Legislation Archive 119th Congress

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HR. 3496
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
31
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-15
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Expands eligibility for Small Business Administration microloans to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
What this does
  • Expand microloan eligibility
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced2025-05-19ChamberHouseTopicAdministrative remedies
HR. 5763
Main Street Parity Act
31
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Reduces borrower equity requirements for certain SBA loans used for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion of limited or single-purpose properties
What this does
  • Reduce borrower equity requirement for SBA loans
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced2025-10-14ChamberHouseTopicBuilding construction
HR. 5764
AI for Main Street Act
31
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Requires Small Business Development Centers to help small businesses evaluate artificial intelligence and use it in planning for unexpected circumstances
What this does
  • Require SBDC AI assistance
  • Direct AI best practices guidance
  • Direct contingency planning guidance
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced2025-10-17ChamberHouseTopicAdvanced technology and technological innovations
HR. 5784
AI–WISE Act
33
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
33
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
6
Summary
Requires the Small Business Administration to create AI education resources for small businesses and gather expert advice on their content
What this does
  • Establish advisory working group
  • Require SBA AI resources
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced2025-10-17ChamberHouseTopicAdvanced technology and technological innovations
HR. 5788
504 Program Risk Oversight Act
31
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Requires the Small Business Administration to annually analyze and report risks in the 504 loan guarantee program for small business fixed asset financing
What this does
  • Require annual 504 loan risk analyses
  • Require annual risk mitigation reports
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Introduced2025-10-17ChamberHouseTopicBank accounts, deposits, capital
HR. 6359
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
27
Impact
IntroducedUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Requires colleges in federal student aid programs to give prospective and enrolled students information on pregnancy rights accommodations and support resources for carrying a pregnancy to term
What this does
  • Require pregnancy rights information
  • Require campus and community resources
  • Require accommodation information
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Introduced2025-12-02ChamberHouseTopicAbortion
HR. 659
Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
35
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
35
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Require the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to give preference to candidates with at least three years of relevant legal experience when recommending Veterans Law Judges
What this does
  • Require candidate prioritization
  • Require relevant legal experience
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced2025-01-23ChamberHouseTopicAdministrative remedies
HR. 6945
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
31
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
8
Summary
Authorizes states to use TANF funds for pregnancy centers that support mothers, fathers, and families with pregnancy-related services and material assistance
What this does
  • Require pregnancy centers support families
  • Authorize TANF funds for pregnancy centers
Latest action2026-01-26
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced2026-01-06ChamberHouseTopicFamilies
S. 3674
SCAM Act
31
Impact
IntroducedUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
31
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
8
Summary
Establishes the SCAM Act as a Senate bill with an anti scam purpose reflected in its title
What this does
  • Establish SCAM Act
Latest action2026-01-26
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
Introduced2026-01-15ChamberSenateTopicImmigration
HR. 4323
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
32
Impact
Became LawUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
32
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for trafficking survivors whose offenses directly resulted from their victimization
What this does
  • Establish vacatur process
  • Allow grants for legal representation
  • Allow trafficking based duress defense
Latest action2026-01-23
Became Public Law No: 119-73.
Introduced2025-07-10ChamberHouseTopicCongressional oversight
HR. 6794
VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase transparency about VA medical center facilities and their status
What this does
  • Require facility transparency
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced2025-12-17ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 6812
Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Update survivor benefits for Gulf War veterans and their families through veterans disability and memorial affairs policy changes
What this does
  • Amend Gulf War survivor benefits
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced2025-12-17ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 6938
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
22
Impact
Became LawUpdated 2026-04-16
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
22
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Funds FY2026 programs across commerce, justice, science, energy and water development, interior, and environmental agencies while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds
What this does
  • Require funding use restrictions
  • Fund federal agencies and programs
Latest action2026-01-23
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
Introduced2026-01-06ChamberHouseTopicAdministrative law and regulatory procedures
HR. 7235
Protecting Motherhood Act
30
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
30
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Protects motherhood through a measure introduced for House consideration under that title
What this does
  • Review motherhood protections
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced2026-01-23ChamberHouseTopicGov ops
HR. 7236
In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Establishes standards for adoption agencies to remain in good standing under a 2026 adoption policy measure
What this does
  • Establish adoption agency standards
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced2026-01-23ChamberHouseTopicOther
HR. 7237
Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Require risk awareness disclosures for chemical abortion by establishing informed consent requirements
What this does
  • Establish informed consent requirements
  • Require risk awareness disclosures
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced2026-01-23ChamberHouseTopicOther
HR. 7238
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
30
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
30
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Establishes a commission on equity and reconciliation in the uniformed services to examine military and veterans matters
What this does
  • Establish commission on equity and reconciliation
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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.
Introduced2026-01-23ChamberHouseTopicOther
HRES. 1019
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our Nation's Armed Forces, for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Recognizes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their long-standing contributions to health care and military medical services
What this does
  • Recognize Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Latest action2026-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced2026-01-23ChamberHouseTopicHealth
HCONRES. 68
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
35
Impact
IntroducedUpdated 2026-04-11
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
35
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
3
Summary
Directs the President to remove unauthorized United States Armed Forces from Venezuela unless Congress authorizes their use or declares war
What this does
  • Direct unauthorized troop removal
Latest action2026-01-22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced2026-01-07ChamberHouseTopicCongressional oversight
HR. 4255
Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025
32
Impact
ReportedUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
32
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Enhance safety protections for animals through amended standards and enforcement measures
What this does
  • Amend animal safety standards
Latest action2026-01-22
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 13.
Introduced2025-06-30ChamberHouseTopicAnimal protection and human-animal relationships
HR. 6813
VA Insurance Improvement Act
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Improve Veterans Affairs insurance programs by updating veterans benefits insurance administration and coverage rules
What this does
  • Amend VA insurance programs
Latest action2026-01-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced2025-12-17ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 6814
Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act of 2025
24
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
24
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Expand burial-related improvements for veterans by updating memorial affairs policies and disability assistance oversight
What this does
  • Expand burial improvements
Latest action2026-01-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced2025-12-17ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 6858
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
28
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
28
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Establishes a veteran suicide prevention program aimed at reducing suicide risk among veterans
What this does
  • Establish veteran suicide prevention program
Latest action2026-01-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced2025-12-18ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 6885
Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2025
22
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
22
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Protects veterans pension benefits by changing federal rules governing their payment and eligibility
What this does
  • Amend veterans pension rules
Latest action2026-01-22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced2025-12-18ChamberHouseTopicDefense
HR. 7195
Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions Relief Act
22
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-19
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
22
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
0
Summary
Establishes relief for timber harvesters haulers and landowners facing market disruptions in the timber sector
What this does
  • Establish relief measures
Latest action2026-01-22
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced2026-01-22ChamberHouseTopicAg & food