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H.J.RES. 196
119th CongressJun 11th 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
IN COMMITTEE

This proposed constitutional amendment establishes a federal right to vote for all eligible citizens and mandates that states adhere to federal election standards, including same-day registration and voting.

Jonathan Jackson
D

Jonathan Jackson

Representative

IL

H.R. 5408
119th CongressJun 9th 2026
Faster Labor Contracts Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes a mandatory timeline and binding arbitration process to expedite the negotiation of first-time collective bargaining agreements between employers and newly certified unions.

Donald Norcross
D

Donald Norcross

Representative

NJ

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.RES. 1342
119th CongressJun 4th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" to honor victims and promote awareness of gun violence.

Robin Kelly
D

Robin Kelly

Representative

IL

H.R. 9076
119th CongressMay 29th 2026
Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act restricts government use of mail covers by requiring a court order based on reasonable grounds related to an ongoing criminal investigation.

Mary Scanlon
D

Mary Scanlon

Representative

PA

H.RES. 1329
119th CongressMay 29th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month to address the worsening mental health crisis and promote access to care.

Andrea Salinas
D

Andrea Salinas

Representative

OR

H.R. 9021
119th CongressMay 22nd 2026
Stay Cool Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Stay Cool Act coordinates federal heat response, funds community cooling centers and housing upgrades, and invests in urban green infrastructure to mitigate extreme heat risks.

Bonnie Watson Coleman
D

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Representative

NJ

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.RES. 1323
119th CongressMay 22nd 2026
Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for designating May as National Menstrual Health Awareness Month to combat stigma, improve education, and enhance access to care and resources for people who menstruate.

Grace Meng
D

Grace Meng

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. 3747
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
AADAPT Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The AADAPT Act reauthorizes and expands the Project ECHO Grant Program to fund technology-enabled training for healthcare professionals serving underserved populations in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias care.

Troy Balderson
R

Troy Balderson

Representative

OH

H.R. 8967
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization
IN COMMITTEE

This bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for an additional five years and modifies extension criteria for participating hospitals.

Randy Feenstra
R

Randy Feenstra

Representative

IA

H.RES. 1316
119th CongressMay 21st 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives to achieve zero traffic fatalities on U.S. roadways by the year 2050 through policy advancement and a safe systems approach.

Janice Schakowsky
D

Janice Schakowsky

Representative

IL

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. 8096
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Duplication Scoring Act of 2026
AWAITING HOUSE

The Duplication Scoring Act of 2026 requires the GAO to assess proposed legislation for potential overlap with existing federal programs and allows the CBO to include these findings in official cost estimates.

Tim Burchett
R

Tim Burchett

Representative

TN

H.R. 8896
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes comprehensive federal loan forgiveness and payment support for educators serving in high-need schools and early childhood education programs.

Teresa Leger Fernandez
D

Teresa Leger Fernandez

Representative

NM

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. 8907
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a demonstration project for states to test alternative payment models in Medicaid and CHIP to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Janice Schakowsky
D

Janice Schakowsky

Representative

IL

H.R. 8807
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act funds data collection, research, public communication, and task force recommendations to improve maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies.

Lauren Underwood
D

Lauren Underwood

Representative

IL

H.R. 8811
119th CongressMay 14th 2026
Moms Matter Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Moms Matter Act establishes grant programs to improve maternal mental health equity and expand the diverse workforce providing maternal mental and behavioral health care.

Yvette Clarke
D

Yvette Clarke

Representative

NY