Sign Up
Home › Kentucky › Bills
Bills

Kentucky Congressional Bills

Browse federal bills sponsored by your state's delegation.

State Legislature US Congress
All 3,472 Active 18 In committee 3,011 Passed 447 Signed 51 Failed 15

Bill results

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3853: End the Vaccine Carveout Act

The End the Vaccine Carveout Act would amend the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to allow individuals to directly file civil lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers or administrators for vaccine-related injuries or deaths, removing the previous requirement to first pursue compensation through the federal program. It repeals provisions that forced people to choose between the compensation program and a lawsuit, and specifically excludes COVID-19 vaccines from the definition of "covered countermeasure" under emergency use authorities. This change would directly affect vaccine manufacturers and individuals harmed by vaccines, as it eliminates a legal barrier to holding manufacturers accountable in court. The bill does not alter the compensation program's operation for non-COVID-19 vaccines but ends the special liability protection for COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use designations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows direct lawsuits for vaccine injuries, removing federal compensation barrier and protecting patient rights under healthcare policy.90% confidence
Rand Paul (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3850: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

This bill protects communications between incarcerated people in federal custody (Bureau of Prisons or U.S. Marshals Service) and their attorneys by requiring a new system to block monitoring of protected messages. It mandates that all electronic messages stay private unless authorities obtain a court warrant approved by a U.S. attorney, with strict rules preventing prosecutors from using accessed information in related cases. The system must retain all messages until release, and the government can only access them for system maintenance or with a warrant. It applies only to federal facilities, not state prisons, and does not affect non-protected communications.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects attorney-client communications in federal custody with warrant requirements, aligning with civil rights and criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects attorney-client communications via encrypted system, mandating privacy unless court warrant issued, directly advancing data privacy standards in digital communications.90% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 7484: Community Bank Relief Act

HR 7484, the Community Bank Relief Act, adjusts fees for payment card transactions to help community banks. It requires the Federal Reserve to annually increase these fees starting in 2026 based on the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate, with a special one-time adjustment using CPI data from October 2009 to October 2025. This change directly affects community banks by linking their transaction fee limits to inflation, aiming to offset rising costs. The bill modifies existing law under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to implement these specific fee adjustment mechanisms.
Andy Barr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 7485: Taiwan SOS Act of 2026

HR 7485, the Taiwan SOS Act of 2026, requires the U.S. State and Defense Departments to permit officials from Taiwan (including military personnel and representatives from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office) to display the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and military insignia during specific official activities. These activities include wearing official uniforms, participating in government-hosted ceremonies or functions, and appearing in Department of State and Defense social media promotions about U.S.-Taiwan engagement. The bill mandates this permission for designated purposes but does not alter U.S. policy on Taiwan's sovereignty. It focuses solely on ceremonial access for existing diplomatic and military interactions.
Andy Barr (R)
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 11, 2026

HR 1742: Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act

This bill requires the military to approve leave for abortion and fertility care without commanders needing to know the specific procedure. It mandates reimbursement for travel, lodging, meals, and transportation costs when care isn't available nearby, and prohibits punishment for using this leave. It directly affects active-duty service members and their dependents who face barriers to reproductive care due to military restrictions or location. The policy change removes command discretion in approving leave for time-sensitive reproductive health services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates military reimbursement for abortion/fertility care access, removing barriers to reproductive health services per bill's requirements.95% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 80 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7391: Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act

HR 7391, the Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act, requires that Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) pay the discounted 340B ceiling price for covered drugs **at the time of purchase**, not later through rebates or adjustments. This directly affects FQHCs, which rely on 340B discounts to provide affordable care to low-income patients. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit manufacturers from entering agreements where FQHCs initially pay more than the ceiling price, with later reimbursement. It takes effect immediately upon enactment for all new drug purchases and applies to existing agreements starting then.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures FQHCs pay discounted 340B price upfront, preventing higher costs and protecting affordable care access for low-income patients.95% confidence
Jack Bergman (R) · 58 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7340: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

The Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026 authorizes $20 billion annually from 2027 to 2031 to improve public school facilities nationwide. The bill provides grants to states to fund school construction, renovation, and modernization projects that focus on safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility, with priority given to schools serving high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Funds cannot be used for routine maintenance, athletic facilities, or vehicles, and must meet specific environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards. The bill also includes specific provisions for repairing school foundations affected by pyrrhotite, a mineral that causes concrete deterioration, and requires use of American-made materials for construction projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $20B annual federal funding for public school facility improvements, increasing government spending on essential public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $20B annually (2027-2031) for public school facility upgrades, prioritizing safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility in schools serving low-income students.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly prioritizes energy efficiency in school facility projects, aligning with energy efficiency investments and infrastructure improvements.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes funding for energy efficiency improvements in school facilities, which indirectly supports environmental conservation and reduced energy consumption.65% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 98 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

HR 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act, establishes a federal framework to create universal, high-quality child care and early learning programs available to all young children not yet required to attend school. The bill requires that covered children (children below compulsory school age) be entitled to participate in these programs, with no fees for low-income families and sliding-scale fees for others based on family income. Key provisions include requiring full-working-day, full-calendar-year care; setting national quality standards for staff qualifications and facilities; mandating comprehensive services including health, nutrition, and family support; and requiring coordination with schools to support children's transitions to kindergarten. The bill directly affects families seeking child care, child care providers, and local communities that would administer these programs through designated "prime sponsors."
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates universal early learning access for young children, expanding educational access as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates universal affordable child care, removing key barrier to workforce participation for parents. Directly supports employment standards by enabling consistent work attendance and reducing economic barriers for low-income families.85% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 73 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5438: Incentivize Savings Act

This bill modifies federal budget rules for unspent agency funds. It requires federal agencies to allocate 49% of unused funds to the next fiscal year, 49% toward paying the national debt, and 2% for retention bonuses (capped at 10% of an employee's base pay). Agencies must also limit future budget requests to the previous year's amount adjusted for inflation. The bill directly affects all executive branch agencies (excluding the Red Cross), altering how they manage leftover budget authority. It does not create new savings programs for individuals but changes government fiscal management procedures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 49% of unspent funds toward national debt reduction and limits agency budget requests, promoting fiscal responsibility per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Richard McCormick (R) · 69 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 3699: Energy Choice Act

This bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents local bans on renewable energy connections, enabling consumer choice and market access for all energy types including renewables, directly advancing renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on fossil fuel energy connections, weakening environmental regulations by blocking state/local restrictions on energy sources.85% confidence
Nicholas A. Langworthy (R) · 157 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 3, 2026

HRES 1034: Relating to questions of privilege in the House of Representatives during the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

HRES 1034 modifies House rules for "questions of privilege" resolutions during the 119th Congress. It requires that any privilege resolution offered by the Majority Leader or Minority Leader must have at least one-fifth of all House members as cosponsors when introduced. Additionally, Members must maintain this one-fifth cosponsorship threshold for at least one legislative day after a resolution's introduction before making an oral announcement about it. This procedural change affects how Members can formally raise conduct issues involving other Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners.
Dusty Johnson (R) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 7333: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 amends federal law to enhance support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The bill authorizes $270 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to fund state, tribal, and community programs, with specific funding reserved for tribal programs (12.5%), national hotlines ($20.5 million for general hotline, $4 million for Indian hotline), and services for underserved populations. It requires grantees to provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services while prohibiting discrimination and protecting victim confidentiality, and mandates accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. The bill also establishes new technical assistance centers, Tribal resource centers, and community-based prevention programs to address the needs of underserved populations including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $270M annually for domestic violence programs, directly increasing federal funding for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for family/domestic violence, enhancing support within criminal justice system per bill's funding allocation for victim programs.85% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 49 co-sponsors
Showing 265 to 276 of 3,472 bills
Previous 1 … 22 23 24 … 290 Next