Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Aviation Medication Transparency Act
Requires the FAA to publish and update a public list of medications for airmen and air traffic controller medical certification.
Held at the desk.
Next-Generation Geothermal Research
The bill would create a DOE-led next-generation geothermal program and fund FORGE sites. Authorizes $5 million per year through 2031.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act
Requires states to assess Medicaid fraud risks yearly and report findings, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Treasury to issue model child-savings guidance
It would give states a federal guide on informing families about child savings accounts. It does not create new accounts or raise taxes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day
Recognizes September 20, 2026, as a day honoring LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
CHARM Mineral Recovery Strategy
EPA would lead a nationwide strategy to recover critical minerals from discarded materials, publish biennial reports, identify sources and barriers, and balance opportunities with health and environmental protections.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
schedule i for synthetic opioids
This measure would place certain synthetic opioids into Schedule I and expand federal enforcement against manufacturers and distributors.
Introduced
CLAIM Act
Protects insurers serving state-authorized cannabis businesses and calls for a study of financial access.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Interior and Environment Funding 2027
Sets fiscal year 2027 funding for public lands, wildfire response, water systems, Tribal services, and related agencies.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Directs EPA and GAO to collect data and publish reports on recycling, composting, facilities, and end markets; authorizes funding.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Requires identity fraud screening of federal student aid applications and additional identity checks before aid can be paid to flagged applicants.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Extends postal breast cancer stamp authority
The bill would let the Postal Service keep a breast cancer fundraising stamp option through 2037. It does not require anyone to buy the stamp or set a price.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
National Asbestos Awareness Week
Designates the first week of April for asbestos awareness and urges public health education about exposure risks.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)
Agricultural Management Assistance
Expands crop insurance education and support for farm risk management, conservation, and market diversification.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
National Stalking Awareness Month
Designates January 2026 as a month to raise awareness of stalking and support victims.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Agricultural Emergency Relief Act
Creates crop-loss payments for eligible producers affected by disasters.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution
Encourages June Pride celebrations and recognizes LGBTQIA+ history, rights, and equality.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3027-3028)
Criminalizes Veterans Benefits Fraud
The bill creates a new federal crime for schemes to defraud veterans’ benefits. It targets people who knowingly commit or attempt fraud against veterans, dependents, or survivors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Annual HUD Testimony Requirement
Requires the HUD Secretary to report each year to Congress on department operations and housing-related issues.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing Disclosure Adds VA Info and Service Question
It would add VA loan information to FHA borrower disclosures. It would also add a military-service question to loan applications.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
End Judge Shopping Act
Would limit where cases seeking orders enforceable nationwide can be filed.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Allows television coverage of open Supreme Court sessions, with an exception for due process rights.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act
Creates a Justice Department office to coordinate prevention programs, public education, research, and community crisis support.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
Changes rules for detaining children who arrive with parents and limits state licensing requirements for covered facilities.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.