Nevada Congressional Bills

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7255: Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026

HR 7255, the Santini-Burton Modernization Act of 2026, updates land management provisions for the Lake Tahoe Basin. It directly affects the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California by authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer funds to the Tribe for acquiring and managing culturally significant land within the Basin. Key mechanisms include requiring consultation with the Tribe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and local governments when developing annual spending plans, and specifying land management activities such as preserving cultural sites, maintaining forest health, and protecting water quality. The bill ensures transferred funds count as non-Federal matching funds and prioritizes projects aligned with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s environmental goals.

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7252: Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026

HR 7252, the Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026, repeals Section 642 of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (8 U.S.C. 1373). This provision currently requires state and local government agencies to share information about individuals with federal immigration authorities. The bill removes this mandate, allowing states and localities to decide independently whether to share such information with federal immigration officials, consistent with their own laws. It does not prohibit voluntary cooperation but aims to restore state authority over internal operations and reduce legal uncertainty for local governments.

Topics ✓ Immigration

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7253: Ticket to Work Advertisement Act

This bill requires the Social Security Administration to regularly inform disabled beneficiaries about the Ticket to Work program. Specifically, the Commissioner must send program information to each disabled beneficiary within one year of the law's enactment, and then every six months thereafter. The program helps disabled individuals access employment services while retaining benefits. This change directly affects Social Security disability beneficiaries by mandating ongoing outreach about work support options, without altering the program's existing rules or benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7271: Evan Anzoo Memorial Act

HR 7271, the Evan Anzoo Memorial Act, requires the Comptroller General to produce a report investigating deaths linked to USAID service cuts. The bill mandates a one-year report estimating 2025 deaths and five-year future deaths due to USAID stop-work orders, plus an assessment of whether specific individuals (like Evan Anzoo, 5, South Sudan, who died after losing HIV treatment) died because of lost USAID services. It also requires an interim update within 180 days and a list of other verified deaths tied to these service disruptions. The act does not change USAID policy but directs a factual review of impacts from prior USAID service reductions.

Brad Sherman (D) · 23 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7238: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

HR 7238 establishes a Commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members in the military, including policies that led to discharges and denied benefits. The Commission will gather testimonies from affected veterans and servicemembers, study impacts on mental health, benefits access, and force readiness, and recommend remedies like record corrections and compensation. This bill directly affects LGBTQ+ veterans and current service members who faced discharge or denial of care due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commission must submit a final report to Congress within one year, outlining findings and proposed actions.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Mark Takano (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 6794: VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act

HR 6794, the VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act, requires VA medical facilities to schedule appointments during the same phone call when a covered veteran (enrolled in VA's patient system) requests one. It mandates annual and quarterly public fact sheets from each facility detailing patient statistics, satisfaction ratings, wait times, facility achievements, and areas needing improvement. The bill also requires VA to notify Congress within 90 days when a medical center director is detailed to another position and to appoint an acting director within 120 days. All provisions expire three years after enactment.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 22, 2026

HRES 1018: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

HRES 1018 is a resolution calling for the U.S. government and international partners to prioritize women's rights in Haiti's crisis response. It specifically demands ensuring at least 30% of Haiti's leadership positions (including security, humanitarian, and election roles) are held by women, funding services for gender-based violence survivors, and requiring gender-disaggregated data collection in all aid programs. The resolution also urges rebuilding U.S. Women, Peace, and Security programs and mandates that all policies address women's distinct needs in Haiti's transition. This resolution directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation and Haiti's transitional government, emphasizing that women's inclusion is critical for stability.

Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 52 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7199: Gerald’s Law Act

HR 7199, the Gerald’s Law Act, expands burial benefits for veterans who die at home while receiving VA hospice care. It adds a new eligibility category allowing burial allowances for veterans who were in VA hospice care at home *only if* they previously received VA hospital or nursing home care. The bill amends existing law to include this scenario under the veterans' burial allowance program. This change directly affects veterans receiving VA hospice care at home after prior VA facility-based care, ensuring they qualify for burial benefits similar to those who die in VA facilities. The policy change takes effect as if included in the 2020 Veterans Health Care Act.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7227: Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026

HR 7227, the Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026, eliminates cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for mental health and substance use treatment services during pregnancy and for one year after childbirth. It directly affects pregnant and postpartum individuals covered by group health plans or individual insurance policies, requiring these plans to cover such services with no out-of-pocket costs from pregnancy diagnosis through the 12-month period following birth. The law applies to in-network providers and includes telehealth services, with implementation delayed until two years after enactment. It amends key laws including the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code to standardize this coverage requirement across health insurance systems. This policy change aims to improve access to care during a critical health period without altering existing coverage definitions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Gwen Moore (D) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 7183: Youth Financial Learning Act

HR 7183, the Youth Financial Learning Act, provides federal grants to state education agencies to integrate financial literacy education into public elementary and secondary schools. It directly affects schools by funding programs teaching consumer finance, credit, student loans, and financial aid through school-based curriculum, after-school partnerships with community organizations, and teacher training. Key provisions require states to provide 25% matching funds, prioritize high-need schools, ensure geographic diversity in program access, and use funds to supplement - not replace - existing education resources. The grants, available for up to four years, aim to enhance students' practical financial knowledge as part of a well-rounded education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 6275: China AI Power Report Act

The China AI Power Report Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to produce annual reports to Congress assessing China's artificial intelligence capabilities. These reports would cover detailed technical assessments of Chinese semiconductor manufacturing, AI models, research funding, computational capacity, and other key areas related to China's AI development. The legislation mandates specific evaluations of China's chip production, fabrication facilities, semiconductor equipment, AI models, and how these capabilities are being used domestically and internationally. The reports aim to inform U.S. export control policies and maintain U.S. strategic advantage in AI technology, with unclassified summaries to be made publicly available.

in committee · Nevada · House Jan 21, 2026

HR 4105: VET Act of 2025

HR 4105, the VET Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to help veterans, active-duty service members transitioning out of the military, and their spouses secure jobs in the energy industry. The program provides grants to energy companies (including manufacturers of solar, wind, or nuclear equipment) to cover costs like job training, recruitment, and relocation for eligible individuals - prioritizing those with military energy experience, in opportunity zones, or facing barriers like homelessness. Grants are capped at $10,000 per hire, with a maximum $500,000 annual limit per company, funded at $60 million yearly from 2026-2031. Companies must report on job retention, employee satisfaction, and program outcomes to the Department of Labor, with a final evaluation due to Congress by 2030.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

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