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in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 6130: ASAP Act

This bill would require Medicare to cover early detection screening tests for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias starting January 1, 2028. It defines eligible tests as FDA-cleared genomic blood tests, blood product analyses, or equivalent medical imaging methods (like protein expression or whole genome sequencing) that detect pre-symptomatic or early-stage conditions. Medicare beneficiaries would receive this coverage without cost-sharing for these specific screenings. The bill amends Medicare coverage rules to explicitly include these tests under Section 1861(nnn) of the Social Security Act.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires Medicare to cover Alzheimer's screening without cost-sharing, expanding access to early detection services for beneficiaries.95% confidence
Vern Buchanan (R) · 219 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 5967: Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

HR 5967 establishes a federal task force led by the FTC and DOJ to combat scams. The task force, including agencies like the FBI, SEC, and Social Security Administration, will develop a national strategy using existing tools such as the Consumer Sentinel Network and Internet Crime Complaint Center. Key actions include public education, coordination with industry (like banks and social media platforms), and enforcement using current laws against fraud and money laundering. The task force must report to Congress within one year and dissolve after 10 years.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes task force using cybersecurity tools (IC3) to combat scams, enhancing digital security against fraud per FTC/DOJ coordination.85% confidence
Robert Menendez (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 5439: Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act

This bill creates a 6-year Medicare pilot program providing medically tailored home-delivered meals and nutrition counseling to specific high-risk Medicare patients after hospital discharge. It targets individuals with diet-impacted conditions (like diabetes or heart failure) who live at home, have limited mobility, and are at high risk of hospital readmission. Selected hospitals must meet quality standards, screen patients using approved tools, and deliver at least two meals daily meeting nutritional needs while respecting cultural/religious dietary requirements, all without patient cost-sharing. The program requires hospitals to submit data for the Secretary to evaluate health outcomes, readmission rates, and cost savings compared to non-participants. Funding comes from the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, offset by reductions to other hospital payments to maintain budget neutrality.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal funding for Medicare pilot program targeting high-risk patients, advancing essential healthcare spending through government appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicare-funded pilot for medically tailored meals to reduce readmissions, expanding coverage for diet-impacted conditions like diabetes.95% confidence
James P. McGovern (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4936: TRAPS Act

The TRAPS Act establishes a federal Task Force on Payment Scams, chaired by the Treasury Secretary, to coordinate efforts across agencies like the FTC, Federal Reserve, and consumer groups. The Task Force will study current scam tactics (such as fake text messages or fraudulent payment platforms), evaluate prevention strategies, and develop recommendations to help consumers avoid and report scams. It must submit an initial report within one year and annual updates, focusing on improving federal-state coordination and education programs. This bill directly affects government agencies and stakeholders participating in the Task Force, with the goal of protecting consumers from evolving payment scams.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes federal task force to combat digital payment scams, enhancing cybersecurity protections for consumers through interagency coordination and prevention strategies.85% confidence
Zachary Nunn (R) · 55 co-sponsors
passed · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4646: Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

This bill extends existing whistleblower protections to workers on all contracts funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It applies Section 4712 of U.S. law - which prohibits retaliation against employees reporting fraud or waste - to every HUD contract, subcontract, grant, or personal services agreement, regardless of when the contract was signed. This means employees working on HUD-funded projects can now seek legal protection if they face retaliation for raising concerns about misconduct. The law directly affects HUD contractors and their employees by ensuring they have the same legal safeguards as other federal contract workers.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends whistleblower protections to HUD-funded housing projects, preventing fraud/waste in housing programs and strengthening program integrity.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends whistleblower protections to HUD-funded workers, strengthening worker rights against retaliation for reporting fraud.95% confidence
Monica De La Cruz (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4615: Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025

This bill requires federal agencies to provide small business contractors with interim partial payments of at least 50% of estimated costs when contract terms change without the business's agreement. It directly affects small businesses awarded federal construction contracts and their subcontractors, ensuring they receive upfront funds to cover increased costs from mandated changes. The key mechanism mandates that agencies issue these payments promptly upon valid requests, with small businesses required to pass the funds to relevant subcontractors. The law also specifies that these interim payments do not finalize the adjustment request, preserving the agency's right to review the full claim later.
Pete Stauber (R) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4464: Preventive Health Savings Act

