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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9550: Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act

This bill establishes a Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group to facilitate cooperation between the United States and Ukraine on developing and producing unmanned military systems. The group, led by senior U.S. defense officials and including Ukrainian representatives, will identify effective drone technologies used by Ukraine and explore ways to co-develop, co-produce, and acquire them in the United States. Key provisions include creating frameworks for sharing military data and intellectual property, assessing supply chains to avoid reliance on adversarial nations, and reporting regularly to Congress on progress and legal barriers. The initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of proven Ukrainian drone capabilities while ensuring secure and compliant integration into U.S. defense efforts.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a working group to co-develop and produce advanced unmanned drone technologies, directly advancing military tech capabilities.90% confidence
Marcy Kaptur (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9542: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026, directly affects individuals and entities impacted by previous Medicaid funding changes. Its primary mechanism is to repeal specific provisions from a 2024 reconciliation law that altered Medicaid funding rules, effectively restoring the program to its state before those changes were enacted. By removing these amendments, the legislation aims to reverse recent policy shifts regarding federal support for Medicaid without introducing new requirements or altering other parts of the healthcare system.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, thereby increasing government spending on essential health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill restores Medicaid funding by repealing cuts, directly protecting and strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence
Brendan F. Boyle (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9538: Residential Recovery for Seniors Act

The Residential Recovery for Seniors Act expands Medicare coverage to include three specific levels of residential treatment for substance use disorders: clinically managed low-intensity, clinically managed high-intensity, and medically managed services. To qualify for this coverage, facilities must meet strict standards regarding staffing, clinical assessments, and adherence to evidence-based criteria developed by recognized medical associations. The bill also establishes a new payment system that reimburses these facilities on a per-day basis, starting in fiscal year 2027, with rates initially set to cover 100% of their estimated costs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicare coverage for substance use disorder treatment and establishes new payment systems, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence
Lauren Underwood (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026

The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 modernizes the H-2A visa program by transferring administrative authority to the Department of Homeland Security and introducing a unified online platform to streamline applications for employers and workers. Key provisions include establishing new housing standards with mandatory inspections, creating a system for staggered worker entry and exit, and allowing workers to transfer between employers without losing their status. The bill also defines specific job classifications for wage calculations, expands the scope of covered agricultural activities, and provides legal protections for employers who document the employment of workers seeking visa status. Additionally, it requires agencies to develop a heat illness prevention plan and allows for contract termination due to natural disasters.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes new mandatory housing inspection standards for H-2A workers, directly strengthening housing protections and safety.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill improves workplace safety via housing standards and inspections, and protects worker rights by allowing employer transfers without status loss.85% confidence
Glenn Thompson (R) · 60 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9502: Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a data-sharing agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent duplicate or incorrect medical billing for veterans. Under this arrangement, the two agencies would exchange information about veterans who are enrolled in both the VA system and Medicare, Medicaid, or Medicare Advantage plans to identify and stop improper payments. The agreement would last for two years, and the VA must report to Congress on how effective the data sharing is at reducing billing errors.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aims to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, thereby protecting veterans' financial interests and ensuring accurate healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates data sharing to prevent duplicate billing and stop improper payments, directly protecting veterans from financial fraud and ensuring accurate healthcare benefits.90% confidence
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9432: LIFT the BAR Act

The LIFT the BAR Act aims to restore access to federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens by repealing several restrictions imposed by the 1996 welfare reform law and a 2024 reconciliation bill. Specifically, it would allow eligible noncitizens to receive SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, CHIP, and child nutrition programs, while also updating legal terminology to refer to "noncitizens" rather than "aliens" in relevant statutes. The legislation includes provisions to ensure these individuals can qualify for premium tax credits and would require federal agencies to issue implementation guidance within 180 days of enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid and CHIP access for eligible noncitizens, directly increasing healthcare coverage and patient access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restores federal benefits for lawfully present noncitizens and updates terminology to 'noncitizens', directly supporting immigrant access to services.95% confidence
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 102 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9357: Paraquat Prevention Act

The Paraquat Prevention Act directs the Environmental Protection Agency to immediately cancel the registration of paraquat, a pesticide used in agriculture, and to revoke any existing safety limits for its residues in food. This legislation also prohibits the sale and use of any remaining paraquat stocks already on the market and bars the EPA from re-registering the chemical in the future. By removing paraquat from legal use, the bill directly impacts farmers who currently rely on it and consumers concerned about pesticide exposure in their food supply.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates cancellation of a toxic pesticide to protect public health and reduce environmental pollution.95% confidence
Anna Paulina Luna (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9282: Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

This bill, titled the Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act, requires the Secretary of the Interior to make specific federal recreational lands and waters free of admission fees on designated dates throughout the year. The key provision mandates that these free access days include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day. Additionally, the legislation grants the Secretary the authority to establish extra fee-free days beyond those listed. These changes directly affect visitors to national parks and other federal recreational areas by providing them with guaranteed free entry on these holidays and observances.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes public access to national parks and public lands, fostering conservation awareness and stewardship of natural resources.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes Veterans Day as a fee-free access day for national parks, recognizing veteran service and providing public benefit.75% confidence
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 26 co-sponsors
failed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HCONRES 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw all U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the bill's adoption. It uses the War Powers Resolution to mandate this withdrawal while explicitly allowing continued security cooperation with Lebanese forces and the protection of diplomatic facilities. The measure clarifies that it does not authorize the use of military force, serving as a specific instruction to end active combat operations in the region.
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 43 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9217: Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026

The Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026 directs federal funding toward agricultural research and extension programs focused on natural climate solutions. This legislation specifically targets practices in farmlands, grasslands, wetlands, and forests that store carbon or lower greenhouse gas emissions. The bill requires these initiatives to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge, support biodiversity, and reduce water runoff. By amending an existing farm bill, the act aims to expand grant opportunities for land management strategies that address climate change.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs federal funding to natural climate solutions that store carbon and lower greenhouse gas emissions, advancing clean energy goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directs federal funding to research and extension programs for natural climate solutions, carbon storage, and emission reduction in agricultural lands.95% confidence
Andrew R. Garbarino (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 5775: FCRA Liability Harmonization Act

This bill sets clear limits on class action lawsuits against credit reporting companies for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). For intentional failures to follow FCRA rules, it caps individual damages at $100,000 or 40% of total damages, and total class recovery at $500,000 or 1% of the company’s net worth. For negligent failures, it similarly limits total class recovery to $500,000, 1% of net worth, or 40% of actual damages. These changes directly affect credit bureaus (like Equifax or TransUnion) and creditors handling consumer credit data, preventing excessive damages in class actions. The bill harmonizes existing liability rules by adding specific, predictable financial limits to court awards.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill limits class action damages against credit bureaus for FCRA violations, reducing legal accountability for data handling and weakening privacy protections.85% confidence
Barry Loudermilk (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 4398: Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act

HR 4398, the Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act, requires Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians or nurse practitioners to certify the death of a veteran who dies of natural causes within 48 hours of learning of the death. This directly affects veterans' families, who previously faced delays of up to eight weeks in burial and access to survivor benefits due to slow death certifications. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on VA compliance with the 48-hour rule, including statistics on delays and their causes. The key change is establishing a strict timeline for death certification to prevent unnecessary delays in honoring veterans' final arrangements.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves veteran care by ensuring timely death certification, reducing delays in burial and benefits access, and enhancing VA physician accountability.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReduces 8-week burial delays to 48 hours, ensuring timely access to survivor benefits and burial services for veterans' families.95% confidence
Tom Emmer (R) · 157 co-sponsors
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