.

House introduces a resolution to abolish the Electoral College and elect the President and Vice President by direct vote, requiring two-thirds in Congress and state ratification.

Allows voters in federal elections to meet identification requirements with a sworn statement, with an exception for some first-time voters.

States would provide secure drop boxes in every county for federal elections, available 45 days before Election Day. Boxes must be accessible and labeled with ballot rules.

A proposal to increase voting accessibility for people with disabilities and older individuals.

A bill would create five-year, competitive grants prioritizing community colleges and minority-serving institutions to support student survivors of sexual assault.

Senate resolution recognizes Kosovo’s 15 years as a partner of the Iowa National Guard.

Lawmakers would pass a bill creating the Critical Minerals Council inside Executive Office of the President to coordinate policy within 180 days and fund opportunities via a public dashboard.

Expands youth access to federal elections through pre-registration, campus voting, student ID rules, and youth engagement grants.

CFPB civil investigative demands would be capped at six years after the violation. Attorneys could question demand scope and get timely replies, with denials reviewable by courts.

The bill would create a Green Ribbon Schools program, award $10,000 honoraria, fund state grants ($250k-$1M), and establish a three-person Education Department office to coordinate the effort.

Requires State to coordinate allied export controls and supply chain protections for critical semiconductor technologies; regular reports and possible export control actions for non-cooperation.

Bill would let Agriculture and Interior accept retirement of federal grazing permits on public lands, up to 100 waivers per year and 25 per state.

Requires periodic FDA reassessments of selected food chemicals, public notices, possible changes to approvals, and re-establishes an advisory committee.

Senate Finance Committee considers a bill to add qualified military spouses to the work opportunity tax credit.