Delaware Congressional Bills

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 4362: Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026

The Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026 amends the existing Railroad Retirement Act to eliminate a specific deduction applied to certain annuity payments. This change directly affects railroad workers and their beneficiaries who receive retirement benefits under the current system. By removing subdivision (6) of Section 2(f), the bill alters the calculation method used to determine the amount of these monthly payments. Consequently, eligible recipients may receive higher annuity amounts than they would have under the previous rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8403: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

This bill, HR 8403, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of eligible food items for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It directly affects SNAP recipients by expanding the types of food they can purchase with their benefits. The key provision explicitly adds "hot rotisserie chicken" to the list of items considered SNAP-eligible food. This change would allow individuals using SNAP to buy prepared hot rotisserie chickens from authorized retailers.

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 7973: Momnibus Act

The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative bill designed to improve maternal health outcomes across the United States by addressing social determinants of health, expanding access to care, and reducing disparities among pregnant and postpartum individuals. The bill establishes a federal task force to coordinate efforts between agencies and stakeholders to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity, while providing sustained funding to community-based organizations to address nonclinical factors like housing, nutrition, and transportation. Key provisions include extending WIC eligibility to 24 months postpartum, creating grants to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, implementing respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees, and establishing compliance programs to track and address bias in maternity care settings. The legislation also includes specific measures for incarcerated mothers, veterans, and vulnerable populations affected by climate change, alongside funding for maternal mental health services and technology-enabled care models to expand access in underserved areas.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Lauren Underwood (D) · 213 co-sponsors

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SRES 677: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that the President should prioritize securing the release of specific individuals detained by the People's Republic of China. It names Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai, who are reportedly held for reasons related to peaceful expression or religion. The resolution calls for the President to raise these cases during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including an anticipated May 2026 summit. It also urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SRES 675: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

This resolution supports designating April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week." The designation aims to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, specifically emphasizing the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4337: No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act

This legislation modifies the Federal Power Act to restrict the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to issue emergency orders for power generation facilities. It requires the Commission to consider alternatives that minimize environmental impacts and conduct public hearings before acting. The bill also prohibits orders that would delay the retirement or permanent closure of a facility unless a unique emergency exists and is formally requested. Furthermore, it mandates that utilities inform customers about the costs and impacts of any emergency orders issued under these rules.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4321: YouthBuild for the Future Act

The YouthBuild for the Future Act expands the YouthBuild program, which helps young people gain job skills through construction training and education, by directing a larger share of funding to rural areas and tribal communities. It updates program rules to better support participants by allowing grant funds to cover matching financial requirements, providing food assistance, and offering specific support services for individuals with disabilities. The bill also introduces new grants to help program partners form alliances with local employers to create more relevant job training opportunities and requires the government to consult regularly with program operators to set realistic performance goals. Additionally, the legislation increases the total amount of money available for the program over the next six years and establishes a new specific fund to support these employer partnerships.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8348: To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes.

This bill amends federal law concerning the distribution of highway funds to states. It establishes a new minimum funding guarantee, ensuring that each state receives at least 0.5 percent of the total funds allocated through the federal highway apportionment formula. This change provides a baseline level of federal funding for state highway programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

failed · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HCONRES 40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

This concurrent resolution (HCONRES 40) directs the President to remove U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran, as required by the War Powers Resolution. It applies directly to U.S. Armed Forces deployed in conflict with Iran, except for forces needed to defend the U.S. or allies from imminent attack. The bill mandates removal unless the President complies with War Powers Resolution reporting requirements for self-defense actions, without needing new congressional authorization. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but compels executive action under existing legal framework.

Gregory W. Meeks (D) · 90 co-sponsors

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 6001: Veterans with ALS Reporting Act

HR 6001, the Veterans with ALS Reporting Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on ALS incidence and care for veterans. Within one year of enactment, the VA must submit a report assessing ALS rates among veterans, describing current support services, identifying gaps in care, and proposing strategies for risk reduction and clinical trial access. The VA must also track ALS prevalence using the CDC’s registry and submit updated reports every three years. This bill focuses on gathering data to inform future policy, directly affecting veterans with ALS and VA/CDC operations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Delaware · House Apr 15, 2026

HRES 1177: Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution formally impeaches Peter B. Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, for six articles of high crimes and misdemeanors. The articles allege unauthorized military actions against Iran without congressional approval, violations of international law regarding civilian casualties, mishandling of classified information, obstruction of congressional oversight, politicization of military decisions, and discriminatory conduct toward service members based on gender, race, and sexual orientation. If the House votes to adopt this resolution, the matter would be sent to the Senate for a trial to determine whether Hegseth should be removed from office.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4298: Stop CHEATERS Act

The Stop CHEATERS Act directs the Internal Revenue Service to increase its enforcement efforts against high-income individuals and large corporations while also expanding taxpayer support services. To achieve this, the bill appropriates billions of dollars over several years to fund IRS investigations, hire additional staff, purchase vehicles, and modernize outdated technology systems. Additionally, the legislation requires the IRS Commissioner to submit regular reports to Congress detailing plans to shift auditing resources toward wealthy taxpayers and analyzing collection gaps across different income levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes