Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Action for Dental Health Act
Reauthorizes and increases annual funding for a dental workforce grant program for fiscal years 2026–2030; funds remain available until expended.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
AI PLAN Act
Requires interagency reports and recommendations to address AI-enabled financial crimes and misinformation.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 615.
Investing in All of America Act
Changes SBIC leverage rules and allows exclusions for rural, low-income, critical technology, and small manufacturer investments.
Became Public Law No: 119-92.
Ban Denials for Missed VA Exams
If you miss a VA medical exam, the VA can't deny your benefits just for that. They must review other records and evidence before deciding.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.
Veteran Education Assistance Increase
Raises Post-9/11 GI Bill books and supplies stipend to $1,400 and indexes it to annual CPI increases starting fiscal year 2026.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity
Excludes certain state disaster mitigation payments from taxable income for property owners who make wind, earthquake, or wildfire upgrades.
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Murphy asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1849, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Rapid Suppression Mandate for High-Risk Forests
The Forest Service must try to put out fires on high-risk national forest lands within 24 hours. Prescribed burns that escape must be stopped and backfires are limited.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-429, Part I.
Increase and Prorate Survivor Compensation
Surviving spouses and dependents may get larger monthly payments. The Department of Veterans Affairs will prorate some benefits and lower the years required to qualify.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Universal Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
Requires a licensed dealer to run a background check for most private gun sales. Some family, hunting, and emergency loans are exempt.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Veterans secure storage program
A program to provide secure firearm storage options to veterans, including lockboxes and vouchers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mink VIRUS Act
Prohibits mink farming, requires humane euthanasia, pays eligible owners, and provides $100 million for transition payments.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems
Adds cybersecurity help to USDA rural water program and raises funding for small systems' cyber assessments and implementation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Stellate Ganglion Block Access for PTSD
VA and TRICARE must offer stellate ganglion block to enrolled people with PTSD after informed consent. Guidelines must be updated.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales
Amends Clean Air Act tailpipe rules to bar technology mandates and limits on new vehicle availability by engine type; EPA must update regulations within 24 months.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1317)
Protect Postal Performance Act
Restricts USPS from closing post offices or processing centers without public hearings, PRC review, and delivery-benchmark protections.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Herbicide exposure presumption
Proposes adding a date range for herbicide-exposure presumption affecting veterans' disability benefits.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Logging Vehicle Weight Exemptions
Allows certain logging trucks to follow State weight limits on the Interstate for short hauls up to 150 air miles; waiver limited to pre-existing state tolerances.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Infant Home Monitor Study
HHS will study home infant monitors' effectiveness and reporting results to Congress within one year.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
TSA personnel Title 5 transition
Would move TSA workers into title 5 rules, granting collective bargaining and appeal rights while preserving key pay features during conversion.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
DMEPOS Relief Act 2025
Stops some Medicare payment changes for DME from the 2021 bidding round through December 31, 2025; delays another change until January 1, 2026.
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.
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities
Authorizes HHS/HRSA grants to community providers to expand prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care in underserved communities, with priorities and limits, FY2026–2030.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Review travel rules and peace roadmap
A measure to review travel restrictions with North Korea and to outline a peace roadmap, including liaison offices, without changing force posture.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Born-Alive Infant Care and Penalties
If a baby is born alive after an abortion, medical staff must give newborn-level care and arrange hospital admission. Providers who fail can face fines, prison, and lawsuits.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sustainable Budget Act
Creates an 18-member commission to recommend budget changes to balance the budget in ten years and speeds congressional consideration.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.