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119th Congress

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HR. 8659Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Sponsor: • 2 cosponsors
Amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change the definition of a professional student for higher education purposes
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8660Valuing Employee Stock Today Act
Sponsor:
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to protect worker access to employer equity under labor standards law
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04
Impact21
Trending2
HR. 8661Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026
Sponsor:
Authorize foreign military financing loans in 2026 for eligible security assistance purposes
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-05-04
Impact21
Trending2
HR. 8662To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Authorize assisted living assistance through Medicaid and the low-income housing tax credit to expand support for eligible residents
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-04
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8663Fair Pay Act of 2026
Sponsor:
Establishes fair pay standards by seeking changes to worker compensation and wage equity law
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04
Impact21
Trending2
HR. 8664SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act of 2026
Sponsor:
Require the Small Business Administration to report on its adoption of artificial intelligence in agency operations
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
2026-05-04
Impact21
Trending2
HRES. 1253Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Sponsor: • 69 cosponsors
Expresses the sense of the House that public servants should be commended for their dedication, constitutional service, and delivery of essential government services during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-05-04
Impact32
Trending13
HRES. 1254Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Sponsor: • 4 cosponsors
Recognizes elementary and secondary school teachers for their contributions to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04
Impact23
Trending4
HRES. 1255Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Sponsor: • 63 cosponsors
Expresses support for designating May 4 through May 8, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize teachers
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-05-04
Impact32
Trending13
HRES. 1256Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Expresses support for designating May 6, 2026, as National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day and for raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-04
Impact23
Trending4
HRES. 1257Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Sponsor: • 17 cosponsors
Expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-04
Impact27
Trending8
HRES. 1258Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Sponsor: • 6 cosponsors
Expresses House support for designating May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-04
Impact25
Trending6
S. 1199SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
Sponsor:
Extends the period for enforcing fraud involving Small Business Administration programs and assistance
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact33
Trending2
S. 2232Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
Sponsor:
Expand the Small Business Administration surety bond program in 2025 to broaden bonding access for small businesses
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact29
Trending2
S. 2280A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of Federal land in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Transfers administrative jurisdiction over certain federal land parcels in Harpers Ferry West Virginia for federal land management purposes
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact31
Trending4
S. 272Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act
Sponsor: • 9 cosponsors
Imposes new FDA and manufacturer reporting, response, and oversight requirements for contaminated, adulterated, or misbranded infant formula
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact37
Trending6
S. 2934Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Protect U.S. persons from Russian litigation through measures set out in the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact31
Trending4
S. 2975PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Establishes pipeline safety measures under the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 despite limited public bill details
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact31
Trending4
S. 4161Maverick Act
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Authorizes the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission under conditions for display and restoration
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact27
Trending4
S. 723Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Sets processing deadlines and notice requirements for Bureau of Indian Affairs review of tribal trust land mortgage and right of way documents, and expands system access and oversight
Senate
Became Law
Became Public Law No: 119-88.
2026-05-04
Impact35
Trending4
S. 874Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Expands whistleblower protections for federal contractor and grant recipient employees, including refusal of unlawful orders and coverage for intelligence community and government personnel
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-05-04
Impact35
Trending4
HR. 8641Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Prohibit discrimination against passengers in transportation settings to protect equal access and treatment
House
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
2026-05-01
Impact23
Trending4
HCONRES. 95Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Sponsor:
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has enacted a declaration of war or specific authorization
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-30
Impact21
Trending2
HJRES. 160Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-04: Whistleblower Protections Under CFPA Section 1057".
Sponsor:
Disapproves a Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that withdrew guidance on whistleblower protections under CFPA section 1057
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-30
Impact21
Trending2
HJRES. 161Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)".
Sponsor:
Disapproves the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rule that withdrew the earlier fair lending discrimination bulletin under the Congressional Review Act
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-30
Impact21
Trending2