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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7352: PASTEUR Act of 2026

The PASTEUR Act of 2026 creates a new government contracting program to incentivize development of new antimicrobial drugs for treating drug-resistant infections. The Health and Human Services Secretary would award contracts to pharmaceutical sponsors meeting specific criteria on clinical benefits, innovation, and public health impact, with annual payments ranging from $75 million to $300 million (adjusted for inflation). Contract requirements include ensuring drug availability, tracking resistance data, promoting appropriate use, and maintaining supply chains. The bill also establishes antimicrobial stewardship programs for hospitals and outpatient facilities and improves surveillance of antimicrobial use and resistance. This legislation aims to address antibiotic resistance by creating financial incentives for new treatments and improving how antimicrobials are used and monitored.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds development of new antimicrobial drugs to combat resistant infections, advancing public health initiatives and improving treatment options.95% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7346: Drain ICE Act of 2026

HR 7346, the Drain ICE Act of 2026, repeals specific funding provisions (sections 90003 and 100052) from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and cancels all unspent funds allocated under those sections. This bill directly affects ICE’s detention budget by removing existing financial authority for detention operations. It does not change immigration enforcement practices or directly impact individuals; it solely modifies budgetary allocations. The bill focuses on eliminating funding mechanisms, not on policy changes for migrants or enforcement. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as specified.)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds ICE detention budget by repealing specific funding provisions, directly reducing government spending on immigration enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes funding for ICE detention operations, which restricts law enforcement capacity and limits correctional infrastructure.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds ICE detention operations by repealing funding provisions, weakening enforcement (explicit defunding of immigration enforcement budget).90% confidence
Yassamin Ansari (D) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7335: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

HR 7335 establishes comprehensive humanitarian standards for individuals held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. The bill requires facilities to provide immediate health screenings within 12 hours (6 hours for high-risk individuals like children, pregnant people, or those with medical conditions), ensure access to adequate water, sanitation, food (with 2,000+ calories daily for adults), and age-appropriate shelter. It mandates specific facility standards including separate housing for males and females, accessible accommodations for people with disabilities, daily outdoor access for those detained over 48 hours, and proper medical equipment and personnel on-site. The bill also requires regular inspections, staff training on humanitarian protocols, and public reporting of sexual abuse complaints. These standards directly affect all individuals detained by ICE or CBP, with special protections for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant people, and those with medical needs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates immediate health screenings, medical access, and nutrition standards for detained individuals, directly advancing healthcare access in custody settings.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates health screenings, nutrition, and shelter standards for ICE/CBP custody, directly protecting vulnerable immigrants' rights and conditions.95% confidence
Raul Ruiz (D) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7265: Vote by Mail Tracking Act

HR 7265, the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, requires all government entities sending mail-in ballots for federal elections to use a standardized Postal Service barcode on ballot envelopes. This barcode enables tracking of each individual ballot, while also mandating specific envelope designs and machineability standards set by the Postal Service. The bill applies to all mail-in ballots for federal office elections starting in 2026, but excludes Federal write-in absentee ballots under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The Postmaster General must provide compliance guidance to government entities by June each year to implement the tracking system.
Kweisi Mfume (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

HR 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act, establishes a federal framework to create universal, high-quality child care and early learning programs available to all young children not yet required to attend school. The bill requires that covered children (children below compulsory school age) be entitled to participate in these programs, with no fees for low-income families and sliding-scale fees for others based on family income. Key provisions include requiring full-working-day, full-calendar-year care; setting national quality standards for staff qualifications and facilities; mandating comprehensive services including health, nutrition, and family support; and requiring coordination with schools to support children's transitions to kindergarten. The bill directly affects families seeking child care, child care providers, and local communities that would administer these programs through designated "prime sponsors."
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates universal early learning access for young children, expanding educational access as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates universal affordable child care, removing key barrier to workforce participation for parents. Directly supports employment standards by enabling consistent work attendance and reducing economic barriers for low-income families.85% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 73 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 1355: Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and modifies the Weatherization Assistance Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants for low-income households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The bill increases the cap on the average assistance provided per home from $6,500 to $12,000. The bill also directs DOE to include in its annual report to Congress a description of the impacts of enhancement and innovation readiness efforts on eligibility for assistance under the program.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyIncreases funding for home energy efficiency upgrades via Weatherization Program, directly advancing energy efficiency goals per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for home weatherization to improve energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases weatherization funding cap for low-income households, directly reducing energy costs and enhancing housing affordability through expanded program support.90% confidence
Paul Tonko (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 7333: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 amends federal law to enhance support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The bill authorizes $270 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2031 to fund state, tribal, and community programs, with specific funding reserved for tribal programs (12.5%), national hotlines ($20.5 million for general hotline, $4 million for Indian hotline), and services for underserved populations. It requires grantees to provide trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services while prohibiting discrimination and protecting victim confidentiality, and mandates accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency. The bill also establishes new technical assistance centers, Tribal resource centers, and community-based prevention programs to address the needs of underserved populations including Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $270M annually for domestic violence programs, directly increasing federal funding for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds victim services for family/domestic violence, enhancing support within criminal justice system per bill's funding allocation for victim programs.85% confidence
Lucy McBath (D) · 49 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 4469: PRESUME Act

