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Legislative Activity

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H.R. 8481
119th Congress•Aug 31st 2026
Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
HOUSE PASSED

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 mandates lifetime no-contact injunctions for defendants convicted of federal violent or sexual crimes to ensure the ongoing protection of victims.

Abraham Hamadeh
R

Abraham Hamadeh

Representative

AZ

H.RES. 1497
119th Congress•Aug 27th 2026
Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commemorates the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate and condemns the Biden administration’s handling of the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Matt Van Epps
R

Matt Van Epps

Representative

TN

H.R. 10017
119th Congress•Aug 3rd 2026
Permanent CBDC Ban Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Permanent CBDC Ban Act prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency.

Michael Cloud
R

Michael Cloud

Representative

TX

H.R. 9936
119th Congress•Jul 23rd 2026
PERFORM Act
IN COMMITTEE

The PERFORM Act prohibits the Postmaster General from receiving performance-based bonuses if the Postal Service fails to meet specific financial and service benchmarks while mandating increased transparency regarding executive compensation.

Dale Strong
R

Dale Strong

Representative

AL

H.R. 6006
119th Congress•Jul 22nd 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill officially designates the United States Postal Service facility at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office."

Shomari Figures
D

Shomari Figures

Representative

AL

H.R. 6610
119th Congress•Jul 22nd 2026
Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill establishes new payment rules and prohibitions for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) administering federal employee health plans, including penalties for noncompliance.

Jake Auchincloss
D

Jake Auchincloss

Representative

MA

H.R. 9849
119th Congress•Jul 22nd 2026
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026 authorizes the establishment of a privately funded commemorative work in Washington, D.C., to honor the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.

Shomari Figures
D

Shomari Figures

Representative

AL

H.R. 4986
119th Congress•Jul 21st 2026
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This Act mandates that schools must obtain prior written consent from parents or eligible students before collecting specific survey or evaluation data.

Mary Miller
R

Mary Miller

Representative

IL

H.R. 6213
119th Congress•Jul 21st 2026
Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule regarding heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work settings.

Mark Messmer
R

Mark Messmer

Representative

IN

H.R. 5267
119th Congress•Jul 21st 2026
American Franchise Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill clarifies that a franchisor is only considered a joint employer of a franchisee's workers if it exercises substantial, direct, and immediate control over essential terms of employment.

Kevin Hern
R

Kevin Hern

Representative

OK

H.R. 8781
119th Congress•Jul 21st 2026
Title IX Clarification Act of 2026
AWAITING HOUSE

This act amends Title IX to explicitly define "sex," "female," and "male" based on biological characteristics.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.R. 2715
119th Congress•Jul 20th 2026
Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act
HOUSE PASSED

This Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to mandate the destruction of refused imported articles that pose a significant public health risk, prohibiting their re-export or movement within U.S. commerce.

Clay Higgins
R

Clay Higgins

Representative

LA

H.R. 9731
119th Congress•Jul 16th 2026
No Granting Riches Intended for Taxpayers Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The No GRIFT Act of 2026 prohibits the Department of Justice from awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that rely on federal funding for over half their revenue while paying any employee more than the Attorney General’s salary.

Andy Biggs
R

Andy Biggs

Representative

AZ

H.R. 9742
119th Congress•Jul 16th 2026
English Language Proficiency Act
IN COMMITTEE

The English Language Proficiency Act eliminates all existing exemptions to the naturalization requirement, mandating that all citizenship applicants demonstrate proficiency in the English language and knowledge of U.S. history and government.

Brandon Gill
R

Brandon Gill

Representative

TX

H.R. 7651
119th Congress•Jul 15th 2026
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
AWAITING HOUSE

The Chloe Cole Act of 2026 establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue healthcare providers for damages resulting from gender-transition medical interventions performed on them as minors.

Robert Onder
R

Robert Onder

Representative

MO

H.R. 9642
119th Congress•Jul 15th 2026
Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill allows qualifying small rural hospitals to receive Medicare Part A reimbursement for anesthesiology services on a reasonable cost basis, replacing the current requirement for separate Part B billing.

John Moolenaar
R

John Moolenaar

Representative

MI

H.R. 1181
119th Congress•Jul 14th 2026
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
HOUSE PASSED

This Act prohibits payment card networks and processors from assigning specific merchant category codes to identify firearms retailers, protecting the privacy of firearm and ammunition purchases.

Riley Moore
R

Riley Moore

Representative

WV

H.R. 139
119th Congress•Jul 14th 2026
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 establishes daylight saving time as the permanent, year-round standard time across the United States, while providing states the option to maintain their current standard time.

Vern Buchanan
R

Vern Buchanan

Representative

FL

H.R. 9656
119th Congress•Jul 13th 2026
Illegal Alien Patient Reporting Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill requires hospitals participating in federal health care programs to collect and report aggregate data on the immigration status of their patients to federal agencies.

Chip Roy
R

Chip Roy

Representative

TX

H.RES. 1426
119th Congress•Jul 13th 2026
Remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the life, selfless service, and heroic sacrifice of Corey Comperatore, a dedicated volunteer firefighter and community leader from Sarver, Pennsylvania.

Mike Kelly
R

Mike Kelly

Representative

PA