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in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7159: Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

This bill amends the Lacey Act to create a registration system for facilities holding certain "prohibited wildlife species" (like big cats), directly affecting zoos and animal facilities that exhibit or possess these species. Facilities must register each animal with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and then stop breeding, selling, or allowing public contact with these species. The bill explicitly excludes snow leopards and clouded leopards (and their hybrids) from the "prohibited" category. It also allows compliant facilities to export/import prohibited species to foreign facilities operating legally in their home countries.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts breeding/selling of big cats in zoos via Lacey Act amendment, explicitly protecting prohibited wildlife species through registration and activity bans, aligning with conservation goals.85% confidence
Paul A. Gosar (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

HR 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act, establishes a federal framework to create universal, high-quality child care and early learning programs available to all young children not yet required to attend school. The bill requires that covered children (children below compulsory school age) be entitled to participate in these programs, with no fees for low-income families and sliding-scale fees for others based on family income. Key provisions include requiring full-working-day, full-calendar-year care; setting national quality standards for staff qualifications and facilities; mandating comprehensive services including health, nutrition, and family support; and requiring coordination with schools to support children's transitions to kindergarten. The bill directly affects families seeking child care, child care providers, and local communities that would administer these programs through designated "prime sponsors."
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates universal early learning access for young children, expanding educational access as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates universal affordable child care, removing key barrier to workforce participation for parents. Directly supports employment standards by enabling consistent work attendance and reducing economic barriers for low-income families.85% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 73 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5438: Incentivize Savings Act

This bill modifies federal budget rules for unspent agency funds. It requires federal agencies to allocate 49% of unused funds to the next fiscal year, 49% toward paying the national debt, and 2% for retention bonuses (capped at 10% of an employee's base pay). Agencies must also limit future budget requests to the previous year's amount adjusted for inflation. The bill directly affects all executive branch agencies (excluding the Red Cross), altering how they manage leftover budget authority. It does not create new savings programs for individuals but changes government fiscal management procedures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 49% of unspent funds toward national debt reduction and limits agency budget requests, promoting fiscal responsibility per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Richard McCormick (R) · 69 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 3699: Energy Choice Act

This bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents local bans on renewable energy connections, enabling consumer choice and market access for all energy types including renewables, directly advancing renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on fossil fuel energy connections, weakening environmental regulations by blocking state/local restrictions on energy sources.85% confidence
Nicholas A. Langworthy (R) · 157 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 3474: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

This bill amends federal energy conservation law to require federal agencies to consider mechanical insulation as a standard energy-saving measure during building evaluations. It defines "mechanical insulation property" as materials that reduce energy loss in mechanical systems while meeting ASHRAE 90.1 standards, including insulation placed in service with those systems. The law adds mechanical insulation to the list of measures agencies must evaluate for potential installation in federal buildings as part of their required energy and water assessments. This directly affects federal agencies managing buildings, ensuring they formally assess this specific efficiency measure during routine evaluations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates federal agencies to evaluate mechanical insulation for energy efficiency, reducing energy loss in buildings per ASHRAE 90.1 standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires federal agencies to evaluate mechanical insulation for energy conservation, reducing building energy loss per ASHRAE standards, directly advancing environmental protection through energy efficiency.95% confidence
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 2433: Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025

This bill requires Medicare plans (including Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans) to base coverage decisions on medical necessity and evidence-based standards. It mandates that plans seek input from practicing physicians when creating or changing coverage rules, post all preauthorization requirements online in plain language, and publicly share statistics on approvals and denials. The bill also requires that adverse coverage decisions be made by licensed, board-certified physicians and prohibits denying coverage solely due to lack of evidence-based standards when none exist for a service. These changes aim to reduce unnecessary delays in care for Medicare beneficiaries by increasing transparency and clinical input in coverage decisions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based Medicare coverage decisions with physician input, increasing transparency and reducing care delays, improving patient access to necessary services.95% confidence
Mark E. Green (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 1355: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies the Weatherization Assistance Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The bill increases the cap on the average assistance provided per home from $6,500 to $12,000. The bill also directs DOE to include in its annual report to Congress a description of the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on eligibility for assistance under the program.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases funding for home energy efficiency upgrades via Weatherization Program, directly advancing energy efficiency goals per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for home weatherization to improve energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases weatherization funding cap for low-income households, directly reducing energy costs and enhancing housing affordability through expanded program support.90% confidence
Paul Tonko (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 7325: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026

This bill establishes a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the history and impacts of U.S. Indian Boarding School policies on Native American communities, including their cultural, emotional, and physical effects. The Commission will document these policies' history through research, public meetings across all 12 Bureau of Indian Affairs regions and Hawai'i, and consultation with survivors, tribes, and relevant Federal agencies. It will develop recommendations for federal action on memorialization, education, and addressing ongoing impacts, with a final report due six years after enactment. The Commission will include a Survivors Truth and Healing Subcommittee with 15 members representing boarding school survivors, their descendants, and tribal communities. The bill requires trauma-informed care at public meetings and mandates consultation with Native American communities throughout the process.
Tom Cole (R) · 20 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 7333: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 amends federal law to enhance support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The bill authorizes $270 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to fund state, tribal, and community programs, with specific funding reserved for tribal programs (12.5%), national hotlines ($20.5 million for general hotline, $4 million for Indian hotline), and services for underserved populations. It requires grantees to provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services while prohibiting discrimination and protecting victim confidentiality, and mandates accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. The bill also establishes new technical assistance centers, Tribal resource centers, and community-based prevention programs to address the needs of underserved populations including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $270M annually for domestic violence programs, directly increasing federal funding for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for family/domestic violence, enhancing support within criminal justice system per bill's funding allocation for victim programs.85% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 1685: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

This bill extends dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), treating ALS-related deaths as qualifying for benefits regardless of how long the veteran had the disease before death. It requires surviving spouses to have been married to the veteran for at least eight continuous years prior to death to qualify for compensation. The changes apply to veterans dying from ALS on or after October 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill requires the Veterans Affairs Secretary to submit a report within 180 days of enactment identifying other service-connected disabilities with high mortality rates that might warrant similar treatment.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses of veterans dying from ALS, expanding benefits for a specific veteran group without restricting access.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Florida · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 1458: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025

HR 1458, the VETS Opportunity Act of 2025, amends VA education benefits rules to ensure veterans using these benefits for independent study courses receive meaningful instruction. It requires that such courses include regular, substantive interaction between students and instructors, and limits eligibility to programs at institutions approved for federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. This directly affects veterans pursuing online or self-paced courses using VA education benefits. The changes apply to courses starting August 1, 2025, and aim to standardize benefit access for qualifying educational programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures VA education benefits cover courses with meaningful instruction and instructor interaction, strengthening quality of higher education access for veterans.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends VA education rules to ensure meaningful instruction for veterans in independent study courses, strengthening benefit quality and access to approved programs.90% confidence
Juan Ciscomani (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Feb 2, 2026

HRES 1031: Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its violent repression of peaceful protesters, its documented pattern of human rights abuses, and its sponsorship of extremist militant groups across the Middle East.

HRES 1031 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the Iranian government for violently suppressing peaceful protests (reportedly resulting in thousands of deaths), its systemic human rights abuses, and its support for militant groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. It demands Iran cease lethal force against protesters, restore communications, release detainees, and respect human rights. The resolution urges U.S. agencies to coordinate with allies on sanctions and diplomatic actions to hold Iran accountable for its sponsorship of terrorism. This resolution expresses congressional concern but does not alter U.S. policy or impose new legal obligations.
Cory Mills (R)
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