American Legislation

Resolution would recognize Indian Americans' contributions and back July as Indian American Heritage Month.

Interior Secretary would transfer the San Carlos irrigation project's electric transmission and distribution system to a tribal or other recipient under a 2026 bill.

The bill would authorize $1 billion per year (2027–2031) for PFAS-focused water grants under the Clean Water Act. States would allocate funds through existing revolving funds.

Bill would create a National Auto Theft Bureau inside the DOJ to share auto-theft data and train agencies, with a $10 million pilot in FY2027 for state and local police.

NIST would create a private sector AI standards roundtable and publish voluntary AI defense guidelines within a year.

Lawmakers would prohibit noncompete agreements for workers below specified income thresholds.

Bill would require the FTC to convene an interagency working group to track market concentration and report findings.

The bill would let the Director fund Bay restoration projects through grants, interagency and other methods, require 25% non-federal funding, and bar recipients with foreign-country ties.

Requires dating services to alert members who messaged accounts banned for suspected fraud.

extends the permit-to-drill application fee for federal lands through 2037 and directs all collected fees to a dedicated fund for permit processing.

Senate bill would require the Defense Secretary to prepare a plan for electric grid equipment owned or controlled by foreign adversaries, due within 180 days of enactment.

Creates an FCC taskforce to study unlawful robocalls from abroad and report to Congress. It adds bond rules and legal immunity for groups tracing call origins.

Stops federal-funded projects from buying certain finished chipmaking tools from foreign entities of concern, with limited waivers and a ten-year restriction.

Designates September 2026 as National Child Awareness Month to recognize charities and youth-serving groups; the measure is symbolic with no new programs or funding.

Sets defense funding authority and military rules for fiscal year 2027.

Bill would require HHS to lead interagency review on women’s lung cancer research and preventive services, with Defense and Veterans Affairs consulting, and a report due in two years.

Senate designates September 2025 to recognize charities and organizations serving children and youth.

Requires certain schools to create, share, practice, and report on venue-specific plans for heat-related emergencies.

Colleges and high schools would have to create heat illness plans, train staff, and publish them, helping protect student athletes and coaches from heat risks.

Sets contract, conduct, recordkeeping, and audit rules for agricultural commodity promotion programs.

Senate bill would authorize $35 million for midwifery education grants 2025–2029, funding higher education programs and nurse-midwifery education.

Allows certain retired service members with combat-related disabilities to receive both VA disability compensation and military retired pay.

Requires the Forest Service to increase staffing, reinstate certain employees removed Jan 20–Feb 25, 2025, and continue projects funded by several federal acts.

A non-binding resolution recognizing fraternal benefit societies and supporting their charitable work and member benefits.