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passed · California · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 900: Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025

The Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to study sinkhole causes - including extreme weather, drought, and water management shifts - and create updated risk maps showing areas prone to sinkholes. It requires the USGS to use specific 3D elevation data from existing law and maintain a public website with these maps for community planners and emergency managers. The maps must be reviewed and updated at least every five years. This bill directly affects local officials and emergency responders by providing accessible, science-based hazard information to inform land-use decisions and safety planning.
Darren Soto (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · California · Senate Sep 15, 2026

SJRES 214: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would explicitly prohibit using slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. The bill seeks to remove the exception in the 13th Amendment that currently allows such practices within the criminal justice system. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures, this change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by banning forced labor as a sentence. The text clarifies that the amendment does not prevent voluntary work programs or community service alternatives for those in correctional institutions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProposes constitutional amendment to ban involuntary servitude as punishment, directly advancing criminal justice reform and protecting incarcerated rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor for prisoners, directly strengthening worker protections and banning exploitative employment practices.85% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

H.J. Res. 216 proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the exception in the Thirteenth Amendment that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The resolution would amend the Constitution to explicitly state that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed on anyone as a penalty for criminal conduct. This change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by prohibiting forced labor practices within the criminal justice system, while clarifying that voluntary work programs and community service alternatives remain permissible.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProposes constitutional amendment to ban involuntary servitude as punishment, directly advancing criminal justice reform and protecting inmate rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor for prisoners, directly strengthening protections against exploitative labor practices.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · California · Senate Sep 15, 2026

SRES 854: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month to highlight the importance of voting access and the history of voter suppression in the United States. The bill encourages Congress to pass legislation that strengthens protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 while opposing measures that could restrict voter eligibility. It also recommends that schools develop curricula on voting rights history and invites the government to fund public service announcements to remind citizens of election dates and registration deadlines.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly recommends that schools develop curricula on voting rights history, directly advancing educational content and access.75% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HRES 1542: Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This House resolution designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month to highlight the historical and ongoing challenges faced by various groups in exercising their right to vote. It encourages Congress to pass legislation that strengthens voting protections, specifically endorsing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 while opposing bills that could restrict voter eligibility. The resolution also recommends that public schools develop curricula on voting history and current suppression tactics, and it invites funding for public service announcements to promote voter registration and participation.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill explicitly recommends that public schools develop curricula on voting history, which directly advances educational content in K-12 settings.75% confidence
Marc A. Veasey (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10398: CHC REBASE Act of 2026

The CHC REBASE Act of 2026 amends the Medicare program to adjust payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) so that they cover 100 percent of estimated reasonable costs by 2028, effectively removing previous financial caps on these services. To support this change, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a working group with stakeholders from health centers, physicians, and CMS to review payment methodologies and recommend further modifications. Additionally, the legislation ensures that telehealth services provided by FQHCs and rural health clinics are paid at standard rates starting in 2027, treating associated costs as allowable expenses. The bill also mandates new guidance for Medicare Advantage plans to streamline "wraparound" payments to FQHCs and requires a Government Accountability Office report on how well these centers are included in insurance provider networks for underserved populations.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill directly supports healthcare by increasing Medicare payment rates for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to cover 100% of costs, removing financial caps, and establishing a working group to improve payment methodologies.95% confidence
Michael A. Rulli (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10397: Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a federal compensation program, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management to fund restitution for victims.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a federal compensation program for victims of sexual assault and other crimes, addressing victim rights and restitution within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes a compensation program for victims of sexual assault and exploitation and requires adjudicators to be mental health professionals or victim services experts, indicating support for mental health and victim support within healt...75% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10393: WIC for Kids Act

The WIC for Kids Act expands eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to include children in households receiving Head Start services, food assistance on Indian reservations, or nutrition block grants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill extends the standard certification period for WIC-eligible children from one year to two years and allows state agencies to align recertification dates for all eligible family members within a household. Additionally, it requires states to automatically certify infants born to participating mothers without requiring a new application and grants automatic eligibility to children in kinship care arrangements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands WIC eligibility to children in Head Start, which is an early childhood education program. This indirectly supports educational access for young children.60% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill expands eligibility for the WIC program, which provides nutrition assistance, directly supporting public health and access to healthcare-related benefits for children.85% confidence
Jahana Hayes (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10380: Problem Solvers Independent Commissions Act

The Problem Solvers Independent Commissions Act would require all states to draw their congressional district maps through independent commissions rather than state legislatures, starting with the redistricting cycle following the 2030 census. These commissions would be composed of an equal number of members from the two largest political parties and unaffiliated citizens, selected through a random process that allows legislative leaders to remove up to 20 percent of applicants from each group. The bill mandates that commission members complete training on redistricting law and ethics, hold public meetings, and avoid private communications with elected officials or lobbyists while developing maps. If a state's commission fails to enact a final plan before the candidate filing deadline, the existing districts would remain in place for up to eight weeks before the state's highest court appoints special masters to draw the map, explicitly barring the legislature from intervening.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · California · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10379: Problem Solvers MAPS Act

The Problem Solvers MAPS Act requires states to draw congressional districts that are contiguous, compact in shape, and nearly equal in population. It prohibits mapmakers from creating boundaries intended to advantage or disadvantage specific candidates, incumbents, or political parties. Additionally, the law mandates that state officials consider preserving existing political subdivisions like counties, cities, and tribal land boundaries when establishing new districts. These rules apply to any congressional district created on or after the date the act is signed into law.
Michael Lawler (R) · 10 co-sponsors
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