Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Aquifer Recharge Conveyance Clarification
Clarifies use of existing rights-of-way and easements for aquifer recharge, notice to BLM, rent exemption for non-profit uses, and certain environmental compliance waivers.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Diversify Act
Increases TEACH Grants, expands eligible service settings, removes monetary penalties, and exempts grants from sequestration to reduce college cost barriers for educator candidates.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 EPA Clean Air Enforcement
Strengthens EPA duties, stops deregulatory actions, and mandates enforcement of the Clean Air Act; details not publicly available.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Enhanced Fraud Penalties Act
Amends Title 18 to increase penalties for certain fraud offenses; specific offenses and penalties not publicly available.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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.
Reimbursement Grants for State Immigration Costs
Creates a federal grant program to reimburse certain states for costs and damage from large-scale deployment of federal immigration officials.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, 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.
Reauthorize Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act
Renews the 1998 program for tropical forest and coral reef conservation; other details are not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Colorado River Water Supply Act
Expedites water and related infrastructure in the Colorado River Basin and provides federal help for water augmentation and Mexican Treaty obligations.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Secure Networks Amendment Act
Amends the 2019 act to broaden covered networks and simplify program processes; details not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Textile Circularity Advancement Act
Directs the EPA to take steps to advance reuse, recycling, and circular practices for textiles; specific actions and costs are not publicly available.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
State Utility Commission Assistance Act
Provides funding and technical help to state utility regulators to improve oversight and support safe, reliable, reasonably priced energy services.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Domestic Violence Lethality Tool Act
Directs the Attorney General to create an evidence-based lethality assessment for law enforcement and a public awareness campaign about resources for domestic violence victims.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CISA Force Structure Assessment Act
Requires an assessment of CISA's workforce size and organization; further details not in available text.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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.
Northern Border Security Oversight and Updates
Requires biennial threat analyses, updates to border strategy, classified briefings, and performance measures for air and maritime operations.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Ban NDAs on Minor Abuse
Prohibits enforcing clauses that block reporting sexual abuse or grooming of minors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ban New Capitol Permanent Fencing
Stops federal funding for new permanent fencing at the United States Capitol and Capitol Grounds.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Yuhaaviatam Land Exchange Act
Authorizes a land swap between the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the Forest Service, with an Arrowhead preservation agreement.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act
Allows tribes to combine federal programs and funds into single plans for environmental risks, including relocation, with streamlined approvals.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Aaron Salter Responsible Body Armor Act
Prohibits civilians from buying or possessing rifle‑resistant body armor, with agency and law enforcement exceptions and criminal penalties.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Save Healthcare Workers Act
Creates a federal assault offense for attacks on hospital staff and authorizes grants to improve hospital security.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act
Would fund gun buyback programs that offer prepaid cards for eligible guns turned in.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Family Notification in Custody Act
Sets procedures for notifying emergency contacts when someone in custody dies or becomes seriously ill or injured.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Unmasking Hamas Act
Creates penalties for certain rights-related offenses and property destruction committed while disguised.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
OPIOIDS Act
Would support overdose data, forensic testing, drug tracking, and training for first responders and law enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oyster Reef Recovery Act of 2025
Creates a federal program and grants to support oyster reef conservation, restoration, monitoring, and workforce training.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.