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in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4388: Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026

The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026 expands disaster relief assistance to individuals who lived in disaster areas but lacked formal proof of ownership or were not renting, including those who were homeless or stayed in temporary accommodations. It allows these eligible households to use federal funds to pay for obtaining property titles, such as costs for land surveys and associated taxes, by accepting a wide range of documents like utility bills, driver's licenses, and school records as evidence of their connection to the property. The bill also requires FEMA to create a simple, non-notarized form for applicants to self-certify their eligibility and mandates that the agency consult with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate temporary rental assistance programs for displaced residents. Additionally, the legislation amends existing disaster housing rules to focus on ensuring residences are habitable during long-term recovery and permits temporary housing if the President deems it a cost-effective alternative to other solutions.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Illinois · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 4387: Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

The Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research and grants aimed at understanding how violence and trauma affect the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals. This legislation authorizes $15 million over three years to support state, local, and community organizations in developing culturally relevant programs that address issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, and mental health among birthing persons. Additionally, the bill requires the government to publish guidelines for healthcare providers on routinely screening for intimate partner violence and implementing trauma-informed care plans. The law specifically prioritizes initiatives that serve diverse communities, including Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and LGBTQIA2S+ populations, as well as adolescent mothers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8532: VA Home Loan Affordability Act

The VA Home Loan Affordability Act updates the Department of Veterans Affairs' home loan program to make it easier and more affordable for veterans to buy or refinance homes. Key changes include removing the requirement for third-party verification of lender fees, allowing refinancing without an appraisal in certain cases, and lowering the minimum interest rate cap for adjustable-rate mortgages from 200 to 75 basis points. The bill also expands loan guarantees for condominiums, caps closing costs and seller fees at 1.5% and 6% of the loan amount respectively, and mandates regular reviews of debt-to-income ratios. Additionally, it requires appraisers to hold state licenses, directs the VA to update property suitability regulations, and sets a deadline for submitting a plan to modernize the agency's loan administration technology.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8521: Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study how domestic violence, sexual assault, and related traumas affect maternal health risks, including suicide, overdose, and poor birth outcomes, with a focus on diverse communities. It authorizes $15 million over three years to fund grants for states, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop culturally relevant programs that support victims of violence during pregnancy and after childbirth. The legislation also requires the department to issue guidance within two years on how healthcare providers should routinely screen for intimate partner violence and implement trauma-informed care plans.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8518: Domenic and Ed’s Law

Domenic and Ed's Law allows parents who have taken out federal student loans to repay those loans if their child becomes permanently and totally disabled. This change applies to all outstanding parent loans, regardless of when the loan was taken out or when the disability began. The law requires that the disability be medically determinable and expected to last for at least 60 months or result in death.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8517: Clean Energy Workforce Act

The Clean Energy Workforce Act authorizes $100 million to help schools and colleges train students for jobs in clean energy, renewable energy, and climate change fields. The funding supports two main programs: grants for partnerships between schools and local businesses to create or expand educational courses that prepare students for these industries, and grants for educational facilities to become more energy-efficient and use renewable power. To ensure quality, the bill requires a review committee of educators and industry experts to evaluate grant applications, with priority given to programs that reach underserved students and share their methods with other schools.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment

Seth Magaziner (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8501: Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026

The Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026 allows public school buildings to qualify for federal tax credits when they are rehabilitated, provided the buildings were used as public schools for five years before and after the renovation. This change removes a previous restriction that had excluded public educational facilities from receiving these financial incentives. The bill requires the Treasury Department to report data on the number of rehabilitated schools, student enrollment, and renovation costs to Congress within five years of enactment. These provisions apply to properties placed in service after the law is passed, aiming to encourage the preservation and repair of historic public school infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8497: Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act

The Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act extends tax credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel production through 2029. It prevents taxpayers from receiving both the production credit and the fuel use credit for the same fuel, ensuring only one benefit is claimed. These changes apply to fuel sold or used after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Mike Carey (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8496: Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to require federal officials to identify marine mammal species and populations facing population declines due to climate change. It mandates the creation of specific management plans for these species, which must include strategies to reduce human impacts, monitor interactions with fisheries, and improve habitat resiliency. The legislation also establishes a new monitoring program to track climate effects and authorizes funding for these conservation efforts from 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8375: Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 aims to speed up care decisions and increase transparency for Medicare Advantage enrollees and providers. Starting in 2028, the bill requires insurance plans to respond to most prior authorization requests within 72 hours and to provide real-time decisions for low-risk services, while also banning requirements for re-authorization when a treatment plan is clinically modified. The legislation introduces a new compliance scoring system that will publicly rank plans and reduce payments to those with poor performance, alongside stricter rules ensuring medical necessity standards match those of traditional Medicare.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

John Joyce (R) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · 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 Justice ✗ Immigration

Rashida Tlaib (D) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1212: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

This House Resolution expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States and the essential services they provide to communities. It recognizes libraries as critical infrastructure and supports prioritizing full funding for their services at federal, state, and local levels. The resolution also reaffirms the public's right to access information, the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain, and their civil rights to perform their duties without intimidation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Pramila Jayapal (D) · 27 co-sponsors