PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 6506
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill enhances taxpayer due process by suspending refund claim deadlines during collection disputes, prohibiting the IRS from applying overpayments to disputed liabilities without consent, and expanding the Tax Court's jurisdiction to review collection actions.

Nathaniel Moran
R

Nathaniel Moran

Representative

TX

H.R. 8376
119th CongressApr 20th 2026
Concurrent Care for Comfort Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act allows eligible veterans to receive hospice and curative treatment concurrently, and permits Medicare hospice patients with end-stage renal disease to receive palliative dialysis services separately reimbursed.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA

H.RES. 1314
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates the America 250 flag as a national symbol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Barry Loudermilk
R

Barry Loudermilk

Representative

GA

H.R. 8973
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Sergeant Rafael Peralta Medal of Honor Authorization Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta for his heroic actions in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004, overriding standard time limitations.

Darrell Issa
R

Darrell Issa

Representative

CA

H.R. 8994
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill grants independent music creators limited antitrust immunity to collectively negotiate fair licensing terms with dominant online music platforms and generative AI developers.

Deborah Ross
D

Deborah Ross

Representative

NC

H.R. 7432
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Fostering the Future Act
HOUSE PASSED

The Fostering the Future Act expands education, training, housing, and support services for youth who have experienced foster care, lowering eligibility ages and increasing financial assistance.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL

H.R. 3490
119th CongressJun 9th 2026
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
SIGNED

This bill establishes the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 and mandates a GAO report on healthcare spending and screening rates for high-risk individuals within the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program.

Gerald Connolly
D

Gerald Connolly

Representative

VA

H.RES. 1300
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution establishes the expedited House procedures for considering bills related to VA information sharing, increased veterans' benefits, the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum location, and waives certain Rules Committee report requirements.

Brian Jack
R

Brian Jack

Representative

GA

H.RES. 1303
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution officially designates a week to honor the critical service, sacrifice, and contributions of the U.S. Special Operations Forces community and their families.

Ronny Jackson
R

Ronny Jackson

Representative

TX

H.RES. 1301
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill supports designating May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health in the agricultural industry.

Mike Bost
R

Mike Bost

Representative

IL

H.RES. 1304
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government through statehood for active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill formally recognizes on Memorial Day 2026 that D.C. residents serving or having served in the military, along with their families, deserve voting representation in Congress and full local self-government.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

H.R. 1993
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill authorizes the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with surcharges supporting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

Dan Goldman
D

Dan Goldman

Representative

NY

H.J.RES. 187
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill disapproves the CMS rule implementing prior authorization for select Medicare services under the WISeR Model.

Greg Landsman
D

Greg Landsman

Representative

OH

H.R. 8902
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
WATCH Personnel Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a minimum annual salary of $40,000 for Transportation Security Officers, mandates inflation adjustments, and provides continuing appropriations, including a one-time bonus, for TSA personnel during a funding lapse in fiscal year 2026.

Nellie Pou
D

Nellie Pou

Representative

NJ

H.RES. 1305
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Congratulating the Jewish War Veterans on the 130th anniversary of the organization's founding and honoring their commitment to Jewish war veterans.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution congratulates the Jewish War Veterans on their 130th anniversary and honors their long-standing commitment to Jewish veterans, combating antisemitism, and advocating for all service members.

Frank Pallone
D

Frank Pallone

Representative

NJ

H.R. 8870
119th CongressMay 22nd 2026
BUILD America 250 Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The BUILD America 250 Act authorizes and funds federal transportation programs through 2031, addressing highways, public transit, rail, safety, and innovation while introducing new fees for electric vehicles.

Sam Graves
R

Sam Graves

Representative

MO

S. 603
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A bill 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.
SENATE 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 serving as the management entity.

Timothy Kaine
D

Timothy Kaine

Senator

VA

S. 3023
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Safe Cloud Storage Act
SENATE PASSED

This bill establishes security and liability standards for approved cloud service providers storing child pornography and related materials for law enforcement agencies.

Marsha Blackburn
R

Marsha Blackburn

Senator

TN

S. 1473
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Stop Stealing our Chips Act
SENATE PASSED

This bill establishes a whistleblower incentive and protection program to encourage reporting of violations of U.S. export control laws concerning advanced AI chips.

Mike Rounds
R

Mike Rounds

Senator

SD

S. 790
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
SENATE PASSED

This bill renames the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, to the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center."

Cynthia Lummis
R

Cynthia Lummis

Senator

WY