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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7236: In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026

This bill requires states to annually submit to the federal government a list of private adoption agencies licensed by the state, in good standing, and tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). The federal Children’s Bureau will compile and publish this information publicly. States that fail to submit the required list risk losing federal incentive payments for adoption and legal guardianship programs. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress identifying any state-licensed agency not included on the national list and any disciplinary actions taken against such agencies.
Jefferson Shreve (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7238: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

HR 7238 establishes a Commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members in the military, including policies that led to discharges and denied benefits. The Commission will gather testimonies from affected veterans and servicemembers, study impacts on mental health, benefits access, and force readiness, and recommend remedies like record corrections and compensation. This bill directly affects LGBTQ+ veterans and current service members who faced discharge or denial of care due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commission must submit a final report to Congress within one year, outlining findings and proposed actions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill corrects military discharge records and provides compensation for LGBTQ+ veterans denied benefits due to discrimination, directly protecting employment rights and expanding access to benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ veterans, including denied benefits, and recommends record corrections and compensation. Directly addresses veterans' benefits and recognition.95% confidence
Mark Takano (D) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7235: Protecting Motherhood Act

HR 7235, the "Protecting Motherhood Act," requires all federal agencies to stop using the term "birthing person" in official documents and instead use specific terms like "female," "mother," "pregnant woman," or "woman." It directly affects federal agencies that produce regulations, forms, or communications, mandating the use of these defined terms when referring to individuals based on biological sex. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "female" (based on biological sex at conception) and "pregnant woman" (an adult human female carrying a child). The law takes effect 30 days after enactment. This is a procedural change focused solely on terminology in government documents, with no direct impact on healthcare access or services.
Sheri Biggs (R) · 37 co-sponsors
failed · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HCONRES 68: To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

HCONRES 68 would require the President to remove U.S. military forces from Venezuela unless Congress has explicitly authorized their use through a declaration of war or a specific law. This applies to any U.S. Armed Forces currently stationed in Venezuela without such authorization. The resolution is based on the War Powers Resolution, which mandates congressional oversight of military deployments. It directs the immediate withdrawal of unapproved forces without adding new time limits or conditions.
James P. McGovern (D) · 126 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HRES 1018: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.

HRES 1018 is a resolution calling for the U.S. government and international partners to prioritize women's rights in Haiti's crisis response. It specifically demands ensuring at least 30% of Haiti's leadership positions (including security, humanitarian, and election roles) are held by women, funding services for gender-based violence survivors, and requiring gender-disaggregated data collection in all aid programs. The resolution also urges rebuilding U.S. Women, Peace, and Security programs and mandates that all policies address women's distinct needs in Haiti's transition. This resolution directly affects U.S. foreign policy implementation and Haiti's transitional government, emphasizing that women's inclusion is critical for stability.
Yvette D. Clarke (D) · 52 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7209: TRAIN Act

The TRAIN Act (HR 7209) creates a new legal process allowing copyright owners to request court-issued subpoenas from AI developers. It directly affects copyright holders (like authors or artists) and developers of generative AI models (such as those creating text or image-generating systems). The bill requires developers to disclose records showing whether the copyright holder's specific works were used to train their AI model, but only for the copyright holder's own works - not others'. Developers must comply within a reasonable timeframe, and failure to do so creates a legal presumption they used the works. The process includes strict confidentiality rules and penalties for bad-faith requests, all under existing civil procedure rules.
Madeleine Dean (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7220: COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act

This bill requires federal agencies to fully disclose all COINTELPRO records to the public within 6 months of enactment, with a 25-year deadline for records that can't be disclosed immediately. It establishes a COINTELPRO Records Review Board to review records that might need to be withheld for national security or privacy reasons, and mandates that government offices notify victims or their families before disclosure. The bill creates a public collection of these records at the National Archives, with specific guidelines for partial disclosure or summaries when full disclosure would cause harm. The Review Board has 4 years to complete its work, with a possible 1-year extension, and must report annually on its progress.
Summer L. Lee (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7216: Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026

