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Legislative Activity

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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. 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. 8910
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill imposes a 100% tax and public reporting requirements on certain settlement payments received by former Presidents, their families, and related entities from civil actions against the United States.

Mike Thompson
D

Mike Thompson

Representative

CA

H.R. 8831
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Protecting Our Democracy Act
IN COMMITTEE

The **Protecting Our Democracy Act** imposes sweeping restrictions on presidential power, enhances congressional oversight, strengthens ethics and anti-corruption laws, and bolsters accountability for federal officials.

Jamie Raskin
D

Jamie Raskin

Representative

MD

H.RES. 1285
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution affirms that U.S. policy on mifepristone access must respect over 25 years of scientific evidence proving its safety and ensure equitable access based on the best available science.

Diana DeGette
D

Diana DeGette

Representative

CO

H.R. 8817
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Facilitating Operational Readiness Through Inter-Baltics Flexibility Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act streamlines the transfer of U.S. defense articles and services between Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and establishes a shared ammunition system to enhance regional military readiness and deterrence against Russian aggression.

Julie Johnson
D

Julie Johnson

Representative

TX

H.RES. 1251
119th CongressMay 13th 2026
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill designates May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month while calling for efforts to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the community's vital contributions.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
D

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

FL

H.R. 2853
119th CongressMay 12th 2026
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 to enhance federal prosecution tools against organized retail and supply chain crime and create a DHS-led coordination center to align law enforcement efforts.

David Joyce
R

David Joyce

Representative

OH

H.R. 8666
119th CongressMay 7th 2026
Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act repeals Executive Order 14399 and cancels related contracts and funding.

Stephen Lynch
D

Stephen Lynch

Representative

MA

H.RES. 1239
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Condemning antisemitic hate-filled rhetoric and content disseminated by prominent online personalities, and urging social media platforms and public leaders to denounce and address such conduct.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution condemns antisemitic rhetoric from prominent online figures like Hasan Piker and Candace Owens and urges platforms and leaders to address this hate speech.

Josh Gottheimer
D

Josh Gottheimer

Representative

NJ

H.R. 8582
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill nullifies three specific Department of State rules regarding foreign assistance, effectively voiding their implementation and preventing enforcement of similar future policies.

Grace Meng
D

Grace Meng

Representative

NY

H.R. 5543
119th CongressApr 22nd 2026
Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This Act mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states and recommending strategies to enhance their security and U.S. partnership.

Wesley Bell
D

Wesley Bell

Representative

MO

H.R. 8409
119th CongressApr 21st 2026
Post-Disaster Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes a temporary federal moratorium on most debt collection and negative credit reporting activities for individuals in a presidentially declared major disaster area for 180 days, and also extends the appeal period for disaster assistance decisions to 90 days.

Maxwell Frost
D

Maxwell Frost

Representative

FL

H.R. 1689
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until early 2029, overriding other legal requirements.

Laura Gillen
D

Laura Gillen

Representative

NY

H.R. 8256
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to reduce food insecurity among older adults and adults with disabilities by improving SNAP efficacy, streamlining access, expanding nutrition programs, and funding better infrastructure for fresh food access.

Suzanne Bonamici
D

Suzanne Bonamici

Representative

OR

H.R. 8175
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
To amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates gender-neutral occupational standards across the U.S. Armed Forces and establishes new reporting requirements for military assignments and performance criteria.

Chrissy Houlahan
D

Chrissy Houlahan

Representative

PA

H.R. 7669
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill requires the Secretary of State to report on Taliban-imposed restrictions on Afghan women and girls and determine if these actions constitute crimes against humanity or human rights violations.

Sydney Kamlager-Dove
D

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Representative

CA

H.R. 8041
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Supporting VA Families Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Supporting VA Families Act provides Department of Veterans Affairs employees with four additional weeks of unpaid parental leave following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Janelle Bynum
D

Janelle Bynum

Representative

OR

H.R. 7977
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Energy Bills Relief Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Energy Bills Relief Act aims to lower energy costs for families by reversing clean energy rollbacks, expanding assistance programs, streamlining grid upgrades, and increasing transparency in utility regulation.

Sean Casten
D

Sean Casten

Representative

IL

H.R. 7973
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Momnibus Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative package designed to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce racial disparities by addressing social determinants, expanding nutritional and mental health support, diversifying the perinatal workforce, and investing in data-driven, community-based care.

Lauren Underwood
D

Lauren Underwood

Representative

IL