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in committee · Florida · House Apr 27, 2026

HRES 1216: Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denouncing political violence.

This resolution formally condemns the politically motivated shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026, and denounces political violence in general. It commends law enforcement agencies, particularly the Secret Service, for their rapid response that protected attendees and saved lives, while noting one officer was injured. The document calls on citizens and public figures to reject rhetoric that encourages violence and urges Congress to pass funding for enhanced security measures for national leaders. As a House resolution, it expresses the chamber's official stance on the incident without creating new laws or changing existing policy.
Young Kim (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8520: HELP Act of 2026

The HELP Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a program that strengthens and coordinates 211 services, which provide free information and referrals for health and human services like food assistance and housing. The bill authorizes $250 million annually from 2026 to 2032 to fund grants for state-level 211 networks, requiring recipients to match at least 25% of the funding with local resources. A designated nonprofit administering agency will distribute these funds, oversee coordination between 211, 911, and 988 systems, and run public awareness campaigns to ensure all individuals can access these services regardless of location or disability.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $250M to strengthen 211 services, improving access to health information and referrals, including mental health and social determinants of health.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds 211 networks to provide referrals for housing assistance, directly supporting access to housing resources.85% confidence
Morgan McGarvey (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8519: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive Reid Vapor Pressure requirements with respect to calendar year 2026, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the EPA Administrator to allow the sale and use of gasoline with higher vapor pressure than usual during the summer months of 2026. The exemption applies specifically to the period between May 1 and September 15, 2026, permitting fuel that would normally be prohibited under current Clean Air Act regulations. By temporarily lifting these restrictions, the legislation aims to ensure a steady supply of gasoline during that specific timeframe without altering the long-term standards for fuel quality.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill ensures steady gasoline supply by waiving vapor pressure restrictions, preventing fuel shortages and supporting energy availability.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill waives EPA vapor pressure limits, allowing gasoline that increases evaporative emissions, thereby weakening air quality protections.90% confidence
Brian J. Mast (R)
in committee · Florida · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8500: Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026

The Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act of 2026 establishes strict deadlines for Medicare contractors to review and decide on requests regarding local coverage rules, ensuring that complete requests are resolved within one year and incomplete ones are addressed within 60 days. To improve transparency, the bill mandates that new or significantly revised local coverage decisions go through a public process involving published drafts, open meetings with remote access options, expert panel advice, and a 30-day window for written public comments before they take effect. Additionally, the law requires the Secretary to review reconsideration decisions if requested by interested parties, such as patients, providers, or other entities, to check for errors in evidence interpretation or legal application. These measures aim to create a more predictable and open system for determining which medical items and services are covered under Medicare in specific geographic areas.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access by enforcing strict deadlines for Medicare coverage decisions, ensuring timely resolution of claims.90% confidence
Neal P. Dunn (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8199: SCHEDULES Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set a standard for how quickly veterans receive appointments after being referred for care, whether at VA facilities or through community providers. The VA Secretary must publish this standard in the Federal Register and report to Congress quarterly on how many referrals meet the timing requirement, broken down by service type and medical center performance. Each report must also include a ranking of VA medical centers from best to worst in meeting the standard, with data available to the public on a VA website. The VA must update the standard as scheduling processes change and include annual progress reports on steps taken to improve care timeliness.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access by requiring VA to set appointment timing standards and report performance, strengthening healthcare delivery for veterans.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA to set appointment wait time standards and report performance, improving veterans' healthcare access and accountability.90% confidence
Scott Franklin (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 24, 2026

HR 8494: To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to create or expand new immigration detention facilities, including warehouses, tents, and modular structures. It directly affects immigration enforcement agencies by banning the construction, renovation, or operation of non-traditional detention centers and preventing the transfer of funds to such projects. The legislation requires any money previously allocated for these facilities to be redirected toward affordable healthcare and housing services instead. Effective immediately upon enactment, the ban applies to all existing federal funds and prevents the use of current budgets for establishing or operating alternative detention models.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration detention models by prohibiting funding for new facilities, effectively limiting the scope of immigration enforcement operations.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration detention capacity by banning new facilities, limiting enforcement capabilities.95% confidence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 25 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1213: Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

This House Resolution supports designating April 2026 as "National County Government Month." It encourages counties nationwide to raise public awareness about their essential services and workforce, and asks Members of Congress to help educate residents about the vital role of county governments.
Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1211: Expunging the December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021, Impeachments of President Donald Trump.

This House Resolution proposes to formally "expunge" the two impeachments of President Donald Trump that passed the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021. If passed, the resolution specifies that these impeachments would be treated "as if such Articles had never passed the full House of Representatives." This action directly affects President Trump by aiming to remove these impeachment proceedings from his official record and would alter the historical legislative record of the House. The resolution's text outlines several reasons for this action, including claims of wrongful accusations, lack of due process, and political bias in the original impeachment proceedings.
Darrell Issa (R) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1209: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

This resolution designates April as "Community College Month" to recognize the significance of community colleges across the United States. It celebrates over 1,000 institutions for their role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training, and for contributing to the nation's economic prosperity.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Community College Month to recognize and celebrate community colleges for providing accessible higher education and workforce training, supporting educational access and economic prosperity.85% confidence
Joe Courtney (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8493: Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

The Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a temporary working group focused on improving mental health support for law enforcement officers and first responders. This group will examine current peer-to-peer behavioral health programs, considering the unique challenges faced by these workers, and develop updated recommendations for Congress on reducing suicide risk and addressing substance use. The committee will include representatives from federal agencies, local governments, and organizations, as well as law enforcement officers and first responders with direct experience in these programs. Within one year of passing, the group must publish a report with evidence-based findings and minimum standards for effective support, then submit specific proposals to Congress on how to integrate these services into broader healthcare systems. The working group will dissolve after completing its report, though the Secretary may request to reconvene it later if new updates are deemed necessary.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by improving mental health support and reducing suicide risk among first responders.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs HHS to create a working group to improve mental health support and reduce suicide risk for first responders, directly advancing healthcare services.90% confidence
Suhas Subramanyam (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8484: Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

The Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act establishes a grant program to provide financial compensation and safety resources to essential health care workers during declared emergencies or disasters. This legislation directly affects medical providers, support staff, and other frontline workers whose jobs cannot be performed remotely, such as orderlies and janitors in health care settings. Under the bill, eligible facilities can receive federal funds to pay workers an additional hourly rate of up to $13 for hazardous duties, with a yearly cap of $25,000 per employee, while also allowing funds for protective equipment and alternative transportation. The program is triggered by various federal or state emergency declarations and authorizes the necessary funding to implement these hazard pay measures.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to provide financial compensation and safety resources to essential healthcare workers during emergencies.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides hazard pay and safety resources to frontline healthcare workers, directly strengthening worker compensation and workplace safety.95% confidence
Summer L. Lee (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Florida · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8482: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.

This bill modifies tax credit rules for nuclear power plants to allow them to claim investment credits without certain restrictions that currently apply to other energy facilities. Specifically, it removes a limitation that previously prevented public utility companies from claiming these credits for nuclear facilities and eliminates a rule that capped credits based on how quickly the project was completed. These changes would affect nuclear power generators and investors starting with taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. The bill does not create new tax credits but adjusts existing ones to treat nuclear facilities more similarly to other qualified energy projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax credit rules to allow nuclear facilities to claim investment credits, providing tax relief and financial incentives for energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes tax restrictions for nuclear facilities, promoting nuclear energy infrastructure and investment.90% confidence
Pat Harrigan (R) · 12 co-sponsors
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