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H.RES. 1159
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful and Islamophobic Comments of Representative Andy Ogles
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution formally condemns Representative Andy Ogles for making hateful and Islamophobic comments on social media.

Al Green
D

Al Green

Representative

TX

H.R. 8214
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act
IN COMMITTEE

The W.A.R. Act provides targeted tax relief to middle-income households and prohibits price gouging on essential goods during energy emergencies caused by the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
D

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Representative

FL

S. 4223
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
First Island Chain Deterrence Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act mandates a comprehensive report on the impact of U.S. arms delivery delays to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines on regional security and defense strategy.

Michael Bennet
D

Michael Bennet

Senator

CO

H.R. 8228
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill nullifies the February 2026 presidential import surcharge, prohibits future similar actions, and mandates the refund of all tariffs collected under the proclamation.

Jimmy Panetta
D

Jimmy Panetta

Representative

CA

S. 4206
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Know Your American Customer Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Know Your American Customer Act requires banks and credit unions to verify the lawful presence of customers and establishes criminal penalties for noncitizens who maintain unauthorized accounts.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

S. 4222
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill eliminates tax credits for enhanced oil recovery projects and removes the use of carbon oxide for oil extraction as a qualifying activity for carbon capture tax credits.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

H.RES. 1158
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution recognizes the critical importance of sleep health and designates March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week" to promote better sleep habits nationwide.

Madeleine Dean
D

Madeleine Dean

Representative

PA

S. 4204
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Rural Health Innovation Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Rural Health Innovation Act of 2026 establishes grant programs to expand urgent care, triage, and primary health services within rural health centers and local public health departments.

Marsha Blackburn
R

Marsha Blackburn

Senator

TN

S. 4213
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This Act mandates that large data centers report their energy and water usage to federal and state authorities while establishing a federal strategy for sustainable data center management and providing grants for local planning.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

H.RES. 1160
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the courage of two downed U.S. aviators and commends the heroic joint-force mission that successfully rescued them from hostile territory.

Cory Mills
R

Cory Mills

Representative

FL

S. 4210
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Child Suicide Prevention Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Child Suicide Prevention Act establishes federal grant programs and resources to support youth suicide prevention, healthcare provider training, and lethal means safety education for individuals under 26.

Brian Schatz
D

Brian Schatz

Senator

HI

S. 4267
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Strengthening American Nuclear Energy Act of 2026 codifies four key executive orders into federal law to bolster the nation's nuclear energy sector.

Cynthia Lummis
R

Cynthia Lummis

Senator

WY

H.R. 8103
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for military force in or against Cuba through 2026, unless explicitly authorized by Congress or permitted under the War Powers Resolution.

Pramila Jayapal
D

Pramila Jayapal

Representative

WA

H.R. 8087
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Main Street Depositor Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Main Street Depositor Protection Act mandates increased federal deposit insurance coverage of up to $5 million for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts at eligible banks and credit unions.

Frank Lucas
R

Frank Lucas

Representative

OK

H.R. 8180
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands the CFTC's authority to collaborate with international regulators and federal agencies by broadening the definition of foreign futures authorities and establishing new frameworks for resource-sharing and personnel details.

Tracey Mann
R

Tracey Mann

Representative

KS

H.R. 8091
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026 aligns Medicare payment updates and budget neutrality adjustments for ambulatory surgical centers with those of hospital outpatient departments to ensure consistent reimbursement standards.

Beth Van Duyne
R

Beth Van Duyne

Representative

TX

H.R. 8179
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
Federal Enhancement for Tactical Canine Help Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The FETCH Act of 2026 authorizes the use of Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds to support the acquisition, training, care, and retirement of law enforcement canine units.

Nancy Mace
R

Nancy Mace

Representative

SC

H.R. 8090
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the National Credit Union Administration to carry out an analysis to determine whether insurance coverage should be raised on covered transaction accounts, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that the FDIC and NCUA conduct a study to evaluate the potential impact of increasing federal insurance coverage for business and organizational transaction accounts.

Marlin Stutzman
R

Marlin Stutzman

Representative

IN

H.R. 8088
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Growing Deposit Insurance for the Future Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill updates the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to revise the methodology and base year for calculating inflation adjustments to deposit insurance coverage limits.

Daniel Meuser
R

Daniel Meuser

Representative

PA

H.R. 8089
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
Perinatal Workforce Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Perinatal Workforce Act establishes grant programs and national initiatives to grow, diversify, and train a culturally competent maternal health workforce to improve health equity and patient outcomes.

Gwen Moore
D

Gwen Moore

Representative

WI