Michigan Congressional Bills

in committee · Michigan · House Jan 6, 2026

HJRES 136: Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.

HJRES 136 would require the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a day as "Democracy Day" each year. The proclamation must call on state and local governments, as well as educational authorities, to observe the day through programs and activities promoting civic engagement. The bill does not specify which date must be designated, leaving that decision to the President annually. This is a procedural measure focused on directing an existing executive action to foster democratic awareness, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 6, 2026

SRES 574: A resolution observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.

This resolution commemorates the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and honors the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police Department, and Capitol staff (including custodial, janitorial, and maintenance personnel) who protected the building during the assault. It recognizes their bravery in defending Congress during the attack, which injured over 100 officers and contributed to five officer deaths, and acknowledges their ongoing essential work in maintaining Capitol operations. The resolution expresses Senate gratitude for their service and reaffirms commitment to protecting democratic processes. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or funding.

Alex Padilla (D) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 6, 2026

S 3582: No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to compensate individuals prosecuted for the January 6 Capitol attack, including those later pardoned. It bans using funds from the Judgment Fund, victim compensation programs, or creating new compensation funds for these individuals. Additionally, it prevents refunds of court-ordered restitution, fines, or special assessments paid by convicted rioters, directing any such funds to the Architect of the Capitol instead. The law directly affects people convicted (or pardoned) for involvement in the January 6 attack.

Alex Padilla (D) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 6, 2026

S 3581: No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act

S 3581, the "No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act," prohibits using federal funds (including the Judgment Fund) to settle claims by individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. It directly affects those convicted under federal or D.C. law for assaulting officers during the Capitol events, banning settlements for claims related to harm suffered during the events or prosecution for those acts. The bill's key mechanism blocks all federal financial obligations for such settlements, regardless of the claim's basis. This is a substantive policy change affecting legal settlements for specific convicted individuals, not a procedural measure.

in committee · Michigan · House Jan 6, 2026

HR 6951: Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act

This bill prohibits states from pursuing or collecting Medicaid recovery claims against individuals' estates for payments made during their lifetime. It requires states to withdraw all existing recovery liens within 90 days of enactment and notify affected individuals or their estates. The law specifically ends state efforts to reclaim Medicaid funds from beneficiaries' estates after death, applying to claims initiated before the law's effective date. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and their estates who were subject to prior state recovery actions. The key mechanism is a mandatory 90-day withdrawal of all existing liens and a permanent ban on new recovery claims for correctly paid assistance.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Jan 5, 2026

HR 6519: Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025

HR 6519, the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025, requires Veterans Health Administration (VHA) peer review committees and administrative investigations to avoid conflicts of interest. It mandates that medical staff involved in a patient’s care must recuse themselves from reviewing that case, and peer reviews involving committee members must be reassigned to a neutral committee at another VHA facility. The bill also prohibits investigators from using confidential quality assurance information they possess or having personal relationships with the subject of an investigation. These changes directly affect VHA medical staff, peer review committees, and administrative investigation boards, aiming to ensure objective reviews of care quality.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Jan 5, 2026

HR 6482: To rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan Center, Michigan, as the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic".

HR 6482 renames a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Michigan Center, Michigan (located at 4328 Page Avenue) to the "Captain Herbert Elfring VA Clinic" to honor a veteran. All official government references, documents, and records will be updated to reflect this new name. This is a purely administrative renaming with no changes to services, funding, or policy for veterans.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Jan 5, 2026

HR 6376: Supporting Military Families Exposed to Toxic Substances Act

This bill expands VA healthcare access to military family members (including those in utero) who lived or worked at military locations where veterans have a presumption of service-connected illness due to toxic exposure (e.g., Camp Lejeune). It requires the VA to provide hospital care and medical services for covered illnesses if families demonstrate exposure to the same toxins qualifying veterans for benefits. Key limitations include requiring exhausted third-party payment claims (like insurance) before VA coverage, and restricting care to illnesses with VA-established presumptions. The VA must report annually on utilization, denials, and pending applications starting in 2027. This directly affects military families residing at contaminated bases, not veterans themselves.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 26, 2025

HR 6932: IDEAL Act

This bill (HR 6932, the IDEAL Act) is a procedural appropriations measure focused on reallocating unused federal education funds. It permanently rescinds unobligated funds from the 2026 education budget and redirects those amounts to support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The funds are intended to supplement, not replace, existing IDEA funding for states, ensuring continued support for the education of approximately 8 million students with disabilities nationwide. The bill does not change IDEA's requirements or create new services, but rather manages existing funding allocations.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 19, 2025

HRES 969: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

This resolution (HRES 969) expresses support for designating the week beginning September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." It recognizes colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic undergraduate enrollment (known as Hispanic-Serving Institutions or HSIs) and their role in serving diverse, low-income students. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but encourages public observance through ceremonies and activities to honor HSIs’ contributions to higher education access and economic mobility. It applies symbolically to all 615+ HSIs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Joaquin Castro (D) · 53 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4837: Written Informed Consent Act

HR 4837, the Written Informed Consent Act, requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to update its existing directive on informed consent to include additional medication classes. Specifically, it mandates that written informed consent must be obtained before prescribing antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics), and narcotics (opioids) to veterans. This expansion directly affects veterans receiving these medications through the VA system, ensuring they are informed about specific treatment risks and alternatives. The key mechanism is amending VHA Directive 1005 to broaden its application beyond long-term opioid therapy to cover the newly listed medication types.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Gus M. Bilirakis (R) · 35 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4594: Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

HR 4594, the Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025, allows veterans using GI Bill benefits (Chapters 30, 33, 34, or 35) to cover costs for certain exams that grant college credit. It specifically permits using educational assistance for DSST, CLEP, National Career Readiness Certificate exams, and portfolio assessments of military training, with a $500 per exam cap. Veterans’ GI Bill entitlement is charged based on the exam cost relative to their monthly benefit rate, but this does not reduce benefits from the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program. The bill directly affects veterans seeking to convert military experience into college credits through approved programs.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

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