PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.J.RES. 168
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill seeks to disapprove the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule that withdrew guidance concerning medical debt collection and consumer reporting under the No Surprises Act.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.R. 7147
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
SIGNED

This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026 while imposing strict oversight, accountability measures, and specific spending restrictions across its management, enforcement, and preparedness operations.

Tom Cole
R

Tom Cole

Representative

OK

H.RES. 1233
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for recognizing April as National Foster Sibling Connections Month to promote policies that keep siblings together in foster care.

Zachary (Zach) Nunn
R

Zachary (Zach) Nunn

Representative

IA

H.RES. 1230
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied Special Operations Forces.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that politicized war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces undermine crucial military alliances and mutual trust.

Pat Harrigan
R

Pat Harrigan

Representative

NC

H.J.RES. 165
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's rule concerning permissible purposes for furnishing, using, and obtaining consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Brittany Pettersen
D

Brittany Pettersen

Representative

CO

H.RES. 1235
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill designates April 30, 2025, as Black April Remembrance Day to honor the 51st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, recognize the sacrifices of Vietnamese Americans, and reaffirm commitment to freedom and democracy.

Derek Tran
D

Derek Tran

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1232
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit individuals to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April of each year.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill amends House rules to permit members to wear denim on the House floor on the last Wednesday of April annually.

Gwen Moore
D

Gwen Moore

Representative

WI

H.J.RES. 167
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's withdrawal of the rule concerning debt collection practices and the deceptive collection of medical debt.

Ayanna Pressley
D

Ayanna Pressley

Representative

MA

H.J.RES. 171
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-06: Unfair Returned Deposited Item Fee Assessment Practices".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill disapproves the CFPB's rule regarding unfair returned deposited item fee assessment practices, effectively nullifying it.

Nikema Williams
D

Nikema Williams

Representative

GA

H.RES. 1234
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026 to raise awareness about the deadly threat of counterfeit fentanyl pills to families and young people.

Brittany Pettersen
D

Brittany Pettersen

Representative

CO

H.RES. 1248
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits House members, officers, and employees from participating in certain prediction markets involving excluded commodities, while also encouraging the executive and judicial branches to adopt similar restrictions.

Dina Titus
D

Dina Titus

Representative

NV

H.RES. 1244
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2026, as "D.C. Statehood Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill supports granting the District of Columbia statehood as the "Washington, Douglass Commonwealth" to provide its residents with voting representation in Congress and full local self-government.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

H.CON.RES. 95
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, while preserving the right to self-defense.

Becca Balint
D

Becca Balint

Representative

VT

H.J.RES. 169
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's withdrawal of its circular concerning improper overdraft opt-in practices.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 8455
119th CongressApr 22nd 2026
Make DC Square Again Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill seeks to repeal the 1846 act that returned territory south of the Potomac River from the District of Columbia back to Virginia, thereby restoring that area to the District.

Rich McCormick
R

Rich McCormick

Representative

GA

H.RES. 1227
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Condemning State-level energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, increase gasoline prices, and undermine American energy security and national defense.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution condemns state energy policies that restrict domestic oil production, leading to higher gas prices and undermining U.S. energy security and national defense.

Ken Calvert
R

Ken Calvert

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1241
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution demands the President provide the House with records concerning the alleged copying and sharing of sensitive Social Security Administration data by a Department of Government Efficiency individual, and any related statements about a presidential pardon.

John Larson
D

John Larson

Representative

CT

H.RES. 1243
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their significant contributions to U.S. history and culture.

Grace Meng
D

Grace Meng

Representative

NY

H.J.RES. 162
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's rule concerning consumer protections for home sales financed under contracts for deed, effectively voiding the rule.

Emanuel Cleaver
D

Emanuel Cleaver

Representative

MO

H.CON.RES. 94
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, while preserving the right to self-defense and intelligence operations.

Jesús García
D

Jesús García

Representative

IL