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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7352: PASTEUR Act of 2026

The PASTEUR Act of 2026 creates a new government contracting program to incentivize development of new antimicrobial drugs for treating drug-resistant infections. The Health and Human Services Secretary would award contracts to pharmaceutical sponsors meeting specific criteria on clinical benefits, innovation, and public health impact, with annual payments ranging from $75 million to $300 million (adjusted for inflation). Contract requirements include ensuring drug availability, tracking resistance data, promoting appropriate use, and maintaining supply chains. The bill also establishes antimicrobial stewardship programs for hospitals and outpatient facilities and improves surveillance of antimicrobial use and resistance. This legislation aims to address antibiotic resistance by creating financial incentives for new treatments and improving how antimicrobials are used and monitored.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds development of new antimicrobial drugs to combat resistant infections, advancing public health initiatives and improving treatment options.95% confidence
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7346: Drain ICE Act of 2026

HR 7346, the Drain ICE Act of 2026, repeals specific funding provisions (sections 90003 and 100052) from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" and cancels all unspent funds allocated under those sections. This bill directly affects ICE’s detention budget by removing existing financial authority for detention operations. It does not change immigration enforcement practices or directly impact individuals; it solely modifies budgetary allocations. The bill focuses on eliminating funding mechanisms, not on policy changes for migrants or enforcement. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as specified.)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds ICE detention budget by repealing specific funding provisions, directly reducing government spending on immigration enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes funding for ICE detention operations, which restricts law enforcement capacity and limits correctional infrastructure.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationDefunds ICE detention operations by repealing funding provisions, weakening enforcement (explicit defunding of immigration enforcement budget).90% confidence
Yassamin Ansari (D) · 56 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7335: Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act

HR 7335 establishes comprehensive humanitarian standards for individuals held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. The bill requires facilities to provide immediate health screenings within 12 hours (6 hours for high-risk individuals like children, pregnant people, or those with medical conditions), ensure access to adequate water, sanitation, food (with 2,000+ calories daily for adults), and age-appropriate shelter. It mandates specific facility standards including separate housing for males and females, accessible accommodations for people with disabilities, daily outdoor access for those detained over 48 hours, and proper medical equipment and personnel on-site. The bill also requires regular inspections, staff training on humanitarian protocols, and public reporting of sexual abuse complaints. These standards directly affect all individuals detained by ICE or CBP, with special protections for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant people, and those with medical needs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates immediate health screenings, medical access, and nutrition standards for detained individuals, directly advancing healthcare access in custody settings.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationMandates health screenings, nutrition, and shelter standards for ICE/CBP custody, directly protecting vulnerable immigrants' rights and conditions.95% confidence
Raul Ruiz (D) · 102 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7338: Railroad Safety and Accountability Act

The Railroad Safety and Accountability Act establishes a new Railroad Safety Advisory Committee within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to advise on safety regulations. The committee, composed of representatives from rail carriers, labor groups, local governments, and other stakeholders, will develop safety recommendations through collaborative processes. The FRA Administrator must meet with the committee quarterly to discuss regulatory priorities and receive input, and the committee will submit an annual report to Congress. This bill aims to improve railroad safety rulemaking by incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives into regulatory development.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill includes labor groups in Railroad Safety Advisory Committee to develop safety recommendations, directly involving workers in safety regulation processes per Labor & Employment workplace safety focus.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Railroad Safety Advisory Committee to develop safety recommendations, directly enhancing transportation safety standards under FRA oversight.92% confidence
Emilia Strong Sykes (D)
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7265: Vote by Mail Tracking Act

HR 7265, the Vote by Mail Tracking Act, requires all government entities sending mail-in ballots for federal elections to use a standardized Postal Service barcode on ballot envelopes. This barcode enables tracking of each individual ballot, while also mandating specific envelope designs and machineability standards set by the Postal Service. The bill applies to all mail-in ballots for federal office elections starting in 2026, but excludes Federal write-in absentee ballots under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. The Postmaster General must provide compliance guidance to government entities by June each year to implement the tracking system.
Kweisi Mfume (D) · 33 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5658: Child Care for Every Community Act

HR 5658, the Child Care for Every Community Act, establishes a federal framework to create universal, high-quality child care and early learning programs available to all young children not yet required to attend school. The bill requires that covered children (children below compulsory school age) be entitled to participate in these programs, with no fees for low-income families and sliding-scale fees for others based on family income. Key provisions include requiring full-working-day, full-calendar-year care; setting national quality standards for staff qualifications and facilities; mandating comprehensive services including health, nutrition, and family support; and requiring coordination with schools to support children's transitions to kindergarten. The bill directly affects families seeking child care, child care providers, and local communities that would administer these programs through designated "prime sponsors."
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates universal early learning access for young children, expanding educational access as defined in topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates universal affordable child care, removing key barrier to workforce participation for parents. Directly supports employment standards by enabling consistent work attendance and reducing economic barriers for low-income families.85% confidence
Mikie Sherrill (D) · 73 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5438: Incentivize Savings Act

