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in committee · Oregon · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 8504: Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026

The Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 creates a new program to provide loans and loan guarantees to struggling health facilities in rural areas to prevent them from closing or cutting essential services. This assistance is available to various types of rural hospitals, clinics, and behavioral health centers that demonstrate financial distress through metrics like low operating margins or insufficient cash reserves. The funds can be used for facility repairs, covering operational costs such as payroll and supplies, paying down debt, or bridging gaps in insurance reimbursements. Additionally, the program prioritizes support for sole community providers and areas with high poverty rates, and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on the program's outcomes to Congress within 18 months.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides loans and guarantees to prevent rural facility closures, directly strengthening healthcare access and funding.95% confidence
Shomari Figures (D) · 6 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures federal funding for SNAP benefits during state budget shortfalls, preventing benefit reductions and protecting essential nutrition assistance.95% confidence
Shomari Figures (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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 ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental protections by mandating climate change management plans for marine mammals and funding conservation efforts.95% confidence
Julia Brownley (D) · 8 co-sponsors
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 JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts immigration detention models by prohibiting funding for new facilities, effectively limiting the scope of immigration enforcement operations.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigration detention capacity by banning new facilities, limiting enforcement capabilities.95% confidence
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly calls for prioritizing full funding for library services at federal, state, and local levels, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports library staff who provide educational resources and access to information, recognizing libraries as critical infrastructure for education and community support.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports collective bargaining rights and union voice for library workers, protecting labor rights.90% confidence
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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Community College Month to recognize and celebrate community colleges for providing accessible higher education and workforce training, supporting educational access and economic prosperity.85% confidence
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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid/Medicare funding for mental health clinics and broadens service coverage.95% confidence
Doris O. Matsui (D) · 12 co-sponsors
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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases authorized funding for early childhood education programs under IDEA, directly supporting government spending on essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases authorized funding for early childhood special education programs under IDEA, expanding access to educational services for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for early childhood disability services and preschool special education, expanding healthcare access for vulnerable populations.75% confidence
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 ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modernizes housing assistance programs, extends funding through 2032, expands loan guarantees, and creates rental assistance for homeless Native American veterans, directly strengthening housing support.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly creates new rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Native American veterans, directly supporting veteran housing needs.75% confidence
Troy Downing (R) · 50 co-sponsors
passed · Oregon · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SRES 686: A resolution 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 economic prosperity of the United States.

This Senate resolution formally acknowledges April as Community College Month to honor the role of over 1,000 institutions in providing affordable higher education and workforce training. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic statement recognizing how these colleges support economic prosperity and serve diverse student populations. By highlighting statistics on enrollment, tuition costs, and economic impact, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about the value of community colleges without imposing new requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes Community College Month to honor institutions providing affordable higher education and workforce training, promoting educational access and economic prosperity.85% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 16 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 ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill encourages environmental stewardship and urges government action on climate change, which aligns with advancing renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly supports honoring Earth Day, encourages environmental stewardship, and urges government action on climate change and environmental injustices.85% confidence
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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a program to fund grants for schools, universities, and teacher training regarding climate change education.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a program to increase public understanding of climate change and funds educational initiatives, directly advancing environmental awareness.95% confidence
Edward J. Markey (D) · 8 co-sponsors
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