Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization
Reauthorizes and updates programs for preventing, tracking, and treating traumatic brain injuries; expands data collection and requires reports and studies.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Geothermal leasing on public lands
A proposal to speed geothermal leasing and permitting on public lands through annual lease sales, replacement sales, and shorter permit timelines.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Ethanol RVP Waiver Amendments
Changes rules on ethanol vapor pressure and returns certain small-refinery renewable fuel credits.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
New Source Review Improvement Act
Clarifies when stationary source changes count as modifications under the Clean Air Act using hourly and annual emissions tests.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 542.
Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act
Requires a 180-day plan to track Form 299 processing and give applicants more transparency about communications use authorizations on public and forest lands.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Expediting Federal Broadband Reviews
A bill to speed federal reviews of broadband deployment; no full text or cost details publicly available in the provided materials.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
GUARD VA Benefits Act
Reinstates penalties for charging veterans unauthorized fees for VA claims and adds criminal fines.
Committee Hearings Held
Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers
Creates military leave, privacy, and travel reimbursement rules for servicemembers and dependents seeking abortion or assisted reproductive technology when services are not nearby.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
Bars admission and immigration relief for aliens tied to Hamas attacks beginning October 7, 2023, and requires annual DHS reporting.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Equality Act
Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to federal sex discrimination protections across employment, housing, public places, credit, education, and jury service.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, 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.
Tie VA Mileage to Federal Rate
Veterans and caregivers would get at least the same per-mile rate as federal employees and be paid within 90 days of a proper claim.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Social Security Expansion Act
Increases benefits, changes COLA to CPI‑E, extends student benefits, and adds taxes to fund a consolidated Social Security Trust Fund.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act
Creates a DOJ section to enforce federal animal cruelty laws and require annual reporting to Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Sets federal standards for collective bargaining by police, fire, and EMS where States lack comparable rights.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Federal Flags Must Be 100% U.S.-Made
Federal buildings must only display and buy flags fully made in the United States. The FTC will study flag origin labeling and report in one year.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults
Allows married Disabled Adult Children to keep Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and changes income and eligibility rules.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
PSA Screening for High-Risk Men
Requires private insurers to cover prostate cancer screening without cost-sharing for high-risk men age 40 and over, effective for plan years starting Jan 1, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Block CMS staffing rule for care facilities
This measure would prevent implementing or enforcing a CMS rule on minimum staffing in long-term care facilities and prohibiting substantially similar regulations, affecting nursing homes and Medicaid programs.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
I CAN Act
Expands Medicare and Medicaid roles for advanced practice nurses and changes coverage, payment, and local coverage rules.
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.
Expand Reclamation Prepayment Authority
Allows some water project contractors to prepay federal repayment contracts sooner. It also allows project-directed funds to go into accounts other than the General Reclamation Fund.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sexual Assault Grounds for Deportation
People who are not U.S. citizens who commit or admit sexual assault could be denied entry, detained, or deported. Admissions can count even without a conviction.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Regulations in Need of Scrutiny Act
Requires Congress to approve major executive rules before they take effect; agencies must submit reports and GAO to study existing rules.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, 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.
Protect Personal Crypto Spending And Self-Custody
Blocks federal agency heads from stopping people using crypto for personal purchases or holding coins in self-hosted wallets.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Restart Border Barrier Construction Immediately
Forces Homeland Security to restart and finish border barrier construction using prior funds. It keeps old contracts and orders Customs and Border Protection to certify DNA compliance.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.