This bill modifies federal budget rules for unspent agency funds. It requires federal agencies to allocate 49% of unused funds to the next fiscal year, 49% toward paying the national debt, and 2% for retention bonuses (capped at 10% of an employee's base pay). Agencies must also limit future budget requests to the previous year's amount adjusted for inflation. The bill directly affects all executive branch agencies (excluding the Red Cross), altering how they manage leftover budget authority. It does not create new savings programs for individuals but changes government fiscal management procedures.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 49% of unspent funds toward national debt reduction and limits agency budget requests, promoting fiscal responsibility per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Richard McCormick (R) · 69 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 5000: Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act

This bill changes how federal agencies hire cybersecurity staff by restricting educational requirements for certain positions. It prohibits agencies from setting minimum education levels unless required by state or local law where the work occurs, and limits education consideration to directly relevant competencies. The bill applies to specific federal cybersecurity roles (like GS-2210 IT positions and NICE-designated roles) and requires the Office of Personnel Management to publish annual data on education levels for these hires. These changes aim to modernize hiring practices while ensuring education requirements align with actual job needs.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill removes unnecessary education barriers for cybersecurity hiring, directly enhancing federal cybersecurity capabilities and aligning with strengthening technology security policies.95% confidence
Nancy Mace (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 3699: Energy Choice Act

This bill prevents state or local governments from banning or restricting energy connections (like installation, modification, or access) based on the type or source of energy, such as electricity, natural gas, or renewable fuels. It directly affects consumers choosing energy providers and energy companies seeking to offer services. The key provision prohibits local laws, regulations, or policies that limit energy services sold in interstate commerce, covering all energy types listed in the bill’s definitions. It does not create new programs but limits regulatory authority at the state or local level. The law aims to ensure open access to diverse energy sources without source-based restrictions.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents local bans on renewable energy connections, enabling consumer choice and market access for all energy types including renewables, directly advancing renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on fossil fuel energy connections, weakening environmental regulations by blocking state/local restrictions on energy sources.85% confidence
Nicholas A. Langworthy (R) · 157 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 3474: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

This bill amends federal energy conservation law to require federal agencies to consider mechanical insulation as a standard energy-saving measure during building evaluations. It defines "mechanical insulation property" as materials that reduce energy loss in mechanical systems while meeting ASHRAE 90.1 standards, including insulation placed in service with those systems. The law adds mechanical insulation to the list of measures agencies must evaluate for potential installation in federal buildings as part of their required energy and water assessments. This directly affects federal agencies managing buildings, ensuring they formally assess this specific efficiency measure during routine evaluations.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates federal agencies to evaluate mechanical insulation for energy efficiency, reducing energy loss in buildings per ASHRAE 90.1 standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires federal agencies to evaluate mechanical insulation for energy conservation, reducing building energy loss per ASHRAE standards, directly advancing environmental protection through energy efficiency.95% confidence
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R) · 36 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 2985: Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act

This bill reforms how the Technology Modernization Fund is used to upgrade outdated federal computer systems. It requires agencies to identify and report high-risk legacy systems to a central office, which then compiles a national inventory and prioritizes the most critical systems for modernization. Agencies that receive funds must repay the fund under specific terms to ensure it remains fully operational until 2032. The bill also blocks funding for projects with fraudulent claims about their technology plans or costs.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyModernizes federal IT infrastructure by prioritizing high-risk legacy system upgrades, enhancing cybersecurity through systematic replacement of outdated systems.95% confidence
Nancy Mace (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 1731: Standard FEES Act

HR 1731, the Standard FEES Act, establishes a uniform fee schedule for processing specific government forms related to easements, rights-of-way, and leases for communications facilities (like cell towers) on federal property. It requires the Administrator of General Services to set fees based on actual processing costs and ensure they are fair for all applicants, with limited exceptions only for public benefit (such as broadband expansion) granted case-by-case by agency heads. The bill directly affects federal agencies (like the GSA and FCC) and applicants (e.g., telecom companies) seeking to use federal land for communications infrastructure. Fees collected must cover processing costs and override any conflicting existing fee rules under other laws.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes fair fees for cell tower infrastructure with explicit exceptions for broadband expansion, directly advancing internet access infrastructure.85% confidence
Gary J. Palmer (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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