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in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 8939: Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act

The Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act directs the National Institutes of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on developing a standardized, noninvasive test for human papillomavirus in men. This research must be completed within 24 months and will involve coordination with federal agencies like the CDC and the FDA, as well as scientific experts and community stakeholders. The study aims to evaluate various testing methods, assess feasibility across diverse populations, and provide recommendations for future implementation and regulatory approval. Additionally, the bill requires an interagency working group to oversee the process and mandates a final report to Congress within 30 months outlining findings and strategies for improving cancer prevention and health equity.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates NIH to develop a noninvasive HPV test for men, improving access to screening and public health outcomes.95% confidence
LaMonica McIver (D) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 8937: Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026

The Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 creates a competitive grant program to help partnerships establish or expand training programs for early childhood education careers. These grants are awarded to groups that include colleges, child care providers, and community organizations, with a focus on areas that have shortages of childcare workers. The funding can be used to develop educational materials, support student recruitment and retention, improve teacher training, and offer financial assistance like scholarships or stipends to students. Priority is given to applicants serving rural and urban communities and those providing care for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. Recipients must submit annual reports and undergo independent evaluations to ensure the programs effectively improve education outcomes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates grants to expand training programs for early childhood educators, directly strengthening the workforce and educational access.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds training and recruitment for early childhood workers, addressing workforce shortages and improving career pathways.85% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 8928: Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act

The Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act establishes a pilot program to provide competitive grants to school food authorities for preparing meals using unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients. These grants, which cover costs such as equipment upgrades, staff training, and technology systems, are available for a two-year period and are prioritized for schools serving high numbers of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches. To support implementation, the bill requires recipients to collaborate with a designated technical assistance center to create strategic plans and mandates a final report detailing changes in ingredient usage and menu preparation methods. The program is funded with up to $20 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a portion reserved for administrative and technical assistance expenses.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to improve school meal quality and infrastructure, directly supporting student nutrition and school operations.90% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 8916: CHIERS Act of 2026

The CHIERS Act of 2026 authorizes federal grants to help individuals with substance use disorders reach treatment and supportive services by covering transportation costs. Eligible recipients include nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and health centers that will use the funds to provide rides, purchase vehicles, or pay for taxi services for these individuals. The program specifically targets people experiencing homelessness or living in low-income areas where travel barriers limit access to care, while explicitly excluding involuntary treatment transport and law enforcement use. To ensure effectiveness, grant recipients must submit detailed plans and performance reports focused on reducing missed appointments, and the funding is designed to supplement rather than replace existing local resources.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds transportation to treatment for substance use disorders, aiding rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, which supports criminal justice reform.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes federal grants to cover transportation costs for substance use disorder treatment, improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes federal grants to fund transportation services for individuals with substance use disorders, directly supporting the transportation topic.95% confidence
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 8914: No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

The No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 prohibits the use of federal money to pay specific settlements involving high-ranking government officials and their close associates. It bars payments to the President, Vice President, their immediate families, cabinet members, senior executive staff, political appointees, and individuals connected to these roles, as well as any entity owned by the President or Vice President. Additionally, the bill restricts settlements related to claims about the January 6 Capitol attack, foreign election interference, or previously dismissed lawsuits, while requiring Treasury reports for large settlements and allowing the government to seek repayment if rules are broken.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restricts taxpayer-funded settlements for high-ranking officials, preventing misuse of public funds and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence
Jamie Raskin (D) · 110 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HRES 1028: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must act urgently to end the political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt the corporate subsidies and tax advantages that fortify their power, and reinvest in the needs of the American people to defend democracy from authoritarianism.

