Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Open-Source AI Leadership Act
Directs Commerce to promote U.S. open AI models and report risks from models tied to covered nations.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 21.
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Creates a federal task force of EEOC, DOJ, DOL, and OPM to coordinate enforcement, education, and action on pay inequity.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Merchant Mariners Foreign Earned Income
Treats mariners' pay as foreign earned income for tax purposes; referred to House Ways and Means.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Amend Reserve Organization Charter
Updates the charter of the Reserve Organization; no public details on changes or effects.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Tariffs for Post‑Mastectomy Supplies
Adds HTS subheadings setting a 0% general duty for silicone breast prostheses and mastectomy bras effective January 1, 2027.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Congressional Access to DHS Facilities
Allows Members of Congress and staff to enter DHS immigration detention facilities for oversight; details and costs are not specified.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Statute of limitations extension for bribery
Proposes extending the period to charge bribery or theft tied to public officials or funds.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judicial Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Next Generation Shipping Act
Creates funding and guidance for cleaner vessels, maritime infrastructure, and related workforce training.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal
Awards a collective Congressional Gold Medal to Pacific defenders who became prisoners of war during World War II.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Stephen Wira ABLE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Double Overtime Pay Act
The bill would double overtime pay rate to two times the regular rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act, taking effect 180 days after enactment.
Introduced
ACTION for National Service Act
Reshapes AmeriCorps, increases service awards, and sets plans to expand outreach and national service positions.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mental Health Workforce Loan Relief
Creates loan deferment and forgiveness for qualifying mental health providers who serve shortage areas for five years.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
CLEAN Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Veterans’ Sentinel Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Expanding the VOTE Act
Would expand election language access, offer translation grants, and study changes to language coverage thresholds.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Workforce Loan Repayment Reauthorization Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Farm-to-Market Road Grants
Reserves part of rural transportation grants for eligible road projects in counties with high agricultural production.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025
Expands controller training, creates incentive programs, and directs reviews of training and airport radar needs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
House Honors Sylvester Turner
The House expresses sorrow for Sylvester Turner and honors his memory.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Leaders Can Move Congressional Sessions
If Washington is unsafe, leaders can move Congress to another city so it can keep working. Little effect day-to-day unless used.
Received in the Senate.