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All 6,155 Active 0 In committee 5,993 Passed 227 Signed 51 Failed 6

passed · District of Columbia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

This bill requires all new passenger vehicles manufactured for sale in the U.S. to include AM radio as standard equipment (not an optional add-on) by 2027-2028, depending on manufacturer size. It mandates that AM radio receivers must be easily accessible to drivers and allows compliance through digital AM broadcast technology. During a transition period, manufacturers must clearly label vehicles without AM radio but cannot charge extra for this feature. The bill also mandates a GAO study on AM radio's role in emergency alerts and includes a 10-year sunset provision for the rule. It preempts state laws regarding AM radio access in vehicles.

Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 317 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

H.J. Res. 216 proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the exception in the Thirteenth Amendment that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The resolution would amend the Constitution to explicitly state that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed on anyone as a penalty for criminal conduct. This change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by prohibiting forced labor practices within the criminal justice system, while clarifying that voluntary work programs and community service alternatives remain permissible.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

Nikema Williams (D) · 54 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HRES 1542: Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This House resolution designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month to highlight the historical and ongoing challenges faced by various groups in exercising their right to vote. It encourages Congress to pass legislation that strengthens voting protections, specifically endorsing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 while opposing bills that could restrict voter eligibility. The resolution also recommends that public schools develop curricula on voting history and current suppression tactics, and it invites funding for public service announcements to promote voter registration and participation.

Topics ✓ Education

Marc A. Veasey (D) · 32 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HRES 1538: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

This House resolution supports designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as Malnutrition Awareness Week to highlight the public health impact of inadequate nutrition in the United States. The bill recognizes the contributions of various professionals and community organizations that work to prevent and treat malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups such as older adults, children, and communities facing food insecurity. It also emphasizes the role of existing federal nutrition programs and calls for continued research into dietary patterns and their effects on chronic disease. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the importance of implementing electronic clinical quality measures to track and improve malnutrition care within the healthcare system.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10401: To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Shri Thanedar (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10397: Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

Ayanna Pressley (D) · 45 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10396: No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act

The No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act prohibits the use of federal funds to install new permanent fencing around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds. The bill allows for the repair or replacement of any existing fencing that was already in place when the law is enacted. This legislation directly affects agencies responsible for maintaining the Capitol complex by restricting their ability to add new physical barriers using government money.

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10393: WIC for Kids Act

The WIC for Kids Act expands eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to include children in households receiving Head Start services, food assistance on Indian reservations, or nutrition block grants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill extends the standard certification period for WIC-eligible children from one year to two years and allows state agencies to align recertification dates for all eligible family members within a household. Additionally, it requires states to automatically certify infants born to participating mothers without requiring a new application and grants automatic eligibility to children in kinship care arrangements.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Jahana Hayes (D) · 32 co-sponsors

passed · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 6893: Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

HR 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, reauthorizes and updates NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office to better support Bay restoration. It establishes new programs including a watershed education initiative for students and teachers, a coastal habitat management program focused on species like oysters and blue crabs, and requirements for coordinated scientific monitoring of water quality and living resources. The bill mandates the Office Director to consult with the Chesapeake Executive Council, ensure peer-reviewed scientific merit for funded projects, and submit biennial reports to Congress on progress. This directly affects NOAA, Bay watershed states, educators, researchers, and conservation groups working on Bay restoration under the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

passed · District of Columbia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which provides grants and technical assistance to local groups - including cities, nonprofits, community organizations, and academic institutions - to protect and restore urban bird habitats. Key provisions include funding for habitat restoration (e.g., removing invasive species and planting native plants), reducing urban bird hazards, and engaging communities in monitoring and education. The program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 to 2032 for projects focused on conserving urban bird populations through collaborative local efforts. It directly affects communities seeking to enhance green spaces and support bird conservation in populated areas.

Topics ✓ Environment

Debbie Dingell (D) · 21 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 14, 2026

HJRES 215: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule that would establish fixed time periods for admission and specific extension procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. If enacted, the bill would prevent this immigration regulation from taking effect, thereby maintaining the existing framework for how these individuals manage their stay in the United States. The measure directly affects international students, cultural exchange participants, and foreign journalists by blocking changes to their visa duration limits and renewal processes.

Topics ✗ Immigration

Pramila Jayapal (D) · 58 co-sponsors

in committee · District of Columbia · House Sep 14, 2026

HRES 1532: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

This House resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week." It recognizes the role of these coordinators in building partnerships between schools and local communities to improve student outcomes. The bill encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate the work of community school coordinators.

Topics ✓ Education