Washington Congressional Bills

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7802: DISCLOSE Act of 2026

The DISCLOSE Act of 2026 aims to increase transparency in election spending and prevent foreign influence. It expands the ban on foreign money to cover federal, state, and local elections, including ballot initiatives and judicial nominations, and criminalizes using corporations to conceal these funds. The bill mandates that organizations spending over $10,000 on campaign-related activities, such as independent expenditures or judicial nomination advocacy, disclose their beneficial owners and top donors. Additionally, it establishes new "Stand By Every Ad" disclaimers for political communications, requiring the highest-ranking official to approve the message and, for certain ads, list their top funders. These provisions directly affect non-candidate organizations, individuals involved in political and judicial nomination spending, and foreign nationals.

Chris Pappas (D) · 189 co-sponsors

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7808: Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act

Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act This bill requires the President's annual budget and congressional budget resolutions to include (1) the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), and (2) the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated GDP.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7803: Save Medicare Act

HR 7803, the "Save Medicare Act," renames Medicare Advantage plans to "Alternative Private Health Plan" for all federal references, including in the Social Security Act. It requires health plans to stop using "Medicare" in their titles after enactment, imposing a $100,000 civil penalty per violation. The change applies to all Part C Medicare plans and mandates a full transition by October 15, 2023, with a temporary period allowing both terms to be used during the switch. This bill directly affects private health insurers offering Medicare Part C plans and federal agencies managing Medicare programs. The policy change is solely about terminology, not benefits or coverage.

Mark Pocan (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7805: Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act

This bill reauthorizes and modernizes Trade Adjustment Assistance programs to help workers, firms, communities, and farmers affected by trade-related job losses. It extends program funding through 2033 and expands eligibility to include teleworkers, staffed workers, and public agency employees. Key provisions increase financial benefits, add new allowances for childcare and job search, require inflation adjustments to benefit amounts, and establish new outreach requirements to ensure underserved communities receive adequate support. The legislation also creates a new community assistance program providing grants for strategic economic development planning and expands technical assistance for businesses seeking adjustment support.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7774: FERRIES Act

This bill establishes and funds four federal grant programs to support passenger ferry services across the United States from 2027 through 2031. It authorizes funding for building and upgrading ferry boats and terminals, expanding urban ferry grants, creating a modernization program for ferry fleets and shipyards, and supporting essential ferry service in rural areas. The legislation allocates hundreds of millions of dollars in total funding, with specific amounts designated for each program and fiscal year, and requires that a significant portion of rural ferry funds go to services connecting multiple rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Washington · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7772: LIGHT Safety Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to update federal safety standards for vehicle headlamps by setting a maximum brightness limit for low beam lights. The rule must be finalized within one year of the bill's enactment and will measure light intensity in lumens or another approved unit. This change directly affects vehicle manufacturers and drivers by standardizing headlamp brightness to reduce glare on roads. The legislation aims to improve highway and two-lane road safety by limiting how bright headlights can be.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Washington · House Mar 3, 2026

HRES 1097: Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

HRES 1097 is a procedural resolution requesting federal agencies to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives. It directs the Treasury and Homeland Security Secretaries to share records about how they implement an existing agreement (the "Memorandum of Understanding") for sharing taxpayer information related to non-tax criminal enforcement. The resolution specifically asks for documents concerning access to IRS systems containing taxpayer data, policies for handling such information, and any violations of privacy rules. This request does not create new law but seeks transparency about current agency practices involving sensitive taxpayer information.

Jimmy Gomez (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Washington · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3975: IRA Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act of 2026

This bill allows individuals to transfer funds directly from their individual retirement accounts to donor advised funds without incurring taxes. It removes a specific restriction in the Internal Revenue Code that previously prohibited this type of charitable rollover. The change applies to distributions made after the bill is enacted into law. This provision affects retirees and other account holders who wish to donate to charitable organizations through donor advised funds while maintaining tax-free status for the transfer.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Washington · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7769: MINT Act

The MINT Act modifies rules for federal home loan banks backing tax-exempt bonds used in community development projects. It removes a 2010 deadline for certain bond issuances and shifts safety requirements to be set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, rather than fixed standards. This directly affects community development organizations and local governments using tax-exempt bonds for housing or neighborhood revitalization. The changes apply to guarantees issued after the bill's enactment, streamlining how these bonds are secured.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Washington · House Mar 3, 2026

HR 7779: HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a program focused on researching how environmental factors, such as air pollution, chemicals, and heavy metals, may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The legislation would establish collaborative research centers at universities and medical institutions to study these environmental links, train scientists, and share findings with the public and healthcare professionals. The program includes provisions for creating a national data system and information clearinghouse to track disease patterns and environmental exposures across different communities. Funding of up to $50 million annually through 2031 is authorized to support these research efforts, with biennial reports required to Congress on progress and outcomes.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Washington · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 3957: NSF AI Education Act of 2026

The NSF AI Education Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students studying artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and related fields. The bill establishes new programs to support AI education at community colleges, vocational schools, and historically underserved institutions, including priority funding for rural, Tribal, and minority-serving institutions. It also authorizes grants for AI research in agriculture and advanced manufacturing, requires the development of guidance for AI use in K-12 education, and mandates the creation of workforce frameworks for AI and other emerging technologies. The legislation includes provisions to restrict funding to institutions with certain civil rights violations and establishes requirements for oversight of public-private partnerships and foreign contributions.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Washington · House Mar 2, 2026

HR 7745: To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish wellness check procedures for military members who have sustained significant injuries or illnesses or are on sick call. If a member does not respond to electronic or phone contact attempts during a wellness check, the person conducting the check must follow up with an in-person visit. If the member cannot be located after these efforts, the bill outlines how to report the situation using existing Department of Defense procedures for missing or unaccounted personnel. Unit commanders must coordinate with legal advisors to implement these checks and regularly review safety requirements while holding confidential meetings with medical officers to discuss significant health issues within their units. The bill also mandates training for all military members and civilian employees on the importance of accountability and the procedures for conducting wellness checks.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

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