The MAHA Act of 2026 creates a new $5,000 federal tax credit (doubling to $10,000 for joint filers) for first-time homebuyers who purchase a principal residence during the tax year. It directly affects eligible individuals who haven’t claimed this credit in the prior four years, with the credit phasing out for those earning above $250,000 (individual) or $500,000 (joint) in modified adjusted gross income. The credit reduces tax liability by a fixed amount, not a percentage, and applies to taxable years beginning after the bill’s enactment. This is a tax incentive, not direct housing assistance, aimed at reducing the cost of homeownership for qualifying buyers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $5k tax credit for first-time homebuyers (phased out above $250k/$500k), reducing tax liability for middle-income earners per tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $5,000 tax credit (doubling for joint filers) to first-time homebuyers, directly reducing purchase costs and increasing housing affordability for eligible buyers.95% confidence
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7213: Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026

HR 7213, the *Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act of 2026*, requires U.S. citizenship or nationality for eligibility for most federal assistance programs (like SNAP, housing aid, or Medicaid). It mandates applicants to submit a written declaration under penalty of perjury and provide documentary proof (e.g., birth certificate, SSN) verified through Social Security Administration and DHS databases. The bill affects individuals applying for or receiving federal benefits, with exceptions for children in households where at least one member meets the requirement (e.g., children in SNAP or elderly housing programs). It takes effect 1 year after enactment, requiring all current recipients to meet the new rules within 2 years.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts Medicaid eligibility to U.S. citizens/nationals, limiting healthcare access for non-citizens by requiring citizenship proof for federal health benefits.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill restricts housing aid eligibility to U.S. citizens/nationals, cutting access to federal housing assistance programs like Section 8, directly opposing affordable housing support.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires U.S. citizenship/nationality for federal benefits (SNAP, Medicaid), restricting non-citizens' access to services per bill's eligibility mandate.95% confidence
Glenn Grothman (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7230: Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

This bill creates a tax credit for businesses selling products made with U.S.-grown cotton. The credit equals 24% of the cotton's market value if processed only in the U.S. or in countries with U.S. trade deals, or 18% for other processing locations. To qualify, cotton must be digitally traced from U.S. farms to finished products and certified by the USDA as meeting origin requirements. It directly affects clothing and textile manufacturers selling qualifying products in the U.S. market.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 18-24% tax credit for U.S. cotton manufacturers, directly reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses under fiscal policy.95% confidence
Gregory F. Murphy (R) · 101 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7210: Fuel the Force Act of 2026

This bill creates a tax exclusion allowing eligible law enforcement officers to exclude up to $100,000 of their ordinary income from taxable income each year. To qualify, officers must have worked full-time as law enforcement for at least 5 cumulative years and earn up to $100,000 annually. It covers police, corrections officers, probation/parole officers, sheriffs, deputies, and school resource officers. The exclusion applies to the first $100,000 of ordinary income earned during a taxable year. The provision takes effect after the bill's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exclusion for law enforcement officers earning ≤$100k, offering tax relief to middle-income public safety workers under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tax exclusion for law enforcement officers, directly supporting the law enforcement component of criminal justice system as defined in topic description.90% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7215: Stop SCAMS Act

This bill requires the FBI, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Federal Trade Commission to coordinate a government-wide strategy against scams. Within one year, they must establish a single definition of "scam," collect consistent data on scam types and losses, and report annual complaint numbers and dollar losses. By two years, they must produce a unified estimate of annual scam victims and total losses, including unreported cases. The agencies must also set metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of their anti-scam training programs and publicly share annual scam data. The bill directly affects federal agencies managing scam data, not the public.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires agencies to coordinate against online scams, enhancing cybersecurity measures and consumer protection through data collection and reporting on scam losses.85% confidence
Josh Harder (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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