Legislation Archive | 119th Congress

Establishes standards to protect the dignity of detained immigrants during immigration detention

Expand access to veterans benefits in rural areas by improving how eligible veterans can obtain services and assistance

Establishes the COP Act as introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration

Establishes a program to reduce the shortage of nurse faculty in nursing education

Designates the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week

Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup and recognizes that milestone event

Recognizes the Montana State University football team for winning the 2025 Division I Football Championship Subdivision Championship

Establishes a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer at the VA and extends certain VA home loan fee rates through June 23, 2034

Modify fiduciary standards for employer-sponsored retirement plans by prioritizing pecuniary factors and setting rules for shareholder rights and participant investment notices

Expands eligibility for Small Business Administration microloans to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Reduces borrower equity requirements for certain SBA loans used for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion of limited or single-purpose properties

Requires Small Business Development Centers to help small businesses evaluate artificial intelligence and plan practical AI use for unexpected circumstances

Requires the Small Business Administration to create AI education resources for small businesses and gather expert advice on their content

Requires the Small Business Administration to annually analyze and report risks in the 504 loan guarantee program for small business fixed asset financing

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

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

Authorizes states to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds for pregnancy centers offering specified pregnancy and family support services

Establishes the SCAM Act as a Senate bill with an anti scam purpose reflected in its title

Establishes a process to vacate convictions and expunge arrest records for trafficking survivors whose offenses directly resulted from their victimization

Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase transparency about VA medical center facilities and their status

Update survivor benefits for Gulf War veterans and their families through veterans disability and memorial affairs policy changes

Funds FY2026 programs across commerce, justice, science, energy and water development, interior, and environmental agencies while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Establishes protections tied to motherhood under a measure titled the Protecting Motherhood Act

Establishes standards for adoption agencies to remain in good standing under a 2026 adoption policy measure

Require risk awareness disclosures for chemical abortion by establishing informed consent requirements