Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Pray Safe Act of 2025
Creates a DHS clearinghouse sharing safety best practices and grant information for nonprofits, faith groups, and houses of worship; requires a GAO report and ends after four years.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Lock ESA Clearance for EPA Approval
Treats a 2020 wildlife biological opinion as the final ESA check for an EPA program approval. It stops further federal ESA consultation for that action.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
FERC conference on rate design for large loads
A measure directing FERC to hold a technical conference and prepare a report to explore protections for residential and small business customers from rising costs caused by large electricity users.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Block 15-Minute Bus Idling
This bill blocks state air plans from enforcing under-15-minute bus idling limits, bars private lawsuits, and ends bounty programs.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
READ AI Models Act
Directs NIST to create a modular template and technical guidance for documenting AI models and data, run a pilot, seek public comment, and report results.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Local Control Protection Act
Limits federal challenges to local zoning for large data centers; requires community benefit agreements for tax credit eligibility.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
ReCement Act
Excludes certain recovered materials from being 'solid waste' when used in cement manufacture if they meet specific federal legitimacy rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Never Fight Alone Act
Expands VA community care access for veterans needing residential mental health or substance‑use treatment when VA cannot provide timely care.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
PAL Youth Enrichment Reauthorization
Grants to expand Police Athletic/Activities League chapters and after-school programs in public housing and distressed areas from 2028–2032.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
American High-Speed Rail Act
Funds and updates rules for high-speed and higher-speed passenger rail planning, construction, land acquisition, and workforce protections.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act
Extends and changes many farm, conservation, nutrition, trade, rural development, and biosecurity programs through 2031 and creates new authorities and funding lines.
Received in the Senate.
New child tax credit
proposes a $2,000 credit per qualifying child with advance payments and income-based phaseouts.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Commission on Americans Living Abroad
Creates a short-term commission to study issues U.S. citizens face abroad and issue recommendations to the President, Congress, and agencies.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' 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.
National Wildlife Corridor System
Creates a national system to map, designate, and manage wildlife corridors on federal lands, fund mapping and grants, and coordinate across agencies to safeguard habitat connectivity and climate resilience.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
Momnibus Act
A package of programs to reduce maternal deaths, expand supports, improve data, workforce, justice protections, telehealth, and climate protections for mothers and babies.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Remote Monitoring ESRD Physician Payment
Expands Medicare payment to physicians for remote physiologic monitoring of home-dialysis end-stage renal disease patients, starting in 2028.
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.
Office of Small Farms Act
Creates an Office of Small Farms to coordinate USDA support, offer grants and technical assistance, and designate trained State coordinators.
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Minimum wage phaseout and wage hike
Proposes staged federal minimum wage increases, ending subminimum rates for tipped workers and other groups.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Rooster Air Transport Ban
This bill would ban interstate and international air shipments of adult roosters, with an exemption for large commercial farms, and would be enforced by the Department of Transportation and FAA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
DHS Use-of-Force Accountability Act
Makes DHS adopt one use-of-force rule, bans chokeholds, and requires training, reviews, and public reports. It gives faster notice after serious injuries or deaths.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Professional Degree Access Restoration
Restores federal graduate and professional student loan limits reduced under Public Law 119-21 by amending the Higher Education Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Permit In-Service Rollovers to IRA Annuities
Older workers could move some employer 401(k) contributions into an IRA annuity while still working. Plans must give a plain-language 30-day notice explaining rollover rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
RESTRAIN Act
Prohibits explosive nuclear weapon testing and bars federal funds for such tests while allowing subcritical tests.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)
Health Care Workforce Innovation Act
Creates grants for community-driven allied health training in underserved and rural areas, with applicant and use requirements and a per-grant cap.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.