PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 7832
119th Congress•Mar 5th 2026
America’s Living Library Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes the Americas Living Library Project to collect, sequence, and publicly database the genomic data of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes found in national parks.

Ro Khanna
D

Ro Khanna

Representative

CA

H.R. 7902
119th Congress•Mar 12th 2026
Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill revokes FDA approval for the abortion drug mifepristone and establishes federal liability for manufacturers against women harmed by its use.

Diana Harshbarger
R

Diana Harshbarger

Representative

TN

H.RES. 1205
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill encourages businesses nationwide to voluntarily offer military appreciation discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Mike Collins
R

Mike Collins

Representative

GA

H.R. 8066
119th Congress•Mar 24th 2026
Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to adjust disability ratings by discounting the beneficial effects of treatment, while protecting compensation rights for treatment-related complications.

Derek Tran
D

Derek Tran

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1203
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus of Missolonghi and commemorating its historical significance to the Greek War of Independence.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes the 200th anniversary of the heroic Exodus of Missolonghi, commemorating its pivotal role in the Greek War of Independence and its enduring impact on global ideals of liberty.

Gus Bilirakis
R

Gus Bilirakis

Representative

FL

H.RES. 1204
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the sense of the House supporting the designation of a Veterans Appreciation Month in 2026 to honor those who have protected American freedom over the past 250 years.

Mike Collins
R

Mike Collins

Representative

GA

H.R. 8401
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts and items made from Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes.

Nicholas Begich
R

Nicholas Begich

Representative

AK

S. 1528
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
CHILD Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

The CHILD Act of 2025 expands background check requirements under the National Child Protection Act to cover contractors and licensees associated with qualified entities.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

S.CON.RES. 29
119th Congress•Apr 20th 2026
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event celebrating the birthday of King Kamehameha I on June 7, 2026.

Mazie Hirono
D

Mazie Hirono

Senator

HI

H.R. 151
119th Congress•Dec 2nd 2025
Equal Representation Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This act mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question on future decennial censuses and requires that only U.S. citizens be counted when apportioning congressional representation and electoral votes.

Charles (Chuck) Edwards
R

Charles (Chuck) Edwards

Representative

NC

S. 2132
119th Congress•Apr 21st 2026
CLEAR Path Act
SENATE PASSED

The CLEAR Path Act establishes a structured framework and new criminal penalties for high-ranking departing federal officials who advise or represent designated "countries of concern" to influence the U.S. government.

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

S. 98
119th Congress•May 11th 2026
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
SIGNED

This act establishes a rigorous vetting process for applicants seeking high-cost universal service funding to ensure they have the technical, financial, and operational capabilities to successfully deploy and maintain rural broadband networks.

Shelley Capito
R

Shelley Capito

Senator

WV

H.R. 8338
119th Congress•Apr 16th 2026
Safeguarding Americans’ Fairly Earned Retirement Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes federal restrictions on when financial institutions can turn over certain securities, digital assets, or investment accounts to state governments under unclaimed property laws.

Sam Liccardo
D

Sam Liccardo

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1193
119th Congress•Apr 20th 2026
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills from the United States House of Representatives.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes the expulsion of Representative Cory Mills from the House of Representatives due to extensive allegations of personal misconduct, threats, financial impropriety, and misrepresentation of military service.

Nancy Mace
R

Nancy Mace

Representative

SC

H.R. 8358
119th Congress•Apr 16th 2026
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill reauthorizes the Breast Cancer Research Stamp program, extending the authority to issue the special postage stamp through 2037.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 8357
119th Congress•Apr 16th 2026
6PPD Task Force Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a federal task force to study the risks of the tire chemical 6PPD and its toxic byproduct 6PPD-quinone, coordinate research on safer alternatives, and develop mitigation strategies.

Marilyn Strickland
D

Marilyn Strickland

Representative

WA

S. 4344
119th Congress•Apr 17th 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
INTRODUCED

This bill extends the surveillance authority under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for an additional three years, until April 20, 2029.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

H.R. 7075
119th Congress•Jan 14th 2026
Divesting from Communist China’s Military Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the Treasury Department to list Chinese military companies identified by the Defense Department, triggering investment restrictions to divest U.S. persons from securities of these entities.

Scott Perry
R

Scott Perry

Representative

PA

H.R. 8253
119th Congress•Apr 13th 2026
Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program Authorization Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) within DHS to coordinate with foreign partners to collect and share biometric data to preemptively identify security and terrorist threats before they reach the U.S. border.

Michael McCaul
R

Michael McCaul

Representative

TX

H.R. 8300
119th Congress•Apr 15th 2026
Stopping Wasteful Allowances for Lawmaker Wrongdoing and Ensuring Legal Liability Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits using federal funds for lawmaker workplace misconduct settlements and makes members and senior staff personally liable while mandating public disclosure of past and future claims.

Paul Gosar
R

Paul Gosar

Representative

AZ