Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
TRANS Government Research Act
Prohibits federal funding for research that studies effects of specified gender-related medical treatments and body-altering practices.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Fair Prescription Pricing Act
Limits patients' out-of-pocket drug payments to a national average consumer purchase price for covered outpatient drugs, applied to group and individual plans and PBM contracts.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment
Requires Medicare providers to allow a patient's designated clergy access, starting January 1, 2028, subject to safety protocols.
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.
Small Business Health Options Awareness Act
Directs the SBA to share information about individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements with small businesses through local centers and SBA communications.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Small Business, H. Rept. 119-716, Part II.
PARKS Act
Gives licensed foster families free annual federal lands passes; requires proof and allows extra passes for very large families.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
70th Anniversary of IPIF
House resolution honoring 70 years of the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and recognizing its research contributions.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Joint Congressional Session in Philadelphia
Authorizes Congress to meet in Philadelphia on July 2, 2026, for a joint session to commemorate the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the Declaration of Independence.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3221)
Honoring Donald W. Riegle, Jr.
Senate resolution honoring former Michigan Senator Donald W. Riegle, Jr., noting his career, achievements, family, and directing formal notifications.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act
Authorizes Medicare payment for certified radiologist assistant services supervised by radiologists, effective January 1, 2027.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
VA Research Reform Act
Creates a centralized VA research database, standardizes review, funds implementation, sets regional hubs, and requires annual reporting.
Committee Hearings Held
Election Infrastructure Integrity Act
Requires the EAC to publish a public vendor database; states must report vendor details or risk losing federal election funds.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Deeming Parents for VA Leave
Treats a spouse's parent as the employee's parent for determining family and medical leave eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation
Requires State Department report and mandates designation and sanctions if Polisario Front cooperates with Iranian-linked terrorist groups.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BRUSH Fires Act
Directs the Forest Service to study wildfire mitigation methods in shrubland ecosystems and report findings to Congress within about a year.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
LIGHT Safety Act
Directs DOT/NHTSA to set a maximum brightness limit for vehicle low-beam headlights within one year.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Quarterly VA Home Loan Report
Requires the VA Secretary to send Congress quarterly reports on VA home loans, denials, refinances, late payments (60/90 days), and Home Loan Guaranty Service staff.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Casualty Assistance for Firefighters Act
Creates a program for notifications, travel reimbursement, case management, and benefit information for families of wildland firefighters and support personnel.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
ROOT Act (Radiology Ordering)
Changes how imaging decision-support tools report data and creates exemptions for some imaging orders, effective January 1, 2026.
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.
Access to Claims Data Act
Allows certain clinical registries to request Medicare (and possibly Medicaid/CHIP) claims data for research and quality improvement, with fees and HHS rules.
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.
Wildfire Coordination Act
Creates a permanent advisory board to turn wildfire research into operations; coordinates agencies and stakeholders; report to Congress; $10 million authorized.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Civilian Conservation Center Act
Expands residential training centers for underserved youth in forestry, firefighting, job pathways, and a housing pilot for firefighters and agency staff.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Agriculture, 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.
Radiology Outpatient Ordering Act
Updates Medicare reporting and compliance rules for clinical decision support used when ordering outpatient imaging, effective January 1, 2026.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Prescription Drug Transparency and Affordability
Requires PBMs to report drug prices, rebates, and related data to group health plans and patients; sets privacy rules and penalties.
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.
Enhance Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Changes hiring tax credit rates, wage limits, veteran and SNAP rules to encourage longer employment for targeted workers.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.