Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Nitazenes Schedule I designation
This measure would permanently place nitazene opioids in Schedule I, tightening federal controls and affecting researchers, manufacturers, and enforcement efforts.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Faster VA Responses to Congressional Requests
Makes VA send requested records to the Veterans' Affairs Committees on fixed timelines and limits political interference. Career staff must handle most document production.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Act
Authorizes U.S. military education and training assistance to Greece with stated goals and funding for fiscal years 2027–2031.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
Boosting Lifelong Support for Foster Youth
Gives youth in foster care more say and written plans, and helps connect them with mentors, peers, family, and community before and after leaving care.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
Export Controls Update
Expedited interagency review and updated controls on sensitive tech transfers to foreign adversaries, with a focus on military-civil fusion exposure.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act
Prohibits downgrading VA law enforcement positions and restores status and pay for positions downgraded between Oct 1, 2025 and enactment.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Veterans Affairs medical funding flexibility
Temporary authority for the VA to deposit certain medical reimbursements into the Medical Care Collections Fund, with GAO reporting every 180 days.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
FOOD for Health Act
Creates a USDA pilot grant program to fund community Food is Medicine programs serving people with diet-related diseases through meals, nutrition therapy, and related services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Grants to Protect Students with Disabilities
Creates federal grants for agencies that defend students' school rights. Funds investigations, legal help, monitoring, and family support.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Zero-Interest Federal Student Loans
Stops interest on most federal student loans and sets up a fund to manage repayments. Many borrowers get automatic zero-interest changes starting July 1, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
SNAP Online Sales and Delivery Standards
Creates privacy, safety, and worker standards for buying SNAP food online and for delivery. Retailers must report compliance or lose SNAP authorization.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
WIC Postpartum Eligibility Extension
Extends postpartum WIC eligibility to 24 months and requires a health outcomes report.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Military Financial Literacy Act
Creates one-on-one financial and housing counseling for active-duty and transitioning service members; requires a report on implementation.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Small Oil and Gas Producers Act
Modifies percentage depletion rules, raises depletable barrels, and removes some taxable income limits for oil and gas wells after 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
DHS Use of Force Records to Congress
DHS must send Congress full records of shootings and custody deaths after Jan 20, 2025. Committees get videos, reports, messages, and training files for oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers
Requires incarcerated workers be covered by the FLSA and bars counting board, lodging, or court-fee deductions as wages.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
ISLET Act
Classifies human cadaveric islets as organs; directs HHS to update regulations and report progress.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Windfall Oil Tax and Gas Rebate
Taxes large oil producers when global oil prices rise above 2025 levels and uses the money to give gasoline rebates to eligible filers.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Tax cap and high-earner surtax
Proposes capping regular income tax for low- and middle-income workers and adding a tiered surtax on very high earners, with inflation indexing and special MAGI definitions.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Doubling Military Death Gratuity Payments
Surviving family members get a one-time $200,000 payment for deaths on or after Jan 1, 2026. The amount rises each year with inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment Credit
A plan to offer a 40% business tax credit for qualifying zero-emission landscaping equipment, with annual and ten-year caps, ending after five years.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Park Genomics Library Program
Creates a program to collect and store DNA and specimens from park species. Some genetic data will be public; sensitive locations and samples stay in U.S. repositories.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and 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.
Data Center Community Impact Act
Requires an 18-month federal study on how data centers affect low‑income and communities of color, with findings, maps, and recommendations.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Direct File Act of 2026
Creates a federal, free online tax filing program; bans agreements that limit IRS filing services; includes state integration grants and reporting requirements.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.