HR 4469, the PRESUME Act, simplifies eligibility for veterans exposed to radiation during military service. It removes the requirement for veterans to provide specific radiation dose evidence to qualify as "radiation-exposed veterans" under VA benefits. This change directly affects veterans who participated in nuclear testing or other radiation-related military activities and previously had to prove exact exposure levels. The bill amends 38 U.S.C. § 1112(c) to state the VA Secretary "may not require evidence of a certain dose of radiation" for this classification, streamlining access to medical benefits.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves proof-of-exposure barrier for VA radiation-related healthcare benefits, expanding access for veterans with no restrictive language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves proof requirement for radiation-exposed veterans to access VA benefits, simplifying eligibility and strengthening benefit access per bill summary.95% confidence
Dina Titus (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

HRES 973: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" constitutes a violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.

HRES 973 is a House resolution stating that redesignating the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center" violates the 1964 John F. Kennedy Center Act, which prohibits additional memorials at the site and designates it as the sole national memorial to President Kennedy. The resolution demands the restoration of the original signage and requires President Trump-appointed board members to resign, citing the lack of congressional authorization for the name change. It directly addresses the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees and the Trump administration's actions, referencing the specific legal prohibition in Public Law 88-260. The resolution expresses the House's position but does not impose legal requirements.
Stephen F. Lynch (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 7322: True Shutdown Fairness Act

HR 7322, the True Shutdown Fairness Act, requires federal agencies to pay regular wages to most employees and contractor workers during government shutdowns in fiscal year 2026, instead of furloughing them. It applies to all standard federal employees (excluding those on emergency duty) and contractor workers whose jobs would normally halt during a funding gap. Agencies must pay covered employees within 7 days of the bill's enactment for ongoing shutdowns, and contractors receive reimbursement for costs incurred keeping workers paid. The bill also prohibits agencies from implementing layoffs or placing employees on administrative leave for more than 10 days during a shutdown.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires payment during shutdowns, protecting worker income and preventing furloughs, directly advancing wage security and financial stability for federal employees and contractors.95% confidence
James R. Walkinshaw (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 7307: SUPPLIES Act

HR 7307, the SUPPLIES Act, requires the State Department and USAID to create procedures within 60 days for handling unused supplies (like medicine, vaccines, or food) after foreign aid projects end. These procedures must prioritize preventing waste by ensuring supplies aren't destroyed, diverted, or expired without use. The bill mandates that these procedures be published online by both agencies. It directly affects U.S. government agencies and foreign aid partners managing aid supplies. The law defines "commodity" broadly to include perishable items held in warehouses or storage facilities for foreign assistance programs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents waste of medical supplies (vaccines, medicine) from foreign aid, ensuring resources remain available for healthcare delivery and public health programs.95% confidence
Gabe Amo (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6635: Bus Operator Safety and Security Act

HR 6635, the Bus Operator Safety and Security Act, requires new fixed-route buses over 30 feet long (with a 10+ year lifespan) purchased using federal transit funds to have physical barriers at the driver's workstation. These barriers must extend from floor to ceiling, fully enclose the workstation to block entry of people or objects, and not obstruct the driver's view. Transit agencies must install these barriers within two years of the law's enactment, unless the labor union representing bus drivers agrees to waive the requirement. The rule applies only to new buses bought with federal funds (excluding those from rural transportation programs) and directly affects transit agencies and bus drivers operating large fixed-route vehicles.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires physical barriers for bus driver safety, directly improving workplace safety standards for transit workers per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates physical barriers for bus driver safety, enhancing transportation safety standards in public transit vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Shomari Figures (D) · 29 co-sponsors
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