Florida Congressional Bills

in committee · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HRES 1411: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

This resolution sets up a special procedure to immediately consider a bill titled the Honey Integrity and Consumer Transparency Act, which aims to protect the quality and authenticity of honey sold in the United States. The proposed law would create a federal standard defining what constitutes real honey by setting strict limits on chemical markers that indicate processing or the addition of foreign sugars. It establishes a new testing program where imported honey faces rigorous scrutiny and fees, while domestic producers are largely exempt from these costs and testing requirements. Additionally, the bill mandates clear country-of-origin labeling on honey packages and creates a public database to track and expose companies found to be selling fraudulent or adulterated products.

in committee · Florida · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to protect national security. Starting in 2027, the bill generally bans these vehicles if they originate from or are controlled by these countries, with separate restrictions on software and hardware taking effect in 2030. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to issue specific exemptions for items that do not pose a security risk and must publish a list of approved products. The law also requires companies to submit declarations confirming their vehicles comply with the rules and imposes heavy fines for violations.

Topics ✗ Technology ✗ Transportation

Bernie Moreno (R) · 40 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 8419: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3255 Northwest 94th Avenue in Coral Springs, Florida, as the "Nancy Metayer Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3255 Northwest 94th Avenue in Coral Springs, Florida, as the "Nancy Metayer Post Office Building".

passed · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 6955: Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act reduces regulatory burdens for smaller banks, particularly those with less than $10 billion in assets. Key provisions include a 3-year phase-in period for new banks to meet capital requirements, lower leverage ratio requirements for rural banks (7.5% for the first 2 years), and a 30-day review process for business plan deviations. The bill also establishes an Office of Independent Examination Review, sets specific timelines for examinations (270 days) and reports (90 days), and creates a "least cost exception" for bank resolutions to prevent excessive concentration of the banking system. These changes aim to promote new bank formation, improve regulatory efficiency, and support community banking while maintaining financial stability.

J. French Hill (R) · 33 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 6610: Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

This bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employee health plans to reimburse pharmacies at specific rates, including the national average drug cost plus a small percentage or $50, whichever is lower. It prohibits PBMs from favoring their own pharmacies, restricting patient choice, or reducing pharmacy payments after claims are processed. The bill establishes $10,000 civil penalties for violations, with debarment from federal health plans after 10 penalties in 10 years. This directly affects PBMs, in-network pharmacies, and federal health benefit plans covering millions of federal employees and their families. The law aims to ensure fair reimbursement practices and maintain pharmacy choice under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Jake Auchincloss (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 6006: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 4283: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building".

HR 4283 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building." The bill updates all official references (laws, maps, documents) to this specific post office to use the new name. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens' rights or obligations. It affects only the postal facility's official designation and related records.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Florida · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 1118: Value Over Cost Act of 2026

HR 1118, the Value Over Cost Act of 2025, amends federal procurement rules to allow government agencies to select contracts based on "best value" rather than solely the lowest price. It updates sections of the U.S. Code (41 U.S.C. §152 and 10 U.S.C. §3012) to require that contracts first consider the "lowest overall cost," but also permit agencies to choose "best value" when the General Services Administration Administrator determines it serves the government's best interests. This change directly affects federal agencies purchasing goods or services through the Multiple Award Schedule program and defense-related contracts. The bill formalizes an existing practice under federal procurement regulations (FAR §15.101) without altering the underlying definition of "best value."

in committee · Florida · House Jul 21, 2026

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the persistent wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. It highlights data showing that Black women earn significantly less than their male counterparts and reaffirms Congress's support for existing laws that prohibit pay discrimination based on sex or race. The document does not create new laws or change policy but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about the economic disparities faced by Black women.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Alma S. Adams (D) · 78 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jul 21, 2026

HRES 1445: Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and encouraging accountability for the attack.

This resolution condemns the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people and expresses sympathy to the victims' families. It highlights the U.S. concern over the decades-long delay in bringing perpetrators, including Iranian officials and Hezbollah operatives, to justice. The text calls for international cooperation to enforce arrest warrants, urges allies to designate terrorist groups, and supports Argentina's recent legal steps to prosecute suspects even if they are not present in the country.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Florida · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5059: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.

This bill modifies the Public Health Service Act to simplify the process for reviewing biosimilar drugs, which are generic versions of existing biologic medicines. By removing a specific requirement and renumbering a related clause, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for manufacturers seeking approval for these products. The change directly impacts pharmaceutical companies and the FDA, potentially allowing for a more efficient evaluation of biosimilars without altering the fundamental safety standards.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Florida · Senate Jul 21, 2026

S 5058: Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2026

The Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2026 adds new federal penalties for intentionally causing collisions with commercial motor vehicles. It directly affects drivers who stage these accidents and those who arrange for others to do so. Under the bill, a driver who intentionally crashes into a commercial truck faces up to 20 years in prison, while causing serious injury or death in such a staged event carries a minimum sentence of 20 years. The law also holds organizers of these staged crashes criminally liable under the same sentencing guidelines. Prosecution under this federal statute is barred if the individual has already been convicted or acquitted for the same act in state court.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation