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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7101: No Delay in Representation Act

HR 7101, the "No Delay in Representation Act," requires the House of Representatives to seat members elected in special elections within five legislative days of certification of results. It mandates that newly elected members be sworn in and seated as House Members by this deadline, overriding any existing rules or laws that might delay the process. If a member declines the oath during this period, the Speaker must administer it on a mutually agreed date. This bill directly affects individuals elected to fill House vacancies through special elections, ensuring faster integration into the legislative body.
Adelita S. Grijalva (D) · 37 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7088: NO NATO for Purchase Act

The NO NATO for Purchase Act bans federal agencies from using government funds to buy land or assets in NATO member countries. It directly affects all federal departments and agencies by prohibiting such acquisitions as defined in the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. The key provision blocks any action or expenditure related to purchasing territory within NATO nations. This prevents U.S. government purchases of foreign territory belonging to NATO member countries.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts federal spending by banning use of funds for land purchases in NATO countries, directly limiting budget allocation for such acquisitions.90% confidence
Gabe Amo (D) · 35 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7110: Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026

This bill requires federal agencies that use or fund complex AI systems (called "covered algorithms") to establish civil rights offices staffed by experts. These offices must monitor and report on potential bias in algorithms affecting programs like benefits, housing, or loans, particularly regarding traits like race, gender, or disability. Agencies must submit detailed reports every two years starting one year after the bill passes, outlining risks, mitigation steps, stakeholder engagement, and recommendations. The law also creates an interagency working group to coordinate efforts across agencies. It directly affects any federal agency using or overseeing such AI systems, aiming to prevent unfair outcomes through transparency and accountability.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires monitoring AI bias in housing algorithms to prevent discrimination based on protected traits, directly aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination indicators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents algorithmic bias in federal programs affecting employment benefits, housing, and loans, protecting workers from discrimination based on race, gender, or disability.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires federal agencies to monitor AI bias in algorithms affecting civil rights, strengthening consumer protection against discriminatory tech systems.95% confidence
Summer L. Lee (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7093: Afterschool ACCESS Act

HR 7093, the Afterschool ACCESS Act, allows donors to claim a tax deduction for providing property (like buildings or vehicles) to community learning centers for educational use. Specifically, it creates a new charitable deduction for the "rental value" of real property or transportation vehicles used by centers meeting the definition in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This directly affects donors (individuals or businesses) who contribute property and community learning centers receiving those contributions. The bill modifies tax code rules to treat these property contributions as deductible charitable gifts, rather than taxable income.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates new tax deduction for property donations, reducing government revenue. Aligns with tax breaks for donors, a key 'oppose' indicator.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax deduction for property donations to community learning centers meeting ESEA standards, incentivizing resources for educational infrastructure and access.90% confidence
Sharice Davids (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7100: Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026

HR 7100 establishes a Department of Justice Task Force on Anti-Sikh Hate and Discrimination to address systemic bias against Sikhs. The Task Force must draft a formal definition of anti-Sikh hate for DOJ use, develop educational programs for law enforcement and schools, and produce annual reports on hate crimes and trends. It requires quarterly collaboration with Sikh organizations and translation of materials into Punjabi. The bill directly affects Sikhs in the U.S. (who face disproportionate targeting as noted in FBI data) and mandates federal agencies to improve hate crime data collection and response. This is a policy-focused measure to standardize definitions, enhance reporting, and support community safety through DOJ action.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates DOJ educational programs for law enforcement on anti-Sikh hate, promoting hate crime awareness and addressing systemic bias - directly advancing criminal justice reform and civil rights protection.95% confidence
Josh Gottheimer (D) · 64 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7094: No Aid for Russian Energy Act

HR 7094 prohibits U.S. exports of petroleum equipment and services to Russia, directly affecting U.S. companies and foreign subsidiaries that supply oil/gas industry tools, software, engineering services, or related technologies to Russian entities. The bill mandates asset freezes and visa bans for violators, including foreign persons involved in such transactions, while exempting medical isotopes (like Carbon-13) and humanitarian aid for food, medicine, or agricultural commodities. Key provisions require the President to block transactions involving U.S. persons or entities, extend sanctions to parent companies for subsidiary violations, and implement regulations within 180 days. This targets energy sector support for Russia without disrupting medical, agricultural, or aid-related operations.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRestricts U.S. exports of petroleum equipment/services to Russia, directly limiting energy sector engagement with Russian entities.95% confidence
Lloyd Doggett (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7118: Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026

HR 7118, the Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026, requires Medicaid to cover whole genome and whole exome sequencing for Medicaid-eligible children with specific medical needs, including genetic disorders, rare diseases, congenital anomalies, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities. It mandates that this testing be ordered as a first-tier test by a physician and paid separately, not bundled with other services. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to convene stakeholders, conduct outreach to raise awareness, and publish a report within two years detailing state payment rates and usage data. Additionally, it directs a Comptroller General report assessing implementation barriers, workforce challenges, and payment alignment with market costs. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates Medicaid funding for genomic testing, increasing government spending on healthcare services for eligible children.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for genomic testing, expanding access to genetic services for eligible children with medical needs.95% confidence
Scott H. Peters (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7092: RAYS Act

The RAYS Act (HR 7092) requires secondary schools to include suicide prevention contact information on student identification cards or, if cards aren't issued, on school websites and student-accessible online platforms. Schools must list the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and a local suicide prevention hotline. The bill also allows schools to optionally add more mental health resources and mandates federal outreach to inform students, parents, and staff about these services. It takes effect one year after enactment for physical ID cards and 60 days later for digital methods.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to provide mental health resources via student IDs/websites, enhancing student access to critical support services within educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to include suicide prevention resources (988, Crisis Text Line) on student IDs/websites, improving access to mental health services per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence
Troy A. Carter (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7125: Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act

HR 7125, the Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act, requires states and local governments seeking certain federal law enforcement grants to certify they do not charge fees for public access to body camera footage, dash camera footage, or prison surveillance recordings. To qualify for Byrne or COPS grant programs, applicants must confirm no financial barriers exist for the public requesting these specific video recordings. The bill makes certification mandatory for grant eligibility, directly affecting law enforcement agencies receiving federal funds under these programs.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves paywalls for public body camera access, enhancing police accountability and transparency in law enforcement, directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves financial barriers for public access to body camera footage (digital surveillance data), enhancing transparency and digital rights access as required for federal grants.95% confidence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6636: To advance sensible priorities.

HR 6636, "To advance sensible priorities," primarily establishes a carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, starting at $35 per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2027 with annual increases tied to inflation. The tax revenue would fund infrastructure projects, climate adaptation programs, and worker assistance programs, while border tax adjustments would apply to imports and exports of greenhouse gas-intensive products. The bill directly affects fossil fuel producers, manufacturers, and importers of greenhouse gas-intensive goods through this tax mechanism. It also includes additional titles addressing cancer research funding, PFAS contamination response, sanctions on Russia, school safety improvements, voting reforms, and veteran benefits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon tax with revenue funding infrastructure, climate programs, and worker assistance - directly establishes new tax and allocates funds per budget/tax policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyImposes carbon tax on fossil fuels, funds climate programs and clean energy infrastructure, reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes carbon tax on fossil fuels to reduce emissions; funds climate adaptation and infrastructure, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates carbon tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects, directly supporting transportation infrastructure development per topic definition.95% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.

This bill establishes a carbon tax on fossil fuel emissions starting at $35 per metric ton in 2027, with annual increases tied to inflation. It creates the Rebuilding Infrastructure and Solutions for the Environment (RISE) Trust Fund to distribute tax revenues toward infrastructure projects, climate adaptation, energy sector worker retraining, and carbon capture research. The bill also establishes a National Climate Commission to set emissions reduction goals and assess federal climate policies, while implementing border adjustments to prevent carbon leakage for imported goods. Additional sections address cancer research funding, PFAS contamination at defense sites, voting rights for unaffiliated voters, and restrictions on financial transactions for House members.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon tax to fund infrastructure/climate programs via RISE Trust Fund, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding priorities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCarbon tax on fossil fuels, funds climate infrastructure/retraining, establishes emissions goals to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance clean energy solutions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCarbon tax on emissions, RISE Trust Fund for climate projects, National Climate Commission - directly advances environmental protection and emissions reduction95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly allocates RISE Trust Fund for energy sector worker retraining, directly supporting labor transition and employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates carbon tax revenues to infrastructure projects via RISE Trust Fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure development as part of climate adaptation and infrastructure priorities.85% confidence
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6182: Find It Early Act

The Find It Early Act requires most health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA benefits to cover certain breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing for specific at-risk groups. It affects individuals at increased breast cancer risk (as determined by medical guidelines), those with dense breast tissue (as defined by the American College of Radiology), and others requiring screening due to factors like age, race, ethnicity, or family history. The bill mandates coverage for various screening methods including mammograms, ultrasounds, MRI, and other technologies at frequencies recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This requirement takes effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026, removing financial barriers to early detection.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost coverage for breast cancer screenings for at-risk groups, expanding access to preventive care without cost-sharing as required by medical guidelines.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA benefits cover breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing, directly improving veterans' healthcare access under VA benefits.95% confidence
Rosa L. DeLauro (D) · 74 co-sponsors
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