Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Codify Executive Order 14418
Proposes making Executive Order 14418 a federal statute to protect the meaning and value of American citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pennington County Land Conveyance
Transfers about 9 acres of Black Hills National Forest land to Pennington County for county use.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
We Can't Wait Act
Allows some disabled workers to get disability insurance during the waiting period with a reduced benefit percentage and actuarial review.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sell Your Stocks or Step Down
Prohibits senior officials, Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and their families from owning or trading many investments, with penalties and enforcement.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and 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.
Free National Park Passes for First Responders
Law enforcement officers and firefighters would get free annual national park and federal recreation passes after showing proof of eligibility.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nucleic Acid Standards Act
Directs NIST to develop standards and screening tools for synthetic nucleic acids; convene stakeholders; authorizes $5 million yearly 2026–2030.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sunshine Protection Act
Makes daylight saving time permanent and lets certain states keep their existing time choices.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Let Pilots Use Digital Certificates
One year after enactment, FAA inspectors may accept digital or paper pilot and medical certificates. This makes inspections easier but other officials may not be required to accept digital copies.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Home Appliance Protection Act
Limits Energy Department authority to set new appliance efficiency standards unless feasible and justified; bans new distribution transformer standards.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
FMC Reauthorization Act of 2025
Authorizes FMC funding and updates definitions, data collection, investigations, advisory committees, and shipping exchange rules.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Rename Paterson Great Falls Facilities
Renames two facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to honor Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
Automatic Cuts for Expired Program Authorizations
Federal programs with expired authorizations face automatic funding cuts and possible shutdown after three years unless Congress reauthorizes them.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Reestablish National Coal Council
Recreates the National Coal Council inside the Department of Energy to advise the Secretary on coal industry matters, using its prior charter and certain advisory rules.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure
Creates a federal certificate process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity facilities and removes Presidential permits.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Promoting US Wireless Leadership Act
Directs Commerce to help U.S. companies join and lead international wireless standards bodies and exclude entities deemed national security risks.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Act
Creates an NTIA office to handle internet access, cybersecurity, innovation, and stakeholder coordination.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Directs agencies to pilot AI, study blockchain, and report on tokens for consumer protection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Global Investment in American Jobs
Directs Commerce to review how to attract foreign investment from trusted countries and report recommendations to Congress within one year.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Trans-Atlantic Cable Assessment
Requires Commerce to report on the value, cost, and feasibility of a submarine fiber cable linking the U.S. mainland, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria to enhance national security.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Awning Safety Act of 2025
Requires the CPSC to set mandatory safety standards for retractable awnings within 18 months to reduce risks of death or serious injury.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
DOE Cost-Share Transparency Reports
Requires the Department of Energy to publish quarterly reports on when it reduces or waives private cost-sharing for energy projects. Congress and the public get regular transparency.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
fy2025 appropriations and extensions
funding package extends federal funding through 2025 for health, defense, and disaster relief, with reporting requirements and phased extensions.
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
Retirement Savings and Worker Protections Act
Helps more people save for retirement, protects injured federal workers, expands veteran jobs training, and increases trafficking penalties near schools.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Limit Presidential Power Over Fracking Moratoria
Stops the President from imposing a national fracking pause unless Congress approves it. Keeps states as primary regulators of fracking on state and private land.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.