Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Karly Rain Wood Act
Creates lifelong registration and public notification requirements for people convicted of repeat violent offenses.
Introduced
Safer Choice Program
Establishes a voluntary EPA program for reviewing and labeling products that meet safer chemistry standards.
Introduced
Wolves Regional Delisting Plan Update
The bill requires a federal plan update and a delisting rule for wolves in the region. It creates a committee to guide the update and monitor effects.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
South Asian Cardiovascular Health Act
Directs federal research and efforts to improve cardiovascular health for South Asian communities in the United States.
Introduced
FEMA Continuity During Funding Lapses
Provides for continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations; other provisions not specified in available text.
Introduced
Federal Renewable Electricity Standard Act
Establishes a federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers by amending title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Introduced
South Asian Cardiovascular Health Research
Supports research and programs to improve heart health for South Asian Americans; only limited bill info is publicly available.
Introduced
Federal Renewable Electricity Standard
Creates a nationwide requirement for retail electricity providers to supply renewable electricity; detailed rules are not publicly available.
Introduced
Include Debt Service in Estimates
Require CBO and JCT to include public debt servicing costs when they prepare cost estimates of legislation.
Introduced
Religious Student Group Access in Public Colleges
Public colleges must treat religious student groups the same as other groups in recognition and facility access when funding is involved.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
Repeal Circuit Judge Residency Requirement
Removes the rule that federal circuit judges must live in their circuit and allows other unspecified changes; introduced in Senate and referred to Judiciary Committee.
Introduced
Speed Payments to Veteran Auto Sellers
Makes the VA pay car and equipment sellers faster and follow prompt payment rules. It centralizes payments and requires reporting of delays and fixing invoices older than 90 days.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 729.
Student Protection and University Accountability
Requires colleges to publish and follow procedures for race-based complaints, keep records, display federal civil-rights materials, and face penalties for noncompliance.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 700.
Karly Rain Wood Repeat Violent Felon Registration
Would create a DOJ-led registry and notification system for people with multiple violent felonies.
Introduced
Disaster Recovery Needs Assessment Act
HUD would regularly assess disaster housing and infrastructure needs and report to Congress. The goal is to guide recovery funding for communities.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
Safer Choice Program Made Permanent
This makes EPA's Safer Choice label permanent and funds the program. Companies must disclose ingredients to get certified.
Introduced
Publish Monthly Disaster Relief Reports
Agency would publish monthly reports on disaster relief funding and timelines, helping Congress and the public track money and delays.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Student Financial Clarity Act
Requires the Education Department to publish more college cost data and create a universal net price calculator, helping families compare prices. It does not guarantee lower prices.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.
College Financial Aid Clarity Act
Colleges would have to present aid offers clearly so families can compare costs and choose the best loan, grant, or work-study option.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.
Say No to Indoctrination Act
Prohibits use of federal K–12 education funds to teach concepts tied to "gender ideology" as defined in Executive Order 14168.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 378.
FEMA funds disaster work during funding lapse
During a funding lapse, FEMA could keep disaster relief work going and pay staff using existing Disaster Relief Fund balances. It would treat these operations as essential to protect lives.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Academic exchanges with strategic partners
Requires colleges receiving federal funds to certify they will not engage in selective boycotts of major strategic partners and ensure study abroad and exchanges are open on equal terms.
Introduced
Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act
Raises the asset threshold in a Federal Reserve policy statement to $25 billion for certain holding companies.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act
Requires certain flood insurance communities to plan for repeatedly flooded areas and report progress publicly.
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.