Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Iran Hostilities Withdrawal Resolution
A joint resolution directing removal of forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the action, with narrowly defined defensive exceptions.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)
Disapproval of CCDF Rule
A joint resolution would nullify a federal department rule for the Child Care and Development Fund, leaving unanswered questions about eligibility, services, and state administration.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
red snapper conservation measure
Prohibits commercial harvest and sale of red snapper from federally managed waters when recreational harvest is closed; NOAA to issue rules within 90 days; enforcement under existing fishery tools.
Introduced
Disability HCBS and ADA Support
Non-binding resolution urges agencies to defend ADA goals and expand home- and community-based supports.
Introduced
Hydropower Licensing Modernization Act
Clarifies when FERC approval is needed and creates a fast licensing track for small hydrokinetic projects under 5 MW.
Introduced
China Rights Memorial
A proposal to design and fund a memorial in a public park in the national capital to honor victims of human-rights abuses in China and educate the public.
Introduced
Cancer survivorship care planning
Expands coverage and support for cancer survivors, adds care planning, fertility services, and employment aid through Medicare, Medicaid, and grants.
Introduced
Accreditation oversight and transparency
Secretary of Education would standardize accreditation measures, require disclosures, and enable enhanced reviews, teach-out plans, and transfer options if schools face trouble.
Introduced
Biosimilar Review Streamlining
This proposal makes a narrow adjustment to biosimilar regulation to speed FDA review, removing a subparagraph and potentially altering approval timelines for biosimilar products and related regulatory proceedings.
Introduced
Craft distillery interstate shipments
Allows craft distilleries to ship spirits directly to consumers across states, with age checks, labeling, and adult-signature delivery, subject to state approvals.
Introduced
Rural broadband securities exemption
Aimed at small rural broadband providers, this bill would create a narrow exemption from standard securities registration if subscriber and holder thresholds are met and an annual summary is filed.
Introduced
biosimilar approval pathway adjustment
Proposes default changes to biosimilar review requirements, with early written notices for added clinical studies.
Introduced
Fraud Intent Tax Protection
Requires proof that the taxpayer intended to evade tax before extending the audit time limit in fraud cases, protecting innocent filers from indefinite assessments.
Introduced
Emergency Conservation Advance Payments
Expands up-front payments and spending windows for emergency conservation programs affecting farms and private forest land, broadening wildfire coverage and giving program administrators discretion over terms.
Became Public Law No: 119-102.
Noncongregate Summer Meals Expansion
Expands summer meals to noncongregate formats, makes all children eligible, and requires federal rules and state planning to maintain meal integrity.
Introduced
Depletion tax rule for marginal wells
This proposal adjusts a depletion tax for certain oil and gas wells, indexing against oil prices and raising the qualifying quantity threshold.
Introduced
Defense-focused Job Corps expansion
Expands Job Corps to train defense-industry workers, adds apprenticeships, and allows centers to adjust trades for shipyard needs.
Introduced
Drug Pricing Transparency Initiative
Requires HHS to publish records from private drug pricing deals to enhance transparency and support budget and health program oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Carried Interest Tax Reform
Proposes new rules to tax carried-interest as ordinary income with valuation rules and annual reporting for partnerships and service providers.
Introduced
Enforcement funding for tax administration
Increase funding for IRS enforcement, taxpayer services, and modernization over six years.
Introduced
va doula pilot for women veterans
a five-year program to provide doula services to pregnant and postpartum veterans enrolled in va care, with up to ten sessions per veteran.
Introduced
Home-schooled graduates under federal aid
Would treat home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal higher-education rules when state classifications recognize home schools as private schools, affecting eligibility for federal student aid and admissions decisions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act
Aims to simplify eligibility and forms across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Social Security to reduce caregiver burden.
Introduced
Dwight Medal for Edward Dwight Jr.
Authorizes one Congressional Gold Medal for Edward J. Dwight, Jr., honoring his pioneering role and civil rights era contributions; mint may strike bronze duplicates to cover production costs.
Introduced