Georgia Congressional Bills

in committee · Georgia · House Jan 8, 2026

HR 670: Lady Liberty Act of 2025

HR 670, the Lady Liberty Act of 2025, sets a minimum annual refugee admission target of 125,000 people for fiscal years after 2026. It directly affects the U.S. refugee resettlement program by overriding the President’s usual authority to set admission numbers. The key provision amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that the number of refugees admitted each year cannot fall below 125,000, regardless of presidential determination. This creates a fixed minimum floor for refugee admissions starting in fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3586: AI for Mainstreet Act

This bill amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide guidance and support to small businesses on using artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it adds a new provision directing the SBA to help small businesses evaluate AI for operations - including best practices, planning for disruptions, protecting data and intellectual property, improving cybersecurity, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The guidance will include training and outreach on integrating AI into business workflows. The bill does not authorize new funding for these activities.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Georgia · House Jan 7, 2026

HR 6961: USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

This bill establishes a U.S.-owned nonprofit corporation to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The Secretary of Transportation will create and oversee the corporation, which can enter sole-source contracts, accept donations (including from the NCAA and ticket sales), and license USMMA trademarks to fund athletic activities. The corporation must operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under New York law, with DOT employees serving on its board in limited oversight roles. Funds received - such as from sponsorships, licensing fees, or other sources - must be retained exclusively for USMMA athletics, with strict rules to prevent conflicts with DOT’s other duties. The bill directly affects USMMA’s athletic programs and the Department of Transportation’s management of related funding.

in committee · Georgia · House Jan 6, 2026

HJRES 136: Amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day.

HJRES 136 would require the President to issue an annual proclamation designating a day as "Democracy Day" each year. The proclamation must call on state and local governments, as well as educational authorities, to observe the day through programs and activities promoting civic engagement. The bill does not specify which date must be designated, leaving that decision to the President annually. This is a procedural measure focused on directing an existing executive action to foster democratic awareness, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 3580: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide cost-share grants covering 70% of the expenses for farmers and eligible schools to retrofit agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures (ROPS) - safety cages that prevent injury if a tractor flips. It directly affects agricultural producers and specific educational institutions, including vocational schools, colleges with agricultural programs, and secondary schools offering agricultural training. The grants cover costs for purchasing, transporting, and installing ROPS that meet SAE safety standards and include seatbelts, with higher coverage if costs exceed $500. Funding of $725,000 annually from 2027-2031 will support these grants, administered through a designated program manager.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

in committee · Georgia · House Jan 2, 2026

HR 6937: End H-1B Now Act

This bill would gradually phase out the H-1B visa program, reducing annual caps from 10,000 in fiscal year 2026 to zero by 2035. It eliminates H-1B eligibility for fashion models, requires applicants to maintain foreign residence, and restricts specialty occupation visas to only physicians, surgeons, and nurses. Additionally, the bill prohibits Medicare funding for medical residency programs training foreign nationals. These changes directly affect foreign workers seeking H-1B visas, employers who sponsor them, and healthcare training programs receiving federal funding.

Topics ✗ Healthcare ✗ Immigration

in committee · Georgia · House Jan 2, 2026

HR 6936: ___ Act

HR 6936 would require voters to present both government-issued photo identification (like a driver's license) and proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a passport, birth certificate, or military record) to vote in federal elections, including for president and Congress. This applies to all voters casting ballots in person or by mail for federal offices, with provisional ballots allowed if documentation is missing but only counted if citizenship is verified. Acceptable citizenship proofs include certified birth certificates, military records, or naturalization documents. The requirement would take effect for the 2026 general election and all subsequent federal elections.