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in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8405: Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

The Railroad Retirement Fairness Act amends the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to remove a specific provision that allowed deductions from railroad retirement annuities. This change directly affects current and future railroad workers who receive retirement benefits through the Railroad Retirement system. By striking subdivision (6) of Section 2(f), the bill eliminates a particular type of deduction that previously reduced the amount of money some retirees received. The legislation does not alter the overall structure of railroad retirement benefits but specifically targets one existing deduction mechanism.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes deductions from railroad retirement annuities, directly increasing benefits for workers and protecting their financial security.90% confidence
Christopher R. Deluzio (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8403: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

This bill, HR 8403, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of eligible food items for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It directly affects SNAP recipients by expanding the types of food they can purchase with their benefits. The key provision explicitly adds "hot rotisserie chicken" to the list of items considered SNAP-eligible food. This change would allow individuals using SNAP to buy prepared hot rotisserie chickens from authorized retailers.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R) · 26 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8400: DATA Act of 2026

The DATA Act of 2026 creates a new category of electric utilities called consumer-regulated electric utilities (CREUs) that can operate independently from the traditional public utility system. These CREUs must be physically isolated from the main power grid and serve only customers who receive electricity exclusively from them, allowing them to own and operate their own generation, storage, and distribution facilities. The bill exempts these independent utilities from most federal regulations, including oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy, as well as restrictions on rates and corporate structure. CREUs can only lose this exemption if they choose to connect to the main power grid, at which point they would become subject to standard federal utility regulations. The legislation also clarifies that CREUs may use public rights-of-way for their facilities but only face limited review focused on safety and restoration.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates independent electric utilities with their own generation and storage, promoting energy infrastructure development and consumer choice.85% confidence
Nicholas J. Begich III (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8397: Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act

This bill establishes a grant program to help vulnerable mothers and babies in areas with high climate-related health risks, such as extreme heat and air pollution. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award up to $105 million over four years to community groups, healthcare providers, and local organizations for initiatives that provide cooling resources, health education, and support services. The program prioritizes areas with high rates of maternal and infant health disparities and requires grantees to address racial and ethnic inequities. Additionally, the bill creates a research consortium at the National Institutes of Health to study climate impacts on birth outcomes and funds training programs for health profession schools to better prepare providers for these risks.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds cooling resources and health education to mitigate climate-related health risks like extreme heat and air pollution.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $105M to fund cooling resources and health services for vulnerable mothers and babies, directly strengthening healthcare access.85% confidence
Lauren Underwood (D) · 71 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 8395: PACE Act of 2026

This bill establishes a federal registration system for payment service providers, allowing companies that meet specific state licensing and charter requirements to register with the Comptroller of the Currency and operate across state lines. Once registered, these providers must maintain customer funds in segregated reserve accounts backed by highly liquid assets like U.S. currency, Treasury securities, and insured deposits, and they are prohibited from reusing customer funds for their own purposes. The legislation also requires registered providers to follow fair access rules that prevent discrimination based on political views or beliefs, undergo regular federal examinations, and submit financial reports to regulators. Additionally, the bill grants the Comptroller authority to act as a conservator or receiver for insolvent nonbank payment providers and ensures that customer balances held with these providers are not classified as securities under federal law.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes federal registration and mandates segregated customer funds, enhancing consumer protection and financial security in the payment technology sector.75% confidence
Young Kim (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 3756: FISH Act of 2025

The FISH Act of 2025 establishes a public "IUU vessel list" of foreign fishing vessels, fleets, and their beneficial owners engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or fishing involving forced labor. It prohibits listed vessels from accessing U.S. ports, using U.S. port services, or having their seafood imported into the United States. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop procedures for adding vessels to the list based on clear evidence, including information from international organizations or U.S. authorities. It also authorizes sanctions against entities involved in IUU fishing or forced labor practices in the fishing industry, aiming to prevent seafood from illegal fishing operations from entering U.S. commerce.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill combats illegal fishing and forced labor by restricting vessel access and imports, supporting law enforcement and criminal justice reform efforts.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTargets illegal fishing to protect marine ecosystems and prevent overfishing, directly advancing environmental conservation through fisheries management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly targets forced labor in fishing by prohibiting imports from vessels using forced labor, directly protecting workers' rights and aligning with labor protection policies.92% confidence
Dan Crenshaw (R) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 1343: Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

HR 1343, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, requires the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to create a plan tracking the processing of Form 299 applications. These applications authorize communications facilities (like cell towers) on public lands managed by the Interior Department or Agriculture Department. The plan must detail how the government will track acceptance, processing, and disposal of these forms, improve transparency for applicants, and address implementation barriers. This procedural bill affects broadband providers and applicants seeking land access for communications infrastructure, without changing land use policies.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines broadband infrastructure deployment tracking, enabling faster expansion of internet access - directly advances technology access policies.95% confidence
August Pfluger (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 21, 2026

HR 151: Equal Representation Act of 2025

Equal Representation Act This bill requires that the statement sent by the President to Congress after the decennial census indicating the number of persons in each state exclude noncitizens. (This statement is the basis for reapportionment of U.S. Representatives.) The bill also requires any questionnaire used in the decennial census to include a checkbox or other similar option for respondents to indicate whether the respondent and each household member is (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a U.S. national but not a citizen, (3) a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) lawfully residing in the United States, or (4) a non-U.S. national unlawfully residing in the United States. The Department of Commerce must make public the number of persons in each state, disaggregated by each of these four categories.
Chuck Edwards (R) · 66 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 20, 2026

HJRES 157: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".

This joint resolution aims to disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It directly affects the EPA's ability to implement its recent changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The bill utilizes the Congressional Review Act to block the EPA's rule, which set biofuel blending standards for 2026 and 2027 and included a partial waiver for 2025 cellulosic biofuel volumes. If passed and signed into law, this resolution would prevent the EPA's new RFS program standards and related provisions from taking effect, thereby maintaining the prior regulatory framework.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA renewable fuel standards, weakening biofuel mandates and renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA renewable fuel standards, weakening environmental protections and reducing clean energy mandates.90% confidence
Scott Perry (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Texas · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1200: Supporting the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It recognizes the need for early detection, increased education for healthcare providers, and continued research into endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting women. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes endometriosis awareness, early detection, healthcare provider education, and research, all advancing healthcare access and understanding.75% confidence
David Scott (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1199: Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

This House Resolution recognizes the efforts and public safety contributions of linemen and the important role they play in maintaining the nation's energy infrastructure. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" and acknowledges linemen as first responders.
David Rouzer (R) · 62 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1198: Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that stable housing is a fundamental human right that keeps families together, regardless of immigration status. It condemns a past administration's proposal to ban mixed-immigration status families from receiving prorated federal housing assistance and calls on the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw any such rule. The resolution also urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs and calls for a Government Accountability Office report on the impact of such proposals on family separation and homelessness.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges Congress to increase funding for federal housing programs, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill recognizes stable housing as a fundamental human right, condemns restrictions on housing assistance for mixed-status families, and urges increased funding for federal housing programs.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrant families by affirming housing rights regardless of status and opposes restrictions on federal housing assistance for mixed-status families85% confidence
Delia C. Ramirez (D) · 27 co-sponsors
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