Oregon Congressional Bills

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4056: Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act

This bill creates a new Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee composed of representatives from multiple federal agencies including the Department of Education, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Justice, and others. The committee will coordinate oversight of for-profit colleges that receive federal student aid, share complaint information among agencies, and publish an annual report on institutional performance and enforcement actions. The bill also establishes a 'For-Profit College Warning List' that would publicly identify institutions facing lawsuits, settlements, or federal assistance suspensions, requiring written responses from schools before publication.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4061: RAYS Act

This bill, known as the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention Act, requires schools that receive federal education funding to include mental health and suicide prevention resources on student identification cards. The law mandates that these cards display contact information for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and any state or local suicide prevention hotlines available in the area. Schools that do not issue physical ID cards must instead post this information prominently on their websites and include it on digital platforms students regularly use. The bill also directs the federal education secretary to run outreach campaigns to help students, parents, and school staff learn about these mental health resources.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4049: Reclaim Trade Powers Act

Reclaim Trade Powers Act This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1552: Living Donor Protection Act of 2025

Living Donor Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term insurance carriers from denying or otherwise restricting coverage for living organ donors. Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, vary premiums, or otherwise impose conditions on policies based on an individual's status as a living organ donor. The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits and risks of living organ donation and the impact of donation on insurance access, particularly with respect to the bill's changes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Tom Cotton (R) · 50 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SCONRES 28: A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" to honor abortion providers and staff for their work in delivering essential reproductive care. It highlights their courage amid challenges including clinic closures, safety threats, and increased harassment following the Dobbs decision. The resolution symbolically affirms Congress's support for providers' safety and patients' access to abortion care, without creating new legal requirements or affecting any individuals directly. (1 sentence; procedural resolution)

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 4045: Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026, directs the USDA to create standards for online and delivery services that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Within 18 months of enactment, federal officials must establish rules covering digital privacy, cybersecurity, fair labor practices including prevailing wages for delivery workers, and food safety during transport. Retail stores and wholesalers participating in the program would be required to report their compliance with these standards, and noncompliance could result in loss of authorization to accept SNAP benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 4039: Professional Degree Access Restoration Act

This bill, known as the Professional Degree Access Restoration Act, aims to restore federal student loan limits that were previously reduced for graduate and professional students. It directly affects students pursuing advanced degrees such as law, medicine, and education by increasing the amount of federal loans they can access. The legislation reverses specific loan cap reductions established by Public Law 119-21, allowing students to borrow more money during their period of instruction. By amending the Higher Education Act of 1965, the bill removes certain restrictions on annual and aggregate loan amounts for these student categories.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Oregon · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4029: A bill to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by establishing a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses, and for other purposes.

This bill would extend the time limit for prosecuting foreign bribery offenses under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act from the current standard to 10 years. It directly affects individuals and companies accused of bribing foreign officials by giving prosecutors more time to build cases. The law would apply to all such offenses committed after the bill's enactment, except those occurring within five years before the law takes effect. The provision includes a sunset clause, meaning it would expire eight years after being enacted.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7867: Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026

This bill would require infant formula manufacturers to conduct standardized testing for specific pathogens and microorganisms in both their facilities and finished products. It mandates that companies report positive test results to the FDA within one business day and retain records of these findings for inspections. The legislation also requires the FDA to notify congressional committees within one business day of receiving positive test results or issuing certain inspection classifications. Additionally, the bill establishes clear inspection standards that apply to all infant formula products regardless of where they are made.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 44 co-sponsors

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7862: National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

This bill would modify how the Endangered Species Act applies to the National Flood Insurance Program by exempting certain flood insurance actions from endangered species protections. It directly affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and property owners seeking flood insurance coverage, as well as wildlife agencies that currently review flood insurance decisions. The legislation requires the removal of existing biological opinions that evaluate the program's impact on endangered species and adds language to ensure flood management actions are designed solely for protecting property and human health. These changes would allow the National Flood Insurance Program to operate without the usual environmental review requirements that could delay or restrict flood insurance coverage in areas with endangered species.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7885: Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act

This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Education to create a pilot program that awards competitive grants to partnerships between colleges and employers to integrate cybersecurity training into postsecondary career and technical education programs. The grants, up to $500,000 each, are intended to help prepare workers for critical infrastructure sectors like energy, water, and transportation by teaching cybersecurity skills aligned with national workforce standards. To receive funding, partnerships must include at least one college and two or more employers in a critical infrastructure sector, and they must submit detailed plans covering curriculum development, workforce needs, diversity goals, and how they will sustain the programs after the grant period ends. The bill also requires recipients to report annually on how funds were used, student outcomes, and employment results, with a total funding authorization of $10 million.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Oregon · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7875: POINTS Act of 2026

This bill establishes a federal grant program to help States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations provide services to people struggling with gambling addiction. The program would fund prevention efforts, screening, treatment, and support services including training for healthcare providers, public awareness campaigns, and access to help lines and peer support groups. Grants would be awarded competitively, with priority given to programs serving vulnerable populations such as Native Americans, veterans, youth, and those in rural or underserved areas. Funding would come from a portion of the federal excise tax on gambling, with amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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