Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Market Exclusivity for Botanical Drugs
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to grant a period of market exclusivity for botanical drugs; referred to House Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Restrict Sale of Nitrous Oxide Products
Condition block grant funds on states banning sale of certain nitrous oxide products; specific product and enforcement details not provided.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mail Theft and Postal Key Prevention
Designates district mail-theft coordinators, requires DOJ reports, and orders a sentencing-guidelines review for postal-key and organized mail-theft offenses.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
FARA exemptions for country-linked principals
Would narrow FARA exemptions for agents tied to listed foreign principals, require congressional approval to change the country list, and set a five-year sunset for the amendments.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
Repeal of Syria Sanctions Acts
Removes two statutes that impose sanctions on Syria, repealing the 2003 and 2012 acts.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
Birth Tourism Admissibility for Visas
Proposes to deny entry or deport people whose main purpose is birth tourism, using pregnancy timing to guide visa and admission decisions.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Hemp Regulation and Safety Standards
Proposes strict federal regulation of hemp and hemp-derived cannabinoids, setting safety standards, labeling rules, taxes, domestic sourcing, age limits, and a tiered beverage distribution system.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Health care fraud funding boost
A measure to boost funding for health care fraud enforcement by seven billion dollars per year for 2027 through 2030, with a future-year calculation tweak.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Geolocation study for 988 calls
Explores how caller location could be shared with 988 centers and, when needed, transferred to 911, examining privacy, technical feasibility, and funding options without immediate rule changes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Require Annual Veteran Suicide Report
The VA must publish a yearly suicide report and study chaplains' effect on veteran suicide risk. Veterans may see more data and changes in spiritual care.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
aukus export licensing tweak
a narrow change to export controls under aukus that could ease licensing for defense-related transfers.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Allow Employer Edits to Electronic Logs
Allows employer staff or agents to edit a driver's electronic log if the driver approves. It clarifies who can correct electronic logs.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Impeaching Judge Eleanor Ross
House resolution impeaching Judge Eleanor L. Ross for alleged sexual relationship, political activity, and false statements; now in House Judiciary Committee.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Honoring 80 Years of Diplomatic Ties
The House honors 80 years of ties and Filipino American service and reaffirms the Mutual Defense Treaty. It is symbolic and does not change laws.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
Assuring the Future of Tibet
Directs US to advocate for the Central Tibetan Administration and increase diplomatic engagement.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pharmacist PrEP Coverage Expansion
Expands Medicare Part B coverage to pharmacist-provided HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP, with payment rules and protections against balance billing.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Jumpstart Savings Act
Creates state-run tax-advantaged accounts to save for apprenticeships, trade training, certifications, tools, and small business start-up costs.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Disarm Hate Act
Would bar people with hate-motivated misdemeanor convictions or enhanced sentences from buying or possessing firearms, and would require court findings and records for background checks.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Modify HIV/AIDS Assistance Activities
Adds PrEP and designates some HIV prevention and treatment actions as core life-saving humanitarian assistance, and references WHO-designated at-risk groups.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Federal Animal Research Accountability Act
Requires NIH-funded entities to report detailed annual animal counts and posts reports in a searchable public database after filing.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Medicare Part B COBRA coordination
A one-time Part B enrollment window for COBRA beneficiaries, counting COBRA months toward penalties, and updated notices clarifying Medicare secondary payer rules.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, 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.
Concurrent benefits for disabled veterans
Would allow combat-related disability retirees to receive full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation at the same time.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Country of Origin Labeling for Imports
This measure would require country-of-origin marks on the front label or top of cans for imported agricultural products.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Universal Mail Voting for Federal Elections
Any qualified voter can use mail ballots in federal elections. Officials must quickly notify voters and let them fix ballot problems.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.