American Legislation

Resolution would express support for designating the third week of October as National Hunter Syndrome Awareness Week. It would encourage education and research efforts but does not create funding.

Resolution would designate October 17, 2026 as National Vitiligo Awareness Day. It expresses support for vitiligo awareness.

A bill would bar naming defense assets for a sitting president and require restoration of previous names. It would also prohibit using DoD funds for naming.

The bill would urge the Secretary of the Navy to name a future aircraft carrier 'Doris Miller' in honor of the Pearl Harbor hero.

Lawmakers would create a Defense Department program to transport patients with high-consequence infectious diseases by air, set training and safety standards, and coordinate with civilian, academic, and international partners.

A bill would direct heads of federal agencies to support increased voting access.

Requires the SBA to create and share guidance on foreign threats that harm small businesses, updated annually.

The bill blocks candidates and close family from trading contracts linked to their own race. It also sets fines and requires a public list of affected candidates.

House introduces a resolution to abolish the Electoral College and elect the President and Vice President by direct vote, requiring two-thirds in Congress and state ratification.

Allows voters in federal elections to meet identification requirements with a sworn statement, with an exception for some first-time voters.

States would provide secure drop boxes in every county for federal elections, available 45 days before Election Day. Boxes must be accessible and labeled with ballot rules.

A proposal to increase voting accessibility for people with disabilities and older individuals.

A bill would create five-year, competitive grants prioritizing community colleges and minority-serving institutions to support student survivors of sexual assault.

Senate adopts a resolution recognizing September 30, 2026, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day and encouraging awareness activities.

Lawmakers would pass a bill creating the Critical Minerals Council inside Executive Office of the President to coordinate policy within 180 days and fund opportunities via a public dashboard.

The bill would fund five-year grants to partnerships of state education agencies, high-need districts, and colleges to boost teacher and school-leader preparation.

Expands youth access to federal elections through pre-registration, campus voting, student ID rules, and youth engagement grants.

The bill would create a Green Ribbon Schools program, award $10,000 honoraria, fund state grants ($250k-$1M), and establish a three-person Education Department office to coordinate the effort.

Bill would require state-licensed appraisers for FHA mortgages, add trainee appraisers to the national registry, and expand the Appraisal Subcommittee's membership.

Allows certain banks to increase aggregate public-welfare investments from 15 to 20 under two federal banking statutes.

HUD would expand HOME funds for infrastructure near assisted housing, and raise income limits to 100 percent of area median income, with rules issued within one year.

The RESIDE Act would authorize HUD to use up to $100 million in HOME funds for fiscal years 2027-2031 to award grants for converting vacant buildings into attainable housing.

Would expand voter registration, campus polling, and other voting access for young people.

Requires periodic FDA reassessments of selected food chemicals, public notices, possible changes to approvals, and re-establishes an advisory committee.