Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Newton County Water Infrastructure Improvement Act
Authorizes $23.9 million in assistance for Newton County water and wastewater infrastructure.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
FEMA Workforce Planning Act
Requires recurring plans to assess FEMA staffing, skills, training, hiring, and disaster response workforce needs.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Integrated Transmission Planning
Requires coordinated electricity transmission plans across neighboring regions, with project costs tied to benefits.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Bars certain people who committed federal funds fraud from VA jobs, with a review process for some determinations.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
CLEAR Act
Requires public reporting on Judgment Fund payments and yearly reviews of certain federal settlements.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Skilled JOBS Act
Sets journeyworker staffing and standards for registered and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sunlight on SuperPACs Act
Requires certain campaign ads funded by qualifying independent expenditure committees to disclose major funders and their payment amounts.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Human-Controlled AI Shutdowns
The proposal would require human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in artificial intelligence systems.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Protecting Biotech Infrastructure
Expands federal coordination to protect biotechnology and biomanufacturing infrastructure.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026
Limits nondisclosure clauses tied to data center construction and certain public incentives.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.
AI Workforce Data Collection
Expands federal data collection and reporting on how artificial intelligence and other technology relate to jobs and work.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Large Load Grid Interconnection Rules
Sets connection, cost, and reliability rules for large electricity users and directs research on data center energy use.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Shenandoah VALOR Act
Expands a historic district into parts of Virginia and West Virginia and continues support for its partnership management model.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Grid Reliability and Wildfire Grants
Would create energy grants aimed at improving power reliability and reducing wildfires caused by power lines.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
Creates climate service programs with paid positions, job training, member benefits, and grants for community projects.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
LIHEAP Income Eligibility Changes
The bill would let states use energy assistance grants for households with incomes up to 75 percent of state median income in fiscal year 2027.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Approve Major Disaster Requests
Approves unspecified requests for major disaster declarations; no public details yet.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program
Directs DHS/CISA to set up an AI cyber defense pilot for critical infrastructure; details not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mortgage Insurance for Public Servants
Creates mortgage insurance for first responders, 911 operators, child care workers, and correctional officers by amending the National Housing Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
CIDs for Packers and Stockyards
Gives the Agriculture Secretary authority to use civil investigative demands to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Sponsored by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Beef Import Suspension and Board
Pauses a beef-import proclamation and creates a board to boost domestic beef supply and aim to lower prices.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Detained U.S. Nationals Compensation
Changes rules for compensation to U.S. citizens detained abroad under the Levinson Hostage Recovery Act.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Utility Arrears Relief and Affordability
Provides funding to utilities to eliminate residential energy arrears and support income-based payment programs; specific program details are not publicly available in the bill text.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
USPS OIG Investigations Staffing
Ensure the Postal Service OIG Office of Investigations is adequately staffed to improve accountability and oversight.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.