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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 1682: Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025

The Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025 requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish safety standards for "covered gates" (including automatic/vehicular gates and gates over 48 inches wide or 84 inches tall) within one year of enactment, referencing existing ASTM and ANSI safety standards. It mandates a public education campaign by the CPSC within two years to inform manufacturers, installers, building officials, and consumers about gate safety risks and prevention methods. The CPSC must also report to Congress within three years on actions taken through the education campaign. The bill directly affects gate manufacturers, installers, retailers, building officials, and consumers using these gates.
John R. Curtis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 8223: RECOUP Act of 2026

The RECOUP Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to pay local first responders for their time and resources when they assist federal immigration agents. Under this bill, agencies that help enforce immigration laws can submit detailed requests for reimbursement, which must include information about the number of officers involved, the duration of the response, and their pay rates. The law also mandates that the government protect the personal details of these responders and prohibits releasing that information without a court order. Funding for these payments would come from existing budgets allocated to immigration enforcement agencies, allowing the money to be used until January 2029.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and provides funding for such activities, directly opposing immigrant protections.95% confidence
Dave Min (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HJRES 155: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

This bill seeks to block a specific rule issued by the Department of Education that affects the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. If passed, it would prevent the rule from taking effect, meaning the proposed changes to federal student loans would not be implemented. The measure uses a legislative process known as a joint resolution of disapproval to override agency regulations. It directly impacts students, families, and institutions that rely on federal student loans by stopping the Department of Education from enforcing the new policy.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill blocks federal student loan program changes, potentially limiting educational access and financial support for students75% confidence
Joe Courtney (D) · 68 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HRES 1162: Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This resolution supports the National Day of Silence, an annual event that highlights anti-LGBTQI+ bullying and discrimination in K-12 schools. It calls on communities to demand equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections for all students, with particular focus on LGBTQI+ young people. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but instead expresses official congressional support for awareness efforts and encourages local educational agencies to adopt policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports LGBTQI+ student inclusion and anti-bullying efforts in K-12 schools, promoting equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections for all students.85% confidence
Mark Takano (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8241: Power for the People Act of 2026

The Power for the People Act of 2026 requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create a special approval process for data centers, which are defined as facilities using more than 50 megawatts of electricity. Under this system, data centers must offset their energy consumption by bringing their own clean power sources to the grid or agreeing to flexible power usage that can be reduced when needed. The bill also directs states to establish separate electricity rates for data centers so these facilities pay their full share of grid upgrade costs rather than spreading those expenses across all customers. Additionally, the legislation mandates that data center construction use prevailing wages and registered apprenticeship programs, while requiring greater transparency in how data center energy demands are forecasted and approved.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires data centers to offset energy consumption with clean power or flexible usage, promoting renewable energy and grid stability.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires data centers to offset energy consumption with clean power or flexible usage, promoting renewable energy and reducing grid strain.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes sustainable energy infrastructure for data centers, supporting technology's environmental responsibility and long-term viability through clean power requirements.75% confidence
Paul Tonko (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8172: Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026

The Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026 restricts noncitizens receiving federal benefits from sending more than $1,000 in monetary assets to foreign accounts or individuals within any 12-month period. To enforce this limit, the bill requires noncitizen recipients to annually certify their compliance and mandates that financial institutions, including banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, check a new Treasury database before processing transfers. If a noncitizen exceeds the limit or fails to provide certification, they become ineligible for programs such as Social Security, SNAP, and Medicaid, while financial institutions face civil penalties for non-compliance. The legislation also directs the Treasury to create a secure database to track these transactions and share data with benefit agencies to verify eligibility in real time.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts financial transfers for noncitizen benefit recipients, limiting their ability to manage assets and potentially reducing government accountability.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts noncitizen access to financial assets and mandates compliance checks, limiting immigrant protections and services.95% confidence
Michelle Fischbach (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2026

HCONRES 82: Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

This concurrent resolution expresses support for International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day established in 2009 to honor the transgender community and raise awareness of the discrimination and violence they face. The bill encourages the House of Representatives and the American public to observe this day with ceremonies and activities while recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals. It acknowledges ongoing challenges such as employment discrimination, healthcare restrictions, and anti-transgender legislation, while also highlighting the community's contributions to politics, culture, and civil rights. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or regulations but serves as an official statement of congressional support for the day's goals and ideals.
Sara Jacobs (D) · 59 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2026

HCONRES 83: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.

This concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days, based on the War Powers Resolution. It applies to American troops involved in supporting Israel's military actions in Lebanon, which the bill claims lack specific congressional authorization. The measure relies on the legal finding that Congress has not declared war or passed a specific law allowing U.S. military involvement in this conflict. If passed, the resolution would require the President to end U.S. participation in these hostilities unless Congress subsequently grants formal approval for the military action.
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 8153: Maternal Vaccination Act

The Maternal Vaccination Act amends the Public Health Service Act to expand a federal campaign focused on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children. This legislation directly affects public health programs by updating language to explicitly include these populations and directing funding toward outreach efforts that address disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. Key provisions modify existing sections of the Public Health Service Act to broaden the campaign's scope and increase the authorized funding amount from $15 million to $17 million per fiscal year for the period 2027 through 2031. The bill aims to improve vaccination equity by ensuring federal resources specifically target maternal and pediatric immunization efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs federal funding toward vaccination outreach programs, expanding public health services and addressing disparities among minority groups through increased appropriations.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands federal vaccination campaign for pregnant/postpartum individuals and children, increases public health funding, and addresses health disparities.95% confidence
Terri A. Sewell (D) · 66 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 8137: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for the production of, and investment in, certain renewable materials.

This bill creates two new tax incentives to encourage the production and investment in renewable materials derived from biomass. The first provision offers a production credit of 10 cents per pound for qualified renewable materials sold or used in business, while the second provides an investment credit equal to 30 percent of qualified property costs used in renewable material facilities. Both credits are limited to facilities located in the United States or its possessions and exclude products intended for fuel, heat, electricity, food, or feed. The bill also allows these tax credits to be transferred to other taxpayers and requires the Treasury Department to issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits for renewable materials production and investment, promoting fiscal incentives for green energy development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes tax credits for renewable materials production and investment, directly promoting renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes tax credits for renewable materials production and investment, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.90% confidence
Michelle Fischbach (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HCONRES 81: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the ongoing disparity between wages paid to men and women in the United States and reaffirms Congress's commitment to supporting equal pay. It highlights statistical data showing that women earn approximately 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, with significant variations across racial and ethnic groups, and notes that the gender wage gap has widened over the past two years. The document also identifies contributing factors such as occupational segregation, lack of family-friendly workplace policies, and workplace harassment, while emphasizing the economic impact on women's retirement security and family incomes.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill recognizes wage disparity and reaffirms commitment to equal pay, directly supporting workers' rights and employment standards.90% confidence
Lois Frankel (D) · 140 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HJRES 154: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a Department of Labor rule that changes how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated for H-2A temporary agricultural workers. If passed, it would nullify the new methodology, reverting to the previous wage calculation standards. The bill directly affects employers and workers involved in temporary agricultural employment by restoring the prior regulatory framework. It uses the congressional review process to disapprove the specific rule published in October 2025.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill seeks to restore previous wage calculation standards for H-2A workers, protecting temporary agricultural workers from reduced wage protections under new DOL rules.85% confidence
Zoe Lofgren (D) · 19 co-sponsors
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