Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Karly Rain Wood Act
Creates lifelong registration and public notification requirements for people convicted of repeat violent offenses.
Introduced
Honest Services Fraud Improvement Act
Allows eligible citizens to sue government officials over alleged schemes to deprive citizens of honest services.
Introduced
FEMA Continuity During Funding Lapses
Provides for continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations; other provisions not specified in available text.
Introduced
Federal Renewable Electricity Standard Act
Establishes a federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers by amending title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Introduced
Federal Renewable Electricity Standard
Creates a nationwide requirement for retail electricity providers to supply renewable electricity; detailed rules are not publicly available.
Introduced
Include Debt Service in Estimates
Require CBO and JCT to include public debt servicing costs when they prepare cost estimates of legislation.
Introduced
Religious Student Group Access in Public Colleges
Public colleges must treat religious student groups the same as other groups in recognition and facility access when funding is involved.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 730.
Repeal Circuit Judge Residency Requirement
Removes the rule that federal circuit judges must live in their circuit and allows other unspecified changes; introduced in Senate and referred to Judiciary Committee.
Introduced
Speed Payments to Veteran Auto Sellers
Makes the VA pay car and equipment sellers faster and follow prompt payment rules. It centralizes payments and requires reporting of delays and fixing invoices older than 90 days.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 729.
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
Requires CBO and JCT cost estimates to include debt servicing costs when practicable.
Introduced
Public Housing Modernization and Economic Opportunities
Proposes modernizing public housing and linking upgrades with programs to boost residents’ economic opportunities, such as training, jobs, and small-business assistance, while seeking clarity on administration and funding.
Introduced
Karly Rain Wood Repeat Violent Felon Registration
Would create a DOJ-led registry and notification system for people with multiple violent felonies.
Introduced
Disaster Recovery Needs Assessment Act
HUD would regularly assess disaster housing and infrastructure needs and report to Congress. The goal is to guide recovery funding for communities.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4065)
Safer Choice Program Made Permanent
This makes EPA's Safer Choice label permanent and funds the program. Companies must disclose ingredients to get certified.
Introduced
Publish Monthly Disaster Relief Reports
Agency would publish monthly reports on disaster relief funding and timelines, helping Congress and the public track money and delays.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Student Financial Clarity Act
Requires the Education Department to publish more college cost data and create a universal net price calculator, helping families compare prices. It does not guarantee lower prices.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.
College Financial Aid Clarity Act
Colleges would have to present aid offers clearly so families can compare costs and choose the best loan, grant, or work-study option.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394.
FEMA funds disaster work during funding lapse
During a funding lapse, FEMA could keep disaster relief work going and pay staff using existing Disaster Relief Fund balances. It would treat these operations as essential to protect lives.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
World Space Week Support
A resolution supports World Space Week and encourages educational and public events about space science.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
FDIC Board Overhaul
Law would change who sits on the FDIC Board, adding four presidential appointees and a non-voting CFPB observer. It could affect how banking rules are made and who oversees them.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act
Raises the asset threshold in a Federal Reserve policy statement to $25 billion for certain holding companies.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
Investors Can Get Documents Electronically
If passed, you could receive key investment documents online instead of by mail, with an opt-out option for paper copies and reminders for a transition period.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
Colleges must E-Verify for Title IV funding
If a college breaks the rule, it could lose federal aid. This links funding to using E-Verify to check workers.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Ban on trading ecological land assets
It would bar exchange trading of securities tied to ecological land assets. Investors and affected firms would face new limits, with conservation work allowed.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.