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Bill · SB 484In progress6d ago

Struthers Municipal Court judge would serve full time through 2029

Change Struthers Municipal Court judge from part- to full-time · Sponsor: Al Cutrona (R)

If enacted, the Struthers Municipal Court judge elected in 2023 would serve full time once the section takes effect, with the duties and limits of that job.

Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics

Bill · SR 455Adopted6d ago

Ohio Senate honors Canton Palace Theatre on its 100th anniversary

Honoring the Canton Palace Theatre on its One Hundredth Anniversary. · Sponsor: Jane Timken (R)

Ohio senators adopted a resolution praising the Canton Palace Theatre's 100 years of performances and directing the Senate clerk to send it an official copy.

Bill · H.R. 10928In progress6d ago

Bill would offer 13 states grants for April crop losses if funded

Farmer Recovery Opportunity and Support for Temperatures Relief Act · Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · 2 cosponsors

If Congress provides money, the Agriculture Department would give grants to 13 states that request help for crop losses from April 2026 cold or freezes.

Agriculture · Taxes & Budget

Bill · H.R. 10918In progress6d ago

Bill would limit EPA monitoring rules and allow gas routing

Natural Gas Dominance Act · Sponsor: Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX) · 2 cosponsors

If passed, EPA could not require continuous heating-value monitoring at covered oil and gas sites, and certain wells could route gas during outages under set limits.

Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics

Bill · H.R. 10929In progress6d ago

Covered cannabinoid imports from China would face added 50% tax

Protecting American Hemp Farmers Act · Sponsor: Val T. Hoyle (D-OR)

If enacted, it would tax covered cannabinoid imports from China and require contaminant testing for some imports meant for people to consume.

Agriculture · Consumer Protection

Bill · H.R. 10931In progress6d ago

Federal agency would award grants for public library building projects

Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ)

State and local governments could apply for competitive federal grants to build, renovate, or repair public libraries, with federal funding capped at half the cost.

Education · Taxes & Budget

Bill · H.R. 10933In progress6d ago

Bill would authorize grants to support emergency medical services

EMS SUPPORT Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ)

If Congress provides the authorized money, federal officials would award three-year grants to eligible fire departments and EMS organizations for staffing, worker support, equipment, and upgrades.

Emergency Management · Healthcare

Bill · H.R. 10925In progress6d ago

State Department would check its expertise on technology used in human trafficking

Countering Online Trafficking Act · Sponsor: James Gallagher (R-CA)

If enacted, the State Department’s trafficking office would review its access to technology specialists, especially for human trafficking cases involving children.

AI & Privacy · Foreign Policy

Bill · H.R. 10921In progress6d ago

Medicare would cover custom-made breast prostheses after breast removal

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act · Sponsor: Judy Chu (D-CA) · 1 cosponsor

If this bill becomes law, Medicare would include custom-made breast prostheses and replacements in covered care after surgical breast removal.

Healthcare

Bill · H.R. 10922In progress6d ago

Proposal would allow suits against state workers and require benefit-fraud prison terms

Fraud Accountability and Mandatory Sentencing Act · Sponsor: Ben Cline (R-VA)

If enacted, the proposal would let the attorney general sue state workers who knowingly fail to stop covered benefit fraud and require prison terms for certain related crimes.

Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics

Bill · H.R. 10919In progress6d ago

Certain safety net providers would pay capped drug prices upfront

Safety Net Provider Drug Pricing Protection Act · Sponsor: Jack Bergman (R-MI) · 13 cosponsors

Certain safety net providers would pay no more than the 340B price cap when buying covered outpatient drugs, without depending on repayment later.

Healthcare

Bill · H.R. 10930In progress6d ago

Children under 18 would face murder liability only in specified cases

Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)

For crimes committed before age 18, murder liability would require intentionally or knowingly causing a death, or intending to kill and helping the actual killer.

Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics

Bill · H.R. 10950In progress6d ago

Large data centers would report power, water, and infrastructure costs

Data Center Oversight Act · Sponsor: Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA)

If enacted, owners and operators of data centers with loads of at least 20 megawatts would report power, water, and infrastructure-cost information to the Energy Department.

Consumer Protection · Environment & Energy

Bill · H.R. 10926In progress6d ago

Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act

Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) · 1 cosponsor

Bill · H.Con.Res. 125In progress6d ago

Congress would support a week recognizing young family caregivers

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 9 through November 15, 2026, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and… · Sponsor: Lois Frankel (D-FL) · 4 cosponsors

A House resolution would support recognizing November 9–15, 2026, as National Caregiving Youth Week and encourage schools and professionals to better identify and support young caregivers.

Education · Healthcare

Bill · H.Res. 1642In progress6d ago

House would oppose federal rescues for failing AI firms

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must refuse to provide any additional funds or exceptional regulatory support to companies… · Sponsor: Greg Casar (D-TX) · 12 cosponsors

The House would oppose federal rescues for failing AI firms and exposed financial firms, while urging help for workers and consumers hurt by a collapse.

Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics

Bill · H.Res. 1644In progress6d ago

House resolution would back October domestic violence awareness efforts

Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". · Sponsor: Al Green (D-TX) · 84 cosponsors

The House would support October’s awareness month and call on Congress to keep highlighting domestic violence and backing programs meant to end it.

Public Safety

Bill · H.Res. 1645In progress6d ago

House would back naming October 28, 2026, Oxi Day

Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas answer of "Oxi!" or… · Sponsor: Chris Pappas (D-NH) · 3 cosponsors

If adopted, the House would support an Oxi Day designation for October 28, 2026, and invite people in the United States to remember Greece’s World War II resistance.

Foreign Policy

Bill · H.Res. 1643In progress6d ago

House would honor Hispanic and Latino troops and pledge to address advancement barriers

Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all… · Sponsor: Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors

If adopted, the House would honor Hispanic and Latino service members and commit to addressing barriers to their advancement in the military.

National Security · Veterans

Bill · H.R. 3331In progress6d ago

Working group would approve mariner exam questions before use

Mariner Exam Modernization Act · Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors

A working group would approve merchant mariner exam questions before use, while the Coast Guard would plan updates to the test.

Economy & Jobs · Transportation

Senate proposal would make data centers cover their grid costs

A bipartisan Senate bill would speed up energy projects and require data centers to pay for the grid upgrades they need, aiming to protect households and small businesses from higher electricity bills. Who should pay: data centers alone, everyone who benefits from the upgrades, or a mix determined by state regulators? The bill has not become law. Senators may consider it after the November elections.

energy · artificial intelligence