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in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 17, 2026

HRES 1564: Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.

This House resolution designates September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day to highlight the contributions of agricultural educators and the National FFA Organization. It formally recognizes the role these groups play in preparing students for leadership and career success in the agriculture sector. The bill also acknowledges the work of over 11,000 educators across the United States and its territories who teach about food and natural resources.

Topics ✓ Education

Tracey Mann (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 10486: Relief Without Delay Act

The Relief Without Delay Act ensures that FEMA can continue disaster relief operations and access its Disaster Relief Fund even if the government shuts down due to a lapse in appropriations. It requires FEMA to submit monthly public reports detailing how disaster funds are obligated and spent, while also mandating the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assess unmet housing needs after major disasters. Additionally, the bill directs NOAA and FEMA to improve tornado detection capabilities using new technologies like artificial intelligence and establishes a grant program for communities to build storm shelters and upgrade warning systems.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

Wesley Bell (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 16, 2026

SRES 858: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery.

This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Constance Benjamin Clery, who passed away in June 2026. It recognizes her pivotal role in establishing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act after the murder of her daughter, which requires colleges to disclose crime statistics and security policies. The text also highlights her decades of work with the Clery Center to support victims and improve campus safety standards. Finally, the resolution expresses condolences to her family and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to enforcing existing federal campus safety laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

This House resolution supports designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week." It aims to honor the families of service members and veterans who have died in the line of duty. The bill encourages Americans to observe this annual week by performing acts of community service and celebrating the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Dan Newhouse (R) · 58 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HRES 1546: Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.

This House resolution expresses support for recognizing Nigerian Heritage Month to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States. It highlights the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations and notes that Nigerian Americans are a highly educated immigrant group making significant impacts in fields such as medicine, technology, and business. The bill encourages federal, state, and local governments, along with educational institutions, to observe this month through programs and ceremonies that highlight Nigerian heritage.

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5417: A bill to require entities to include human-controlled shutdown mechanisms in all artificial intelligence systems.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10476: Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026

The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 mandates that private health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits programs cover annual glaucoma screenings for specific high-risk individuals starting in 2027. These covered individuals include adults aged 40 or older with African, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian ancestry, those with clinical risk factors such as diabetes or family history, and all adults aged 60 or older. The bill also directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award $10 million in grants over two years to provide free or low-cost screenings and treatment to uninsured high-risk populations, with priority given to underserved communities. Additionally, it authorizes $10 million for research into glaucoma treatments, including optic nerve regeneration and gene therapies.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10455: Debt-Free College Act of 2026

The Debt-Free College Act of 2026 establishes a state-federal partnership that provides federal grants to states to cover the unmet financial need of eligible students attending in-state public colleges, effectively making tuition debt-free for those who qualify. To participate, states must commit to capping tuition increases at inflation levels, maintaining their current level of funding for higher education, and implementing student success programs that support low-income and underserved populations. The bill also creates a separate five-year grant program for specific minority-serving institutions and tribal colleges to help them cover student costs, while simultaneously expanding federal financial aid eligibility to include "Dreamer students" who entered the United States as minors under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ Education

Mark Pocan (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10424: Equity in Research Act

The Equity in Research Act directs the National Science Foundation to create a grant program that provides financial assistance to specific institutions of higher education for improving their research capabilities. These grants, ranging from $1 million to $5 million per institution, can be used to upgrade building infrastructure, purchase materials and equipment, and cover personnel costs related to research activities. The bill targets a defined group of schools, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges, and various other minority-serving and land-grant universities. To fund this initiative, the legislation authorizes $50 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026

The Food for Thought Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide free meals and snacks to low-income college students at eligible institutions, including community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, and other minority-serving schools. To qualify, an institution must have at least 20 percent of its undergraduate students eligible for Federal Pell Grants, and grants are awarded for a maximum duration of two years with funds restricted to meal preparation, outreach, and limited equipment purchases. Recipients are required to prioritize students who receive Pell Grants or report food insecurity, while also evaluating institutional policies that may create barriers to enrollment and referring students to other federal benefit programs like SNAP. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 and mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture submit reports to Congress on the program's impact on student retention and completion rates.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Louisiana · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Doris O. Matsui (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5224: Runway SAFE-T Act

The Runway SAFE-T Act establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements for driver training programs at airports, ensuring that ground vehicle operators receive consistent and modern safety instruction. Additionally, the bill authorizes federal grants from 2027 to 2031 to help airports purchase advanced technologies, such as sensors and simulation systems, that enhance situational awareness and reduce vehicle-related safety incidents on airport runways and taxiways. These grants are intended to assist airport sponsors in overcoming barriers like cost and workforce availability while prioritizing projects tailored to specific airport layouts and safety needs.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation