Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Dennis John Benigno TBI Program Reauthorization
Extends traumatic brain injury programs and expands data collection, public information, and research on long-term effects.
Held at the desk.
Support for Incarcerated Abuse Victims
Authorizes grants for emotional support services for incarcerated people who experienced sexual abuse.
Introduced
MOU for traditional land uses
A bill to require written MOUs between federal land managers and New Mexico land grants to define traditional, noncommercial uses and how permits, fees, and planning are handled.
Held at the desk.
Secure Space Act
Prevents the FCC from approving satellite licenses or earth-station authorizations if controlled by companies that provide covered communications equipment or their affiliates
Held at the desk.
Hearts of Gold Playground Rename
This measure changes the official name of a National Park playground to honor West Virginia children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Held at the desk.
Satellite Cybersecurity Act
Creates a Commerce-hosted cybersecurity clearinghouse, GAO study, and interagency strategy for commercial satellite cybersecurity.
Held at the desk.
Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act
It would add alpha-gal to the major allergen list under federal food rules. The exact labeling rules are not defined, and implementation would start 18 months after enactment.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
FASTER Act
Would fund fire department programs to prevent falls and improve emergency access in older adults’ homes.
Introduced
TWIC Access Guidelines
Directs TSA to develop guidelines for access to transportation worker credentials and application support.
Introduced
National Teach Ag Day Recognition
A House resolution supporting September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day to recognize agricultural education and the National FFA Organization.
Introduced
Breastfeeding Jury Duty Exemption Act
The bill would let breastfeeding people be excused from jury duty if they ask. Courts would handle the exemption under the new rules.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
ASCEND Act
Requires NASA to buy and share commercial satellite Earth observation data with transparency and annual reporting.
Held at the desk.
ADS for Mental Health Services
Requires large online ad platforms to report free public-service mental health ads to the FTC and Congress annually.
Held at the desk.
Arbitration Choice for Race Discrimination
Proposes that race-discrimination claims avoid pre-dispute arbitration, letting plaintiffs choose court and class actions; courts, not arbitrators, decide applicability; coverage spans laws at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
Introduced
Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance
Updates on tracking and studying traumatic brain injury data, with tribal involvement and long-term effects.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Predispute arbitration ban
Would require courts, not arbitrators, to decide applicability for major disputes stemming after enactment, restoring access to court-based actions and class remedies for workers, consumers, and civil-rights claims.
Introduced
TWIC access guidelines for reentry
Proposes TSA guidelines to help returning citizens pre-apply for TWIC and navigate appeals, without changing eligibility.
Introduced
Age-Discrimination Arbitration Access Act
This measure lets workers forty or older sue age-discrimination claims in court, despite arbitration agreements; courts will decide applicability across federal, tribal, and state claims, for disputes arising after enactment.
Introduced
Jury service accessibility for disabilities
This proposal would protect jurors with disabilities or age by requiring accommodations when serving on federal juries.
Introduced
Banks Face Annual Transparency Reports
Four banking agencies would publish a yearly report on Basel Committee work. The public could see meeting details and each representative's position.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Downpayment Grant Aims to Close Homeowner Equity Gap
The bill would fund grants to states and groups to help first-time buyers pay down payments and closing costs. Repayment may apply if they move out early.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Public project reporting transparency
Requires annual reporting of large federal projects that are delayed or over budget, with a public list and explanations to improve oversight.
Introduced
Environmental Justice Office and Grants
Creates a Justice Department office and grants to support environmental enforcement and community participation.
Introduced
Alpha-gal added to major food allergen
This measure would include alpha-gal in the list of major food allergens, specify sources, and allow possible exclusions based on detectable alpha-gal.
Introduced