American Legislation

Lawmakers would direct the Comptroller General to study retention practices for non-clinical VA health care staff.

Bill would curb AI deception affecting voters and election workers by banning intentional AI interference. FTC disclaimer rules would begin 60 days after enactment.

The Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act would allow photographers to use certified third-party registries for deposits, with a single registration covering up to 3,000 photos.

A House bill would adjust Medicare payments for mobile stroke unit services to address equity.

Lawmakers would set senior ranks for Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force judge advocates under a new bill.

The bill would require states to study portable solar device rules. It would establish a grant program for up to $1,000 rebates and implement safety labeling and standards.

Resolution would express the House's support for designating the third Wednesday of October as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day.

House resolution would designate October 19–23, 2026 as Careers in Energy Week to raise awareness of energy careers.

Clarifies ESOP valuation by allowing reliance on IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 for certain closely held stock.

SBA to launch onshoring resources portal for small manufacturers.

Would help eligible dependents of long-serving public workers pay for tuition, fees, and books.

Senate bill would raise school meal reimbursements by 45 cents per lunch and 28 cents per breakfast starting October 1, 2026.

Authorizes funding to investigate, document, verify, and prevent Russian transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children.

Affirms House support for 14th and 15th Amendments and opposes voter intimidation, federal armed presence at polling places, and national voter data collection.

Creates a U.S.-Ukraine working group to co-develop and produce low-cost unmanned systems and set technology-transfer and production frameworks.

Limits federally funded research collaborations with entities on U.S. restricted lists, requires OSTP guidance, and allows case-by-case waivers with reporting.

Stops Medicare payments to hospitals and nursing homes owned by private equity, corporations controlled by private equity, or REITs, with a 3-year phase-out for current owners.

Bill would create an SBA Office of Whistleblower Awards to pay 10% domestic or 15% foreign rewards for original information tied to COVID loan actions.

Creates local government internships, volunteer service scholarships, and community service recognition programs.

Senate bill would create USDA Office of Biotechnology Policy to coordinate biotech work with EPA and FDA. Secretary would head the office and consult producers, academics, and developers.

Updates and expands Rural Housing Service programs, preservation, vouchers, loans, technology, and grants for rural multifamily and single-family housing.

The bill would require HUD to review FHA construction-financing rules for modular homes and publish findings within one year; it would start rulemaking on an alternative draw schedule afterward.

Bill would add housing-growth adjustments to CDBG allocations. HUD would fund bonuses by reducing other recipients.

Allows employers who hire military spouses to claim the work opportunity tax credit.