Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
include project for down syndrome
nih-led program to study down syndrome, coordinate research, and support training with biennial performance reports.
Held at the desk.
ALS therapy grants reauthorization
reauthorizes ALS research funding through 2031, expands how grants are reviewed, requires interim trial data sharing, and mandates agency reports to accelerate development.
Held at the desk.
National Epilepsy Plan and Advisory Council
Creates a federal plan and advisory council to coordinate epilepsy research, care, and data. Agencies must report progress to Congress each year.
Held at the desk.
Cap Insulin Costs and Speed Competition
Caps most patients' insulin copays at $35 and removes deductibles for covered insulin. It makes pharmacy benefit managers pass rebates to plans and speeds review of biosimilar drugs.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
sense on tax settlement
A non-binding Senate sense resolution condemns a tax settlement and calls for caution in future equal-protection arguments, without altering law or agency actions.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4436)
Teacher deduction expansion
Proposes increasing the above-the-line deduction for teacher classroom expenses from $250 to $600, effective tax year 2026, with potential inflation adjustments unclear.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Data center siting study
A study on locating data centers near key infrastructure and industrial zones, examining costs, energy, water impacts, site capacity, and potential incentives.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
Education AI research workshops
The agency will run workshops to study classroom artificial intelligence and report identified research gaps about effects on children.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Art Loan for Stored Works
Establishes a program to loan stored artworks from federal museums to Members' offices, run by the Architect of the Capitol, with unspecified loan terms and costs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Cleaner Transportation Access for All
proposes measures to expand access to cleaner transportation options, including electric vehicle charging and improved transit, with a focus on equity.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
End-of-Life Care Improvement
A Senate proposal to strengthen patient-centered, compassionate end-of-life care; details, funding, and implementation remain unclear.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Buy American foods in school programs
tightens buy american rules for federally funded school meals, with waivers, reporting, and supplier penalties.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Proposes to ban predispute arbitration in workplace disputes and require voluntary, post-dispute arbitration with safeguards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tech-enabled health networks grants
Authorizes grants to networks of three or more groups using technology-enabled learning to improve health outcomes, with shared data to measure impact.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
No Trump Immunity Act
Would bar executive-branch releases for the president, vice president, relatives, and presidentially owned entities to prevent immunity from investigations or prosecutions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
state sponsored nonimmigrant program
Overview of a proposed framework where states sponsor workers and set work and residence rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rights Promotion and Sanctions
This measure links select security assistance to demonstrable human-rights improvements, adds targeted sanctions and visa measures, expands support for independent media and civil society, and requires annual reporting.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Repeal of Middle East peace resolution
repeals a Cold War era joint resolution that authorized overseas military and other authorities; impact on ongoing programs and foreign commitments is unclear.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Patriotic Practices in DC Schools
Requires daily Pledge of Allegiance, classroom flag displays, and standing for the national anthem in DC schools, with opt-out options and ADA accommodations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
DHS Acquisition Documentation Enhancement
requires complete lifecycle records, GAO-aligned cost estimates, schedules, and rapid breach reporting for major DHS programs to improve transparency and oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Wildfire risk reduction funding
Creates grants for home wildfire safety upgrades and a five-year voucher pilot to help low- and moderate-income homeowners manage insurance costs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Children Immigrant Custody Reform
Aimed at keeping families together, improving care for detained children, and adding independent oversight in immigration custody.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
National Commission to Combat Child Marriage
Establishes a national commission to study child marriage, funds state task forces, offers grants to raise minimum ages, limits marriages on federal lands, and tightens visa rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
Tribal Co-Management in Forestry Act
Creates tribal co-management plans and Forest Service agreement authority for tribal performance of certain forest activities, with training and reporting requirements.
Subcommittee Hearings Held