Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Geo POWER Act
Geothermal Milestone-Based Demonstration Program would be created by the DOE to fund at least three projects across three states within 180 days of enactment.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Disapprove health care rule
It would cancel a federal health rule about 2027 benefits and the Basic Health Program. If passed, it could change costs for buyers and insurers.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
Fairness for Farm Workers
Bill would phase in overtime pay for agricultural workers, reaching 40 hours weekly by 2030-2033, with thresholds based on employer size.
Introduced
Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026
Would limit citizenship at birth for some children born in the United States based on their parents’ immigration status and other circumstances.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Disaster Loans for Community Associations
The bill would let eligible homeowner associations seek loans to repair disaster-damaged shared areas and protect property from future disasters.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Rural Home Loans Update: Accessory Dwellings
It would modify rural housing financing rules to include accessory dwelling units. It could affect who can borrow and how loans are approved in rural areas.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Ban death-linked contracts in commodities
It would bar registered exchanges from listing contracts tied to war, terrorism, or an individual's death. Details on penalties and implementation are unclear.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
State Opt-Out of Lending Rules
Allows states to opt out of certain federal interest-rate rules for loans from banks and credit unions chartered in the state.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Cadet Nurse Service Recognition
Recognizes World War II Cadet Nurse Corps service and provides limited burial benefits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
VA expands medication consent policy
VA would update an existing directive to apply informed consent to five medication types. Veterans and VA staff may see changes in consent procedures.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Require Disclosure of Foreign-Funded Ads
The bill would require ads funded by foreign governments or people to disclose who paid for them. The FTC would enforce the rule.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
New labels for cultured meat
Labels must show if a product is cell-cultured or imitation. This helps shoppers know what they are buying.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Coordinated Housing Research for Policy Proposals
Agency heads would share housing data and plan proposals. The bill doesn’t change costs or programs now, but could guide future housing policy.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Stop CMV Act of 2025
Would support optional newborn CMV screening, state procedures, and related research.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voters on the Move Registration Act
Would provide voter registration and voting rights information to certain renters and mortgage applicants.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Unhoused Voter Access
The proposal would make voter registration and voting more accessible to unhoused people through updated rules, outreach, and grants.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, 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.
Continued VA Investigations and Adverse Notations
If VA employees leave before investigations finish, the case continues and an adverse finding can be filed permanently, with notice, response time, and appeal options.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Flight Education Access Act
Would increase federal student loan limits for eligible undergraduate flight training students.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Empowers Defense to address drone threats
The bill would let the Defense Secretary delegate drone-threat duties to other officials. It also limits sharing technical details of counter-drone work, especially overseas.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Protect Free Inquiry in College Accreditation
The bill changes how accrediting agencies are judged for federal recognition. It limits what they may consider about race, sex, and other demographics.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Creates civil and criminal consequences for certain nonconsensual disclosures of digitally altered intimate images.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act
Sets fraud warnings, customer protections, and transaction limits for virtual currency kiosks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347-1348; text: CR S1348-1350)
Rural Physician Training Support
Creates an optional Medicare payment for hospitals supporting residency training in rural locations.
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.
403(b) Retirement Plan Fairness
Updates securities rules for certain 403(b) retirement plans and their investment options.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.