Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Social Security terminology reform
It would require SSA to replace terms in materials. It does not change benefit rules or amounts.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Task Force for Middle School Mental Health
Establishes a joint task force with Education and the Health and Human Services departments to study middle school mental health. It could guide schools and support students.
Introduced
Veterans Appeals Transparency Act
The bill would require the Board of Veterans' Appeals to report delays and reasons for remands. It does not change veterans' rights or deadlines.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 737.
Annual National Cemetery Transparency Report
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to publish a public report each year on national and grant-supported veterans cemeteries. Families can find maps, burial options, and service stats more easily.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 738.
Nuclear Space Propulsion Pilot Program
The bill would authorize a pilot program to study advanced nuclear propulsion for national-security space missions and include demonstrations and reporting requirements.
Introduced
Tax Court Expands Powers in Tax Cases
The bill would let Tax Court judges require witnesses and records, allow agreed hearings, and extend filing deadlines when portals fail.
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Federal Funding Ban at Memorial Circle
The bill would bar federal funding for planning or building structures and monuments at Memorial Circle in Lady Bird Johnson Park.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
Startup Opportunity Accelerator Act
Creates grants for organizations that help new small businesses grow through workspace, mentoring, and business services.
Introduced
Campus Sexual Assault Advocate Act
Lawmakers would require colleges that receive federal student aid to designate an independent campus sexual-assault advocate within 180 days of enactment.
Introduced
Veterans Tech Employment Reporting Act
Lawmakers would require VA to use a 180-day employment measure for VET TEC graduates, exclude provider-linked jobs, and publicly release annual program reports.
Introduced
Audit Foreign Cellular Modules
Requires the Defense Department to find certain cellular modules in its systems, assess risks, and report on mitigation plans.
Introduced
Spending Safeguard Act
Sets spending limits and reporting rules for certain new or renewed direct spending programs.
Introduced
Sterile processing certification requirement
Requires sterile processing technicians at federal health facilities to be certified and may provide training scholarships with service commitments.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 731.
Federal Talent Strategy
Would authorize the Labor Secretary to develop a federal talent strategy.
Introduced
Improve Wildland Firefighter Safety Standards
Directs the Agriculture Secretary to improve safety standards for wildland firefighters. Read twice and sent to the Senate Agriculture committee.
Introduced
Tax Exclusion for Sexual Assault Damages
Would make compensatory damages awarded for sexual assault not count as taxable income for recipients.
Introduced
Take Care of America's Veterans Act
Comprehensive bill with many changes to veterans benefits, VA organization, health programs, claims, and specified funding and pilot programs.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Take Care of America's Veterans Act
Aimed at expanding veterans benefits, improving health care access, and modernizing VA operations, this bill advances claims processing, telehealth, and community care while boosting oversight.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
Federal Firearm Licensing Act
Creates a federal license to buy or possess firearms; adds background checks, reporting, and transfer limits.
Introduced
Reaffirming Indian Reorganization Act applicability
The bill would let the Interior Secretary take land into trust for the Lytton Rancheria under the Indian Reorganization Act.
Held at the desk.
Mortgage privacy rules for credit reports
Mortgage applicants would face limits on sharing credit reports under a bill. The GAO must study trigger leads and report within 12 months.
Became Public Law No: 119-36.
SSA terms overhaul for claiming ages
Senate bill would require SSA to replace terms like 'early eligibility age' with 'minimum monthly benefit age' and 'full retirement age' with 'standard monthly benefit age' by Jan 1, 2027.
Introduced
Arts Education for All Act
Expands arts instruction, training, and reporting across schools, prioritizing high-poverty and underserved students.
Introduced
Veterans appeals docket transparency bill
Lawmakers would require the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to publish weekly docket notices. Assignments do not guarantee a decision and advanced or court-remanded cases are exempt.
Introduced