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in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HRES 1539: Affirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to defend the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and to oppose efforts to intimidate voters, suppress the vote, or interfere with free and fair elections.

This House resolution reaffirms the chamber's commitment to defending the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments by opposing actions perceived as voter intimidation or suppression. It specifically condemns the deployment of armed federal agents or immigration enforcement personnel near polling places and calls on the Department of Homeland Security to confirm that such operations will not occur during the 2026 elections. The bill also opposes the creation of a national database of confidential voter registration information and rejects legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Additionally, it supports restoring federal preclearance protections for voting laws and calls on the Speaker of the House to promptly administer oaths of office to duly elected representatives.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe resolution explicitly condemns and calls for an end to the deployment of immigration enforcement personnel near polling places, opposing federal immigration actions.85% confidence
Analilia Mejia (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10403: Back to School Tax Credit Act

The Back to School Tax Credit Act would create a new federal income tax credit for parents and guardians who pay for school supplies for dependent children under age 17. The credit is calculated separately for each eligible child and is capped at $250 per child, based on the actual amount spent on qualified items. Covered expenses include common necessities such as backpacks, notebooks, calculators, lunch boxes, writing instruments, and school uniforms for primary or secondary education in public, private, or home schools. This provision would apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the Act's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a new federal income tax credit, providing financial relief to parents for school supply expenses, which directly impacts budget and taxes by reducing tax burden for eligible families.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill provides a tax credit for school supplies, directly supporting parents and guardians with educational expenses for K-12 students.80% confidence
Eugene Simon Vindman (D)
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10397: Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a federal compensation program, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management to fund restitution for victims.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a federal compensation program for victims of sexual assault and other crimes, addressing victim rights and restitution within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes a compensation program for victims of sexual assault and exploitation and requires adjudicators to be mental health professionals or victim services experts, indicating support for mental health and victim support within healt...75% confidence
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10377: MAGA Act

The Make Apportionment Great Again Act would change how U.S. House seats are distributed among states by excluding noncitizens from the population count used for apportionment. It requires the Secretary of Commerce to recalculate state populations using existing federal and state government records, without conducting a new census, and mandates that future censuses include a question on citizenship status. The bill establishes a legal presumption that any resulting changes in seat allocation are valid, allowing courts to overturn them only with clear evidence of statutory or constitutional violations. Additionally, it creates an expedited judicial process for legal challenges, requiring cases to be heard by three-judge panels and permitting direct appeal to the Supreme Court.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill directly impacts immigration by excluding noncitizens from the population count for House apportionment, which could reduce representation in states with large immigrant populations, thus limiting their political influence.95% confidence
Andrew S. Clyde (R) · 42 co-sponsors
passed · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10204: Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

The Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act restructures the appointment processes for the heads of the Library of Congress and the Government Publishing Office (GPO) by shifting authority from presidential nomination to a congressional commission composed of House and Senate leadership. This bill also formally separates the Copyright Office from the Library of Congress, granting the Register of Copyrights independent authority over copyright administration and establishing a dedicated Inspector General for that office. Additionally, it creates new Deputy positions for both the Librarian and the GPO Director to ensure continuity of operations and updates personnel rules to apply merit-based hiring standards to GPO employees.
H. Morgan Griffith (R)
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 9640: Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through fiscal year 2031. This program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, will support the collection and analysis of subsurface data using advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry to map critical minerals and geothermal resources. The bill also updates the initiative's scope to include the 3D Hydrography Program and allocates $84 million for operations between 2027 and 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $84 million to extend funding for a critical government program, directly advancing fiscal management and appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds mapping of geothermal resources and critical minerals, advancing energy infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to map critical minerals and geothermal resources, advancing environmental data collection and conservation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to advance advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry for resource mapping.85% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 7889: AWRC Act of 2025

The Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act of 2025 amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to update research priorities and funding allocations for water resources research institutes. The bill adds artificial intelligence to the list of research areas alongside private industry and increases federal funding authorization to $16 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. It requires 20 percent of these funds to support research addressing interstate water problems and allows grants for projects focusing on regional or multi-state water issues. The legislation also expands the types of research institutes eligible for funding to include those working on problems identified by Congress as having interstate significance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding authorization to $16 million annually for water resources research, directly supporting government spending and budget allocation for essential programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill increases federal funding for water resources research, including AI applications and interstate water problems, which supports environmental protection and resource management.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly adds artificial intelligence to research priorities and increases federal funding for technology-related water research initiatives.75% confidence
Robert J. Wittman (R) · 10 co-sponsors
passed · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 6893: Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act

HR 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, reauthorizes and updates NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office to better support Bay restoration. It establishes new programs including a watershed education initiative for students and teachers, a coastal habitat management program focused on species like oysters and blue crabs, and requirements for coordinated scientific monitoring of water quality and living resources. The bill mandates the Office Director to consult with the Chesapeake Executive Council, ensure peer-reviewed scientific merit for funded projects, and submit biennial reports to Congress on progress. This directly affects NOAA, Bay watershed states, educators, researchers, and conservation groups working on Bay restoration under the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes watershed education initiative for students and teachers, directly advancing environmental science education access and teacher engagement within the Chesapeake Bay context.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes watershed restoration programs, coastal habitat management, and water quality monitoring to advance Chesapeake Bay environmental protection and science-based conservation.95% confidence
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 5745: Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act

HR 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, allows oil and gas operators to convert decommissioned offshore platforms and pipelines into artificial reefs instead of fully removing them. It establishes a process where operators can apply to leave structures in place (called "Reefing in Place") after completing assessments of marine habitat benefits and economic costs. The bill requires the Director to determine if a structure qualifies as an "Eligible Structure" based on habitat potential and safety, with a three-year window for approval after qualification. It also prohibits federal removal orders during key application and assessment periods and permits states to assume liability for reef sites. This directly affects operators of inactive offshore structures and aims to create new marine habitats while streamlining decommissioning.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables artificial reefs from decommissioned structures after habitat benefit assessments, enhancing marine conservation per summary.95% confidence
Mike Ezell (R) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 5063: Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act

HR 5063, the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act, requires the Secretary of the Interior to partner with local governments to ensure adequate lifeguard staffing at federal beaches and swimming areas managed by agencies like the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management. If a staffing shortage threatens safety (excluding temporary absences like sick leave), the Secretary must arrange agreements with local agencies to provide lifeguards during operating hours, reimbursing them for all reasonable costs. Existing agreements must be updated to guarantee full reimbursement, regardless of prior cost-sharing terms. This directly affects federal beach locations and the local governments providing lifeguard services.
Jennifer A. Kiggans (R)
passed · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which provides grants and technical assistance to local groups - including cities, nonprofits, community organizations, and academic institutions - to protect and restore urban bird habitats. Key provisions include funding for habitat restoration (e.g., removing invasive species and planting native plants), reducing urban bird hazards, and engaging communities in monitoring and education. The program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, authorizes $1 million annually from 2026 to 2032 for projects focused on conserving urban bird populations through collaborative local efforts. It directly affects communities seeking to enhance green spaces and support bird conservation in populated areas.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides grants for urban bird habitat restoration, native plantings, and community conservation efforts, directly advancing environmental protection and habitat conservation.95% confidence
Debbie Dingell (D) · 21 co-sponsors
in committee · Virginia · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 2592: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025

HR 2592, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create and maintain a public website listing medications approved for use by pilots and aircrew (airmen) during medical certification. The list must be developed with input from pilots' unions, air traffic controllers' representatives, and other stakeholders, and include details like "Do Not Issue" medications, required duty limitations for new medications, and contact information for medical providers. The FAA must publish this list within one year of the bill's enactment and update it annually. This directly affects pilots seeking or holding medical certifications by providing clear, accessible information about medication use in aviation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety through medication transparency for pilots, directly supporting transportation safety standards within the aviation sector.90% confidence
Sean Casten (D) · 25 co-sponsors
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