Florida Congressional Bills

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9405: Esther Coopersmith Award Act

The Esther Coopersmith Award Act creates a new annual award to recognize U.S. government employees who advance women's roles in peace and security efforts. This award, administered by the State Department, honors individuals or groups who promote women's leadership in conflict prevention, ensure their safety and economic security, and support data collection for early warning systems. Recipients must be members of the Civil Service or Foreign Service and will receive an honorable mention, meet with the Secretary of State, and present their work to incoming officers and mission chiefs. The legislation also requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the recipients' actions and outcomes within 90 days of selection. The Act is set to expire five years after it is enacted.

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9404: VA Home Loan Navigator Act

The VA Home Loan Navigator Act establishes a free, voluntary program to help veterans and eligible borrowers navigate VA home loan benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs will fund independent, neutral organizations to provide education, counseling on loan processes, and assistance with issues like foreclosure prevention and understanding costs. To ensure fairness, the law strictly prohibits these service providers from receiving payments from lenders or real estate agents and requires them to remain operationally separate from any mortgage or brokerage businesses. Designated entities must meet specific criteria, including HUD approval and a primary mission of serving military families, while individual counselors must be certified and recertified every three years. The program will be monitored through regular reports to Congress evaluating borrower satisfaction and outcomes such as foreclosure prevention rates.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9402: Stop Spying Bosses Act

The Stop Spying Bosses Act establishes new federal rules to limit how employers collect, use, and share data about their employees and job applicants. This legislation directly affects private businesses with 11 or more workers, government agencies, and their employees by prohibiting the gathering of sensitive information such as biometric data, political views, or off-duty activities without a specific, disclosed business need. Key provisions require employers to clearly inform workers about what data is being collected and how it is used, grant employees the right to access and correct their personal records, and ban the sale of employee data to third parties. The bill also creates a new Worker Protection and Technology Division within the Department of Labor to oversee compliance and provides legal protections for workers who report violations, including the right to sue for damages and prohibiting forced arbitration for such disputes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9401: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 strengthens the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure individuals with long-term service and support needs have a federally protected right to live in their communities rather than institutions. It requires states and insurance providers to offer community-based services that allow people to maintain independence, control their own care, and access affordable, integrated housing. The bill mandates that public entities and insurers create enforceable transition plans to move people out of institutions, conduct self-evaluations to identify barriers, and establish clear grievance procedures for resolving complaints. Enforcement is handled by the Department of Justice, which can investigate violations, while individuals may also file civil lawsuits to seek damages or court orders preventing institutionalization.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

Steve Cohen (D) · 58 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9400: American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026

This bill authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to American individuals and organizations that rescued Jews and other refugees from Nazi persecution between 1933 and 1945. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the creation and presentation of a single gold medal, which will be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary of the Treasury to produce duplicate bronze versions of the medal for sale, with the proceeds funding the mint's public enterprise fund.

Judy Chu (D) · 18 co-sponsors

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9371: SLASH Prices Act

The SLASH Prices Act requires businesses that sell goods or services to clearly inform customers when prices are set by an algorithm using their personal data. Companies must display this notice prominently next to the price and provide an easy way for consumers to opt out of personalized pricing without facing discrimination or higher rates. The law exempts certain sectors like insurance and credit, as well as dynamic pricing based on real-time market conditions or delivery distance, and gives the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce these rules.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9205: Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026

The Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026 expands the federal Gun Free School Zones Act to include early childhood education programs and preschools. This change directly affects firearm regulations by prohibiting the possession of guns in these specific educational settings, which were previously not explicitly covered under the law. The bill achieves this by amending the United States Code to add definitions for early childhood education programs and preschools to the list of protected areas. Consequently, individuals attempting to carry firearms into these locations would be subject to federal penalties under the existing gun-free zone provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

in committee · Florida · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9150: Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act

This bill allows veterans diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or similar movement disorders to access boxing-based exercise classes as part of their medical treatment. Under the new provisions, eligible veterans enrolled in the VA health care system can receive these classes directly at a VA facility or get reimbursement to attend them at a non-VA location. The policy change takes effect 180 days after the bill is enacted, providing a specific therapeutic option for managing the symptoms of these neurological conditions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Florida · House Jun 18, 2026

HJRES 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific federal rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Affordable Care Act and the Basic Health Program for 2027. If passed, the measure would legally nullify the rule, preventing it from taking effect. The bill directly impacts the administration of healthcare benefits and payment parameters for the upcoming year by rejecting the proposed guidelines.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

in committee · Florida · House Jun 18, 2026

HRES 1374: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that parents should be provided clear, accurate, and useful information about the content of video programming so they can make informed decisions for their children.

This resolution expresses the House's sense that parents need clear and accurate information about video content to make informed decisions for their children. It calls on the Federal Communications Commission to modernize the existing ratings system to cover all video platforms, including streaming services, and to ensure content descriptions are neutral and specific. The bill also urges the creation of an oversight body that includes parents and child advocates alongside industry representatives to increase transparency in how ratings are assigned. Ultimately, it seeks to improve parental guidance tools and public awareness without mandating specific changes to current laws.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Florida · House Jun 18, 2026

HRES 1372: Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should recognize and encourage acts of kindness to foster community and build social resilience. It highlights the belief that kindness strengthens families, neighborhoods, and the nation by connecting people across differences and promoting a healthier society. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic statement affirming the value of everyday compassionate actions.

in committee · Florida · House Jun 18, 2026

HRES 1371: Expressing support for a "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

This resolution expresses support for World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to raise public awareness about sickle cell disease and the ongoing need for research, early screening, and effective treatments. It highlights the importance of equitable access to new therapies, such as gene editing and stem cell transplants, and calls on federal agencies to remove barriers preventing vulnerable patients from receiving these innovative cures. The bill also urges the creation of an interagency group to coordinate policies that address healthcare disparities and improve outcomes for individuals affected by sickle cell disease globally.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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