Arizona Congressional Bills

in committee · Arizona · House May 4, 2026

HJRES 174: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the tenure of Supreme Court justices to a maximum of 18 years. It would apply to all current justices, terminating their terms if they have already served 18 years or more, and would require the Chief Justice to be replaced according to existing laws if their term ends. The amendment aims to address concerns about judicial longevity by establishing a fixed term for all justices on the nation's highest court.

in committee · Arizona · House May 4, 2026

HRES 1257: Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

This resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It calls on the public and organizations to honor the victims and show solidarity with their families. The bill also recommends that the Department of Justice commission a new study to gather updated statistics on the crisis, noting that previous data is nearly a decade old.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Dan Newhouse (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House May 4, 2026

HRES 1255: Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".

This resolution formally recognizes the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" to honor the work of public school educators. It highlights the importance of teachers in the education system and notes that a majority of them support various policies, including protections for students and funding for public schools. The document also expresses the view that teachers should have a direct role in education policymaking at federal, state, and local levels. By issuing this designation, the House of Representatives aims to acknowledge the value of teachers and encourage government leaders to engage with them on issues affecting the classroom.

Topics ✓ Education

Jahana Hayes (D) · 63 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House May 4, 2026

HRES 1253: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

This bill is a non-binding resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' sentiment to honor public servants for their dedication to the United States. It specifically acknowledges the work of federal, state, and local government employees, as well as uniformed service members, who deliver essential services and support the economy. The resolution calls on the American public to observe Public Service Recognition Week with ceremonies and activities that recognize these contributions. Because it is a symbolic expression of the House's feelings rather than a law with enforceable rules, it does not create new policies or mandate specific actions.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Arizona · House May 4, 2026

HR 8654: Afterschool for All Act

The Afterschool for All Act significantly increases funding for the Community Learning Centers program, raising the annual appropriation from $1 billion to $10 billion for the fiscal years 2026 through 2035. This expansion aims to support after-school programs in elementary and secondary schools, directly benefiting students and educational institutions that rely on these grants. Additionally, the bill amends the name of the relevant section in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to remove the term "21st Century," and it raises the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 22% for taxable years beginning after the law is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Arizona · House Apr 30, 2026

HRES 1248: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes to ban Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from trading in prediction markets that bet on specific events or contingencies. The rule would prohibit these individuals from entering into contracts or agreements involving excluded commodities, though it explicitly allows for standard insurance policies and legal sports betting. Additionally, the resolution expresses the House's preference that the executive and judicial branches adopt similar restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest.

Dina Titus (D) · 28 co-sponsors

in committee · Arizona · House Apr 30, 2026

HRES 1245: Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth.

This resolution formally recognizes the value of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, a federal system that requires over 8,000 industrial facilities to submit data on their emissions. The bill highlights how this program provides transparent information on pollution sources to help government agencies, researchers, and communities make informed decisions about public health and environmental protection. It specifically notes that the data collected supports efforts to address climate change and protects vulnerable populations who are disproportionately affected by air pollution. The measure does not create new laws or regulations but serves to express support for the existing reporting requirements and their role in maintaining scientific integrity.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Arizona · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4478: Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026

The Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026 prevents credit reporting agencies from including unpaid federal employee debts in credit reports during government shutdowns. It defines a shutdown period as any time when federal funding lapses for more than 24 hours and lasts up to 30 days after funding resumes. During this time, agencies must remove these specific debt items from reports upon request and cannot share them with anyone. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to notify credit agencies when a shutdown begins and ends. These rules apply to federal employees and D.C. workers whose agencies are affected by funding lapses starting on or after February 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Arizona · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4467: Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act

Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act This bill repeals certain restrictions under Medicare and Medicaid that prohibit the approval of nurse-aide training and competency evaluation programs in skilled nursing facilities that have been subject to specified regulatory actions (e.g., civil penalties) for substandard quality of care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must still disapprove such programs for up to two years; however, the CMS must rescind the disapproval upon completion of corrective action and may require additional oversight of the program for purposes of rescission. The bill also allows Medicaid and Medicare providers (e.g., skilled nursing facilities) to access, through the National Practitioner Data Bank, disciplinary information for affiliated physicians and other health care practitioners, as reported by state licensing authorities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Arizona · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4452: Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act

This bill, known as the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act, raises the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67 years old. It allows airlines to voluntarily choose to keep a stricter limit of 70 years, but once they make that choice, they cannot lower it later. The law also ensures that pilots aged 60 and older must hold a specific type of medical certificate and prevents them from facing stricter medical checks solely because of their age, unless the Federal Aviation Administration determines it is necessary for safety. Additionally, the bill requires that any changes to pilot contracts or benefit plans needed to comply with these new age rules must be agreed upon by both the airline and the pilots' union representatives.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Arizona · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8632: PFAS Cleanup Act

This bill, known as the PFAS Cleanup Act, aims to address the health and economic costs of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by introducing two main financial mechanisms. First, it imposes a 45% excise tax on the sale of PFAS chemicals by manufacturers, producers, and importers starting in 2027. Second, it creates a tax credit for public water systems that spend money removing PFAS from drinking water when contamination levels exceed EPA safety limits. The revenue from the tax is intended to help fund cleanup efforts, while the credit encourages water providers to remediate hazardous pollution.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Arizona · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8630: PEAT Act of 2026

The PEAT Act of 2026 amends federal regulations to clarify how certain biologic drugs are classified for approval purposes. Specifically, it prevents the Food and Drug Administration from denying approval to a biologic product simply because it contains a protein that does not have a clinical effect. This change ensures that the presence of inactive proteins does not automatically disqualify a drug from being treated as a biological product. The legislation directly impacts pharmaceutical companies developing complex biologics and the regulatory review process for these medicines. By removing this specific barrier, the bill aims to streamline the path to market for drugs that include non-active protein components.

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