American Legislation

Bill would require death-in-custody reports to the BJS Director. It would amend the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013.

House resolution would honor deployed service members and their families and urge public reflection on their service on October 26, 2026.

Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act would bar waivers for importing Russian energy and require intelligence support for Ukraine, with 24-hour interruption notices to Congress.

Bill would require digital verification to curb unauthorized driver account use and assaults on ride-hailing platforms. Referred to House committees, the measure has no enacted status.

The bill would require HUD to create a formula grant program for states to streamline assistance to affordable-housing builders.

Directs Commerce to study making high-demand critical infrastructure products in the U.S., feasibility in rural and industrial park locations, and report to Congress.

State and Director of National Intelligence would compile a 90-day report naming Syrian officials tied to abuses and assess possible targeted measures, including asset freezes and visa bans.

Bill would amend federal tax rules to shield private and religious schools from government interference.

House bill would name the Medford, New York postal facility after Gunnery Sergeant Ruben Santos.

Lawmakers would require the VA to study cannabis effects on veterans with chronic pain or PTSD, including an 18-month observational study and possible trials within 180 days.

A House resolution honors Olmstead and urges more community-based supports for people with disabilities.

Requires a memorial for Zeus 95 crew members killed in action, with the Air Force covering construction and maintenance costs.

Senate proposal by Mike Crapo to improve IRS taxpayer services. The measure is on the Senate Legislative Calendar; no detailed text or public analysis is available.

Transfers about 1,083 acres in Olympic National Park into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, with river management and a gaming ban.

Proposal to improve health of minority individuals; text not publicly available. Referred to multiple House committees for review.

VA primary care clinicians must sign veteran death certificates for natural deaths within 48 hours, or local coroners may step in.

This proposal would require in-person visits and state licensure before prescribing abortion drugs, potentially restricting telemedicine and leading to REMS certification suspensions for noncompliance.

Designates Aug 24–28, 2026 as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week and recognizes community health worker roles.

Limits assistance to Israel when funds support detention, home demolitions, or annexation in the occupied West Bank; adds reporting and oversight.

Raises basic pay 3.1% and locality pay 1% for covered employees in 2027; waives wage survey rules for prevailing rate workers.

Establishes federal offenses and civil remedies for giving abortion-inducing drugs without informed consent.

Requires dating sites to notify members about banned accounts suspected of fraud and sets FTC enforcement and a one-year effective date.

Funding for FY2026 across commerce, justice, science, and related agencies, detailing spending levels, limits, and reporting requirements.

Creates grants to modernize state criminal records systems for automated expungement and requires annual public reporting.