Bills & Legislation

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

Sponsored by Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democrat-CA-37) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

This bill would establish health care standards and protections for pregnant incarcerated women and those who have recently given birth while in custody. It aims to improve medical care, reduce harmful practices, and address outcomes related to pregnancy and childbirth in correctional facilities.

Better Energy Storage and Safety Act

Sponsored by Panetta, Jimmy (Democrat-CA-19) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

This bill modifies programs under the 2020 Energy Act related to energy storage technology. Without access to the full bill text, a complete analysis cannot be provided.

Safe Transit for All Act of 2026

Sponsored by Min, Dave (Democrat-CA-47) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

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Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act

Sponsored by Kim, Young (Republican-CA-40) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

This bill directs the federal government to develop economic strategies and tools designed to discourage military aggression by China against Taiwan. The legislation focuses on creating deterrents through economic measures rather than military means.

Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act

Sponsored by Sherman, Brad (Democrat-CA-32) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Sponsored by Vargas, Juan (Democrat-CA-52) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

SAM Act of 2026

Sponsored by Kiley, Kevin (Independent-CA-3) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

This bill would modify federal transportation law to allow the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to use certain existing grant funding to support the development and purchase of technology for autonomous shared mobility vehicles (such as self-driving ride-sharing services). The bill would redirect funds already appropriated for transportation purposes toward this newer technology category.

ADAPT Assets Act

Sponsored by Garamendi, John (Democrat-CA-8) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to create a new grant program that funds demonstration projects designed to make transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, transit systems, etc.) more resistant to natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The program would support states, local governments, and other entities in testing and implementing resilience improvements.

Supporting the first Friday of May as "National Space Day" in recognition of the significant positive impact the aerospace community has and will continue to have on the United States of America.

Sponsored by Lieu, Ted (Democrat-CA-36) · House · Last action: Apr 30, 2026

PFAS Cleanup Act

Sponsored by Sánchez, Linda T. (Democrat-CA-38) · House · Last action: Apr 30, 2026

This bill would create a new tax on manufacturers and importers of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly called 'forever chemicals' used in various industrial applications. It would also provide tax credits to public water systems for removing these chemicals from drinking water supplies.