American Legislation

The House would designate October 10, 2026 as National Wildlife Refuge Week and encourage related events.

Bill would establish a grant program for silicosis treatment and education; referred to a House committee and not yet law.

Resolution recognizing Latina wage disparities and expressing support for equal pay.

The bill would block imports from settlements and punish foreign groups tied to expansion. It also guides banks and travelers on the new rules.

Would permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program for each fiscal year.

Funds and expands 9-8-8 lifeline, crisis services, training, and insurer coverage for crisis care.

Adds claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for people exposed during atmospheric testing; specific changes not publicly available.

Updates allergen labeling to include barley, rye, and oats with wheat under gluten-containing grains; directs FDA guidance updates and a celiac-focused HHS report.

expands small-business disabled-access credit to cover more expenses and accommodations, with treasury guidance and outreach requirements; applies to costs incurred after 2026

House joint resolution would block the sale of defense articles, services, and data for Turkey's TF-X engines.

Lawmakers would extend deadlines for federal broadband funds, allowing states and local governments to spend recovery funds through Sept. 30, 2027 and Capital Projects Fund through Jan. 1, 2028.

An initiative to refine how the nation assesses foreign efforts to curb sex trafficking by including prohibitions on buying sex, buyer education, and measures to reduce international sex tourism.

A proposal to restore or extend veteran survivor benefits for remarried spouses, including DIC, SBP payments, and TRICARE eligibility.

Directs Congress to obtain and publicly display a Shirley Chisholm statue in the Capitol.

Requires defense certification of Azerbaijani actions toward Armenia and triggers a U.S. security-assistance review if not certified.

Defines which graduate degrees count as professional degrees under the Higher Education Act, listing many specific degree titles.

Schools that get federal funds cannot put kids in seclusion or use most restraints. Parents get quick notice and can sue if rules are broken.

Creates competitive grants so organic farms, processors, and tribal units can expand storage, processing, and tracking. Some projects need matching funds; equipment grants are smaller.

Promotes newborn screening and public education to detect pediatric liver disease earlier and studies transplant outcomes and screening costs.

Authorizes grants to expand medical student clinical rotations in rural and medically underserved community clinics.

Authorizes grants and surveys to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth and bans funding for conversion therapy.

Creates a 30% investment tax credit for qualifying industrial and municipal water recycling projects through projects begun by 12/31/2032.

Reinstates U.S. funding for UNRWA, repeals certain restrictions, and requires reports on UNRWA reforms through 2028.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to cap terms for Representatives and Senators and exclude prior terms before ratification.