American Legislation

The Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act would allow photographers to use certified third-party registries for deposits, with a single registration covering up to 3,000 photos.

The bill would require states to study portable solar device rules. It would establish a grant program for up to $1,000 rebates and implement safety labeling and standards.

Bill would direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Public Safety Power Shutoff reporting program.

House resolution would designate October 19–23, 2026 as Careers in Energy Week to raise awareness of energy careers.

House bill would boost states' share of oil and gas leasing revenue from acquired lands by amending the Mineral Leasing Act.

Bill would create pilot programs for advanced manufacturing training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee.

A bill would extend the time to prosecute false statements to Congress. It has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Clarifies ESOP valuation by allowing reliance on IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 for certain closely held stock.

Requires chemical methods and a portable field kit to identify seafood origin; authorizes DoD maritime technical assistance against illegal fishing.

Bill would boost states' share of oil and gas leasing revenue from acquired lands; specifics on distribution and start date are not provided.

Extends authorization for federal programs that support tick- and vector-borne disease research, surveillance, and coordination through 2030, with flexible advisory inputs.

Proposes safety upgrades, medical testing, contract limits, and transparency for professional boxing to protect fighters while expanding options for promoters.

ESOP fiduciaries would be allowed to rely on independent appraisals under ERISA when valuing certain closely held stock. The bill clarifies the adequate consideration standard for ESOP valuations.

Proposes electronic deposits, group registrations, and subscription options for visual art copyright registrations.

Supports a week recognizing energy workers and promoting energy career education and workforce development.

Extends federal support for tick and other vector-borne disease programs through fiscal year 2030.

Extends and updates programs supporting research, surveillance, and regional centers for tick and vector-borne disease prevention through 2030.

The Senate bill would require beef labeled 'Product of U.S.A.' to come only from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.

The U.S. Trade Representative must quickly review Korean rules that single out U.S. digital platforms and may start trade actions to defend U.S. firms.

Bill would deactivate provider identifiers for excluded entities in federal health programs. It would require a new telehealth claims modifier and require ordering provider IDs in Medicare Advantage data.

Bill would create an Older Americans Act grant program to link child care with long-term care facilities, with grants lasting at least 36 months.

The bill would force federal grant applicants to certify immigration compliance, with agencies withholding funds if violations are found.

Sets when multiple compliance failures count as one violation for securities penalties.

A bill would let states and localities set penalties for immigration-related conduct, capped at federal penalties, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.