Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Annual High-Risk Medicaid Audits
State Medicaid fraud control units must conduct annual sample audits of high-risk providers and report results. It does not change eligibility or benefits.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Hyde Amendment 50th Anniversary
A Senate resolution recognizes the Hyde Amendment’s 50th anniversary.
Introduced
Hyde Amendment Anniversary Resolution
A House resolution recognizes 50 years of the Hyde Amendment and affirms limits on federal abortion funding.
Introduced
Domestic Manufacturing Revitalization Act
Creates hospital purchasing targets, import duties, and tax credits to support U.S. production of protective equipment and medical supplies.
Introduced
Remove College Cost Barriers for Teachers
Removes college cost barriers to increase access to diverse, well-prepared teachers. No publicly available information about specific provisions.
Introduced
Fair Credit Reporting Reseller Act
Requires resellers of consumer-report data to use reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy before passing data to others.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 689.
Community Mental Wellness Training Grants Act
Creates a grant program to train community based mental health workers and expand non clinical support, improving access to early help.
Introduced
Improving Minority Health Act
Proposal to improve health of minority individuals; text not publicly available. Referred to multiple House committees for review.
Introduced
Language Access for All Federal Services
Federal agencies would provide language help at no cost and improve translations. People with limited English skills would access services more easily and file complaints when needed.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act
The NRC would control when the advisory committee reviews reactor licenses. Public reports would be released unless classified.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Health in Schools Grant Act
The bill would fund grants to add health services in schools and support families, with schools coordinating with health agencies and reporting results.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Hospitals must plan labor discharge
Hospitals would have to plan for labor-discharge and provide language access. The bill also funds rural maternal-care training and publishes public reports on outcomes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Developing the Community Health Workforce Act
Supports hiring, training, and loan repayment for health center staff, adds apprenticeships and expands behavioral health and residency training at health centers.
Introduced
Senior Hunger Prevention Act
Simplifies nutrition access for older adults and people with disabilities, adds delivery and market funding, and creates outreach and pilot programs.
Introduced
Senior SNAP Aid Overhaul
The bill would simplify SNAP for seniors and people with disabilities. It expands outreach and delivery options.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
WELLS Act
Requires hospital discharge plans for pregnant patients and funds training, research, and a public maternal health dashboard.
Introduced
School Social Workers Act
Grants to high-need school districts to hire and retain graduate-level school social workers and a national center for training and evaluation.
Introduced
Language Access for All Act
Requires agencies to provide translations, interpretation, AI safeguards, plans, coordinators, and complaint systems for people with limited English proficiency.
Introduced
National Defense Authorization for FY 2026
Sets defense priorities and authorizes fiscal year 2026 funding for military, intelligence, Coast Guard, State Department, and construction programs.
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
Territories health funding parity
The bill would boost health funding for U.S. territories by changing Medicaid rules and Medicare subsidies, helping residents get coverage and care.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Medicare Advantage Benchmark Floor
Starting in 2026, it would set a minimum benchmark payment for Medicare Advantage. It would require at least half of any increase to be used for basic benefits.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Community Mental Wellness Worker Training
Creates grants to train and certify local community mental wellness workers to screen and provide basic counseling for mild-to-moderate mental and substance use conditions.
Introduced
Sickle Cell Disease Care Act
Allows Medicaid health homes to serve people with sickle cell disease and requires dental, vision, reporting, and best practices guidance.
Introduced
SSI Equality Act
Extends federal Supplemental Security Income benefits and program rules to four U.S. territories.
Introduced