Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Expands Health Coverage and Tax Credits
The bill would expand premium tax credits and Medicaid funding. It would add enrollment checks and penalties for false information.
Introduced
Ban on foreign-owned computers
If passed, it would bar some computer and printer purchases tied to foreign-owned firms. Everyday buyers could face fewer choices and higher costs.
Introduced
Host County Power Discount Act
Some residents in host counties could see 20% lower electric rates if adopted. Regulators must review and decide within set deadlines.
Introduced
RSUs Could Reduce Overtime Pay
Lawmakers would pass a bill to let employers exclude RSU value from overtime calculations, starting 90 days after enactment.
Introduced
Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Senate bill would bar direct sellers and qualified real estate agents from FLSA employee status, using tax-code definitions; referred to committee.
Introduced
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Readiness Act
Lawmakers would require a long-range SPR review and a proposed plan within 180 days. The bill repeals drawdown or sale requirements in two laws.
Introduced
Data centers barred on federal land
Bill would bar data-center construction on National Forest System lands and Interior lands, and require land to revert after conveyance for data centers.
Introduced
Tighter farm child-labor rules
Bill tightens federal child-labor rules for farming and bans under-18 pesticide-handler tasks. It requires rapid reporting of serious injuries and deaths among under-18 workers.
Introduced
Worker Support Amid Automation
Would support retraining for workers displaced by automation or artificial intelligence and require action during elevated unemployment.
Introduced
National Bison Day 2026
A Senate resolution designates November 7, 2026, as National Bison Day and encourages people to observe it.
Introduced
Hawaii Cesspool Upgrade Grants
Would provide grants to upgrade or convert small-capacity cesspools serving households in Hawaii.
Introduced
Hawaiian Islands Program
Would amend federal water pollution law to establish a program for the Hawaiian Islands.
Introduced
Immigration and Worker Protections
The bill would replace most employment-based immigrant visas with a ranked points system and end the diversity visa lottery.
Introduced
Direct Seller and Agent Clarification
Clarifies that direct sellers and qualified real estate agents are not 'employees' under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
Valuing Employee Stock Today Act
The bill would exclude RSU value from the regular overtime rate, affecting workers with RSUs, starting 90 days after enactment.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Congressional Approval for Armed Presence at Polls
Makes Congress approve any use of troops or armed people at polling places. This would limit federal armed presence at voting sites unless lawmakers vote yes.
Introduced
Americans First Immigration Act
Creates a points-based visa system, employer attestations, conditional residency, ends the diversity lottery, and changes family and education rules.
Introduced
Healthcare tax credits extended with broker rules
Bill would extend ACA premium tax credits for 2026-2027 and require HHS to tighten broker enrollment safeguards.
Introduced
Child Farmworker Safety Protections
Changes child labor rules for farm work, adds injury reporting, and raises penalties for certain violations.
Introduced
Health enrollment fraud crackdown bill
A proposed bill would require proof of consent for enrollments handled by agents or brokers on federal Exchanges and impose penalties for false information.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Hearings held.
Public Safety Officer Brain Injury Act
Requires CDC to collect and share concussion and TBI information for public safety officers and support guidance and outreach.
Introduced
ACA enrollment fraud bill
Bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish consent-based enrollment verification by January 1, 2029. It would notify consumers of changes and suspend commissions.
Introduced
Health care credit expands eligibility in 2026
Health Care Affordability Act would remove the 400% poverty cap and set a sliding credit up to 8.5% starting with 2026 tax years.
Introduced
Health care credit expands eligibility
Bill would expand eligibility for the refundable health care tax credit for coverage under a qualified health plan beyond 400% of the poverty line, starting in 2026.
Introduced