New York Congressional Bills

in committee · New York · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 9311: Build Housing Affordably Act

The Build Housing Affordably Act requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study how the Build America, Buy America Act affects affordable housing projects, including costs, delays, and the efficiency of the waiver process. The bill mandates that the department must complete this study and submit a report to Congress within 90 days. Until that report is delivered, the new material sourcing rules will be paused for 60 days, and any waiver requests submitted during that time must be decided within 90 days or automatically granted. This legislation directly impacts builders, developers, and contractors working on federally assisted housing projects by temporarily removing compliance requirements and setting strict timelines for administrative decisions.

in committee · New York · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 8771: Campaign Event Contract Integrity Act

The Campaign Event Contract Integrity Act prohibits individuals working for federal candidates, political parties, and related organizations from trading financial contracts based on election outcomes if they possess confidential campaign information. This law defines "political event contracts" as derivatives tied to election results and bans both the use of inside knowledge for trading and the sharing of such information to facilitate trades. To enforce these rules, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission will require trading platforms to monitor suspicious activity, verify trader affiliations, and report violations, with penalties including fines and trading bans for those who break the law. The legislation explicitly protects legitimate journalism, academic research, and trading conducted without access to nonpublic campaign data.

in committee · New York · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 2675: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act

HR 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2025, requires parties and their lawyers in federal civil cases to disclose any foreign funding tied to case outcomes. It mandates written disclosure of foreign funders' identities (including country of origin) and certification about funding sources, while banning foreign states or sovereign wealth funds from funding litigation. The law also requires annual reports to Congress detailing foreign-funded cases, including amounts and jurisdictions. This directly affects parties using foreign-funded litigation, courts handling such cases, and foreign entities seeking to influence U.S. courts through financial support.

Ben Cline (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 9152: VETRA Act

The VETRA Act directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a two-year pilot program aimed at upgrading its digital security systems to better protect veterans' benefits and reduce fraud. Under this initiative, the VA will test new multi-layered identity verification methods on up to three high-use platforms, such as those for disability claims, health care enrollment, and educational benefits. The program requires the use of commercially available, independently certified security tools that adjust verification strictness based on the risk level of each transaction. To ensure accountability, the bill mandates regular reports to Congress on performance metrics and requires an independent evaluation by the Government Accountability Office before deciding whether to expand the system nationwide.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 9127: Sergeant Dave Crete FORGOTTEN Veterans Act of 2026

This bill creates a new process to identify military veterans who served at specific Nevada test sites and other facilities linked to toxic exposure, removing the requirement for them to provide proof of contact with harmful substances. It officially classifies service in these areas as involving radiation risks and establishes a legal presumption that veterans who worked there are eligible for disability benefits related to certain diseases without needing to prove a direct link between their illness and the environment. To support these changes, the legislation mandates the creation of a registry to track affected service members and funds a scientific study to better understand the health impacts of toxic exposures at these locations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 8793: Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a public list of healthcare providers who have completed annual, evidence-based training on preventing veteran suicide. To qualify for this preferred provider list, providers must either finish VA-sponsored training or demonstrate completion of substantially similar external training that meets military healthcare standards. The VA must review this list annually to ensure compliance and submit regular reports to Congress detailing participation numbers and the effectiveness of the program in influencing veteran care choices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · House Jun 12, 2026

HR 8553: POPCaP Authorization Act of 2026

This bill establishes a new Precision Oncology Program for Prostate Cancer within the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide specialized care and research for veterans diagnosed with prostate or related genitourinary cancers. The legislation authorizes the creation of at least 21 designated Centers of Excellence across the country, each required to offer genetic sequencing, clinical trials, and specialized medical staff to treat eligible veterans. A dedicated leadership team will coordinate these centers, maintain a national data registry, and develop uniform tools to standardize care and research efforts. The program includes a five-year funding authorization of $15.5 million annually and mandates that existing prostate cancer resources at these facilities remain protected until 2030. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit detailed implementation plans and annual performance reports to Congress to ensure accountability.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · House Jun 11, 2026

HJRES 196: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

This bill proposes a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens of legal voting age in their place of residence. It requires states to allow voters to register and cast ballots on election day and mandates that Congress set national standards for how elections are administered. The amendment permits only narrowly tailored rules to protect election integrity and gives Congress the authority to pass laws enforcing these new voting rights.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SRES 766: A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

This Senate resolution formally acknowledges and apologizes for the decades of discrimination and wrongful termination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served in the U.S. military, Foreign Service, and federal civil service. The measure highlights historical policies, such as the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rule and the "Lavender Scare," which forced hundreds of thousands of service members to leave their jobs or hide their identities, while also noting recent executive actions that have rescinded protections for gender identity. While the resolution reaffirms a commitment to equal rights and respect for all LGBT government employees, it explicitly states that it does not create any legal claims or settlements for affected individuals.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Tim Kaine (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · House Jun 11, 2026

HRES 1366: Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election in 1996 and expresses support for the preservation of its democratic institutions. It acknowledges Taiwan's history of free elections and peaceful transfers of power while reaffirming U.S. policy commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act and previous agreements. The text explicitly states that it does not authorize the use of military force, serving as a symbolic statement rather than a legislative action that changes laws or policy.

in committee · New York · House Jun 11, 2026

HRES 1365: Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.

This resolution formally recognizes Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious eating disorder that causes significant health and developmental problems without involving body image issues. It highlights the need for better public and medical awareness to ensure early detection, particularly in children, and calls for increased research into the disorder's genetic and biological causes. The bill urges federal and local agencies to improve screening practices in healthcare and schools, while also advocating for expanded access to multidisciplinary treatments like nutrition and behavioral therapy.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · House Jun 11, 2026

HRES 1364: Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

This resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, which was an act of domestic terrorism. It formally honors the names of the victims and expresses condolences to their families while acknowledging the bravery of law enforcement and emergency responders who responded to the tragedy. The document also reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community and calls for continued efforts to improve gun safety and mental health legislation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Darren Soto (D) · 29 co-sponsors

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