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All 18,301 Active 22 In committee 16,981 Passed 1,347 Signed 240 Failed 21
signed · California · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025

Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to periodically review and report on the maximum coverage available under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs. Specifically, the VA must review such coverage amount every five years, taking into account the average percentage by which the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased in the five fiscal years preceding the review.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires VA to review and report on veterans' life insurance coverage, ensuring benefits keep pace with inflation and protecting servicemembers' families.90% confidence
Marilyn Strickland (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Dec 12, 2025

HR 452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Pete Stauber (R) · 299 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 1512: Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

HR 1512, the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, requires the U.S. Department of State to conduct a comprehensive review of its Taiwan-related guidelines every five years and submit updated reports to Congress within 90 days of each review. This amendment to the 2020 Taiwan Assurance Act mandates that the State Department’s reports include all information required under existing rules and explain how updated guidelines align with prior policy goals. The bill directly affects the Department of State (which must conduct reviews) and Congress (which receives the reports for oversight). It does not change U.S. policy toward Taiwan but establishes a formal, recurring process for updating and reporting on State Department guidance governing U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Ann Wagner (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Nov 25, 2025

HR 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025

This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to delay when interest earned on the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund becomes available for apportionment to states. Specifically, it changes the effective date from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2033, meaning states will not receive this interest for wildlife conservation funding until 2033. The bill directly affects state wildlife conservation programs that rely on these federal funds for projects like habitat restoration. The title "Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act" does not reflect the bill's actual focus, which is a procedural change to fund timing rather than new conservation measures.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays wildlife conservation funding until 2033, restricting immediate state funding for habitat restoration. This defunds conservation programs that rely on these federal funds.85% confidence
Jeff Hurd (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act

HR 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Attorney General to publicly release all unclassified Department of Justice documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days of the law’s enactment. This includes investigations, flight logs, immunity deals, internal communications, and records about Epstein’s detention or death, while prohibiting redactions for "embarrassment" or political sensitivity. The law allows limited redactions only for victim privacy, child sexual abuse materials, active investigations, or national security (with justification), and mandates an unclassified summary for withheld classified information. The Attorney General must submit a detailed report to Congress within 15 days of release, listing all redactions and naming any government officials referenced in the materials.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires public release of DOJ documents related to Epstein case, enhancing transparency and accountability in criminal investigations and oversight.85% confidence
Ro Khanna (D) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Sep 5, 2025

HR 2808: Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

HR 2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, restricts how consumer reporting agencies share credit reports during mortgage applications. It prevents agencies from sending these reports to third parties unless the request is tied to a firm credit offer and the recipient has either the homebuyer’s explicit written consent or is directly involved in the mortgage (like the lender, loan servicer, or the homebuyer’s bank holding an active account). This directly affects homebuyers applying for residential mortgages by limiting unsolicited sharing of their credit information. The law amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to strengthen privacy protections around mortgage-related credit data.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts unauthorized sharing of credit reports, directly protecting consumer data privacy per bill's explicit language95% confidence
John W. Rose (R) · 89 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Aug 19, 2025

HR 1316: Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Commerce to issue an annual report to Congress on export license applications and end-use checks for specific foreign entities. The report must include details like applicant names, item descriptions (including export control codes), end-user locations, license decisions, and results of compliance checks, while protecting confidential information. It specifically applies to entities in certain countries (Country Group D:5) listed on U.S. export control sanctions lists. The goal is to increase transparency in export licensing without disclosing sensitive enforcement details.
Ronny Jackson (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 517: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act

This bill extends tax filing deadline relief from 60 to 120 days for taxpayers affected by natural disasters. It allows states (or the District of Columbia) to request IRS postponements for disasters like hurricanes, floods, or droughts, rather than requiring federal disaster declarations. The change applies to all taxpayers in affected areas across all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. The law modifies IRS rules under Section 7508A of the Internal Revenue Code to implement these longer, state-declared disaster extensions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax filing deadlines for disaster-affected taxpayers, providing direct tax relief which aligns with support indicators.95% confidence
David Kustoff (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · California · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence
John James (R) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence
John Joyce (R) · 41 co-sponsors
signed · California · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence
Jay Obernolte (R) · 32 co-sponsors
signed · California · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025

Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 This act reauthorizes the Department of Defense to sell its excess aircraft and aircraft parts that are acceptable for commercial sale for wildfire suppression purposes. Such authority begins June 12, 2025, and ends October 1, 2035. The act also provides that such aircraft may be used to deliver water by air in order to suppress wildfire (the previous authority only provided for the delivery of fire retardant). The act removes the previous limitation on providing international wildfire suppression assistance with such purchased aircraft.
Tim Sheehy (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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