Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Electric Load Forecasting Reform
Creates regional boards to set best practices for electric demand forecasts. States must consider the recommendations, which may change utility planning and data rules.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Emergency Claims Parity Act
Requires at least 15 days to notify Indian Health Service after emergency non-IHS care; elderly/disabled have existing rules.
Received in the Senate.
National Voting Rights Month
Designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month; urges voter education, support for voting-rights legislation, and funds for election public service announcements.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Mashpee and Aquinnah Leasing Authority
Allows 99-year leases for land held by Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
Neuroblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
Supports designating September 3, 2026 as Neuroblastoma Awareness Day to recognize affected children, families, clinicians, and researchers and to raise awareness of this pediatric cancer.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Contempt finding: Michael Joseph
House resolution finding Michael Joseph in contempt for failing to obey Ethics Committee subpoenas and referring the matter to the U.S. Attorney.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Contempt Finding for Hector Roos
Recommends House find Hector Roos in contempt for refusing to comply with Committee on Ethics subpoenas.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations
Protects religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality, and gender identity for tax-exempt status; belief need not be central to a religion.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 680.
Penalties for foreign-funded nonprofits
The measure would impose penalties and taxes on large tax-exempt organizations that donate to political groups after having received foreign funds, with possible loss of tax-exempt status for repeated violations.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 669.
serbian americans heritage month
a symbolic expression of support for designating february as serbian americans heritage month to promote cultural learning and community observances without new programs or funding.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Medicare Anniversary Resolution
House resolution commemorates Medicare's 61st anniversary and honors beneficiaries, providers, and staff; it does not change eligibility, benefits, or funding.
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.
Expansion of renewable biomass eligibility
Expands which forest materials qualify as renewable biomass for credits under air-quality programs, enabling more wood residues and defensible-space vegetation to count toward sustainable bioenergy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Cure Hepatitis C Act
Creates a federal program to expand hepatitis C testing and provide curative drugs through a subscription purchase model, focused on high-risk groups including Medicaid, prisons, and tribal health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 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.
SECURE 340B Act
Updates 340B patient rules, contract pharmacies, audits, data clearinghouse, affordability, and HRSA oversight funding.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act
A proposed pilot would give eligible households $60 monthly to buy produce and study the program’s results.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act
Directs U.S. aid to expand prenatal vitamins and maternal-child health programs, with strategy, reporting, and funding authorization.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Social Security reforms and funding
Proposed changes to retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, cost-of-living adjustments, payroll and investment taxes, and Social Security Administration operations.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
Data Center Energy Measurement Standards
NIST will create guidance to measure data center electricity use and study data for better power demand forecasts. This could help local grid planning.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
AI Environmental Impacts Act
Requires EPA study, NIST consortium, and reporting for large AI data centers' environmental impacts.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Advancing American Wi‑Fi
Requires Commerce to make a plan to promote Wi‑Fi and unlicensed spectrum (5925–7125 MHz) internationally, with focus on WRC‑27 and countering foreign adversaries.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
fafsa privacy protections
Protects fafsa data from immigration enforcement with narrow court order or voluntary consent exceptions.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes
Establishes a CDC campaign to raise awareness and increase screening access for type 1 diabetes, with grants and materials for communities and providers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Vote by Mail Protection Act
Proposal to cancel an executive order and halt related activities and contracts tied to citizenship verification and federal election integrity, with funding restrictions for related work.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, 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.
National Hazing Awareness Week
Supports a week to promote hazing awareness and prevention, while recognizing that prevention is an ongoing effort.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.