Social Issues legislation

Residents urged to support veterans

Bill SR-408, Residents urged to support veterans, senate resolution would recognize November 17, 2026 as Pennsylvania Veterans Day of Caring and urge residents to support veterans through volunteering and community acts. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Joseph Picozzi, Rosemary Brown, Michele Brooks, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Vincent Hughes, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Camera Bartolotta, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Doug Mastriano, Arthur Haywood, Patrick Stefano, and Judith Ward.

SB 1501

Freedmen Affairs Office Bill

Bill SB-1501, Freedmen Affairs Office Bill, governor would appoint the Freedmen Affairs Office executive director to study Reconstruction-era obligations and issue annual policy recommendations. It is at Referred to State Government as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Sharif Street (Democratic) and Amanda Cappelletti.

HR 673

Study on converting detention centers

Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.

HR1058

House honors White Star Families

Bill HR-1058, House honors White Star Families, house would honor veterans who died from PTSD and their families as White Star Families; residents would be urged to connect them with mental health resources. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Stephanie Kifowit (Democratic).

H.Res.1637

House resolution cites pay gaps for disabled women

Bill HRES-1637, House resolution cites pay gaps for disabled women, house resolution recognizes wage gaps for disabled women vs nondisabled men and reaffirms commitment to equal pay. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Lateefah Simon (D), Ayanna Pressley, and Emily Randall.

HR1057

House honors Eagle Scout Nicholas Brooks

Bill HR-1057, House honors Eagle Scout Nicholas Brooks, house resolution would recognize Eagle Scout Nicholas Brooks for building seven bookcases and painting a children's ministry room. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Sue Scherer (Democratic).

HR1056

House honors Patti Gratton

Bill HR-1056, House honors Patti Gratton, the House would honor Patti Gratton with a resolution recognizing her retirement and 40-year service to adults with disabilities. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Ryan Spain (Republican).

HR 666

House honors Gerald Kaufman

Bill HR-666, House honors Gerald Kaufman, house resolution would formally honor former representative Gerald Kaufman for civil rights, environmental rights, and public school integration; a copy would be sent to Mrs. It is at Adopted (203-0) as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Dan Frankel (Democratic).

OCC03660

Edmonton

Council to decide on advisory committee terms

Bill OCC03660, Council to decide on advisory committee terms, city Council will decide on updated terms of reference for the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee. It is at Committee decision as of October 19, 2026.

HR1053

Resolution commends community leader Enoch Muhammad

Bill HR-1053, Resolution commends community leader Enoch Muhammad, lawmakers would formally commend Enoch Muhammad for 30 years of community service, with a copy of the resolution to be presented. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by LaShawn Ford (Democratic).

A5683

New Jersey

Cannabis regulator funds social equity programs

Bill A-5683, Cannabis regulator funds social equity programs, bill would shift funding decisions from the Legislature to the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, enabling grants, loans, and other aid. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Luanne Peterpaul (Democratic).

SB 1495

Veteran Suicide Data Task Force Bill

Bill SB-1495, Veteran Suicide Data Task Force Bill, the bill would create a DMVA task force to study veteran suicides and require county coroners to provide monthly data for two years. It is at Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Joseph Picozzi, Camera Bartolotta, Doug Mastriano, Scott Martin, Frank Farry, and Judith Ward.

HR1045

House commends Kurtis Blow

Bill HR-1045, House commends Kurtis Blow, lawmakers would formally commend Kurtis Blow via a resolution for his music, mentorship and community service. It is at Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Davis (Democratic) and Yolanda Morris.

SR 393

Senate honors YMCA for 175 years

Bill SR-393, Senate honors YMCA for 175 years, the resolution would recognize YMCA staff and volunteers and urge continued help for efforts to reduce social isolation. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 8, 2026. Sponsored by Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, David Argall, Joseph Picozzi, Christine Tartaglione, James Andrew Malone, Arthur Haywood, Scott Martin, Gene Yaw, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Elder Vogel, Carolyn Comitta, Sharif Street, Scott Hutchinson, Judith Ward, Jay Costa, and Patty Kim.

SR 389

Period Action Day recognized, barriers noted

Bill SR-389, Period Action Day recognized, barriers noted, the Senate would recognize October 10, 2026 as Period Action Day and urge lawmakers to enact free-period-product laws. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 8, 2026. Sponsored by Amanda Cappelletti (Democratic), Judy Schwank, Maria Collett, Arthur Haywood, Christine Tartaglione, Vincent Hughes, Lindsey Williams, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Jay Costa, and Patty Kim.

H.R.5684

Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act

Bill HR-5684, Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act, require federal health programs to cover prescribed medical foods, vitamins, amino acids, and related supplies for certain digestive and metabolic disorders. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. as of October 3, 2025.

H.R.4872

Ending Homelessness Act of 2025

Bill HR-4872, Ending Homelessness Act of 2025, expands rental vouchers and funding, bars income-source discrimination, and funds housing, outreach, and technical support for people experiencing homelessness. It is at Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. as of August 5, 2025.

H.R.6022

Green Star flag

Bill HR-6022, Green Star flag, creates a licensed Green Star Service Flag for next of kin of veterans who died by suicide after 9/11, with licensing and penalties. It is at Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 12, 2025.

H.R.9519