United States Bills
Expand Head Start Participation
Changes the Head Start Act to try to increase and improve participation in Head Start programs; text and details not publicly available.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Protecting Kids from Creeps Act
Prohibits registered sex offenders from obtaining children via surrogacy; sets criminal penalties, voids unlawful agreements, and limits certain tax and grant benefits.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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FORTIFY Act
Allows Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to retransfer U.S.-origin defense items and share ammunition via a coalition key.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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SAFE through Medicare Act
Adds Medicare coverage for medically necessary home devices and services that help medically at-risk people stay safe during extreme weather or infrastructure failures.
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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.
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SECURE Data Act
Creates a federal privacy framework giving consumers rights, sets rules for controllers/processors and data brokers, and makes the FTC the main enforcer.
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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.
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Biotechnology for All High School Students
Creates competitive awards and a consortium to expand biotechnology education, teacher training, curricula, and lab access for secondary students.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Renewable Materials Tax Credits
Creates production and investment tax credits for certain biobased materials, with definitions, limits, and 180-day rulemaking deadlines.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Diabetes Foot Health Access Act
Expands Medicaid recognition of podiatrists and updates Medicare rules for therapeutic diabetic shoes and documentation.
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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.
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Direct File Act of 2026
Creates a federal, free online tax filing program; bans agreements that limit IRS filing services; includes state integration grants and reporting requirements.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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End Veteran Homelessness Act
Expands HUD-VASH vouchers, prioritizes VA case management for vulnerable veterans, protects veterans who refuse services, and requires reports and a GAO study.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Creates a federal ERPO process to bar high-risk individuals from firearms, require surrender and reporting, and fund state programs and training.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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ETHICAL Procurement Act
Bars Defense contracts with firms tied to top officials or their immediate family.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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No Bonuses for Utility Executives
Limits executive bonuses at some state-regulated electric utilities when rate increases exceed inflation; requires FERC oversight and customer payments of forfeited bonuses.
Status
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5805)
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Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act
Creates USDA grant programs and a network to coordinate investments and technical help for rural communities, with allocation and matching rules.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Headstones for Honor Act
Allows VA to provide grave markers for enslaved people and others who performed military functions despite being barred from service.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act
Removes 501(c)(3) tax-exempt treatment for CAIR and organizations found tied to terrorism.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Olympic and Paralympic Commemorative Coins
Authorizes U.S. Mint commemorative coins for LA28 (2028) and Salt Lake City 2034, directs surcharges to Games organizers and requires no net cost to Treasury.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Access to Birth Control Act
Requires retail pharmacies to provide or promptly refer or order FDA-approved contraception; sets penalties and private enforcement; effective 31 days after enactment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Agent Orange Relief Act
Creates benefits, research, and health centers for people affected by Agent Orange, including children of male Vietnam veterans and Vietnamese American communities.
Status
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1764)
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Victims of Agent Orange Act
Provides medical, caregiving, housing, and cleanup help for people affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam and health services for Vietnamese Americans.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
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Credit for Caring Act
Creates a new federal tax credit for working family caregivers to help cover long-term care–related expenses.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Farewell to Foam Act
Bans sale and distribution of many expanded polystyrene food items and packing materials starting January 1, 2028.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Celebrate Hindu Americans; Condemn Hinduphobia
House resolution honors Hindu Americans, recognizes Hindu culture, and condemns attacks and anti-Hindu bigotry.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act
Allows parents' medical expenses to be paid from HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and Archer MSAs after Dec 31, 2024.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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