Congress
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Recent federal bills from Congress with official text, current status, and plain English summaries checked against the source.
Last scanned Oct 19, 2026, 2:10 AM
- Total
- 19,696
- Active
- 19,484
- Passed
- 139
- Did not pass
- 73
119
60 bills shown
National Patient Safety Board Act of 2026
This bill creates a new independent board within the Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent and reduce patient safety events.
To amend title 49, United States Code, to increase the allowable government share of a project for which a fixed guideway capital investment grant is issued in cases where the grant recipient provides owners of small business concerns with certain protections from project-related transportation interruptions, and for other purposes.
Armenian American Cultural Heritage Act
This bill directs the Library of Congress to catalog, digitize, and display materials related to Armenian American history and heritage.
Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act
This bill creates a 360-day window for partnerships to file a statement to resolve open tax issues related to conservation easement donations made in years ending before December 31, 2025.
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
Bright Beginnings Act
This bill creates a tax credit for eligible child care centers that spend money to improve innovation and access for children with developmental disabilities.
DORIE Act of 2026
This bill would prohibit the Department of Defense from naming or renaming its assets after the current President.
U.S.S. Doris Miller Act of 2026
This bill expresses the opinion of Congress that the Navy should name a future aircraft carrier after Doris Miller to honor his actions during World War II.
Fire Service Workforce Stability Act of 2026
This bill would allow certain firefighters and emergency medical services personnel to exclude the first $100,000 of their ordinary income from federal gross income.
To establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group.
Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026
This bill requires federal financial regulators to release specific records about Jeffrey Epstein and start investigations into banks and executives who did business with him.
Bill to Change Bank Deposit Insurance Limits
This bill would change the standard limit for bank deposit insurance to $750,000 and require annual adjustments based on inflation.
To restrict the usage of automated license plate reader system by governmental entities, and for other purposes.
Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish a voluntary pilot program providing grants and technical assistance to restore wetland habitats for migratory birds in Oregon and Washington.
Stroke Education and EMS Care Improvement Act of 2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a national program that standardizes stroke training for emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians.
To prohibit Joint Fundraising Committees that include federal candidates and Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committees from making disbursements on paid media.
Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act
This bill allows U.S. citizens to sue immigration officers and the government for money if they are arrested or detained without a warrant or probable cause.
Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act
This bill requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on senior Syrian officials accused of human rights abuses and determine if existing U.S. laws should be used to sanction them.
To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
To direct the Elder Justice Coordinator of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a website and hotline for victims of fraud and scams directed at elders, and for other purposes.
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the development and adoption of pattern books in the United States, and for other purposes.
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands and the Mineral Leasing Act to increase the State share of oil and gas leasing revenue from acquired lands, and for other purposes.
To amend the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes.
To allow the Secretary to insure mortgages for certain first-time homebuyers, and for other purposes.
To require the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to initiate a process to reevaluate corporate average fuel economy standards, and for other purposes.
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.
To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the live broadcast of military executions, and for other purposes.
To prohibit individuals convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act from serving in the executive branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
To extend the statute of limitations for making false statements to Congress, and for other purposes.
To reduce the heat island effect and associated ground level ozone pollution from Federal facilities, and for other purposes.
Clergy Act
This bill allows certain religious workers to cancel their previous decision to opt out of Social Security and Medicare taxes within a specific two-year window.
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to transfer approximately 3.4 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation for use in health and social services programs.
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to train its employees on how to detect human trafficking and refer cases to law enforcement.
Chiricahua National Park Act
This bill changes the name of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona to Chiricahua National Park and directs the National Park Service to protect traditional cultural and religious sites.
Mystic Alerts Act
This bill requires mobile service providers to tell the FCC if they will send emergency alerts via satellite and sets rules for how they must do so.
License to Drill Act
This bill extends the time the Bureau of Land Management can collect fees for processing new oil and gas drilling permits through fiscal year 2037.
Transfer of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Land to Gila County
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer approximately 232.9 acres of land in the Tonto National Forest to Gila County, Arizona, for use in supporting veterans.
Resolution Supporting a Whole Child Approach to Education
This House resolution expresses support for an education model that focuses on students' academic, health, safety, and social needs, and encourages federal agencies to coordinate services for youth.
Supporting National Chemistry Week 2026
This resolution supports the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as National Chemistry Week to promote interest in science and recognize the American Chemical Society.
House Resolution on Preserving and Expanding Pathways to Citizenship
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that the U.S. immigration system should be updated to provide more paths to citizenship and protect the rights of immigrants.
National Wildlife Refuge Week Resolution
This resolution supports the House of Representatives recognizing the week beginning October 10, 2026, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025
This law updates the 2010 water rights agreement between the Crow Tribe and Montana by changing how funds are managed for water projects and extending the tribe's exclusive right to build hydropower facilities at Yellowtail Dam.
Retire through Ownership Act
This law allows managers of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to rely on valuations from independent experts for non-publicly traded stock, provided the experts follow specific IRS guidelines.
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act
This law requires federal agencies to develop a chemical test method and portable kit to identify the country of origin of seafood to help stop illegal fishing.
A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify that foreign government-owned media operating in the United States must register as a foreign agent.
Best Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense to create and publish a guide with best practices for people who want to start a family child care home on a military base.
No Cash for Incompetent and Malicious Contractors Act
This bill requires federal agencies to remove contractors from the list of eligible bidders if they are found guilty of improperly sharing clients' private information.
A bill to require the disclosure of supervisory records of certain financial institutions that relate to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
No Public Executions in America Act
This bill prohibits the recording or broadcasting of military executions and bans the use of federal funds for public executions.
A bill to codify the process for petitions for executive clemency, and for other purposes.
Acquired Lands Revenue Modernization Act
This bill amends federal laws to increase the share of oil and gas leasing revenue that goes to states from lands acquired by the government.
A bill to prohibit Federal and State incentives for the development or commercial operations of data centers.
Renewing the Dream Act
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to replace the plaque at the Lincoln Memorial that commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Congressional Disapproval of U.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Agreement
This joint resolution states that Congress does not favor the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Designating National Clean Energy Week
This resolution designates the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as National Clean Energy Week.
Designating September 2026 as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as a month to raise awareness about infant deaths and support efforts to reduce them.
Transfer of Fort Bragg Land to North Carolina for a Veterans' Home
This bill allows the Army to transfer a 20-acre parcel of land at Fort Bragg to North Carolina to build a state home for veterans.
Common Cents Act
This bill stops the production of pennies for general use, allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents, and permits the nickel to be made with a different material.
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
This bill amends federal securities laws to include rural-area small businesses in specific legal categories and requires a government office to report on the issues these businesses face.