Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Supplemental FAA Funding
The bill would authorize additional funding for the Federal Aviation Administration, but the provided text gives no details about its amount or use.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Texas A&M 150th Anniversary
A resolution recognizing Texas A&M University’s 150 years of service.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
At-berth vessel standards disapproval
joint resolution to disapprove an epa at-berth vessel pollution standard under the congressional review act, blocking federal enforcement and potentially altering port operations, ship emissions controls, and air-quality protections.
Received in the Senate.
Medicare VA Enrollment Clarifications
requires clearer explanations in medicare materials about how va enrollment affects part b premiums and part d creditable coverage.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Clemency Disclosure and Bribery Reforms
Requires clemency recipients to disclose benefits, expands bribery penalties to include clemency, and creates a public reporting portal to improve transparency and enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
Would create an independent commission to review how policies affect children and advise lawmakers and agencies.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Sets specialized education, assessment, language access, and staff development requirements for students with sensory disabilities.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Veterans Appeals Attorney Retention Act
Allows non-supervisory Board of Veterans’ Appeals attorneys to advance to GS-15.
Committee Hearings Held
BIO-SCALE Act
Creates open-access facilities to help develop and scale up technologies for bio-based products.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
Scratch Cooking in School Meals
Creates grants to help school food authorities prepare more meals from scratch.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Set Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption
Bill would raise the executive, administrative, and professional overtime salary threshold to $55,000 in 2027, rising yearly and tied to regional earnings data.
Introduced
Temporary Protected Status for Burma
Would provide temporary protected status to eligible Burmese nationals for an initial 18-month period.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
DO NOT Call Act
Raises penalties for certain illegal calls, automated texts, and inaccurate caller identification.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Honoring Major Thomas D. Howie
Awards Major Thomas D. Howie a Congressional Gold Medal for his bravery and service in Normandy.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Haiti Export Support Act
The bill would extend duty preferences for Haitian goods and add labor-review steps, aiming to boost Haitian exports and support export-related assistance.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Slavery Remembrance Day
A resolution would designate August 20 as an annual day to remember slavery and encourage public observances.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Time Off to Vote Act
Would require covered employers to provide two paid hours for voting-related activities in federal elections.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act
Studies how people understand hurricane warnings and prepare for storms.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Higher Medicaid Support for Maternal Care
The bill would raise federal Medicaid matching payments for increased maternal health spending, with conditions for states.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Split student loan deduction by spouse
Married couples could count each spouse's student loan interest separately, possibly changing how you claim the deduction on your taxes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act
Requires caffeine disclosures, safety reviews, public education, and a study of caffeinated beverage marketing.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Support UNFPA Funding Act
Authorizes funding for UNFPA programs in maternal health, family planning, and humanitarian emergencies.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Manufactured Housing Tenant Protections
Sets lease protections for residents in manufactured home communities tied to certain federally backed financing.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Protections for Returning Probationary Employees
The bill lets federal workers rehired after probation start a shorter probation by time previously served. It applies only if the former agency rehired them.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.