PolicyBrief

Legislation

H.R. 8662
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands Medicaid coverage for assisted living services and prioritizes Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for projects that reduce long-term care costs through non-institutional settings.

Max Miller
R

Max Miller

Representative

OH

H.R. 2137
119th CongressJul 23rd 2025
Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill prohibits denying veterans' claims solely for missing a medical exam and mandates numerous improvements to VA claims processing, Board of Veterans Appeals efficiency, and quality assurance.

Morgan Luttrell
R

Morgan Luttrell

Representative

TX

H.R. 8504
119th CongressApr 27th 2026
Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act establishes a Department of Agriculture program to provide loans and loan guarantees to stabilize financially distressed rural health care facilities and prevent the reduction of essential services.

Shomari Figures
D

Shomari Figures

Representative

AL

H.R. 8652
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
YODA
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes the "You Own the Data Act" (YODA) to grant users ownership over their data, restrict its sharing without consent, mandate user access and deletion rights, and impose strict limits on data collection and retention by covered entities.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.R. 5213
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This act prohibits federal funding for state or local governments that substantially limit the use of cash bail for serious offenses.

Elise Stefanik
R

Elise Stefanik

Representative

NY

H.R. 1163
119th CongressApr 30th 2025
Prove It Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The Prove It Act establishes a formal process for small businesses to challenge agency claims about the economic impact of proposed rules and strengthens requirements for agencies to consider indirect costs on small entities.

Brad Finstad
R

Brad Finstad

Representative

MN

S. 4390
119th CongressApr 27th 2026
Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill eliminates federal contracting preferences and goals based on race, ethnicity, and gender across various government agencies and programs.

Mike Lee
R

Mike Lee

Senator

UT

H.J.RES. 174
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices.

Johnny Olszewski
D

Johnny Olszewski

Representative

MD

H.RES. 1252
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates specific dates to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and expresses support for all officers.

Michael Guest
R

Michael Guest

Representative

MS

H.J.RES. 175
119th CongressMay 4th 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 2024-02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill disapproves of the CFPB's rule withdrawing guidance on deceptive marketing of remittance transfer speed or cost.

Ritchie Torres
D

Ritchie Torres

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1228
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution directs the House Oversight Committee Chair to sue Pamela J. Bondi to compel her testimony regarding the federal government's enforcement of sex trafficking laws related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Robert Garcia
D

Robert Garcia

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1253
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commends U.S. public servants for their dedication to defending the Constitution, delivering essential services, and supporting the economy, particularly during Public Service Recognition Week.

Brian Fitzpatrick
R

Brian Fitzpatrick

Representative

PA

H.RES. 1254
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution recognizes the vital role of elementary and secondary school teachers in the nation's well-being and designates National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sam Graves
R

Sam Graves

Representative

MO

H.RES. 1255
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week while recognizing the critical role and priorities of the nation's public school teachers.

Jahana Hayes
D

Jahana Hayes

Representative

CT

H.J.RES. 173
119th CongressMay 4th 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 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's rule withdrawing guidance on reopening previously closed consumer deposit accounts.

Gregory Meeks
D

Gregory Meeks

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1256
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for designating May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" to raise awareness and understanding of critical maternal mental health conditions.

Julia Letlow
R

Julia Letlow

Representative

LA

H.RES. 1257
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for designating May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and calls for related commemorative activities and updated research.

Dan Newhouse
R

Dan Newhouse

Representative

WA

S. 4394
119th CongressApr 27th 2026
Promoting Police Leadership Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a new federal training curriculum for police command-level personnel focusing on leadership, critical incident response, and community trust, while preserving state training authority.

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

H.RES. 1258
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month to increase public awareness and support research for brain tumors.

Mike Quigley
D

Mike Quigley

Representative

IL

S.RES. 722
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
A resolution addressing the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution addresses concerns over the politicization of war crimes allegations against allied special operations forces, urging the executive branch to protect military alliances.

Joni Ernst
R

Joni Ernst

Senator

IA