United States Bills

passed · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 1689: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

This bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Haitian nationals already residing in the United States. It requires the designation to begin on August 3, 2025, and last for 18 months, allowing eligible individuals to legally stay and work during that period. The bill directly affects Haitian nationals in the U.S. who qualify under TPS criteria, providing them temporary relief from deportation. The key provision is the mandatory 18-month TPS period with a specific start date, overriding other legal provisions that might otherwise prevent such a designation.

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed · United States · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 1343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

HR 1343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a plan tracking the processing of Form 299 applications. These applications authorize communications facilities (like cell towers) on public lands managed by the Interior Department or Agriculture Department. The plan must detail how the government will track acceptance, processing, and disposal of these forms, improve transparency for applicants, and address implementation barriers. This procedural bill affects broadband providers and applicants seeking land access for communications infrastructure, without changing land use policies.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed both · United States · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SCONRES 29: A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

This bill authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a specific event on June 7, 2026, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. The resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to oversee the physical preparations for the event under established conditions. It does not create new laws or funding but simply permits the venue to be used for this commemorative gathering. The measure affects the Capitol Visitor Center staff and any organizers planning the celebration.

passed · United States · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 6398: RED Tape Act

Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act or the RED Tape Act This bill removes the requirement under the Clean Air Act that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review and comment on newly authorized federal construction projects and other major federal agency actions that already require review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and proposed federal regulations.

Topics ✗ Environment

passed · United States · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 6409: FENCES Act

The FENCES Act clarifies that states can avoid penalties under the Clean Air Act for failing to meet air quality standards if pollution originates from outside U.S. borders (regardless of human activity). It allows states to demonstrate to the EPA that nonattainment areas (for ozone or particulate matter) would meet standards but for pollution from outside their borders, exceptional events, or mobile sources beyond their control. States must renew this demonstration every five years to maintain the exemption from sanctions or fees. The bill does not change air quality standards but prevents penalties for pollution sources outside a state’s jurisdiction. It applies directly to states and local areas struggling with air quality due to external pollution sources.

Topics ✗ Environment

passed · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SRES 679: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

This Senate Resolution recognizes April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day." It supports the day's goals of celebrating the role of quantum physics in daily life and encourages schools and educators to observe it with activities that teach students about quantum physics and engage them in STEM fields.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

passed · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 1156: Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

This resolution expresses support for the Working Families Tax Cuts, a law already enacted in July 2025 that provides various tax benefits to American taxpayers. The bill directly affects individuals and families by recognizing specific provisions that reduce tax liability, including expanded child tax credits, increased standard deductions, and tax relief for tipped workers and overtime pay. Key provisions include making a four-person household earning under $73,000 generally face zero federal income tax, increasing the child tax credit to $2,200 per child, and allowing 529 accounts to cover K-12 and trade school expenses. The resolution also acknowledges tax relief for seniors, auto loan interest deductions for American-made vehicles, and expanded health savings account access. This is a procedural measure that formally acknowledges existing tax policies rather than creating new legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Mike Kelly (R) · 25 co-sponsors

passed · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HRES 965: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

HRES 965 is a procedural resolution that directs the House to immediately consider H.R. 1689, a bill requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) until March 20, 2029. The resolution waives objections to the bill, sets a one-hour debate period equally divided between leadership, and specifies the amendment that would mandate the TPS designation. It does not change immigration law itself but streamlines the legislative process for H.R. 1689. This resolution affects Haitian nationals in the U.S. who could qualify for TPS under this provision.

Topics ✓ Immigration

passed · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SRES 673: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.

passed · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HRES 1176: Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

This resolution appoints specific members of the House of Representatives to serve on various standing committees. Representative Kiley of California is assigned to the Transportation and Infrastructure, Judiciary, and Education and Workforce committees, while Representative Fuller joins the Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. The document establishes each member's ranking position within their respective committees to determine speaking order and committee responsibilities. This administrative action organizes committee assignments for the 119th Congress without altering policy or legislative priorities.

passed · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HRES 1174: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

This resolution allows the House of Representatives to consider four separate pieces of legislation without certain procedural objections. It directly affects the legislative process by streamlining how specific bills and a resolution move through the House. The first three items are bills that amend the Clean Air Act to address air quality monitoring during wildfires, EPA review procedures, and international emissions standards. The fourth item is a resolution expressing support for tax policies aimed at helping working families. This procedural measure does not change policy itself but enables the House to vote on these underlying proposals.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SRES 627: A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.

SRES 627 is a Senate resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise public awareness about government imposter scams. It specifically targets scams where fraudsters impersonate agencies like the IRS, Social Security, or Medicare to steal money or personal information, disproportionately affecting older adults. The resolution encourages education through community groups, law enforcement, and financial institutions to help people recognize and report these scams, without creating new laws or regulations.

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