United States Bills
Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
Recognizes August 17–23, 2026 as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week to honor logistics workers and encourage awareness and safety.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Strategy to boost AI through immigration
A cross-agency effort to align immigration with national AI leadership, security, and scientific innovation, focusing on attracting and retaining skilled talent in AI and related fields.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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drug discount program amendments
A proposal to modify the federal drug discount framework under health authorities, potentially impacting eligibility, pricing, and administration for patients, providers, and manufacturers.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Patient Matching Standards Act
Establishes federal standards and protocols for patient matching to reduce record mismatches and improve safety and data sharing across health care.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Early Childhood Educator Workforce Grants
Proposes federal grants to states to improve training, credentials, pay, and career development for early childhood educators to boost program quality.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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firefighter cancer prevention funding
This measure would allow the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund cancer prevention programs for firefighters and fire departments.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Bus Driver Workstation Safety
This proposal would set safety and design requirements for bus driver workstations on fixed-route buses to improve operator comfort, visibility, and injury prevention.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4478)
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Railroad Retirement Administrative Fund
Establishes a permanent Administrative Account and a dedicated technology fund at the Railroad Retirement Board to support administration and IT modernization, with GAO oversight.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
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Curriculum funding flexibility
Allows some curriculum costs to be paid with federal education funds, granting districts more flexibility in purchasing instructional materials and related training.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Rural Residency Grants
Proposes federal grants to plan and develop rural medical residency programs to expand training and improve local access to care.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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guard-cncs national service pilot
explores a joint study and pilot to connect guard and reserve service with national service programs to strengthen critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, disaster preparedness, and workforce development.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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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Infrastructure and cybersecurity collaboration pilot
A joint pilot pairing military personnel with civilian service participants to protect critical infrastructure, boost cybersecurity for local schools, support disaster readiness, and create career pathways for part-time service members.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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VISN boundary realignment
Directs VA to realign two counties into VISN 17 within 180 days.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Homeless and Foster Youth Education Access
Proposes new supports for homeless, foster, and unaccompanied students in higher education, including liaisons, housing priority, and data reporting.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Homeless Youth College Access
Expands federal student aid access and housing support for homeless, foster, and unaccompanied youth; requires colleges to designate liaisons, share housing priorities, and report outcomes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Behavioral Neurology Fellowship Feasibility Report
Requires the Defense Health Agency to study a one-year behavioral neurology fellowship pilot for clinicians treating service members and veterans with traumatic brain injury.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Tribal land rights and rights-of-way
Expands tribal control over long-term leases and rights-of-way on tribal lands, with federal review and environmental protections.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
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Tax Relief for Fraud Victims
Repeals deduction limits for casualty losses and gives extra tax relief and claim time extensions for thefts by fraud.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
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Add LGBTQI+ Inclusion To Financial Regulators
Requires federal financial regulators to include LGBTQI+ people in diversity and inclusion work. It could change hiring, training, data, and contractor reporting at those agencies.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Post-employment restrictions for officials
Post-employment limits apply to certain executive-branch appointees, restricting representation of foreign entities after leaving office; includes notice requirements, sunset, and a process to update the foreign entities list.
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Held at the desk.
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Veterans accessibility advisory committee
Establishes a 15-member advisory committee within the Department of Veterans Affairs to review and improve accessibility of VA information, services, facilities, and technology for veterans and others with disabilities.
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Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
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Elder Fraud and Crypto Investigation
This measure would allow local and Tribal agencies to use federal grants to fight elder fraud and crypto scams, with blockchain tracing support and reporting requirements.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.
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Parens patriae antitrust price discrimination
Would authorize state attorneys general to pursue damages for price discrimination under Robinson-Patman rules, expanding parens patriae actions and potentially increasing state-led antitrust litigation.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Family Notification in Custody Act
Requires DOJ to set and share rules to notify family after a detainee’s death, serious illness, or serious injury and provides model policies for other jurisdictions.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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