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in committee · Oregon · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SRES 588: A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup.

SRES 588 is a symbolic Senate resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), which began in 1986. It recognizes the ICC’s global impact, including nearly 19 million volunteers removing over 400 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways across 155 countries since 1986. The resolution encourages U.S. citizens to participate in ICC cleanups and highlights the need to reduce plastic pollution at its source, particularly single-use plastics. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact policy changes or directly affect any individuals or entities.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 3702: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act establishes new standards for facilities detaining immigrants under DHS custody, requiring compliance with minimum protections based on American Bar Association standards. It mandates annual unannounced inspections by the DHS Inspector General with public reporting of findings, creates a detailed public database of all detention facilities, and phases out private detention facilities within 3 years. The bill prohibits solitary confinement, requires access to legal orientation and counsel for detainees, and changes detention procedures to require more frequent hearings with a presumption of release for most detainees. These changes directly affect immigrants in DHS custody, DHS facilities, and private contractors operating detention facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7243: SPUR Housing Act

This bill creates a HUD grant program to help developers offset state and local taxes and infrastructure fees for new housing projects. Developers must secure commitments from local governments to reduce property taxes by at least 50% on qualifying projects to qualify. Priority is given to projects increasing affordable housing, located near transit or job centers, using infill sites, or targeting workforce/senior housing needs. The program allocates $300 million annually (2027-2031) to cover up to 50% of eligible costs or $150,000 per developer, with grants lasting up to five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7252: Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026

HR 7252, the Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026, repeals Section 642 of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (8 U.S.C. 1373). This provision currently requires state and local government agencies to share information about individuals with federal immigration authorities. The bill removes this mandate, allowing states and localities to decide independently whether to share such information with federal immigration officials, consistent with their own laws. It does not prohibit voluntary cooperation but aims to restore state authority over internal operations and reduce legal uncertainty for local governments.

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7244: First-Time Home Buyers Match Act

HR 7244, the First-Time Home Buyers Match Act, establishes a 5-year pilot program to help low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers save for a home purchase. Eligible buyers (earning ≤120% of local median income, with ≤$75,000 in liquid assets) can receive annual matching funds equal to 50% of their savings - up to $5,000 per year - into a qualifying savings account. Funds must be used for down payments, closing costs, or specific home repairs, and function as a second mortgage repaid over 36 months. The program limits account balances to 10% of local median home values and requires HUD to report on participation, outcomes, and demographics.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7246: Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026

HR 7246 establishes two new bodies within the Financial Stability Oversight Council to address climate-related financial risks. It creates a Climate Financial Risk Committee to coordinate agency efforts and an Advisory Committee with 30 members (including climate scientists, financial experts, and consumer advocates, but excluding oil/gas industry representatives) to provide input. The bill requires annual reports assessing climate risks to financial stability, updates to banking supervisory guidance for institutions over $50 billion in assets, and detailed data collection on homeowners insurance underwriting by zip code. These provisions directly affect federal financial regulators (like the Fed, SEC, and FDIC), banks, insurers, and the broader financial system by mandating structured analysis of climate risks.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7247: Prison Libraries Act of 2026

The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to fund library services in state and territorial correctional facilities, directly benefiting incarcerated individuals. It requires grantees (states/territories) to submit plans demonstrating need, including demographic data on prison populations, and prohibits using funds for non-library purposes like food or facility maintenance. Grant funds must support library services such as digital access, educational programming (including job training and post-secondary curriculum), literacy initiatives, and partnerships with public libraries. The program authorizes $10 million annually from 2026-2031, prioritizes measurable outcomes like increased literacy and post-release employment opportunities, and mandates free access to all library resources for incarcerated people.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 40 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7245: LIMBER Timber Act of 2026

The LIMBER Timber Act of 2026 creates three new federal tax credits to support the mass timber industry. It provides a 30% investment credit for businesses building mass timber manufacturing plants, a 50% credit for workforce training and hiring expenses in mass timber-related businesses (requiring at least 70% certified sustainable mass timber), and a $5 per square foot credit for constructing buildings with at least 50% of load-bearing components made of mass timber and 70% certified sustainable mass timber. These credits apply to manufacturers, construction contractors, and design firms working with mass timber - defined as engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber - and expire after December 31, 2030. The bill requires all credits to meet specific sustainability sourcing standards to qualify.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7242: Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026

The Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026 expands workforce training in residential construction trades like carpentry and plumbing through the Job Corps program. It creates a $5,000 grant program for construction firms that hire and retain Job Corps graduates for 12 consecutive months, requiring verification via payroll records. The bill also mandates updating construction curricula every 24 months to include new technologies and facilitates partnerships between trade associations and Job Corps for apprenticeships. Funded by $200 million in fiscal year 2026 appropriations, it directly affects Job Corps trainees, residential construction employers, and workforce development programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 23, 2026

HRES 1019: Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and our Nation's Armed Forces, for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond.

HRES 1019 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their 150+ years of service in providing anesthesia care across the U.S. health system. It highlights CRNAs' critical role in rural areas, military medicine, and during public health emergencies, noting they administer over 58 million anesthetics annually and serve as primary providers for 69,000 CRNAs nationwide. The resolution encourages the public, healthcare leaders, and policymakers to acknowledge CRNAs' contributions and participate in National CRNA Week (January 18-24, 2026), though it does not create new laws or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7238: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

HR 7238 establishes a Commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members in the military, including policies that led to discharges and denied benefits. The Commission will gather testimonies from affected veterans and servicemembers, study impacts on mental health, benefits access, and force readiness, and recommend remedies like record corrections and compensation. This bill directly affects LGBTQ+ veterans and current service members who faced discharge or denial of care due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commission must submit a final report to Congress within one year, outlining findings and proposed actions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Mark Takano (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7204: School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act

HR 7204, the School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act, directs federal agencies to study the benefits of requiring school buses to have stop-arm safety cameras and establish a grant program for states to adopt the technology. The bill requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to publish study findings and recommendations on data privacy, law enforcement sharing, and funding models within one year of enactment. It then authorizes the Transportation Secretary to create a grant program within 18 months, providing funds to state educational agencies to purchase or retrofit school buses with these cameras, or to install/maintain the technology. The law directly affects school districts and state education agencies by enabling financial support for implementing camera systems to improve student safety at bus stops.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation