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in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HRES 1040: Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

HRES 1040 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. It commemorates the 66th anniversary of the February 1, 1960, sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, where four Black students challenged racial segregation. The resolution encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's history and contributions in school curricula. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally honors this pivotal civil rights moment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly encourages states to include Greensboro Four history in school curricula, enhancing educational content and promoting inclusive history teaching.90% confidence
Alma S. Adams (D) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3793: Predatory Lending Elimination Act

The Predatory Lending Elimination Act applies military lending protections to all consumers, not just military members, by setting strict interest rate limits on personal loans and credit cards. It prohibits lenders from charging excessive rates on most consumer credit (except residential mortgages, auto loans for vehicle purchases, and federal credit union loans) and bans exemptions that would weaken these caps. The law preserves stronger state consumer protections and allows state attorneys general to enforce violations within three years. It requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue rules within one year to implement these rate limits and ensure consistency with existing military lending standards.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends military lending protections (designed for veterans/service members) to all consumers, strengthening financial safeguards for veterans through broader interest rate caps.85% confidence
Jack Reed (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3800: ePermit Act

The ePermit Act requires federal agencies to adopt standardized digital systems for environmental reviews and authorizations, creating a unified online portal for project sponsors to submit documents, track progress, and access real-time data. It mandates data standards for consistent information sharing, automated tools for screening projects and managing public comments, and a deadline for full implementation by December 2027. The bill directly affects federal agencies (like the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers), project developers seeking permits, and the public by replacing fragmented paper-based processes with a transparent, digital platform. Key provisions include requiring agencies to report on current systems within 90 days, implement minimum functional tools within 180 days, and prioritize vendor-neutral interoperability to reduce delays and redundancy.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines environmental review processes via digital standardization, ensuring consistent regulatory compliance without weakening protections.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires standardized digital systems, data standards, and automation for federal agencies, advancing government technology adoption and efficiency in environmental reviews.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines environmental reviews for infrastructure projects (including transportation), accelerating approvals via digital portal. Removes bureaucratic delays for highway/transit projects without restricting funding or services.85% confidence
John R. Curtis (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act

The Mental Health Career Promotion Act (S 3783) creates a federal grant program to help schools and community colleges connect students with mental health career opportunities. It provides $50 million annually (2026-2030) for partnerships between schools, community colleges, and mental health providers to offer students career exposure through presentations, internships, mentorships, and shadowing. The program targets high school students (grades 9-12) and community college students, requiring activities to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. Grants must support concrete career pathways in mental health fields, including roles like counselors, social workers, and peer specialists, with annual reporting on program effectiveness.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $50M for school-community college partnerships to create mental health career pathways, expanding student educational access and opportunities in K-12 and higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health workforce development via $50M grants for student career pathways in mental health services, directly strengthening future healthcare capacity.90% confidence
Alex Padilla (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7411: Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

The Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025 expands the Department of Veterans Affairs' telescreening mammography program by removing the "pilot" designation and extending its timeline until May 1, 2027. This legislation requires the VA to offer at least one mammography option - such as telescreening, full-service screening, or mobile units - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years of enactment. The bill also mandates that these services remain accessible to veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. Additionally, it allows the VA to continue expanding these services to facilities outside the current pilot group or in states where breast imaging is not yet available.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA mammography access, removes pilot status, and mandates services in all states, directly improving patient access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands VA telescreening mammography, mandates statewide access, and extends program timeline, directly strengthening veteran healthcare benefits.95% confidence
Glenn Thompson (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7394: Mental Health Career Promotion Act

HR 7394, the Mental Health Career Promotion Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools and community colleges connect students with mental health careers. It provides $50 million annually (2027-2031) for partnerships between schools, community colleges, and mental health providers to run programs like career presentations, internships, and professional shadowing for students in grades 9-12 or community college. These programs must be culturally appropriate and evaluated using standardized outcomes, with grantees reporting annually on effectiveness. The bill directly affects educational institutions and mental health organizations working to build pipelines for careers like counselors, social workers, and addiction specialists.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M annually for K-12/community college mental health career programs, directly funding educational access and career pathways through school partnerships.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $50M for mental health career programs (internships, shadowing) to expand workforce, directly supporting mental health services access and workforce development.95% confidence
Becca Balint (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7407: Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit specific dietary supplement practices. It directly affects supplement manufacturers and sellers by banning products marketed as dietary supplements that don't meet the legal definition (section 201(ff)) and prohibiting supplements prepared with help from individuals debarred under other laws. Key mechanisms include adding new prohibited acts (sections 301(jjj) and 301(kkk)) to strengthen import restrictions and seizure authorities for violative products. The law aims to enhance FDA enforcement against unsafe supplement practices without specifying outcomes or advocating for policy positions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits dangerous supplements to protect public health, aligning with healthcare safety regulations under FD&C Act amendments.92% confidence
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D)
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7371: No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026

HR 7371 (No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026) bans air carriers from transporting adult roosters as cargo, except for shipments originating from or destined to qualifying commercial farms. The bill requires shippers to provide USDA-certified documentation proving the farm meets the $350,000 annual gross income threshold for commercial operations. It defines "adult rooster" as a male chicken over 6 months old and specifies that exemptions apply only to legitimate agricultural purposes, not to prevent illegal activities like cockfighting. The Department of Transportation will enforce this rule, with violations subject to civil penalties, effective 180 days after enactment.
Troy E. Nehls (R) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7382: Nonprofit Security Grant Program Transparency Act

This bill requires the federal government to publicly disclose detailed information about grants awarded to nonprofit organizations for security improvements. It mandates two types of reports: (1) a pre-grant report 7 days before distributing funds, listing recipient names, addresses, grant amounts, and whether they're in high-risk urban areas; and (2) an annual report 90 days after each fiscal year, showing state-level application data, grant expenditures, and program operations. The reports are submitted to specific congressional committees and directly affect nonprofit organizations receiving these grants, as well as the federal administrators managing the program. The law focuses on making grant distribution more transparent by requiring specific, publicly available data points.
Bennie G. Thompson (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7347: Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026

HR 7347, the *Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026*, requires all facilities detaining noncitizens under U.S. immigration law - including contracted facilities - to implement real-time health reporting systems for medical, dental, and mental health conditions. It mandates anonymous, multilingual complaint systems for detainees with anti-retaliation protections, annual DHS audits of health conditions (including gender-specific care), and full-time health liaisons at each facility. The bill triggers contract reviews for facilities with three verified health complaints and requires quarterly public reports on conditions and complaints to Congress. These provisions directly affect ICE detention facilities, detainees, and DHS oversight processes, focusing on transparency and accountability in health care.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates health reporting, complaint systems, and audits to prevent inhumane conditions in ICE detention, aligning with criminal justice reform by protecting detainee rights and improving correctional conditions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates real-time health reporting, mental health services, and full-time liaisons in ICE facilities, directly improving detainee healthcare access and rights.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires real-time health reporting, anonymous complaints, and audits to improve detainee conditions in ICE facilities, directly protecting immigrant rights and safety.95% confidence
Yassamin Ansari (D) · 45 co-sponsors
passed · New Jersey · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SRES 596: A resolution designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".

SRES 596 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating February 2-6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week." It directly recognizes school counselors and their role in supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and career development. The resolution encourages public awareness through ceremonies and activities to highlight counselors' contributions, addressing their critical but often underfunded role (with a national student-to-counselor ratio of 376:1). It does not create new programs or alter funding but formally acknowledges counselors' work in schools.
Patty Murray (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Feb 4, 2026

HRES 1039: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

HRES 1039 is a symbolic resolution supporting National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day observed annually on February 7. It highlights that Black Americans account for disproportionate HIV impacts (e.g., 39% of new diagnoses despite representing 12% of the U.S. population) and urges state/local health agencies to promote HIV testing, reduce stigma, and prioritize minority-led HIV services. The resolution encourages alignment with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and emphasizes culturally competent care, but does not create new funding or enforceable requirements. It serves as a non-binding endorsement of existing efforts to address racial disparities in HIV prevention and treatment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill urges state/local health agencies to promote HIV testing, reduce stigma, and prioritize minority-led services - directly advancing public health initiatives and culturally competent healthcare access per National HIV/AIDS Strategy.95% confidence
Maxine Waters (D) · 31 co-sponsors
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