Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 8819: Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026

This bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create standards and guidelines for managing risks associated with artificial intelligence systems used by federal agencies and their contractors, while explicitly excluding national security systems. The legislation requires the development of rules for authenticating, tracking, and labeling synthetic content generated by AI, as well as establishing testing and evaluation procedures for future AI acquisitions. Additionally, the bill mandates that the NIST Director provide training recommendations, performance indicators, and periodic assessments to ensure these standards are effectively implemented across the government.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 8811: Moms Matter Act

The Moms Matter Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create two main grant programs aimed at improving maternal mental health and reducing health disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The first program provides funding to community organizations and healthcare providers to expand services that integrate mental health care into prenatal and postpartum settings, with a specific focus on groups facing higher risks of mortality and morbidity. The second program offers grants to educational institutions to train and recruit a diverse workforce of mental health professionals who specialize in caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. Both initiatives require recipients to submit annual reports on their activities and outcomes, while the legislation authorizes $25 million and $15 million respectively for each program from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 51 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 8807: Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act

The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act allocates $200 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve data collection, surveillance, and research on how public health emergencies affect pregnant and postpartum individuals. This funding supports efforts to gather detailed demographic information on maternal health outcomes, establish regional centers of excellence, and expand surveys to better reach underrepresented communities. The legislation also requires the CDC to make this data publicly available in a disaggregated format while protecting patient privacy, and mandates public education campaigns to ensure accurate information reaches families and healthcare providers. Additionally, the bill creates a diverse task force to develop federal recommendations for respectful maternity care during emergencies, addressing issues such as telehealth access, doula coverage, and the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. These measures aim to reduce health disparities and improve care quality for pregnant people from racial and ethnic minority groups during public health crises.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lauren Underwood (D) · 68 co-sponsors

passed · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HCONRES 96: Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

This concurrent resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It also appreciates the contributions and recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers.

Zachary Nunn (R) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 8712: Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act

This bill requires companies that list securities in the United States to disclose whether their supply chains involve goods produced using forced labor in China's Xinjiang region. To comply, issuers must obtain independent audits from third-party auditors and publicly report detailed information about their sourcing, including specific facility names, revenue generated from affected products, and steps taken to avoid human rights abuses. The legislation defines forced labor broadly to include work under state-sponsored programs targeting specific ethnic groups in Xinjiang and mandates that these disclosure rules remain in effect for eight years unless the President certifies that such abuses have ended.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 8142: Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to move its Special Events Program to a different office within the same department within 180 days of passage. The transfer includes all staff, equipment, records, and remaining funds currently used for the program. The change reorganizes how the department manages special events under the Office of Situational Awareness instead of its previous location.

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 7103: Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to partner with private sector stakeholders to identify high-growth emerging tech industries (like AI and semiconductors) and relevant training programs for veterans. It mandates the VA to prominently include these opportunities in veterans' transition programs and on its website, and to create a 90-day expedited process for approving qualifying education courses. The bill also updates existing VA programs by replacing "high technology" with "high technology or emerging technology" in key sections, ensuring emerging tech fields are explicitly included. The provisions expire on September 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 6993: BEACON Act of 2026

The BEACON Act of 2026 establishes two grant programs to improve treatment for veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It authorizes $30 million over three years for grants to nonprofits, academic institutions, and health providers to develop and test non-drug neurorehabilitation approaches, focusing on mental health outcomes, suicide risk reduction, and long-term recovery. The bill requires grantees to prioritize patient-centered care, conduct clinical studies, and partner with VA facilities, with each grant capped at $5 million annually. A separate $10 million annual program funds independent research on TBI treatments, requiring third-party analysis and annual reports to Congress. The pilot programs expire after three years, with evaluations to determine future expansion.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Virginia · House May 14, 2026

HR 6444: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act

HR 6444 establishes a VA-DoD task force to improve care for veterans and active-duty service members diagnosed with blast-related injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI) or PTSD. The task force will coordinate research on specific issues (e.g., sleep therapy, gut health, brain inflammation), develop clinical baselines, and create guidelines for evaluating disability claims related to blast exposure. It must report annually to Congress on research progress and claim evaluation recommendations, and will expire on September 30, 2029. The bill directly affects veterans and service members with blast exposure symptoms by focusing research and care coordination on their specific health needs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Ronny Jackson (R) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Virginia · Senate May 13, 2026

SRES 728: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

This Senate resolution asks the President to make the release of five specific individuals detained in China a priority during future meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bill focuses on Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat, who are described as being held without fair trials or access to medical care. It urges the President to seek proof that these detainees are alive and have access to legal counsel, family contact, and necessary medical treatment. The measure reflects a bipartisan commitment to defending political and religious freedoms and addresses these cases as part of broader U.S. diplomatic relations with China.

in committee · Virginia · House May 13, 2026

HRES 1280: Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week".

This resolution designates the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as Taiwanese American Heritage Week to honor the contributions of the Taiwanese American community. It recognizes over 700,000 Taiwanese Americans who have made significant impacts in fields such as technology, science, and public service, particularly in the semiconductor industry. The measure also highlights the importance of people-to-people ties between the United States and Taiwan, marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act.

in committee · Virginia · Senate May 13, 2026

S 4511: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income charitable distributions from certain employer-sponsored retirement plans, and for other purposes.

This bill allows individuals aged 70 and a half or older to donate money directly from their employer-sponsored retirement accounts to qualified charities without counting that money as taxable income. It applies to distributions from 401(k) plans, government plans, 403(b) plans, and 457 plans, provided the donation does not exceed a specific annual limit. The legislation requires the funds to be transferred straight from the retirement plan to the charity, bypassing the individual's personal bank account. By excluding these charitable contributions from gross income, the bill aims to simplify tax reporting for retirees while encouraging philanthropy through existing retirement savings.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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