United States Bills
Utility Upgrade Cost Recovery
Amends PURPA to set federal standards for recovering full incremental costs of grid upgrades for large customers and to withhold highway funds from noncompliant states.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Raise FHLB Housing Contributions
Increases required payments by Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program; other details not publicly available.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act
Creates an IRS fellowship to recruit data scientists to improve tax audit analytics, training, and enforcement; includes reporting and hiring authority.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 706.
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National fossil symbols designation
Designates the American mastodon and Tyrannosaurus rex as national symbols, updating symbol lists to include fossils for educational and display purposes.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
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End Tax Penalties on Hostages
Pauses tax deadlines and refunds penalties for U.S. nationals unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad; requires agency lists and a refund program for past payments.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 697.
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Water Resources Development Act 2026
Authorizes Corps projects, new offices, studies, and updates for navigation, flood risk, water supply, and ecosystem restoration.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 695.
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Protect Mining Access Under FAST Act
The bill makes mining a covered FAST Act project. It bars the federal permitting council from finalizing a 2023 rule that would narrow mining coverage.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AGOA extension and apparel rules
Extends AGOA duty-free access through 2028, extends apparel program timelines, and allows reliquidation of past entries, while adjusting customs deadline dates and related fee authorities.
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Became Public Law No: 119-103.
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Common Sense 250 Act
Approves the location in Area I of a Thomas Paine commemorative work authorized in 2023.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Heirs' Property Relief and Title Clearing Grants
Creates HUD grants to help heirs' property owners clear title and keep family homes. Pays legal, survey, and counseling costs.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 693.
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Credit Access and Inclusion Act
Allows reporting of lease, utility, and telecom payment data to credit agencies; includes opt-out and limitations; requires GAO study.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 688.
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Recycled Materials Attribution Act
Sets uniform federal rules for recycled content claims and allows mass balance accounting if certified; enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Contempt finding: Michael Joseph
House resolution finding Michael Joseph in contempt for failing to obey Ethics Committee subpoenas and referring the matter to the U.S. Attorney.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Act
Clarifies that authentic Alaska Native handicrafts with nonedible migratory bird parts may be owned and sold; directs treaty and regulation updates within 180 days.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 675.
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Local Access to Courts Act
Adds College Station and El Centro as permitted federal court locations under Title 28.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
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Tax-Exempt Funding Disclosure
Requires large charities to report foreign funding by country and total donations.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 666.
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Local Communities Bird Habitat Act
Creates a voluntary urban bird program and grants to protect and restore bird habitat, run by Fish and Wildlife with Foundation support.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 659.
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New Liability for Youth Gender Treatments
Allows children or parents to sue health providers for puberty blockers, hormones, and sex change surgeries given to minors. Providers face strict federal liability and money damages.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
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Major Housing Supply and Tenant Support Bill
Eases rules and funds pilots to speed home building. Adds renter help like an eviction helpline, inspection fixes, and savings escrow pilots.
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Became Public Law No: 119-101.
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Social Security reforms and funding
Proposed changes to retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, cost-of-living adjustments, payroll and investment taxes, and Social Security Administration operations.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, 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.
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Capitol Drone Countermeasures
This proposal authorizes Capitol Police to detect, intercept, and disable hostile drones near Capitol facilities, with privacy safeguards and required coordination with aviation authorities.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Update Government Publishing Office Authority
Changes what the Government Publishing Office can do. It may affect how agencies and the public get printed and digital documents.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Revise Social Security Taxes and Benefits
Workers may pay Social Security tax on some income above the wage cap for a few years. Future retirees and survivors may get higher benefits while SSI is protected.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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Sterile processing certification requirement
Requires sterile processing technicians at federal health facilities to be certified and may provide training scholarships with service commitments.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
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