Bills & Legislation

To amend title XII of the Social Security Act to require States to first use certain funds to pay outstanding balances on advances made under such title prior to using such funds for any other purpose.

Sponsored by Fong, Vince (Republican-CA-20) · House · Last action: May 19, 2026

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on specified settlement fund payments, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Thompson, Mike (Democrat-CA-4) · House · Last action: May 19, 2026

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

Sponsored by Padilla, Alex (Democrat-CA) · Senate · Last action: May 19, 2026

PETSAFE Act

Sponsored by Schiff, Adam B. (Democrat-CA) · Senate · Last action: May 18, 2026

This bill amends federal disaster management laws to require emergency preparedness and response planning for companion animals (pets) during disasters. It ensures that pets are considered in federal emergency management operations overseen by agencies like FEMA.

Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026

Sponsored by Schiff, Adam B. (Democrat-CA) · Senate · Last action: May 18, 2026

This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create new rules for how large industrial facilities and data centers connect to the nation's electricity transmission system. The goal is to streamline the interconnection process for these major power consumers.

Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

Sponsored by Thompson, Mike (Democrat-CA-4) · House · Last action: May 15, 2026

This bill expresses congressional support for designating May 17, 2026, as 'Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day.' The measure is symbolic in nature and does not create new programs or spending.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold each year, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Takano, Mark (Democrat-CA-39) · House · Last action: May 15, 2026

This bill would amend federal labor law to set a minimum salary requirement for certain exempt employees (executives, administrators, and professionals) who are not entitled to overtime pay. The bill would also automatically adjust this salary threshold annually to keep pace with inflation or wage changes.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veteran Scam Victims Foundation, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Whitesides, George (Democrat-CA-27) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

To require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence.

Sponsored by Lieu, Ted (Democrat-CA-36) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act

Sponsored by Issa, Darrell (Republican-CA-48) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026