Virginia Congressional Bills

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10474: CISA Force Structure Assessment Act

The CISA Force Structure Assessment Act requires the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to evaluate whether the agency has enough staff, resources, and properly trained personnel to fulfill its mission. This review must cover specific areas such as securing federal systems, protecting state and local governments, managing critical infrastructure risks, and addressing emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The Director is required to consult with other federal agencies, industry groups, and government officials while conducting this assessment. Within one year of the bill's enactment, a report detailing the findings and recommendations for any identified shortages or training gaps must be submitted to the relevant congressional committees.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10473: Justice for Ukrainian Children Act

The Justice for Ukrainian Children Act directs the U.S. government to support efforts to locate and rescue Ukrainian children forcibly transferred by Russia, while imposing mandatory sanctions on foreign individuals who facilitate these transfers. The bill authorizes at least $15 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to fund evidence collection, maintain a centralized database, and assist in the rehabilitation of affected children. It requires the President to block the assets and revoke the visas of any foreign person found to have knowingly participated in the abduction or indoctrination of Ukrainian minors, with limited exceptions for humanitarian aid and national security needs. Additionally, the legislation allocates $10 million annually to expand U.S. media broadcasting services in Ukraine and neighboring regions to counter disinformation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10472: Mail Integrity and Inspector General Act

The Mail Integrity and Inspector General Act requires the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Investigations to maintain staffing levels sufficient to handle its investigative workload starting in fiscal year 2027. To achieve this, the bill grants the Inspector General specific hiring authorities to improve recruitment and retention of special agents. Additionally, it mandates an annual workforce assessment report to Congress that examines vacancy rates, caseloads, and hiring progress. The legislation also permits the Office of Investigations to enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments to assist in related law enforcement investigations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10457: To ensure the transparency and integrity of casualty accounting and benefits and awards for military and civilian personnel during military operations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10448: Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act

The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act removes specific tax incentives for large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. It excludes these facilities from bonus depreciation, a provision that currently allows businesses to deduct the full cost of certain equipment in the year it is purchased. Additionally, the bill prevents these properties from qualifying as opportunity zone business property, which would otherwise offer significant tax benefits for investments in designated areas. The legislation targets structures with a power capacity exceeding 50 megawatts that are dedicated to data storage, processing, or AI operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Technology

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10444: Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026

The Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026 prohibits non-physician entities from owning, controlling, or employing licensed medical professionals, requiring that medical practices be majority-owned and controlled by the clinicians who work there. The bill grants physicians and other advanced practice providers protections against non-compete agreements and bans health care providers from interfering with clinical judgment through administrative controls such as limiting patient visit times or dictating diagnostic codes. Additionally, it imposes strict restrictions on management services organizations to prevent them from exercising de facto control over medical practices, including prohibitions on controlling hiring, compensation, and billing decisions. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair business practices, while individuals and state attorneys general are also granted the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10443: American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026

The American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026 modernizes the AbilityOne Program by renaming it the Commission for the Employment of Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Significant Disabilities and updating its statutory framework to better support employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The bill expands the definition of eligible workers to include those with significant disabilities beyond blindness, while requiring qualified nonprofit agencies to maintain a workforce where at least 51 percent of direct labor hours are performed by these participating employees. Key provisions mandate that agencies provide professional development and pay participating employees rates consistent with their nondisabled peers, and they establish new rules for adding or removing products from the federal procurement list, including time-limited additions for pilot projects. Additionally, the legislation introduces mechanisms to monitor involuntary terminations of workers, allows for governmentwide contract vehicles to improve procurement efficiency, and ensures that intergovernmental support agreements cannot be used to bypass these federal hiring requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10410: Educating Future Nurses Act

The Educating Future Nurses Act establishes a new federal program that reimburses eligible hospitals for the reasonable costs of providing clinical education to advanced practice registered nurses, including nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives. To participate, hospitals must lead regional "Graduate Nurse Education Hubs" that partner with accredited nursing schools and at least two non-hospital community-based care settings, such as rural health clinics or home health agencies. Payments are calculated using a per-student rate adjusted for inflation, but the total reimbursement is capped based on the increase in graduate nurse enrollments compared to a 2024-2025 baseline. The bill requires hospitals to submit annual reports detailing student outcomes and workforce placement, with a 25% payment reduction imposed if reporting requirements are not met.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10356: Empowering Moms Act

The Empowering Moms Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update the government website moms.gov within one year to serve as a centralized directory for resources aimed at pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women. The bill authorizes grants for states to help aggregate local resources, which users can filter by ZIP code and distance, while also allowing the federal government to contact users via phone or email if they consent to follow-up outreach. A key provision excludes organizations that provide abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening conditions, from being listed on the website or receiving state grants. The act mandates that the website be accessible in multiple languages and requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 180 days detailing user traffic, feedback, and resource gaps.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026

The 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 expands federal funding and mandates insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services, directly affecting individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies as well as the providers who serve them. The bill authorizes grants to upgrade local lifeline call centers, build new crisis stabilization facilities, and train a larger workforce of behavioral health professionals. It requires Medicare, Medicaid, private group health plans, TRICARE, and other federal insurance programs to cover crisis response services with financial terms no more restrictive than standard medical care. Additionally, the legislation establishes a federal panel to develop training protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers to better connect callers to appropriate crisis care rather than law enforcement responses.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Doris O. Matsui (D) · 24 co-sponsors

in committee · Virginia · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10158: Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026

The Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on commercial partnerships between U.S. automotive manufacturers and entities controlled by foreign adversaries. The bill defines these covered activities to include ownership interests, joint ventures, technology sharing agreements, and investments involving critical hardware or software for vehicles and automated driving systems. The study must assess potential impacts on national security, economic competitiveness, and intellectual property protection, including any involvement of state-directed investment vehicles from adversary nations. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress and publish an unclassified summary online while protecting confidential business information and trade secrets.

in committee · Virginia · Senate Sep 16, 2026

S 5169: Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026

This bill expands the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District to include additional counties in both Virginia and West Virginia, allowing the area to be managed as a partnership between federal and state entities. It establishes a specific funding stream of $1.25 million annually for management and park maintenance, while also authorizing $2.5 million per year from 2027 to 2033 for acquiring new land and providing technical assistance to partners. The legislation ensures that the district remains eligible for National Heritage Area grants and exempts it from certain funding formulas used for other national heritage sites. Finally, it requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress within two years suggesting how this partnership model could be applied to other locations in the National Park System.

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