Ohio Congressional Bills

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HRES 1004: Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.

HRES 1004 is a symbolic House resolution honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by celebrating diversity and condemning hate. It specifically calls for the House to celebrate his 97th birthday on January 19, 2026, and to condemn harassment, discrimination, or prejudice targeting Black Americans, Indigenous people, Jewish, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Muslim, Hispanic/Latino communities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The resolution affirms Dr. King’s teachings on unity and equality but does not create new laws or impose obligations on any entity. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and directly affects no individuals or groups.

Shontel M. Brown (D) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7095: Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act

HR 7095 bans the importation of energy products (like refined oil) classified under chapter 27 of the U.S. tariff system if they were produced using crude oil originating from Russia, even if processed outside Russia. This directly affects U.S. importers and companies handling such energy products. The bill amends existing law to prohibit these imports by requiring customs to block shipments tied to Russian crude oil, regardless of where refining occurred. It targets "laundered" Russian oil that might otherwise enter the U.S. market through third-country refineries. The policy change focuses on restricting the flow of Russian energy revenue through import channels.

Topics ✓ Environment

Lloyd Doggett (D) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7115: Jumpstart Savings Act

The Jumpstart Savings Act creates a new tax-advantaged savings program for state-run accounts that help individuals save for career-specific training and expenses. It directly affects workers, apprentices, and students pursuing certified trades or occupations by allowing tax-free contributions to accounts covering costs like community college tuition, apprenticeship fees, certification exams, trade tools, and business startup expenses. The bill enables rollovers from existing 529 college savings plans into these accounts and requires states to administer the programs with reporting rules similar to current 529 plans. The program will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and is designed to support career advancement in regulated fields.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7120: Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide work incentives for Purple Heart recipients receiving disability benefits. It removes the standard earnings penalty that would reduce benefits when veterans earn above the "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) threshold, instead allowing benefits to continue with a reduced rate ($1 reduction for every $4 earned above the threshold, but not below $0). It also specifically applies a higher SGA earnings limit to Purple Heart recipients under Social Security disability rules. The changes affect veterans who received a Purple Heart for a service-connected injury and are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits. The bill takes effect six months after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Austin Scott (R) · 19 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7094: No Aid for Russian Energy Act

HR 7094 prohibits U.S. exports of petroleum equipment and services to Russia, directly affecting U.S. companies and foreign subsidiaries that supply oil/gas industry tools, software, engineering services, or related technologies to Russian entities. The bill mandates asset freezes and visa bans for violators, including foreign persons involved in such transactions, while exempting medical isotopes (like Carbon-13) and humanitarian aid for food, medicine, or agricultural commodities. Key provisions require the President to block transactions involving U.S. persons or entities, extend sanctions to parent companies for subsidiary violations, and implement regulations within 180 days. This targets energy sector support for Russia without disrupting medical, agricultural, or aid-related operations.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7118: Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026

HR 7118, the Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026, requires Medicaid to cover whole genome and whole exome sequencing for Medicaid-eligible children with specific medical needs, including genetic disorders, rare diseases, congenital anomalies, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities. It mandates that this testing be ordered as a first-tier test by a physician and paid separately, not bundled with other services. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to convene stakeholders, conduct outreach to raise awareness, and publish a report within two years detailing state payment rates and usage data. Additionally, it directs a Comptroller General report assessing implementation barriers, workforce challenges, and payment alignment with market costs. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Scott H. Peters (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6662: Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025

HR 6662, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025, requires the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to create a single, unified system for medical provider credentialing and privileging. It directly affects military and VA medical staff (like doctors and nurses) by replacing separate, non-interoperable systems currently used by each department. Key provisions mandate a joint report on existing systems within 120 days, selection of one unified system by January 2027, and full implementation by January 2028, ensuring seamless sharing of provider credentials across both departments. This eliminates redundant credentialing processes and improves administrative efficiency for medical providers working across DoD and VA facilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6182: Find It Early Act

The Find It Early Act requires most health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA benefits to cover certain breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing for specific at-risk groups. It affects individuals at increased breast cancer risk (as determined by medical guidelines), those with dense breast tissue (as defined by the American College of Radiology), and others requiring screening due to factors like age, race, ethnicity, or family history. The bill mandates coverage for various screening methods including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and other technologies at frequencies recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This requirement takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, removing financial barriers to early detection.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 74 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 14, 2026

HRES 998: Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".

This resolution (HRES 998) is a symbolic House of Representatives commendation honoring President Trump, U.S. military/intelligence agencies, and Justice Department personnel for the alleged success of "Operation Absolute Resolve" in apprehending Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. It cites Maduro's charges (including narcoterrorism conspiracy) and the Maduro regime's alleged dismantling of Venezuelan democracy, state-sponsored drug trafficking, and human rights abuses. The resolution expresses support for Venezuela's democratic transition but contains no new policy, funding, or legal changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect any individuals or alter laws.

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 14, 2026

HRES 1000: Commemorating the Akron Urban League's centennial.

This resolution (HRES 1000) is a ceremonial House of Representatives measure honoring the Akron Urban League's 100th anniversary of serving Akron's Black community. It recognizes the organization's historical role since 1918, including providing community facilities and programs focused on education, job training, economic development, and health services. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws, as it is purely commemorative.

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 14, 2026

HRES 996: Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

HRES 996 is a resolution introduced by multiple House members to impeach Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, for alleged violations of law and the Constitution. It outlines three articles of impeachment: obstructing congressional oversight by denying access to detention facilities and withholding funds, violating public trust through warrantless arrests and excessive force (including tear gas on children), and self-dealing by awarding federal contracts to associates without competitive bidding. If approved by the House, this resolution would formally charge Noem, triggering a Senate trial to determine her removal from office. The resolution itself does not enact new policy but initiates the constitutional impeachment process against a sitting Cabinet official.

Robin L. Kelly (D) · 187 co-sponsors

in committee · Ohio · House Jan 14, 2026

HR 7066: SHIELD Act

HR 7066, the SHIELD Act, requires electricity utilities to fully recover grid upgrade costs from large commercial or industrial facilities (those with peak demand over 75 megawatts) that drive these upgrades. It prioritizes new service requests from such facilities that use energy efficiency, onsite storage, or zero-emission energy (like solar or wind) to meet their needs. The bill also defines "large load facilities" to exclude existing sites where increased demand results from electrification or emissions-reduction efforts. Utilities must implement these requirements within 2 years, with states reporting progress to Congress. This directly affects major electricity consumers and shapes how grid costs are allocated.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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