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119th Congress

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HR. 8443End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 11 cosponsors
Prohibits certain H-1B visa practices to restrict abuse of the H-1B temporary worker program
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-22
Impact27
Trending8
HR. 8444Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Directs a study of motor vehicle flammability standards to review current safety requirements and possible updates
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8445Stop DEI Act
Sponsor: • 2 cosponsors
Prohibit diversity equity and inclusion practices under the Stop DEI Act following referral to the House Education and Workforce Committee
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8446Family Farm Transition Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Establishes a federal framework for transferring family farm ownership and operations during succession transitions
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8447Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 5 cosponsors
Protects against seasonal and pandemic influenza through public health and related federal measures
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
2026-04-22
Impact25
Trending6
HR. 8448Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Change federal energy policy to lower energy costs and improve reliability across the energy sector
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8449Federal Diversity Jurisdiction Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsor:
Modernizes federal diversity jurisdiction rules in the judiciary by updating how such cases are handled in federal court
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HR. 8450Save Willy Act of 2026
Sponsor: • 9 cosponsors
Authorize actions to save Willy through transportation and infrastructure measures under the Save Willy Act of 2026
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-04-22
Impact25
Trending6
HR. 8451Prevent the Misuse of Federal Law Enforcement Act
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Prohibits misuse of federal law enforcement authority under federal law
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8452Restoring Law and Order on America’s Streets Act
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Seek stricter public order enforcement on streets in matters within the Judiciary Committee
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8453Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act
Sponsor: • 5 cosponsors
Expand rural child care facilities by authorizing growth in child care infrastructure under agriculture-related policy
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-04-22
Impact25
Trending6
HR. 8455Make DC Square Again Act
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Authorize changing the boundaries of the District of Columbia to make the federal district a square again
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8456Rural Child Care Access Act
Sponsor:
Establishes a federal measure to expand access to child care in rural areas through targeted policy action
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HR. 8457Homegrown Fertilizer Act
Sponsor: • 6 cosponsors
Establishes a federal initiative to expand domestic fertilizer production and strengthen agriculture supply resilience
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-04-22
Impact25
Trending6
HR. 8458STAR Act
Sponsor: • 1 cosponsors
Establishes the STAR Act as introduced, with its specific subject and policy details not stated in the available bill metadata
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HR. 8459WISE Act
Sponsor: • 4 cosponsors
Authorize a program or policy under the WISE Act while the measure is pending before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
HRES. 1182Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
Sponsor:
Expresses House support for rural communities by recognizing policies tied to energy, health care, manufacturing, and broadband connectivity as advancing U.S. prosperity and economic growth
House
Introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HRES. 1189Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Sets terms for House consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 on federal building standards, rural communities, endangered species, and geothermal permitting
House
Introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HRES. 1206Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
Sponsor:
Expresses the House of Representatives' profound sorrow over the death of Representative David Scott
House
Introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HRES. 1207Stop Private Equity Harms Resolution
Sponsor:
Expresses opposition to harms linked to private equity practices in the financial services sector
House
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-22
Impact21
Trending2
HRES. 1208Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: • 55 cosponsors
Expresses support for honoring Earth Day and recognizing its environmental significance
House
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
2026-04-22
Impact32
Trending13
S. 1528CHILD Act of 2025
Sponsor: • 3 cosponsors
Establishes the CHILD Act of 2025 as a Senate measure identified by title only in the available record
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-04-22
Impact35
Trending4
S. 2132CLEAR Path Act
Sponsor: • 4 cosponsors
Establishes the CLEAR Path Act as a named measure without describing any specific policy or program changes in the available bill record
Senate
Introduced
Held at the desk.
2026-04-22
Impact35
Trending4
S. 4368Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act
Sponsor: • 2 cosponsors
Establishes a water rights settlement for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Senate
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1937)
2026-04-22
Impact23
Trending4
S. 4369Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Sponsor: • 40 cosponsors
Protects absentee and mail voting by setting federal safeguards against interference with mailed ballots and related voting processes
Senate
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2026-04-22
Impact29
Trending10