PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 8062
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the inclusion of questions regarding citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in the decennial census.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

H.R. 8092
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 streamlines environmental reviews, reauthorizes critical housing funding, and expands support for tribal homeownership, veteran assistance, and infrastructure development.

Troy Downing
R

Troy Downing

Representative

MT

H.RES. 1154
119th CongressApr 6th 2026
Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the Grandassa Models for their pioneering role in the "Black is Beautiful" movement and their enduring legacy of redefining beauty standards and promoting Black cultural pride.

Adriano Espaillat
D

Adriano Espaillat

Representative

NY

H.R. 8200
119th CongressApr 6th 2026
Interstate Ferry Fairness Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Interstate Ferry Fairness Act expands federal funding eligibility under the Ferry Boat Program to include qualifying privately owned ferry boats and terminal facilities that serve interstate routes.

Nicolas LaLota
R

Nicolas LaLota

Representative

NY

H.R. 8061
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Forest Resources Accountability Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Forest Resources Accountability Act protects critical winter wildlife habitat by prohibiting new road construction in Colorado’s White River National Forest and directing the federal government to pursue the acquisition of the Berlaimont Estates parcel.

Joe Neguse
D

Joe Neguse

Representative

CO

H.R. 8048
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
AI/AN CAPTA
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to establish dedicated funding allocations and distribution programs specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.

Adelita Grijalva
D

Adelita Grijalva

Representative

AZ

H.R. 8197
119th CongressApr 6th 2026
To terminate the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the termination of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and prohibits the establishment of any successor entity with similar centralized authority.

Tim Burchett
R

Tim Burchett

Representative

TN

H.RES. 1155
119th CongressApr 6th 2026
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution formally introduces drafted Articles of Impeachment into the congressional record to facilitate public and legislative debate regarding presidential accountability and constitutional governance.

John Larson
D

John Larson

Representative

CT

H.R. 8052
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Veteran Infection Prevention Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill mandates professional certification for all Veterans Health Administration sterile processing technicians and provides scholarships to support current employees in meeting this requirement.

Jennifer Kiggans
R

Jennifer Kiggans

Representative

VA

H.R. 8026
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
CLEAR Act
IN COMMITTEE

The CLEAR Act establishes enhanced penalties of up to 20 years in prison for using a vehicle to assault or for obstructing federal law enforcement officers while they are performing their official duties.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 8028
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 mandates that states submit comprehensive annual data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud to the Secretary of Agriculture to improve oversight and reporting to Congress.

David Taylor
R

David Taylor

Representative

OH

H.R. 8025
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates an investigation into Canada’s digital streaming regulations to determine if they unfairly burden U.S. companies and authorizes retaliatory trade actions if discriminatory practices are identified.

Lloyd Smucker
R

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

PA

H.R. 8008
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Social Determinants for Moms Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Social Determinants for Moms Act establishes federal grant programs and a dedicated task force to improve maternal health outcomes by addressing the nonclinical social factors that impact pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Jahana Hayes
D

Jahana Hayes

Representative

CT

H.R. 7990
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act
IN COMMITTEE

This legislation mandates the integration of disability rights into U.S. foreign policy by establishing an Office of International Disability Rights, improving accessibility in State Department facilities and hiring, and creating specialized training and fellowship programs.

Dina Titus
D

Dina Titus

Representative

NV

H.R. 8044
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act establishes a pilot program for mental health care, mandates dedicated veteran housing in federal prisons, ensures the automatic resumption of benefits upon release, and requires comprehensive data collection on incarcerated veterans.

Herbert Conaway
D

Herbert Conaway

Representative

NJ

H.R. 8015
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Incentivizing Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prioritizes federal grant funding for state and local governments that enter into immigration enforcement agreements with the Department of Homeland Security.

Nancy Mace
R

Nancy Mace

Representative

SC

H.R. 7976
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates retroactive VA benefit payments for veterans with physical or mental health conditions resulting from military sexual trauma, effective from the date of their discharge.

Salud Carbajal
D

Salud Carbajal

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1151
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates March 29 through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week to celebrate the vital role of arts education in schools and communities.

Suzanne Bonamici
D

Suzanne Bonamici

Representative

OR

S. 4188
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits federal officials and employees from using material nonpublic information to profit from financial prediction market contracts.

Elissa Slotkin
D

Elissa Slotkin

Senator

MI

H.R. 8174
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of United States currency and securities containing the signature of the sitting President.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends federal law to prohibit the inclusion of a sitting President’s signature on United States currency and securities.

Jimmy Gomez
D

Jimmy Gomez

Representative

CA