Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office
Names the Syracuse post office at 2200 South Salina Street the Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Lewis and Clark Water Study Act
Directs Interior to study expanding a regional rural water system in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota and report feasibility and cost-sharing recommendations.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Federal Water Projects Consultation
Requires agencies to consult water contractors on Endangered Species Act assessments and biological opinions for Reclamation water projects and to share drafts, schedules, and analysis.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
EMPOWER Act
Strengthen State Department partnerships to boost women's economic participation in South and Central Asia and create a new oversight Unit.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7378) to amend the Calder Act to permanently adjust American time, and for other purposes.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Steube. Petition No: 119-20. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026042920">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Commending Pakistan's Mediation Efforts
A House resolution praising Pakistan for helping mediate peace talks among the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Support National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Supports recognizing a National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026 to raise awareness of counterfeit fentanyl pills and encourage prevention and enforcement efforts.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
A House resolution supporting April as a month to promote cancer prevention, screenings, and early detection nationwide.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Buy American Seafood Act
Stops federal purchase of foreign seafood for covered feeding programs unless waivers apply.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and 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.
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Clarence Mitchell Jr. Statue
Directs Congress to obtain and place a statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. in the U.S. Capitol within two years and authorizes necessary funding.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Support for Community Water Fluoridation
House resolution recognizing water fluoridation as safe and encouraging states to start or maintain recommended fluoride levels.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Advanced Integrated Circuit Export Controls
Limits exports of high-end data-center integrated circuits to certain countries and sets rules for approved U.S. persons to transfer chips abroad.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
TRICARE Transition Transparency Act
Requires the Department of Defense to notify TRICARE beneficiaries electronically before coverage changes and conduct outreach and annual reporting.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act
Updates and extends the Joint Chiefs landscape restoration program through 2031, adds wildfire recovery and soil/water goals, and requires NRCS–Forest Service coordination.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Tribal Access to Clean Water
Authorizes funding and technical help so Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations can get clean drinking water and sanitation services.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
Capacity Building for Business Districts
Creates a pilot grant program to help local organizations support small businesses and revitalize business districts, prioritizing underserved communities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Waive Interest on Disaster Loans
Temporarily sets disaster loan interest to zero and pauses principal payments for 12 months after disbursement.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Farmer to Farmer Education Act
Creates grants and subawards to support farmer networks for peer technical assistance and conservation education.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Creates certified agricultural worker status, reforms H-2A, funds farmworker housing, registers foreign recruiters, and requires electronic verification for agriculture.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Financial 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.
Violet's Law
Requires federal research facilities to set rules to help place certain retired research animals into adoption or sanctuary within one year.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
INFANTS Act of 2025
Requires routine testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and stronger recall authority for foods for children up to 24 months.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace
Requires reports, sanctions, diplomacy, and support to protect civilians and advance a peace process in Sudan.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and 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.
PAST Act of 2025
Strengthens the Horse Protection Act to ban more soring practices, tighten penalties, require licensed inspectors, and require USDA reporting and rules.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.