Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness
Updates FAA certification processes to speed approval and clarity for new aircraft technologies, including advanced air mobility.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
DHS ELO Reorganization Plan
This proposal directs DHS to move ELO into the I&A Partner Engagement directorate and requires a detailed plan with costs, timelines, and oversight to minimize disruption.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nullify Roadless Rule and Build Roads
Repeals the 2001 Roadless Rule and directs the Forest Service to build temporary and permanent roads for restoration and hazardous fuels work on National Forest lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Legal Help for Foster Youth
Foster youth can use federal foster care funds for free legal help with IDs, records, housing, school, and jobs. States must include legal barriers in case plans.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.
ALERT Act
Upgrades aircraft collision systems, updates helicopter routes and FAA procedures, and sets DoD aviation coordination and safety requirements.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Updates DPA authorities for loans, purchases, critical minerals, reporting, and agency coordination to support national defense and emergencies.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 529.
Use Veterans Surveys for Nursing Homes
VA inspections of State veterans homes can count as meeting Medicare and Medicaid nursing rules if HHS approves. HHS still investigates complaints and enforces standards.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Secure Tracks Act
This proposal strengthens rail track inspections by increasing visual checks, mandating automated inspections, and requiring immediate remediation of defects.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
greenway paths network investment
creates a national grant program to build accessible greenway paths, connect communities and transit, prioritizes rural and high poverty areas, and includes planning funds and scalable cost sharing.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Parity for Tribal Educators Act
Makes tribally controlled school employees eligible for FERS pensions and the Thrift Savings Plan, with BIA paying government contributions and an opt-out option.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Ban DHS Use of Full-Body Restraints
Stops DHS from buying or using four- or five-point full-body restraints. Requires quarterly reports and removal of officers who use them or lie about use.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Gun Owner Registration Protection Act
Stops federal funding or support for state databases listing firearm owners or owned firearms, with exceptions for lost or stolen reports.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
No Tax on Takings Act
Excludes from gross income gain when property is taken by eminent domain; lets taxpayers opt out and overrides section 1033 for these conversions.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Tribal Eligibility for Defense Infrastructure
Adds Indian tribes as eligible recipients in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program by amending 10 U.S.C. 2391 and defining "Indian tribe."
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
No Immunity for Glyphosate Act
Blocks federal funds for an executive order on phosphorus and glyphosate and lets people sue manufacturers by removing certain immunities for exposure-related harms.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Men's Health Office Study
A proposal to study men's health needs and create an Office of Men's Health within HHS to coordinate screening, awareness, and sharing best practices using existing funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act
Stops removal of certain Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese nationals who entered by 2008 and lets many reopen past cases; provides work authorization and notice.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Iran Human Rights and Internet Freedom Act
Supports Iranian internet access, increases sanctions and anti‑corruption actions, and funds technology and reporting to counter censorship and hold regime figures accountable.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Freedom House Gold Medal
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Freedom House Ambulance Service for pioneering emergency medical care and service to Pittsburgh's Hill District.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Creates a federal ERPO process to bar high-risk individuals from firearms, require surrender and reporting, and fund state programs and training.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cargo Crew Duty And Rest Rules Extended
Cargo pilots would follow the same duty and rest limits as passenger crews. Carriers may change schedules and hiring to meet rules.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Healthy Families Act
Requires most employers to let workers earn and use paid sick time for personal and family health and safety reasons.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on 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.
Contract Our Veterans Act
Sets a 5% governmentwide procurement goal and new contracting preferences for veteran‑owned small businesses.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
United States-Israel FUTURES Act
Creates a U.S.-Israel defense technology partnership to speed joint research, testing, and co-production of military technologies, with reporting and some public updates.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.