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in committee · Oregon · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8503: Save SNAP Act of 2026

The Save SNAP Act of 2026 modifies how federal funding is allocated to states for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It creates a hardship exception that allows the federal government to cover the full cost of food benefits for any state that cannot pay its required share due to financial difficulties. This change ensures that states facing unexpected budget shortfalls will not be forced to reduce or delay SNAP benefits for their residents. The new provisions take effect on October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8496: Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act of 2026

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to require federal officials to identify marine mammal species and populations facing population declines due to climate change. It mandates the creation of specific management plans for these species, which must include strategies to reduce human impacts, monitor interactions with fisheries, and improve habitat resiliency. The legislation also establishes a new monitoring program to track climate effects and authorizes funding for these conservation efforts from 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 24, 2026

HR 8494: To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.

This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using federal funds to create or expand new immigration detention facilities, including warehouses, tents, and modular structures. It directly affects immigration enforcement agencies by banning the construction, renovation, or operation of non-traditional detention centers and preventing the transfer of funds to such projects. The legislation requires any money previously allocated for these facilities to be redirected toward affordable healthcare and housing services instead. Effective immediately upon enactment, the ban applies to all existing federal funds and prevents the use of current budgets for establishing or operating alternative detention models.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

Rashida Tlaib (D) · 25 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1212: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

This House Resolution expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States and the essential services they provide to communities. It recognizes libraries as critical infrastructure and supports prioritizing full funding for their services at federal, state, and local levels. The resolution also reaffirms the public's right to access information, the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain, and their civil rights to perform their duties without intimidation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

Pramila Jayapal (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1209: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

This resolution designates April as "Community College Month" to recognize the significance of community colleges across the United States. It celebrates over 1,000 institutions for their role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training, and for contributing to the nation's economic prosperity.

Topics ✓ Education

Joe Courtney (D) · 42 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8487: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act

The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act expands federal support for certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) by modifying how these facilities are funded under Medicaid and Medicare. Under the new rules, states and the federal government will use a prospective payment system to pay CCBHCs based on the cost of providing care rather than per-visit fees, while also extending coverage to additional services like primary health care. The legislation establishes a new grant program to help clinics operate and expand, creates a national data system to track clinic performance, and introduces an accreditation requirement to ensure quality standards are met. Additionally, the bill extends liability protections to clinicians working in these clinics and removes certain financial barriers for Medicare patients seeking care at CCBHCs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8465: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act

The "Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act" proposes to increase authorized funding for specific programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This bill sets new appropriation levels for Part C of IDEA, which provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. It also increases authorized funding for Section 619 of IDEA, which supports preschool special education for children aged three to five. These funding authorizations are scheduled for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, directly affecting children with disabilities and the state and local agencies that provide these services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Mark DeSaulnier (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8092: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026

This bill modernizes housing assistance programs for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians by streamlining environmental reviews, extending funding authorization through 2032, and expanding loan guarantee options. Key provisions include consolidating environmental review requirements to reduce paperwork for tribes, allowing 99-year leasehold interests on trust lands for housing, and creating new rental assistance specifically for homeless or at-risk Native American veterans. The legislation also clarifies rent rules, waives certain housing counseling certifications for tribal entities, exempts tribal housing projects from some federal civil rights and Buy America requirements, and establishes a direct loan guarantee process for tribal housing projects.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Troy Downing (R) · 50 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 22, 2026

HRES 1208: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

House Resolution 1208 expresses the House of Representatives' support for honoring Earth Day and its historical role in promoting environmental protection and action. It encourages American citizens to engage in environmental stewardship and urges the President and the U.S. Government to take immediate action to address climate change, environmental injustices, and rejoin international climate agreements.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Doris O. Matsui (D) · 55 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4377: Climate Change Education Act

This bill establishes a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase public understanding of climate change and its solutions. It authorizes funding to provide grants to schools, universities, and community organizations for developing curricula, training teachers, and supporting student-led climate projects. The legislation requires that 40 percent of certain grant funds be directed toward environmental justice communities and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the program's effectiveness. Funding is authorized at $50 million per year from 2027 through 2032 to support these educational initiatives.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Environment

in committee · Oregon · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 4369: Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act

This bill, known as the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act, aims to overturn a specific executive order by repealing it and prohibiting the use of federal funds to implement similar directives in the future. It directly affects the United States Postal Service, various federal agencies, and state election officials by restricting their ability to regulate mail-in ballots or create national citizenship lists for voting purposes. Key provisions ban federal agencies from sharing voter registration data, compel the Postal Service to continue delivering state-issued mail ballots without interference, and forbid the use of taxpayer money to enforce rules that would require states to adopt specific citizenship verification methods. The legislation seeks to preserve the current system where states manage their own election administration while the Postal Service delivers ballots, citing historical precedents and the high volume of mail-in voting used by Americans.

Alex Padilla (D) · 40 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8456: Rural Child Care Access Act

The Rural Child Care Access Act establishes a federal grant program to assist child care facilities in rural areas with fewer than 50,000 residents. The Department of Health and Human Services can award up to $4 million per facility for projects that upgrade infrastructure or improve provider recruitment and training. Congress has authorized $250 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, requiring the agency to report on project progress and ensure funds are distributed equitably across regions. Additionally, the bill mandates a study to assess the ongoing construction and renovation needs of child care facilities nationwide.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes