Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
pbm reforms for employee health plans
This measure would require PBMs to reimburse in-network pharmacies at NADAC or WAC, apply rebates at checkout, prohibit steering, and impose penalties for violations in federal plans.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
Expanding the Fast Track Act
Lowers the project cost threshold for certain FAST Act permitting processes from $200 million to $50 million, effective Jan 1, 2027 or later.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Bioindustrial tech maturation facilities
Creates federal bioindustrial user facilities to test, scale, and demonstrate biotechnologies with data sharing and IP terms.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Field Integration of Homeland Intelligence
Moves DHS intelligence analysts to regional offices and fusion centers to strengthen local collaboration and regional analytic support.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Post Office Named for Robert Bishop Sr
This bill names a local post office after Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Mail services and addresses stay the same.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2204)
Medicare wigs coverage for medical necessity
Proposes Medicare coverage for wigs when a physician certifies medical necessity for hair loss due to illness or treatment.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act
Requires marking, recordkeeping, grants, purchase rules, and penalties to reduce catalytic converter theft.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Immigration Detention Medical Standards Act
Requires a fast medical check and basic water, food, and hygiene for people held by immigration authorities. It adds inspections and public reporting.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
essential health system designation for hospitals
defines essential health system for select hospitals, using Medicare data to identify providers serving many medicaid and low income patients; annual lists and a five-year designation.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Genomic Answers for Children's Health
Clarifies Medicaid coverage for whole genome and exome sequencing for eligible children and requires HHS and GAO reports.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
PROTECT Military Families Act
Requires DHS to parole certain military relatives into the U.S., with one-year renewals and joint-denial rules.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Public official divestment restrictions
Proposes bans on owning or trading most assets by top federal officials, with deadlines to divest and penalties for violations.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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.
Restore SNAP Eligibility After Drug Convictions
Stops states from denying SNAP for drug convictions. Lets people leaving jail within 30 days be counted in SNAP households.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
Creates a Task Force to shut down overseas scam centers, sanction responsible actors, support victims, and report to Congress.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Improve and Enhance WOTC
Extends and raises the work opportunity credit through 2030, increases credit rates and eligibility, adds military spouses, and directs agencies to promote targeted hiring.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Rent Pricing Coordination Ban
Prohibits coordinating services that collect rental data, analyze it with a shared method, and set rents for multiple owners, with federal and private enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
one-time funding shift to travel promotion
A one-time transfer would move $160 million from a travel-promotion fund to Brand USA, applying existing matching and carryforward rules without creating new general-revenue spending.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
FAIR Act: Detainee Services
Requires detention centers to give detainees access to congressional privacy forms, notices, communication tools, and a complaint process.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
End Racial and Religious Profiling Act
Prohibits discriminatory profiling and requires law enforcement data collection, training, and complaint procedures.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act
Denies visas and immigration benefits to noncitizens described as adhering to Sharia law, revokes benefits, orders removal, and bars court review of those decisions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Faith in Housing Act of 2025
Lets qualifying houses of worship build long-term affordable housing despite conflicting local rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pathways to Health Careers Act
Creates grants to train low-income people for health careers with supports, reporting, evaluations, and specified funding.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Tribute to Constance Baker Motley
Posthumous congressional gold medal honoring judge and civil rights leader Constance Baker Motley; authorizes medal design, presentation, and sale of bronze duplicates.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025
Defines when a person born in the U.S. qualifies as a citizen at birth by listing which parent statuses count.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.