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in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10429: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".

This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building." It also requires that any federal law, map, regulation, or document referencing this facility must use its new official name.
Danny K. Davis (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10428: Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act

The Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act requires the Commissioner of Social Security to create an online portal for individuals applying for survivor insurance benefits. This portal must first allow users to schedule appointments within 180 days of enactment and later enable them to file their applications entirely online within one year. The bill directly affects people seeking these specific benefits by providing a digital alternative to traditional in-person or paper-based processes. Additionally, the law mandates that the Commissioner submit a report to Congress three years after enactment detailing changes in application volume, costs, and fraud rates resulting from the new system.
Sharice Davids (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10427: MAGNET Act

The MAGNET Act amends the Magnet Schools Assistance Program to expand grant eligibility to state educational agencies and creates a new supplemental diversity grant for school districts seeking to promote racial and socioeconomic integration. These funds support specific initiatives such as implementing inclusive enrollment practices, providing free transportation, improving teacher recruitment, and establishing inter-district partnerships to reduce segregation. The bill requires recipients to submit annual reports on their progress toward diversity and achievement goals, with the federal government retaining the authority to enforce compliance or revoke funding if schools fail to demonstrate tangible improvements.
Joe Courtney (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10426: Backlog Justice Act of 2026

The Backlog Justice Act of 2026 aims to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits by requiring the Attorney General to create a public database tracking inventory levels and laboratory processing times across state and local jurisdictions. To address staffing shortages, the bill authorizes the FBI to develop training programs for forensic analysts and DNA technical leaders, allowing states and localities to hire individuals who have completed this federal training. Additionally, it funds a program for the FBI to collaborate with state and local providers on validating new DNA processing technologies and sharing related protocols. The legislation also provides increased grant funding to states that implement electronic tracking systems allowing sexual assault survivors to monitor the status of their evidence kits from collection through final disposition.
Emanuel Cleaver (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10425: Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026

The Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 requires the EPA to reinstate specific environmental regulations that were weakened or repealed after January 19, 2025, including standards for greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles, methane pollution from oil and gas operations, and hazardous air pollutants. The bill prohibits federal officials from delaying or weakening these rules without explicit congressional approval and mandates the restoration of scientific advisory bodies, peer-reviewed decision-making processes, and the use of a specific social cost of carbon value in regulatory calculations. Additionally, it directs the agency to restore environmental justice programs, prioritize enforcement in communities with disproportionate pollution burdens, and conduct public health impact assessments for new regulations. To ensure compliance, the legislation authorizes approximately $11 billion annually for EPA operations, requires annual reporting on enforcement activities, and grants individuals the right to sue the agency if it fails to meet these legal obligations.
Sean Casten (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10424: Equity in Research Act

The Equity in Research Act directs the National Science Foundation to create a grant program that provides financial assistance to specific institutions of higher education for improving their research capabilities. These grants, ranging from $1 million to $5 million per institution, can be used to upgrade building infrastructure, purchase materials and equipment, and cover personnel costs related to research activities. The bill targets a defined group of schools, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges, and various other minority-serving and land-grant universities. To fund this initiative, the legislation authorizes $50 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent year.
Troy A. Carter (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10423: To provide for a temporary prohibition on the export of diesel fuel.

This bill would temporarily ban the export of diesel fuel from the United States. The prohibition would take effect immediately upon enactment and remain in place until December 31, 2026. This measure directly affects companies involved in shipping diesel fuel abroad by restricting their ability to sell the product to foreign markets during that specific timeframe.
Tim Burchett (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10422: Diesel Price Reduction Act of 2026

The Diesel Price Reduction Act of 2026 would require the Secretary of Commerce to ban the export of diesel fuel from the United States during specific periods of high domestic prices. This prohibition begins if the average retail price of diesel exceeds $5 per gallon for fourteen consecutive days. The ban remains in effect until the price drops below $4.50 per gallon for thirty consecutive days, at which point exports are permitted to resume.
Tim Burchett (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10421: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10420: Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act

The Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act establishes a federal program providing $5 billion in financial assistance for water projects that increase the reliable supply of water for states in the basin, including Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The bill mandates expedited federal permitting by excluding covered projects from National Environmental Policy Act requirements and setting strict deadlines for agency decisions to accelerate infrastructure development. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to restore the Yuma Desalting Plant and negotiate with Mexico to build seawater desalination facilities that would reduce the amount of Colorado River water required to meet U.S. treaty obligations. Additionally, the legislation authorizes $12 billion for major federal construction projects in California, Arizona, Nevada, and the Upper Basin to capture, store, or transport water, while explicitly stating that it does not alter existing state water rights or interstate compacts.
Andy Biggs (R)
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10419: SMILE for Veterans Act

The SMILE for Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to launch a three-year pilot program that provides dental care to eligible veterans living in rural areas who currently lack access to standard departmental services. The program operates by reimbursing or contracting with community-based providers, such as mobile clinics, nonprofit organizations, and private practices, to deliver basic preventive, restorative, and urgent dental treatments. Eligibility extends to veterans enrolled in the VA system who reside in designated rural areas and are either not otherwise eligible for dental care or unable to reach existing facilities within standard timeframes, with specific provisions allowing homeless veterans to qualify through alternative verification methods. The bill authorizes $5 million for program setup in fiscal year 2027 and $20 million annually for the following three years, while also establishing an internal working group to evaluate access barriers and requiring a final report to Congress on the pilot's effectiveness.
Jack Bergman (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 10418: VA Claims AI Accountability Act

The VA Claims AI Accountability Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to build a new technology platform to modernize disability claims processing while ensuring that human employees retain final decision-making authority over all benefit approvals. The bill mandates the creation of a specific governance framework for artificial intelligence use, which must protect veterans' due process rights and clearly distinguish between standard automation and AI tools. To maintain transparency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit an annual report to Congress detailing costs and AI confidence scores, along with quarterly briefings on progress. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office is tasked with conducting an independent evaluation of the program's effectiveness, which will terminate on October 1, 2028.
Tom Barrett (R)
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