PolicyBrief

Legislation

S. 3529
119th CongressDec 17th 2025
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill, the Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025, mandates expanded air monitoring, increased public data access, and stricter reporting requirements for industrial facilities emitting hazardous air pollutants to protect public health.

Lisa Blunt Rochester
D

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator

DE

H.R. 6767
119th CongressDec 16th 2025
Health Equity and MENA Community Inclusion Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially recognizes Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) individuals as a racial and ethnic minority group under the Public Health Service Act and mandates a comprehensive study of MENA population health disparities.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.RES. 994
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution urges the Secretary of Defense to review the law governing the enlistment of aliens, specifically those with DACA status, into the Armed Forces.

Bill Foster
D

Bill Foster

Representative

IL

H.R. 3453
119th CongressJun 25th 2025
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This act modifies federal charter school grants to provide targeted support, technical assistance, and pre-planning funds for educator-led charter school development.

Julia Letlow
R

Julia Letlow

Representative

LA

H.RES. 992
119th CongressJan 14th 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes expedited procedures for the House to consider and pass a consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026.

Virginia Foxx
R

Virginia Foxx

Representative

NC

S. 3424
119th CongressFeb 6th 2026
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
SIGNED

This bill increases compensation for Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, adjusts bankruptcy fee distributions to fund the U.S. Trustee System, modifies quarterly fee calculations for Chapter 11 cases, and extends the terms of certain temporary bankruptcy judge positions.

Christopher Coons
D

Christopher Coons

Senator

DE

H.R. 2516
119th CongressJun 25th 2025
Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This act prohibits the use of political litmus tests in the accreditation of institutions of higher education and protects the ability of religious institutions to maintain their faith-based standards.

Clarence Owens
R

Clarence Owens

Representative

UT

S. 1837
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
DEFIANCE Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 establishes a federal civil cause of action for victims of non-consensual disclosure or creation of sexually intimate digital forgeries, commonly known as deepfakes.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

H.RES. 995
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates January 13th as Korean American Day to honor the contributions of Korean Americans and recognize the anniversary of the first Korean immigrants' arrival.

Jimmy Gomez
D

Jimmy Gomez

Representative

CA

H.R. 7024
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Hemp Planting Predictability Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill delays the implementation of certain 2026 amendments to the hemp production provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 by extending the current delay period from one year to three years.

James Baird
R

James Baird

Representative

IN

H.R. 7048
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Unsubscribe Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The Unsubscribe Act of 2025 establishes federal rules requiring clear disclosure and express consent for negative option billing practices, mandates easy online cancellation, and imposes strict notification requirements before free trials convert to paid subscriptions.

Mark Takano
D

Mark Takano

Representative

CA

S. 269
119th CongressFeb 10th 2026
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
SIGNED

This bill enhances coordination between the Social Security Administration and the Do Not Pay working system to prevent and recover improper benefit payments made to deceased individuals.

John Kennedy
R

John Kennedy

Senator

LA

H.RES. 993
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran while condemning the Islamic Republic's violent repression.

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ

H.R. 580
119th CongressMay 21st 2025
Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This Act strengthens the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act by requiring detailed regulatory impact analyses, enhanced stakeholder consultation, and judicial review for major federal rules.

Virginia Foxx
R

Virginia Foxx

Representative

NC

H.R. 2617
119th CongressApr 9th 2025
Say No to Indoctrination Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This act prohibits the use of Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology.

Clarence Owens
R

Clarence Owens

Representative

UT

S.RES. 570
119th CongressJan 12th 2026
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month to support early detection, treatment, and research for lung cancer.

Tina Smith
D

Tina Smith

Senator

MN

H.R. 5184
119th CongressJan 9th 2026
Affordable HOMES Act
HOUSE PASSED

The Affordable HOMES Act establishes new procedures for recommending cost-effective energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes while nullifying a specific 2022 Department of Energy regulation.

Erin Houchin
R

Erin Houchin

Representative

IN

H.CON.RES. 68
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
HOUSE FAILED

This bill mandates the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from Venezuela unless explicitly authorized by Congress.

James McGovern
D

James McGovern

Representative

MA

H.R. 6823
119th CongressDec 17th 2025
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development and assessment of advanced traumatic brain injury diagnostic tools for members of the Armed Forces.

Lori Trahan
D

Lori Trahan

Representative

MA

H.R. 4907
119th CongressAug 5th 2025
Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes fixed terms and for-cause removal protections for the heads of key federal statistical agencies to safeguard their integrity and independence.

George Whitesides
D

George Whitesides

Representative

CA