American Legislation

Lowers the project cost threshold for certain FAST Act permitting processes from $200 million to $50 million, effective Jan 1, 2027 or later.

Expands border barriers, surveillance, detention, and asylum rules; sets staffing and reporting requirements and authorizes targeted funding.

Reinstates penalties for unauthorized veteran fees; requires VA notices, searchable accreditation lists, claim questions, and limits certain automated calls.

Aims to improve school services for children who are deafblind. Families and schools may see new supports, training, or coordination.

A short-term exchange to boost manufacturing skills by sending workers overseas for hands-on training in strategic sectors with a sunset.

Expands investment screening to biotechnology and requires a review of U.S. capital flows into China’s biotechnology sector.

Requires time-and-a-half pay on federal public holidays for covered workers; higher state or local holiday pay rules remain in effect.

Creates a five-year path to full forgiveness of federal loans for educators in high-need schools, with ongoing monthly relief during service.

Creates a commission to plan federal activities for the 250th anniversary of the 1777–78 Philadelphia Campaign, publish reports, and recommend commemorative actions and funding.

Reduce some fuel excise taxes above $3.99/gal and limit certain oil and gas tax benefits; transfers replace lost trust fund revenue.

Establishes a 15-year tax credit for rent-restricted rental housing serving households at or below 100% of area median income.

Requires photo IDs and document assistance for people leaving federal custody and help making release plans.

Directs export controls and allied coordination to restrict advanced semiconductor equipment exports and servicing to certain countries and facilities.

Extends VA health, counseling, burial, education, and housing benefits to former service members discharged for sexual orientation or gender identity.

Expands vaccine access, raises Medicaid/CHIP payment rates, supports tribal data access, and requires vaccination rate reports.

Limits state seizure of securities, digital assets, and investment accounts held by custodians unless specific death or contact timeframes are met.

Creates an interest-bearing Treasury account for state non-federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River multi-species conservation program and allows investment in U.S. obligations.

Creates federal bioindustrial user facilities to test, scale, and demonstrate biotechnologies with data sharing and IP terms.

Moves DHS intelligence analysts to regional offices and fusion centers to strengthen local collaboration and regional analytic support.

This bill names a local post office after Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Mail services and addresses stay the same.

Proposes Medicare coverage for wigs when a physician certifies medical necessity for hair loss due to illness or treatment.

Requires a fast medical check and basic water, food, and hygiene for people held by immigration authorities. It adds inspections and public reporting.

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.

Requires mandatory funding for Title I Part A and IDEA from 2026–2035 with listed annual amounts and emergency designation.