PolicyBrief

Legislation

S.RES. 590
119th CongressJan 28th 2026
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to raise awareness about the rising crisis of maternal mortality and disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Cory Booker
D

Cory Booker

Senator

NJ

H.R. 6359
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
HOUSE PASSED

This act requires colleges and universities to inform students about their rights, accommodations, and resources available if they choose to carry a pregnancy to term.

Ashley Hinson
R

Ashley Hinson

Representative

IA

S.RES. 589
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
A resolution congratulating the Montana State University football team for winning the 2025 Division I Football Championship Subdivision Championship.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution congratulates the Montana State University football team for winning the 2025 Division I Football Championship Subdivision Championship.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S. 2132
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
CLEAR Path Act
AWAITING SENATE

The CLEAR Path Act establishes permanent post-employment restrictions for certain Senate-confirmed officials lobbying on behalf of foreign governments of concern, and creates a congressional approval process for updating the list of those countries.

John Cornyn
R

John Cornyn

Senator

TX

H.R. 659
119th CongressJan 20th 2026
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

This act prioritizes candidates with at least three years of relevant legal experience for appointment as Board of Veterans' Appeals members.

Julia Brownley
D

Julia Brownley

Representative

CA

S.RES. 591
119th CongressJan 28th 2026
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet's first flight and celebrates 30 years of service by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the U.S. Navy and its allies.

Eric Schmitt
R

Eric Schmitt

Senator

MO

S. 836
119th CongressJun 25th 2025
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
AWAITING SENATE

This bill expands online privacy protections to cover teenagers aged 13 to 16 by amending COPPA to impose new requirements on operators regarding data collection, use for targeted advertising, and deletion rights.

Edward Markey
D

Edward Markey

Senator

MA

S.RES. 588
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution celebrates the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup and encourages participation while emphasizing the need to reduce plastic pollution.

Chris Van Hollen
D

Chris Van Hollen

Senator

MD

S. 1157
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

This bill establishes an interagency review to accelerate lung cancer research in women and underserved populations, improve access to preventive services, and launch strategic public awareness campaigns.

Tina Smith
D

Tina Smith

Senator

MN

S. 3705
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
SENATE PASSED

This act establishes the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule to be sealed in the Capitol Visitor Center by July 4, 2026, and unsealed on July 4, 2276.

Thom Tillis
R

Thom Tillis

Senator

NC

H.R. 5788
119th CongressJan 20th 2026
504 Program Risk Oversight Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill mandates annual portfolio risk analysis and reporting to Congress on the SBA's 504 loan program, with public availability of the report.

Derek Tran
D

Derek Tran

Representative

CA

S. 272
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
AWAITING SENATE

This bill establishes mandatory notification and response protocols for confirmed infant formula contamination test results and requires regular federal reporting on infant formula safety and supply chain resiliency.

Gary Peters
D

Gary Peters

Senator

MI

H.R. 7047
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act permanently authorizes and expands eligibility for the Health Care for Homeless Veterans program and related services.

Raul Ruiz
D

Raul Ruiz

Representative

CA

S.J.RES. 103
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify the Department of Veterans Affairs' final rule concerning "Reproductive Health Services."

Richard Blumenthal
D

Richard Blumenthal

Senator

CT

S. 3585
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
DATA Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The DATA Act of 2026 establishes a new class of isolated, self-sufficient electric utilities (CREUs) exempt from most federal energy regulation, including FERC and DOE oversight, provided they remain disconnected from the bulk power system.

Tom Cotton
R

Tom Cotton

Senator

AR

S.RES. 586
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking.

Amy Klobuchar
D

Amy Klobuchar

Senator

MN

H.R. 2988
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
Increase Retirement Earnings Act
HOUSE PASSED

This comprehensive bill modifies retirement savings rules to increase contribution limits, restricts investment decisions in retirement plans to financial factors, prohibits discrimination in federal benefits, and mandates greater fee and investment transparency for savers.

Rick Allen
R

Rick Allen

Representative

GA

H.R. 5784
119th CongressJan 20th 2026
AI–WISE Act
HOUSE PASSED

The AI–WISE Act directs the Small Business Administration to develop and publish accessible educational resources and modules on artificial intelligence for small businesses.

Hillary Scholten
D

Hillary Scholten

Representative

MI

S.RES. 587
119th CongressJan 27th 2026
A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution officially designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week to promote awareness of diverse K-12 educational options.

Tim Scott
R

Tim Scott

Senator

SC

H.R. 7049
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the VA to rapidly assess homeless veterans' physical and mental health needs and create coordinated care and housing plans integrated with their electronic health records.

David Valadao
R

David Valadao

Representative

CA