HRES 1028 is a non-binding House resolution expressing the House's position that the U.S. must address billionaire economic and political influence. It calls for halting corporate tax breaks and subsidies, increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and redirecting funds toward public services like healthcare, housing, and climate initiatives. As a resolution, it does not create new laws but states the House's view that concentrated wealth undermines democracy and requires policy changes to prioritize working people. It specifically references actions like breaking up corporate monopolies and expanding union support as part of this vision.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCalls to halt corporate tax breaks, increase taxes on wealthy/corporations, and redirect funds to public services like healthcare and climate initiatives - directly supports progressive tax and spending policies.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly directs reinvestment toward climate initiatives as part of public services, aligning with renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure funding priorities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly states reinvesting funds toward 'climate initiatives' as part of public services, directly advancing environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly lists healthcare as a priority for redirected public funds under 'reinvest in needs of American people'90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly redirects funds to housing as part of public services, aligning with funding support for housing needs.90% confidence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 7129: Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes federal funding for water power research and development (including hydropower and marine energy) through 2030, increasing annual funding to $300 million - $200 million for marine energy and $100 million for hydropower - up from prior levels. It adds new requirements such as advancing U.S. manufacturing of marine energy components through university-industry partnerships, improving hydropower licensing by compiling environmental data, and integrating cybersecurity into research. The bill also mandates workforce development programs to train future professionals and requires annual congressional briefings on program progress. These changes directly affect the Department of Energy, research institutions, and industries working on water power technologies.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reauthorizes $300M for water power R&D (hydropower/marine), increasing funding and advancing renewable energy infrastructure per summary.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds $300M for renewable water power R&D (hydropower/marine energy), promoting clean energy development and environmental protection through research expansion.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly integrates cybersecurity into water power R&D funding requirements, directly supporting tech security measures per topic definition.95% confidence
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 6834: STORE Act of 2025

HR 6834 (STORE Act of 2025) increases annual funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) from $15 million to $25 million (2026-2030) and expands grant eligibility to include state agencies and tribal, low-income, and remote community organizations. It allows grants to support mobile/home food delivery, refrigerated truck purchases, and cold storage infrastructure for food banks and pantries. The bill also requires the USDA to produce a national report within two years assessing refrigeration storage shortages and costs for emergency food organizations. These changes directly affect state agencies administering EFAP and food distribution networks serving communities with food insecurity.
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 3869: Every Veteran Housed Act

This bill (HR 3869, the Every Veteran Housed Act) expands eligibility for veterans' homelessness benefits by redefining who qualifies as a "veteran" under existing law. It removes barriers for veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable or by general court-martial, regardless of service length, component (active/reserve), or current military status. The bill ensures these veterans can access housing assistance programs without being excluded due to prior discharge status or service details. It makes minor conforming changes to related provisions but does not create new benefits or alter funding. This directly affects veterans previously excluded from homelessness assistance due to technical discharge or service criteria.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing assistance eligibility for veterans by removing discharge barriers, directly addressing homelessness through broader access to housing programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands housing benefits eligibility by removing discharge status barriers, directly advancing veteran access to services per bill summary.95% confidence
Maxine Dexter (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 1391: Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act of 2025

This bill restores veterans' education benefits for periods spent at institutions later found to have fraud, closure, or approval issues. It prevents those periods from counting against a veteran's total benefit entitlement or lifetime limit. Educational institutions must repay the VA if they received benefits for veterans during these covered periods, including cases where courts found fraud or the school was closed for violations. The law applies to veterans using benefits under chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, or 1606/1607 of title 38.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores veterans' education benefits, expanding access to higher education programs by preventing benefit loss for fraud/closure issues at institutions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRestores education benefits for veterans impacted by fraudulent/closed schools, prevents benefit entitlement loss, and requires institutional repayment to VA.95% confidence
Delia C. Ramirez (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 20, 2026

HR 210: Dental Care for Veterans Act

Dental Care for Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans for dental care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill makes all veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services. Currently, only veterans who have a service-connected dental issue or meet other narrow criteria are eligible for certain dental services. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands VA dental care eligibility to all enrolled veterans, advancing healthcare access within public health programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands VA dental care eligibility to all enrolled veterans, removing current restrictions. Directly advances healthcare benefits for veterans.90% confidence
Julia Brownley (D) · 113 co-sponsors
in committee · Oregon · House May 19, 2026

HRES 1302: Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.

This bill designates May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month to raise public awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces. It encourages citizens to adopt safety habits, such as inspecting for hazards and installing protective devices like smoke alarms and ground-fault circuit interrupters. The resolution also supports the work of the Electrical Safety Foundation International and requests that the President issue a proclamation to promote safety programs during the designated month.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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