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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8425: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026

This bill strengthens the Vaccines for Children Program and Medicaid immunization coverage to improve vaccine access for children. It expands eligibility to include children enrolled in state child health plans and clarifies that providers can charge fees for vaccine administration and counseling services up to Medicare rates. The legislation also increases federal funding for Medicaid by 1% per quarter starting in 2027, contingent on states providing culturally competent vaccination outreach, and requires annual public reports on vaccination rates by demographic factors.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens the Vaccines for Children Program, expands eligibility, increases Medicaid funding, and protects provider fees, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence
Kim Schrier (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8423: Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026

This bill, the Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026, strengthens enforcement powers for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to protect consumers in the electricity and natural gas markets. It allows FERC to ban companies or individuals who violate reporting rules or engage in deceptive practices from buying or selling energy and related services. The legislation also adds specific penalties for knowingly submitting false information about natural gas prices or availability to federal agencies. These changes apply to utilities, energy traders, and other market participants regulated by FERC.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens FERC enforcement to protect consumers from deceptive practices and false reporting in energy markets.90% confidence
Janice D. Schakowsky (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8421: SERVE Act

The SERVE Act extends various Veterans Affairs benefits to former military members who were discharged specifically due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This legislation amends existing laws to include these individuals in access to hospital care, mental health counseling, burial in national cemeteries, post-9/11 education assistance, and VA housing loans. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify affected service members about available benefits and mandates a report within 15 months detailing how many individuals have received these services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare access and mental health counseling for discharged service members based on sexual orientation or gender identity.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands access to VA housing loans for a specific group of veterans, directly increasing housing assistance and financial support.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe SERVE Act explicitly expands VA benefits, healthcare, and education assistance to a specific group of veterans, directly strengthening their support system.95% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 42 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8410: Safe Tracks Act

The Safe Tracks Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to update federal regulations within 30 days of enactment to apply specific safety standards to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards. This change directly affects existing and future deployments of these automated train control technologies used by railroads. The bill mandates that these systems comply with the safety requirements outlined in subpart H of part 236 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which covers critical safety protocols for train operations. By updating the regulatory framework, the legislation aims to ensure consistent safety oversight across all centralized train dispatching infrastructure.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety standards for automated train control systems, enhancing transportation safety.95% confidence
Laura Gillen (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8403: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

This bill, HR 8403, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of eligible food items for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It directly affects SNAP recipients by expanding the types of food they can purchase with their benefits. The key provision explicitly adds "hot rotisserie chicken" to the list of items considered SNAP-eligible food. This change would allow individuals using SNAP to buy prepared hot rotisserie chickens from authorized retailers.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8402: Civics Learning Act of 2026

The Civics Learning Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand federal funding and support for civics education in K-12 schools. The bill directs the Department of Education to distribute $70 million in grants to schools, with at least 60 percent reserved for elementary and middle schools and a preference for programs that include hands-on civic engagement, constitutional history, and civil rights education. It also requires grant recipients to submit annual reports detailing how they meet civics education goals and ensures geographic diversity in funding distribution across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $70M in federal grants to expand civics education funding and supports essential school programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly allocates $70M in federal grants to expand civics education and requires hands-on engagement, directly strengthening K-12 educational programs.95% confidence
Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8399: STAR Act

The STAR Act (HR 8399) aims to remove certain restrictions on how federal transit funds can be used. Specifically, it amends sections of title 49, United States Code, related to federal transit programs. The bill strikes provisions that currently prohibit the use of federal funds for acquiring transit rolling stock manufactured outside the United States and for constructing bus revenue vehicles by manufacturers not established in the U
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill removes restrictions on federal transit funds, allowing broader use for transit rolling stock and vehicle construction, which supports public transportation infrastructure.75% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8397: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

This bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds cooling resources and health education to mitigate climate-related health risks like extreme heat and air pollution.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $105M to fund cooling resources and health services for vulnerable mothers and babies, directly strengthening healthcare access.85% confidence
Lauren Underwood (D) · 71 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 151: Equal Representation Act of 2025

Equal Representation Act This bill requires that the statement sent by the President to Congress after the decennial census indicating the number of persons in each state exclude noncitizens. (This statement is the basis for reapportionment of U.S. Representatives.) The bill also requires any questionnaire used in the decennial census to include a checkbox or other similar option for respondents to indicate whether the respondent and each household member is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national but not a citizen, (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) lawfully residing in the United States, or (4) a non-U.S. national unlawfully residing in the United States. The Department of Commerce must make public the number of persons in each state, disaggregated by each of these four categories.
Chuck Edwards (R) · 66 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1199: Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

This House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.
David Rouzer (R) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1198: Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that stable housing is a fundamental human right that keeps families together, regardless of immigration status. It condemns a past administration's proposal to ban mixed-immigration status families from receiving prorated federal housing assistance and calls on the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw any such rule. The resolution also urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs and calls for a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of such proposals on family separation and homelessness.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill recognizes stable housing as a fundamental human right, condemns restrictions on housing assistance for mixed-status families, and urges increased funding for federal housing programs.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrant families by affirming housing rights regardless of status and opposes restrictions on federal housing assistance for mixed-status families85% confidence
Delia C. Ramirez (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Illinois · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1194: Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.

This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes distracted driving awareness and supports DOT efforts to prevent crashes, enhancing transportation safety.85% confidence
Tracey Mann (R) · 16 co-sponsors
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