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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6926: Federal Property Integrity Act

The Federal Property Integrity Act (HR 6926) prohibits federal agencies from naming, renaming, designating, or redesignating any federal building, land, or asset after the current President. This law directly affects the process of naming federal properties during a President's term in office. It would prevent the practice of honoring sitting Presidents with federal property names, such as naming a courthouse or park after the President while they are still in office. The bill does not apply to properties named before a President took office or to post-presidency naming.
April McClain Delaney (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6667: PFAS Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends federal funding for research on PFAS chemicals (often called "forever chemicals") until 2030, instead of ending in 2024. It directly affects the research programs authorized under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The key change modifies the funding period in existing law to ensure continued support for studying PFAS contamination and health impacts through 2030.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExtends federal funding for PFAS research to address environmental contamination and health impacts, advancing pollution control efforts through continued scientific study.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends federal funding for PFAS research to study health impacts, directly supporting public health initiatives and medical research.75% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6671: REPAIR Infrastructure Act

HR 6671, the REPAIR Infrastructure Act, reauthorizes $3 billion annually (2027-2031) for infrastructure projects that reconnect communities divided by highways or other "divisive roadway infrastructure" (like high-speed roads or viaducts). It directly affects local governments, tribes, and community groups seeking funding to rebuild access to jobs, healthcare, schools, and parks - especially in neighborhoods historically cut off by transportation projects. Key provisions prohibit using funds for new highway lanes, require projects to address historic inequities, and prioritize affordable housing, disability access, and community input. Projects must demonstrate how they prevent displacement, support low-income residents, and integrate with local land use (e.g., preserving affordable housing or limiting parking requirements).
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds infrastructure projects to reconnect communities with schools, enhancing educational access in neighborhoods historically cut off by transportation projects.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReconnects communities divided by highways, improving access to jobs/healthcare/schools in historically isolated neighborhoods, advancing housing accessibility and community cohesion.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $3B annually to rebuild access in communities divided by highways, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure connectivity and addressing historical transportation barriers.95% confidence
Patrick Ryan (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6635: Bus Operator Safety and Security Act

HR 6635, the Bus Operator Safety and Security Act, requires new fixed-route buses over 30 feet long (with a 10+ year lifespan) purchased using federal transit funds to have physical barriers at the driver's workstation. These barriers must extend from floor to ceiling, fully enclose the workstation to block entry of people or objects, and not obstruct the driver's view. Transit agencies must install these barriers within two years of the law's enactment, unless the labor union representing bus drivers agrees to waive the requirement. The rule applies only to new buses bought with federal funds (excluding those from rural transportation programs) and directly affects transit agencies and bus drivers operating large fixed-route vehicles.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires physical barriers for bus driver safety, directly improving workplace safety standards for transit workers per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates physical barriers for bus driver safety, enhancing transportation safety standards in public transit vehicle regulations.95% confidence
Shomari Figures (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6642: ROUTE Act

The ROUTE Act allows drivers aged 18 to 20 who hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) limited to intrastate driving to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce within a 150-mile radius of their regular work location. To qualify, drivers must return to their work location within 14 consecutive hours of departure, have at least 10 hours off duty between shifts, and maintain their work location within the same state as their intrastate CDL. This bill directly affects young truck drivers seeking expanded work opportunities while maintaining existing CDL restrictions. It creates a limited interstate pathway without changing the requirement for an intrastate CDL.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows young CDL holders to operate interstate within safety conditions (14-hour limit, 10-hour rest), enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence
Harriet M. Hageman (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6668: Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025

HR 6668, the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025, establishes federal limits on PFAS chemicals in water. It requires the EPA to set water quality standards for PFAS by 2026 and create discharge limits for specific industries (like chemical manufacturing, electroplating, and landfills) by 2026-2028. The bill mandates immediate monitoring of PFAS discharges from these industries and public treatment plants, and funds $200 million annually (2026-2030) to help treatment works address PFAS contamination. It also requires the EPA to adopt a new testing method for PFAS by January 2026.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes federal PFAS limits, mandates EPA standards, funds cleanup - directly strengthens water pollution controls for environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces PFAS exposure (linked to cancer, immune issues), preventing health problems and aligning with public health protection in healthcare policies.90% confidence
Chris Pappas (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6605: Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025

HR 6605, the Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act of 2025, requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress within one year of enactment on how federal, state, local, and tribal agencies use drones (UAS) and counter-drone systems. The report must include specific data like the number of drones deployed, purchases from adversarial nations, domestic production, training requirements, privacy protections, and countermeasure strategies. It also mandates recommendations for updating legal authorities and policies to improve counter-UAS capabilities and streamline procurement of UAS made in the U.S. or allied nations. This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies by requiring them to provide detailed information for the study, focusing on transparency and policy improvements related to drone operations.
Gabe Vasquez (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6601: CARE for First Responders Act

The CARE for First Responders Act (HR 6601) provides mental health support specifically for first responders, including emergency personnel and 911 operators (defined as "qualified emergency response providers"). It requires the creation of a 24/7 confidential hotline via the 988 Suicide Lifeline, peer support programs staffed by trained responders, and mobile crisis units that offer on-site mental health services during major disasters. The bill mandates trauma-informed, culturally appropriate care and education to reduce stigma around mental health, with a focus on helping responders and their families adjust after disaster work. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for these services through grants to state/local health entities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health services (hotline, peer programs, mobile units) for first responders, directly advancing mental health care access as defined in healthcare topic.95% confidence
Jill N. Tokuda (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6531: Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025

The Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025 creates a working group to improve data sharing about bridge clearances for commercial vehicles, requiring better GPS navigation tools, clearer height labeling on rental vehicles (over 5,700 lbs), and warnings to renters. It mandates that rental companies provide height information and warnings about bridge clearance, while also addressing liability for inaccurate GPS data. The bill establishes a national clearinghouse for bridge strike data and funds research grants to identify high-risk locations and improve infrastructure. It directly affects commercial truck drivers, GPS navigation providers, and rental car companies with fleets of 5+ vehicles, aiming to reduce bridge strikes through better information and infrastructure planning.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents bridge strikes via improved GPS data sharing, clearer vehicle height labeling, and national data clearinghouse, enhancing road safety infrastructure.90% confidence
George Latimer (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6464: Affordable Clean Water Infrastructure Act

This bill amends federal water pollution control funding rules to make wastewater services more affordable for low-income communities. It requires states to dedicate at least 20% of their annual federal capitalization grants toward additional subsidies for wastewater infrastructure, with an additional 10% specifically reserved for rural, small, and tribal publicly owned treatment works. States must use these funds to help ratepayers afford wastewater (including stormwater) services, excluding loans with 0% interest rates from counting toward subsidy calculations. The policy directly affects communities served by publicly owned treatment works, particularly in underserved rural and tribal areas, by mandating minimum subsidy levels from state water funds.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 20%+ funding for wastewater infrastructure subsidies, directly reducing pollution in waterways and advancing environmental protection through pollution control infrastructure funding.95% confidence
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6432: Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025

The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 increases federal funding for cleaning up contaminated properties (brownfields) in communities. It raises the per-site remediation grant from $500,000 to $1,000,000 and boosts annual funding from $200 million to $250 million, covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030 instead of 2019-2023. The bill also updates state programs to allow them to implement new revitalization strategies beyond just enhancing existing efforts. This directly affects communities with abandoned industrial sites and state environmental agencies managing cleanup projects. The changes aim to accelerate redevelopment of underutilized properties by providing more stable, long-term funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal funding for brownfields cleanup from $200M to $250M annually, directly expanding government spending on environmental remediation programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases funding for cleaning contaminated brownfields, directly advancing pollution control and environmental remediation through expanded grants and state program updates.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds brownfields cleanup to enable housing development on revitalized sites, supporting affordable housing access through site remediation and revitalization strategies.85% confidence
Sharice Davids (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6463: Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act

The Emergency Alert Grant Fairness Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to open applications for its Next Generation Warning System grants for at least 30 days each year. It also explicitly includes public broadcasting entities (as defined in the Communications Act of 1934) as eligible recipients for these grants. This bill directly affects FEMA's grant administration process and public broadcasting organizations that provide emergency alert services. The key change is standardizing the application window and expanding eligibility to ensure public broadcasters can access funding for emergency alert systems.
April McClain Delaney (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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