PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.RES. 1434
119th CongressJul 15th 2026
Supporting the efforts of the Trump Administration to obtain a rehearing of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Barbara, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports the Trump Administration’s petition for a Supreme Court rehearing of *Trump v. Barbara* to address concerns regarding the Citizenship Clause and the exploitation of birth tourism.

Clay Fuller
R

Clay Fuller

Representative

GA

H.R. 9698
119th CongressJul 15th 2026
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Advanced Coursework Equity Act establishes a federal grant program to expand access to advanced and STEM-focused coursework by promoting equitable enrollment practices, such as universal screening and open enrollment, in under-resourced schools.

Joaquin Castro
D

Joaquin Castro

Representative

TX

H.RES. 1436
119th CongressJul 15th 2026
Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the public service of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, condemns Omar Suleiman for celebrating his death, and supports efforts to address the incompatibility of Sharia Law with American constitutional principles.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

S.RES. 802
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
A resolution honoring and celebrating National Boys and Girls Club Week.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates June 22–26, 2026, as National Boys and Girls Club Week to honor the organization's vital role in empowering youth through academic, leadership, and life-skills programming.

Katie Britt
R

Katie Britt

Senator

AL

S.RES. 803
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution formally congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes on their historic 2026 Stanley Cup championship victory.

Ted Budd
R

Ted Budd

Senator

NC

H.RES. 1435
119th CongressJul 15th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution urges the United States to ratify the Rome Statute, join the International Criminal Court, and lift sanctions against the Court's personnel.

Ilhan Omar
D

Ilhan Omar

Representative

MN

S. 4953
119th CongressJul 13th 2026
Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act extends annual report filing deadlines for employee benefit plans and authorizes the use of electronic signatures for required filings.

Jim Banks
R

Jim Banks

Senator

IN

S.RES. 742
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and recognizes its vital role in tropical ecosystem research, conservation, and community stewardship.

Mazie Hirono
D

Mazie Hirono

Senator

HI

S. 4938
119th CongressJun 24th 2026
Bycatch Reduction Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Bycatch Reduction Act mandates new gear performance standards, improved monitoring, and increased transparency in North Pacific fisheries to reduce seafloor habitat damage and incidental bycatch.

Dan Sullivan
R

Dan Sullivan

Senator

AK

S. 2120
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 strengthens the national aging network by expanding mental health and nutrition services, enhancing caregiver support, improving long-term care advocacy, and increasing funding for programs that help older adults live independently.

Bill Cassidy
R

Bill Cassidy

Senator

LA

H.R. 9650
119th CongressJul 13th 2026
Vessel Identification Protection Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Vessel Identification Protection Act of 2026 establishes federal criminal penalties for tampering with vessel identification numbers and trafficking in vessels with falsified identifiers.

Mike Ezell
R

Mike Ezell

Representative

MS

H.RES. 1429
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from fraud, waste, and abuse for the Nation's most vulnerable.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for efforts to increase transparency and integrity within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by identifying and eliminating fraud, waste, and improper payments.

David Taylor
R

David Taylor

Representative

OH

H.R. 9651
119th CongressJul 13th 2026
Space Ready 2.0 Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Space Ready 2.0 Act authorizes NASA to establish a pilot program allowing for voluntary public and private contributions to fund infrastructure repairs and improvements at NASA Centers.

Mike Haridopolos
R

Mike Haridopolos

Representative

FL

H.RES. 1424
119th CongressJul 13th 2026
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow upon the death of the Honorable Lindsey Graham and directs the House to adjourn in his honor.

Joe Wilson
R

Joe Wilson

Representative

SC

H.R. 5347
119th CongressJun 29th 2026
Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill modernizes quality reporting requirements for Medicare Accountable Care Organizations by expanding data collection flexibility and establishing a pilot program for digital quality measure reporting.

Vern Buchanan
R

Vern Buchanan

Representative

FL

H.R. 9670
119th CongressJul 14th 2026
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026 provides enhanced bankruptcy protections, including expanded exemptions and debt discharge options, for individuals facing significant financial hardship due to medical issues.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

H.R. 9421
119th CongressJun 24th 2026
Ban Abortion by Mail Act
IN COMMITTEE

The "Ban Abortion by Mail Act" mandates that providers of mifepristone and other abortion drugs conduct in-person patient visits and hold a valid medical license in the patient's state of residence.

Sheri Biggs
R

Sheri Biggs

Representative

SC

H.R. 7266
119th CongressJun 29th 2026
Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
HOUSE PASSED

This Act authorizes $250 million in grants and technical assistance to help rural and municipal electric utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses and threat-sharing capabilities.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks
R

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Representative

IA

H.R. 8873
119th CongressJun 29th 2026
Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes a federal task force to recover improper pandemic unemployment payments held by financial institutions and extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-related unemployment fraud to 10 years.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 2306
119th CongressDec 9th 2025
Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
HOUSE PASSED

The Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act extends the Adams Memorial Commission’s authorization through 2032 and establishes specific site requirements for the memorial’s construction.

John Moolenaar
R

John Moolenaar

Representative

MI