Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Cutting Federal Paperwork Burden
The bill would push agencies to cut unnecessary forms and use existing data. People could see fewer or easier information requests from the government.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
COMBAT Care Act
Authorizes joint military trauma care training and research programs with foreign countries.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Confronting Historical Injustices
Creates a commission to review historical injustices and discrimination by federal agencies.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Armed Services, 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.
Trade Act ties AGOA to environmental rules
The bill would make trade benefits depend on a country’s environmental enforcement. It could change which suppliers or partners qualify for help under the program.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
VA Expands Care Access for Veterans
Allows the VA to provide care to veterans who aren't eligible for hospital care. It could use VA facilities or contracted clinics.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Military Pardons Accountability Board
A review board would examine conduct after a pardon, and the secretary would decide on separation. It could affect a service member's status but not automatic removal.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Tax relief for surviving spouses
It would let some widows and widowers claim surviving-spouse tax status without needing dependent children. This applies if a spouse died in the last two years.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Fish origin and method labeling required
The bill would require clearer labels on certain fish. It would show country of origin and production method on packaging and displays.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Lethal Air Guns Classified as Firearms
It would classify certain air guns as firearms and require licensing for manufacturers. Rules could affect sales, ownership, and how air guns are regulated.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cap basic pay for political appointees
The bill would cap basic salaries for many federal appointees at lawmakers' pay. It could affect government hiring and pay practices.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Guarding Free Speech from Foreign Judgments
It blocks enforcement of certain foreign censorship orders in U.S. courts. It gives people a way to challenge those orders in federal court.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Seneca Nation policing jurisdiction shift
The bill would pause New York's enforcement power on Seneca Nation lands unless the Nation and the Attorney General agree in writing. It changes who enforces laws there.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Environmental rule ties trade access
The bill ties AGOA eligibility to environmental enforcement and health obligations. This could affect exporters and trade partners.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Request for Dominica Human Rights Information
Requests a State Department report on human rights in Dominica and the treatment of people sent there by the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941)
Senate info request on Guinea-Bissau rights
It would require a State Department report on how noncitizens sent to Guinea-Bissau are treated and what steps were taken. It does not change law or grant new rights.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945)
Tribal Land Restoration Through Acre Swap
It would let the Leech Lake Band swap substitute National Forest land for parcels in the restoration plan, with public input and unchanged hunting and fishing rights.
Held at the desk.
Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act
Creates federal prize competitions to improve AI understanding and resistance to attacks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
National Orange Shirt Week Recognition
Recognizes a week to honor people forced to attend Indian boarding schools and remember victims and survivors.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Campaign Finance Constitutional Amendment
Proposes federal campaign spending limits, public funding for qualifying candidates, and state authority to regulate state and local election spending.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Streamline Housing Reviews to Accelerate Projects
HUD would rewrite rules to speed up reviews for certain housing work. It could cut project timelines but may change environmental protections for some projects.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Repeal Consumer Financial Protection Act
It would repeal the 2010 consumer protections law and dismantle the Bureau, changing how banks are regulated. Consumers and businesses could face different protections and enforcement rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Protect Hostage Victims' Credit Reports
The bill would limit what credit reports can show for Americans held hostage abroad, if their status is proven by authorities. It helps protect their scores while they are detained.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Protecting Investor Personal Information
Limits routine SEC collection of investor identifying information while allowing requests for certain investigations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Clergy Social Security Exemption
Allows eligible clergy and religious practitioners to end their Social Security exemption beginning in a tax year after 2027.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.