PolicyBrief

Legislation

S.J.RES. 119
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution disapproves the EPA’s rule regarding Montana’s Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period, rendering it null and void.

Sheldon Whitehouse
D

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator

RI

S.J.RES. 113
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Rescission of Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s rule rescinding climate-related financial risk management principles for large financial institutions.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

H.RES. 1110
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution urges Japan to enact a nationwide ban on the slaughter and trade of dogs and cats for human consumption.

Andrew Garbarino
R

Andrew Garbarino

Representative

NY

S.J.RES. 115
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Christopher Murphy
D

Christopher Murphy

Senator

CT

H.R. 7882
119th CongressJun 10th 2026
To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease federal mineral deposits located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, provided the city grants written consent.

Pete Stauber
R

Pete Stauber

Representative

MN

H.R. 7577
119th CongressFeb 13th 2026
TIP Improvement Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The TIP Improvement Act of 2026 mandates full federal minimum wage for tipped employees, strengthens tip protection laws, and makes the qualified tip income tax deduction permanent and more accessible.

Steven Horsford
D

Steven Horsford

Representative

NV

H.R. 7628
119th CongressFeb 20th 2026
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill repeals the provision of law that grants automatic annual pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

Ralph Norman
R

Ralph Norman

Representative

SC

H.R. 7645
119th CongressFeb 23rd 2026
Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026 mandates that U.S. defense transfers to Israel be conditioned on verified compliance with ceasefire agreements, humanitarian aid access, and the protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Sean Casten
D

Sean Casten

Representative

IL

H.R. 7865
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The American Consumer Tariff Rebate Act of 2026 provides direct, automatic tax rebates to eligible households to offset the costs of unauthorized presidential tariffs, with additional bonuses for families with children.

Henry Cuellar
D

Henry Cuellar

Representative

TX

H.R. 7635
119th CongressFeb 20th 2026
CHARGE Act
IN COMMITTEE

The CHARGE Act prohibits the import of energy storage systems with remote monitoring capabilities manufactured by entities under the jurisdiction or control of the People's Republic of China to protect U.S. national security.

W. Steube
R

W. Steube

Representative

FL

H.R. 7634
119th CongressFeb 20th 2026
Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Judicial Loyalty Act of 2026 mandates that all federal judges be natural-born U.S. citizens and requires current judges with dual citizenship to renounce their foreign nationality to remain in office.

Pete Stauber
R

Pete Stauber

Representative

MN

H.R. 7872
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a 10-year installment plan for the payment of bonus bids on federal coal leases.

Harriet Hageman
R

Harriet Hageman

Representative

WY

H.R. 7643
119th CongressFeb 23rd 2026
Veteran Technology Employment Success Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Veteran Technology Employment Success Act mandates more transparent, accurate reporting of VET-TEC graduate employment rates and requires the VA to utilize participant feedback to improve the program.

James Walkinshaw
D

James Walkinshaw

Representative

VA

H.R. 7878
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award Tax Relief Act of 2026 excludes AmeriCorps educational awards and associated student loan debt discharges from federal income taxation.

John Larson
D

John Larson

Representative

CT

H.R. 7871
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Medicaid VBPs for Patients (MVP) Act modernizes Medicaid drug pricing and reporting rules to facilitate value-based purchasing arrangements between states and manufacturers, aiming to improve patient access to innovative therapies.

Brett Guthrie
R

Brett Guthrie

Representative

KY

H.R. 7636
119th CongressFeb 20th 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the individual tariff refund credit.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a refundable tax credit for individuals to recover unlawfully collected tariffs while imposing a 100% excise tax on tariff refunds received by large corporations that passed those costs onto consumers.

Mike Thompson
D

Mike Thompson

Representative

CA

H.R. 7652
119th CongressFeb 23rd 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Respect for Local Communities Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to provide public notice, hold local hearings, and secure state and local government approval before establishing or modifying any new ICE processing or detention facilities.

Chris Pappas
D

Chris Pappas

Representative

NH

H.R. 7644
119th CongressFeb 23rd 2026
Millennium Challenge Corporation Strategic Modernization Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act modernizes the Millennium Challenge Corporation to enhance U.S. strategic competitiveness by addressing critical mineral supply chains, strengthening infrastructure, and deepening private sector engagement in partner countries.

Garland Barr
R

Garland Barr

Representative

KY

H.R. 7580
119th CongressFeb 13th 2026
Nutrition First Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Nutrition First Act of 2026 amends SNAP eligibility requirements to restrict the purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, and high-sugar processed snacks.

Anna Luna
R

Anna Luna

Representative

FL

H.R. 7617
119th CongressFeb 20th 2026
To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill ensures continued funding for Department of Homeland Security administrative operations and mandates responsiveness to congressional inquiries during any fiscal year 2026 lapse in appropriations.

Julie Johnson
D

Julie Johnson

Representative

TX