Thomas Kean - U.S. Representative, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

On Record (28)

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To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide per diem eligibility for required leave of members of the Foreign Service.

Aug 14, 2026 · source · details / share

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To require the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to begin purchasing and securitizing portable mortgages, and for other purposes.

Aug 04, 2026 · source · details / share

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HEAL Act

Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act or the HEAL ActThis bill modifies the administration of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel benefit available to individuals traveling for vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for examination, treatment, or care.The bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate for beneficiary travel to or from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or …

Jul 31, 2026 · source · details / share

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare.

Jul 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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To provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements.

Jul 01, 2026 · source · details / share

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Four Democrats are vying to challenge Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

May 21, 2026 · source · details / share

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RESCUE Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8106 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8106 To impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2026 Mr. Kean introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and …

May 17, 2026 · source · details / share

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Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress prompts criticism from Democratic rivals

May 13, 2026 · source · details / share

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Former Governor Kean Looks Back on a Bygone Era of Bipartisan Friendship

Apr 19, 2026 · source · details / share

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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District Primary - AFGE

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District Primary  AFGE

Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7768 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7768 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain amounts paid for rent for a primary residence. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2026 Mr. Landsman (for himself and …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Technology assessmentInternational AffairsAsiaChinaCongressional oversightLicensing and registrationsTrade restrictionsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesTechnology transfer and commercialization

Undersea Cable Control Act

Undersea Cable Control ActThis bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce to take certain actions to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring items needed to support the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3635 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3635 To prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 29, 2025 Mr. Kean (for himself and …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3771 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3771 To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2025 Mr. …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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No Shorting America Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4036 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4036 To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the short sale of certain financial investments by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Advisory bodiesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional oversightLand use and conservationInternet, web applications, social media

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act

Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment ActThis bill requires the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to study and report on any barriers to and staffing needs for completing timely reviews of requests for communications use authorizations. (These are requests for easements, rights-of-way, leases, licenses, or other authorizations to locate or modify a transmitting device, support structure, or …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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LIFT AI Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5584 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5584 To improve educational efforts related to artificial intelligence literacy at the K through 12 level, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2025 Mr. Kean (for himself and Mr. Amo) introduced …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5634 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5634 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a limitation on the amount of entitlement to educational assistance payable for flight training under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Remembering American Hostages Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5772 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5772 To amend title 36, United States Code, to require the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag to be displayed on key historical dates, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 17, 2025 Mr. …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5852 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5852 To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Upper Raritan River Watershed in the State of New Jersey for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Defending Against Foreign Propaganda Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5956 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5956 To require certain disclosures on advertisements paid for by the governments of foreign countries or by foreign persons, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 2025 Mr. Kean introduced the following …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5957 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5957 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide eligibility for urbanized area formula grants for public transportation that services Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Federal preemptionFraud offenses and financial crimesRight of privacyConsumer affairsChild safety and welfareState and local government operationsCommerceComputers and information technologyDigital mediaInternet, web applications, social mediaProduct safety and quality

Safer GAMING Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6265 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6265 To require online video game providers to provide certain safeguards for minors, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2025 Mr. Kean introduced the following bill; which was referred to the …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Stop Stealing our Chips ActThis bill creates a whistleblower incentive program and establishes whistleblower protections for individuals who provide information to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to violations of U.S. export control laws. Currently, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Drone Safety Enhancement Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6647 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6647 To provide for collaboration between NASA and the FAA relating to research on unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 11, 2025 Mr. Kean (for …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Seton Hall Fire Victims Remembrance Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7168 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7168 To direct the Secretary of Education to develop standards for fire suppression systems in dormitories and other residential facilities for students on the campuses of institutions of higher education that receive Federal education funding, and for …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7216 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7216 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the housing affordability credit. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2026 Mr. Kean (for himself and Mr. Mackenzie) introduced the following bill; which was …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7648 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7648 To establish a grant program to mitigate expenses for municipalities where ICE processing or detention facilities are maintained or under development. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 23, 2026 Mr. Kean introduced the following bill; …

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Aug 18, 2026 · details / share

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To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and for other purposes.

Jul 24, 2026 · details / share

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To establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.

Jul 23, 2026 · details / share

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To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.

Jul 23, 2026 · details / share

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To instruct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a notice of inquiry and instruct the Government Accountability Office to complete a study and report providing detailed recommendations to address challenges to transmitting geolocation information with calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.

Jul 22, 2026 · details / share

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SALT Deductibility Act

Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring Deductibility Act or the SALT Deductibility ActThis bill repeals the limitation on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (commonly known as the SALT deduction cap).Under current law, a SALT deduction …

Jul 19, 2026 · details / share

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To require AI-generated content is labeled as AI-generated with the metadata of the output or by other technological means, and for other purposes.

Jul 03, 2026 · details / share

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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of point-access block design for military construction projects, and for other purposes.

Jul 01, 2026 · details / share

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VET PFAS Act

Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill provides eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to veterans and their family members (including those in utero) who have specified conditions …

Jun 30, 2026 · details / share

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Ratepayer Protection Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9340 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9340 To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating …

Jun 19, 2026 · details / share

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Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9332 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9332 To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional joint boards to study electric load …

Jun 19, 2026 · details / share

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To provide for the electronic transfer of amounts from Thrift Savings Fund accounts to qualified retirement plans, and for other purposes.

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To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.

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To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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VETRA Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9152 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9152 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to modernize digital …

Jun 05, 2026 · details / share

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To establish a new educational exchange program to strengthen manufacturing workforce education, and for other purposes.

Jun 03, 2026 · details / share

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To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9105 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9105 To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under …

Jun 03, 2026 · details / share

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on which tests for the screening and early detection of preeclampsia may be covered under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9061 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9061 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and …

Jun 02, 2026 · details / share

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To direct the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League to improve academic and social outcomes for youth and reduce both juvenile crime and the risk that youth will become victims of crime by providing productive activities conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-school hours.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9059 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9059 To direct the Assistant Attorney General to award grants to the National Police Athletic/Activities League to …

Jun 02, 2026 · details / share

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Moldova Support Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8176 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8176 To require the Secretary of State to facilitate strategic dialogue with Moldova and submit a report …

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Vets CLEAR Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8043 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8043 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the recovery and collection …

May 17, 2026 · details / share

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Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8433 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8433 To require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to jointly submit a report …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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VA Home Loan Affordability Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8532 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8532 To amend title 38, United States Code, to align elements of the housing loan program of …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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To require a report by the Attorney General on effective strategies and best practices to reduce stigma related to mental health among law enforcement officers.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8776 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8776 To require a report by the Attorney General on effective strategies and best practices to reduce …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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SECURE Data Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8413 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8413 To establish a national framework for consumer privacy rights and the protection of personal data, and …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to adjust which engineered cyclic peptides are qualifying single source drugs for purposes of the Drug Price Negotiation Program.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8857 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8857 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to adjust which engineered cyclic peptides are …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4384 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4384 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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Supporting VA Families Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8041 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8041 To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees of the …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8201 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8201 To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental …

May 16, 2026 · details / share

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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActThis bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Apr 01, 2026 · details / share

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United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes.

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Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a taskforce on unlawful robocalls, and for other purposes.

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College Transparency Act

A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system.

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Insurance Data Protection Act

A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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To impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers, and for other purposes.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act of 2025

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for investments in innovative agricultural technology.

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No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025

To require the provision of information and counseling regarding Federal food assistance programs as part of the Transition Assistance Program.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act

To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the Honor and Remember Flag created by Honor and Remember, Inc., as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty, …

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Safer Schools Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6683 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6683 To establish a grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and …