American Legislation

Bill would require death-in-custody reports to the BJS Director. It would amend the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013.

Lawmakers would require the NIST Director to develop cloud cybersecurity standards.

House lawmakers would extend Special Victims' Counsel services to military domestic violence victims, require a Department of Defense briefing within one year, and take effect two years after enactment.

Bill would amend federal tax rules to shield private and religious schools from government interference.

It would ensure service members separated solely for PFB receive an honorable discharge and keep VA benefits.

A House resolution honors Hispanic and Latino contributions to film, television, and streaming and encourages increased representation.

A House resolution honors Olmstead and urges more community-based supports for people with disabilities.

Studies DDT and other waste dumped in the San Pedro Basin and supports research into its effects and possible cleanup.

Prohibits HHS spending on using live dogs and cats in biomedical research; seeks stronger federal research spending oversight.

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to increase support for K–12 schools; referred to multiple House committees on September 16, 2026.

Directs Education Secretary to award colleges grants to support teaching students learning English; details and costs are not publicly available.

Aims to improve English and literacy skills of English learners and their families. Specific provisions, costs, and effects are not publicly available.

Allows combat-related disability retirees to receive both VA disability compensation and military retired pay at the same time.

This initiative aims to improve wildfire readiness, support recovery efforts, and enhance safety for wildland firefighters through cross-agency collaboration and community-focused measures.

Extends the window to contribute military death benefits to Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESAs from one year to three, including retroactive eligibility for some past payments.

Expands research, public health programs, training, and outreach on menopause and mid‑life women’s health.

Nullifies the Department of Education's final rule on federal student loans if Congress passes the resolution; the rule would have no force or effect.

Creates federal crimes and penalties for assaulting or intimidating passenger train crew members on trains, platforms, or stations.

Creates grants to modernize state criminal records systems for automated expungement and requires annual public reporting.

Guarantees government-funded lawyers in many immigration cases and creates an independent office to provide and oversee representation.

Creates a rural hospital exception to physician self-referral rules and allows expansion of physician-owned hospitals.

Adds dental, vision, and hearing services and devices to Medicare starting 2026 with payment rules, limits, and Secretarial authority for prior authorization and coverage changes.

Raises penalties and adds minimum prison terms for stealing or attempting to steal firearms from licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers.

Creates a federal crime and penalties for serious injuries to law enforcement officers in certain interstate or federal circumstances.