PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 2616
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill requires parental consent for public schools to alter a minor student's gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms or change sex-based accommodations, and prohibits using federal education funds to teach gender ideology.

Tim Walberg
R

Tim Walberg

Representative

MI

H.R. 3234
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Keeping Deposits Local Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill modifies FDIC rules to adjust the threshold for reciprocal deposits not considered brokered funds for qualifying agent institutions and mandates a study on reciprocal deposit usage and risk.

Tom Emmer
R

Tom Emmer

Representative

MN

S.RES. 744
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of May 2026 as "Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month to raise awareness and reduce the impact of the condition.

Susan Collins
R

Susan Collins

Senator

ME

S. 1003
119th CongressJun 26th 2026
Lulu’s Law
SIGNED

Lulu's Law mandates the FCC to classify shark attacks as an event eligible for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) within 180 days of passage.

Katie Britt
R

Katie Britt

Senator

AL

S. 2393
119th CongressJun 9th 2026
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
SIGNED

This act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri, for fiscal year 2026, with a maximum cost of \$1.76 billion.

Jerry Moran
R

Jerry Moran

Senator

KS

S.RES. 746
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month to raise awareness of the impact of brain tumors and support research efforts.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S.RES. 745
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution authorizes Senator Warner's office to release records to the U.S. Attorney for a criminal investigation, subject to certain privilege limitations.

John Thune
R

John Thune

Senator

SD

S. 4615
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
AWAITING SENATE

This bill authorizes funding for U.S. intelligence activities for fiscal year 2027 while restructuring the ODNI, updating CIA authorities, and establishing new frameworks for AI use and counterintelligence efforts across the community.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

H.RES. 1316
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to achieve zero traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways by the year 2050 through policy advancement and a safe systems approach.

Janice Schakowsky
D

Janice Schakowsky

Representative

IL

H.RES. 1309
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Impeaching John Glover Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill initiates the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice John Glover Roberts, Jr. for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

S.J.RES. 193
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress has explicitly authorized the action.

Timothy Kaine
D

Timothy Kaine

Senator

VA

H.RES. 1315
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the economic, environmental, and energy security benefits of the domestic renewable fuels industry.

Zachary (Zach) Nunn
R

Zachary (Zach) Nunn

Representative

IA

H.R. 9007
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Constance C. McDaniel Medically Necessary Infant Formula and Donor Milk Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a three-year pilot program to provide financial assistance for medically necessary infant formula or donor milk to eligible families not covered by WIC.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
D

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

FL

H.RES. 1311
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating a month to raise public awareness about necrotizing fasciitis, encourage early detection, and support those affected by the disease.

Josh Harder
D

Josh Harder

Representative

CA

S.RES. 739
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution honors the life, legacy, and public service of former California Senator John Seymour.

Alejandro Padilla
D

Alejandro Padilla

Senator

CA

H.R. 8577
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act establishes a fast-track congressional process to override a presidential denial of a Governor's request for a major disaster declaration.

Raja Krishnamoorthi
D

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Representative

IL

H.R. 8962
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
PERFECT Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The PERFECT Act of 2026 establishes rules for prohibited dietary supplement ingredients and performance-enhancing substances for service members, outlines conditions under which commanding officers may forgo discipline for non-controlled supplement violations, and mandates public lists and educational updates.

Warren Davidson
R

Warren Davidson

Representative

OH

H.R. 1352
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System, with the George C. Marshall International Center managing the site through cooperative agreements with the Secretary of the Interior.

Suhas Subramanyam
D

Suhas Subramanyam

Representative

VA

S.RES. 740
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote road safety for all users.

Gary Peters
D

Gary Peters

Senator

MI

H.R. 4684
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026
HOUSE PASSED

This bill mandates the Forest Service to issue a 10-year special use permit, exempt from NEPA review, for installing and maintaining a U.S. flagpole at Kyhv Peak Lookout Point, prioritizing specific prior flag displayers.

Mike Kennedy
R

Mike Kennedy

Representative

UT