United States Bills
Healthy Access for Learning Act
An initiative that encourages districts to add 60 minutes of physical activity, including recess and physical education, to education plans using existing health and safety funds.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Green New Deal for Schools
Establishes a Green New Deal focused on public school buildings, operations, and programs.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Medicare ambulance payment updates
Proposes data-driven adjustments to medicare ambulance payments for ground and air services, with regular updates and reporting requirements.
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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.
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Stealth Bot Prohibition
This bill would ban deceptive bots that hide their identity or harm websites, empower the FTC and states to enforce penalties, and require disclosure of bot identity and purpose.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Fentanyl thresholds and postal screening
Proposes lower fentanyl thresholds, broader analogue coverage, faster guideline updates, and enhanced mail screening by postal workers.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Colorado limestone mining ban near Glenwood
A measure would block the Interior Department from processing or approving federal expansions of limestone mining on specified BLM parcels in Garfield County, Colorado.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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foreign ownership in elections
Proposes ownership-based rules to curb foreign-influenced money in political activity through certifications, expanded PAC oversight, and coverage of ballot measures.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Earth MRI Reauthorization Act
Reauthorizes and updates Earth MRI to include modern data types, adds 3D hydrography, and provides $84 million for 2027–2031.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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retirement balance limits and rmd changes
Proposes caps on annual contributions and higher required minimum distributions for high-balance retirement accounts.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Womens Business Center Grants and Oversight
A proposal to fund women's business centers with five-year grants, accreditation, and regular reporting to boost services for women entrepreneurs and improve accountability.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Contaminant limits for infant formula
HHS would set maximum contaminant levels for infant formula, require testing and recordkeeping, and report violations to Congress.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement
Moves federal family-engagement education programs from Education to Health and Human Services, transferring staff, assets, authorities, and funds with a six-month effective date.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
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Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency
Requires Medicare Advantage plans to publish plan-level MLR, revenues, claims and non-claims costs in a consumer-friendly, uniform electronic format starting 2029.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
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Hydropower Section 408 Review Guidance
Directs the Army Secretary to create standardized checklists and limits for section 408 reviews of non-Federal hydropower projects.
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Small business onshoring portal
SBA to launch onshoring resources portal for small manufacturers.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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DHS Civil Rights Officer Authorization
Strengthens duties, access, reporting, and oversight for the Department civil rights office.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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LIFT the BAR Act
Restores many federal safety-net benefits to noncitizens lawfully present and removes immigration-based eligibility restrictions for programs like Medicaid, SNAP, CHIP, child nutrition, housing, and premium tax credits.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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SBA study on for-profit child care
sba must study for-profit child care providers and deliver a 120-day report on challenges, resources, and fraud risks using existing resources.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Wage Theft Prevention and Recovery
Strengthens pay protections, increases penalties, requires paystubs and timely final pay, extends filing deadlines, and funds community enforcement grants.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Modernize and Maintain National Public Lands
Funds upgrades and repairs to parks, forests, wildlife areas, and Bureau of Indian Education schools before the 250th. It improves visitor services, facilities, and school spaces.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Make Juice Default in WIC Benefits
People on WIC would get juice as the default for certain children and women food packages. Participants can ask for a $3 fruit-and-vegetable voucher instead.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Cap Monthly WIC Juice Allowance
Sets monthly WIC juice to one gallon for certain food packages. This may change the juice amount families get and require state updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Double Overtime Pay Act
Raises overtime pay from 1.5x to 2x regular rate, effective 180 days after enactment.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Ban Harmful Chemicals in Food Packaging
This law bans many chemicals from food packaging and containers. Companies must stop using listed substances within two years and seek safer alternatives.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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