Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Multimodal Streets Safety and Funding
Promotes pedestrian, bicycle, and transit safety by clarifying multimodal design guidance, increasing transparency, and expanding small-community funding for safer streets.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Foreign Language Readiness Act
Requires the State Department to create and update a critical-language list, define proficiency, coordinate with other agencies, support language training, and report on readiness by end of 2027.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sikes INRMP Revisions
This proposal would modify how integrated natural resources plans are prepared and updated for military lands, aiming to improve conservation collaboration while balancing training needs.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Public reporting on coverage denials
Requires health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publish yearly, deidentified data on denials, approvals, appeals, and prior-authorization lists, with standard definitions and public access.
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.
Pauline Newman Courtroom Naming
ceremonial designation of a courtroom in the building as the Pauline Newman Courtroom; no changes to rules or procedures.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
AI Transparency in Elections Act
Requires labeling for political ads using AI-generated media and authorizes enforcement to ensure transparency in campaigns.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office
Renames a San Diego USPS facility in honor of Mary Wilding; no change to mail delivery or operations.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Annual reporting on military child care pay redesign
requires annual, public reporting on the progress of the military child care pay redesign, with implementation status and timelines by service.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Data Center Energy Reporting
Requires large data centers to report on energy and water use, with annual and 5-year projections, and possible penalties for noncompliance.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Right to Learn Act
Creates Education Department grants to help schools, students, families, and staff affected by immigration enforcement with trauma-informed services and legal help.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
ABLE account match
proposes a refundable match for ABLE account contributions with income-based tiers, state grants, and added demographic reporting.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
DoD Appropriations Act 2027
Appropriates defense funding for FY2027 across personnel, operations, procurement, research, and foreign security assistance; includes many restrictions and reporting rules.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
Expand Veterans Legacy Program Uses
Temporarily lets Veterans Legacy grants help find, identify, and bury unclaimed or abandoned veterans' remains in national cemeteries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Limits on Presidential Settlement Payments
A bill requiring court review before settlements involving the President and blocking payments to the President or third parties.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BRIDGE Act
Requires a report and strategy to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative and an implementation plan led by State, Commerce, and the DFC.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Veterans' Bill of Rights Act
Requires VA to inform veterans of rights to care, benefits, privacy, appeals, and grievance processes and integrate those rights into VA materials and training.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans
Allows VA to provide fruit and vegetable vouchers or debit cards to food-insecure veterans with diet-related chronic conditions.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
Raises burial payment for service-connected deaths and ties it to annual CPI inflation adjustments.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection
Changes VA disability ratings to discount treatment benefits and clarifies treatment-related claims.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Farm Equipment Safety Act
Removes Clean Air Act emission standards for off‑road farm engines and vehicles.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
School Concussion Safety and Clearance Act
Requires schools and states to use standard concussion plans. Students with suspected concussions must be removed from play and need a written health release to return.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment
Allows limited 529-account distributions for first home purchases if account held 15 years; sets a $35,000 cap and recapture rules for early sale.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Housing Supply Expansion Act
Changes federal definition and state treatment of manufactured homes without a permanent chassis; requires state certifications and HUD standards.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
DHS Appropriations Act, 2026
Funds DHS for fiscal year 2026 and sets conditions on spending and reporting.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.