This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to identify potential budget savings from preventive health care in its scoring of proposed legislation. Specifically, it directs the CBO Director to describe and estimate reductions in future federal spending resulting from preventive health interventions - such as screenings or vaccinations - when requested by congressional budget committee leaders. These savings would be included as supplementary information in budget projections, but not used to meet budget enforcement rules. The bill does not change actual health programs or funding; it only modifies how the CBO accounts for potential long-term savings from preventive care in budget analysis.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires CBO to identify preventive health savings in budget scoring, promoting fiscal responsibility by highlighting cost reductions from screenings/vaccinations in future spending projections.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirects CBO to include preventive care savings in budget scoring, promoting cost-effective healthcare initiatives like screenings and vaccinations.85% confidence
Jay Obernolte (R) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 3342: BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act

The BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act allows the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director to directly hire qualified candidates for competitive service positions at BOP facilities without following standard federal hiring rules, such as competitive exams or public announcements. This change applies only to BOP facilities and aims to speed up staffing for critical roles. The authority expires once 96% of the competitive positions (as of the bill’s enactment date) are filled. The bill directly affects BOP hiring processes and does not alter existing pay or benefits for positions.
Glenn Grothman (R) · 9 co-sponsors
passed · New Jersey · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 2978: GUARD Act

HR 2978, the GUARD Act, allows state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to use existing federal grant funds for investigating elder financial fraud, "pig butchering" investment scams, and general financial fraud. The bill directs these funds toward hiring specialized staff, training on blockchain tools and transnational fraud, purchasing investigative software, improving data collection, and creating financial sector liaisons to coordinate with banks. It requires annual reports from law enforcement on fund usage and outcomes, and mandates federal agencies to submit comprehensive reports to Congress on scam statistics, enforcement actions, and funding allocation. The legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies and aims to strengthen efforts against fraud targeting vulnerable populations, particularly elderly individuals.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds specialized law enforcement for financial fraud investigations, strengthening investigative capacity within criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds blockchain tools and cybersecurity training for fraud investigations, enhancing digital security measures.90% confidence
Zachary Nunn (R) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Sep 15, 2026

SJRES 214: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would explicitly prohibit using slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. The bill seeks to remove the exception in the 13th Amendment that currently allows such practices within the criminal justice system. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures, this change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by banning forced labor as a sentence. The text clarifies that the amendment does not prevent voluntary work programs or community service alternatives for those in correctional institutions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProposes constitutional amendment to ban involuntary servitude as punishment, directly advancing criminal justice reform and protecting incarcerated rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor for prisoners, directly strengthening worker protections and banning exploitative employment practices.85% confidence
Jeff Merkley (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · House Sep 15, 2026

HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

H.J. Res. 216 proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the exception in the Thirteenth Amendment that currently permits slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The resolution would amend the Constitution to explicitly state that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed on anyone as a penalty for criminal conduct. This change would directly affect incarcerated individuals by prohibiting forced labor practices within the criminal justice system, while clarifying that voluntary work programs and community service alternatives remain permissible.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProposes constitutional amendment to ban involuntary servitude as punishment, directly advancing criminal justice reform and protecting inmate rights.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits involuntary servitude and forced labor for prisoners, directly strengthening protections against exploitative labor practices.95% confidence
Nikema Williams (D) · 54 co-sponsors
in committee · New Jersey · Senate Sep 15, 2026

SRES 854: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as National Voting Rights Month to highlight the importance of voting access and the history of voter suppression in the United States. The bill encourages Congress to pass legislation that strengthens protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 while opposing measures that could restrict voter eligibility. It also recommends that schools develop curricula on voting rights history and invites the government to fund public service announcements to remind citizens of election dates and registration deadlines.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly recommends that schools develop curricula on voting rights history, directly advancing educational content and access.75% confidence
Ron Wyden (D) · 30 co-sponsors
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