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H.RES. 1456
119th CongressJul 23rd 2026
Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to initiate litigation against the executive branch to enforce constitutional and statutory compliance regarding unauthorized military hostilities.

Gregory Meeks
D

Gregory Meeks

Representative

NY

H.R. 9944
119th CongressJul 23rd 2026
Temporary Protected Status Review Act
IN COMMITTEE

The TPS Review Act strengthens judicial oversight and establishes congressional review for decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status, ensuring that such actions are evidence-based and subject to legal challenge.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
D

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

FL

H.R. 9752
119th CongressJul 16th 2026
Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the restoration of home-based care reimbursement rates for rural veterans and requires the VA to increase transparency and reporting regarding provider availability and rate-setting methodologies.

Teresa Leger Fernandez
D

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Representative

NM

H.R. 3514
119th CongressJul 15th 2026
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill mandates electronic prior authorization, increases transparency through required data reporting, and establishes faster decision timelines for Medicare Advantage plans to improve timely access to care for seniors.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA

H.CON.RES. 108
119th CongressJun 30th 2026
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
HOUSE FAILED

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.R. 9432
119th CongressJun 24th 2026
LIFT the BAR Act
IN COMMITTEE

The LIFT the BAR Act restores federal public benefit eligibility, including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance, for many lawfully present noncitizens by repealing restrictions from the 1996 welfare law and updating terminology.

Pramila Jayapal
D

Pramila Jayapal

Representative

WA

H.RES. 1384
119th CongressJun 24th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution urges Congress to take immediate action to restore and strengthen voting rights protections and consider structural reforms to the Senate and Supreme Court to safeguard American democracy.

Gregorio Casar
D

Gregorio Casar

Representative

TX

H.R. 9250
119th CongressJun 24th 2026
Great American Outdoors Act 250
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill renames and revises the Great American Outdoors Act's maintenance fund, increases dedicated funding through new, higher fees for foreign visitors, and sets spending priorities for deferred maintenance across public lands agencies.

Bruce Westerman
R

Bruce Westerman

Representative

AR

H.R. 9401
119th CongressJun 23rd 2026
Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the right of individuals eligible for long-term services and supports to live in the most integrated community setting possible, holding states and providers accountable for transitioning people out of institutions.

Steve Cohen
D

Steve Cohen

Representative

TN

H.R. 9374
119th CongressJun 18th 2026
Find Our Families Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the creation of an online detainee locator system by DHS, requires notification for medical transfers, and increases public reporting on CBP arrests and enforcement operations.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.R. 9270
119th CongressJun 11th 2026
Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes warrant requirements for the arrest of unaccompanied minors away from the border, prohibits military transport for immigration enforcement, and ensures children have the right to legal consultation before signing documents affecting their immigration status.

Maxine Dexter
D

Maxine Dexter

Representative

OR

H.R. 7037
119th CongressJun 8th 2026
Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill strengthens U.S. access to critical minerals by authorizing international partnerships, establishing energy security compacts, and creating specialized State Department roles and workforce development programs to counter reliance on adversaries.

Young Kim
R

Young Kim

Representative

CA

H.R. 3429
119th CongressJun 8th 2026
US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
HOUSE PASSED

This Act formalizes the commitment to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the US, Japan, and South Korea and establishes a formal Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to deepen engagement.

Ami Bera
D

Ami Bera

Representative

CA

H.CON.RES. 84
119th CongressJun 4th 2026
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
HOUSE FAILED

This resolution directs the President to remove all United States Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of its adoption.

Rashida Tlaib
D

Rashida Tlaib

Representative

MI

H.CON.RES. 106
119th CongressMay 22nd 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless explicitly authorized by Congress.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 1329
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
HOUSE FAILED

This bill establishes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, designates its site on the National Mall, and sets requirements for its mission, construction, and diverse representation of viewpoints.

Nicole Malliotakis
R

Nicole Malliotakis

Representative

NY

H.R. 8968
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act prohibits a sitting President from filing civil lawsuits against the United States and voids the settlement agreement in *Trump v. Internal Revenue Service*, banning federal funds for such settlements.

Lizzie Fletcher
D

Lizzie Fletcher

Representative

TX

H.R. 1993
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill authorizes the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with surcharges supporting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.

Dan Goldman
D

Dan Goldman

Representative

NY

H.R. 8914
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits using federal funds for specific settlement payments, particularly those related to the *Trump, et al. v. IRS, et al.* case, and restricts certain compromise settlements from the Judgment Fund to high-ranking officials and specific types of claims.

Jamie Raskin
D

Jamie Raskin

Representative

MD

H.R. 8929
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands the types of international agreements the Secretary of State must report to Congress and sets a deadline for the Comptroller General's post-audit reports.

William Keating
D

William Keating

Representative

MA