Bills & Legislation

Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Democrat-IL) · Senate · Last action: May 13, 2026

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Democrat-IL) · Senate · Last action: May 13, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices".

Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Democrat-IL) · Senate · Last action: May 13, 2026

EV Charging Accessibility Act

Sponsored by Underwood, Lauren (Democrat-IL-14) · House · Last action: May 13, 2026

American Cures Act

Sponsored by Durbin, Richard J. (Democrat-IL) · Senate · Last action: May 12, 2026

Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.

Sponsored by Ramirez, Delia C. (Democrat-IL-3) · House · Last action: May 12, 2026

This is a resolution that expresses the view that violence and oppression experienced by people globally are interconnected and calls for affirming human rights and self-determination. The bill does not create new laws or programs but rather makes a symbolic statement recognizing these interconnections.

Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act

Sponsored by Davis, Danny K. (Democrat-IL-7) · House · Last action: May 11, 2026

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures".

Sponsored by Foster, Bill (Democrat-IL-11) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

This bill would use Congress's disapproval power to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from withdrawing a rule about fair credit reporting practices. The rule in question deals with how credit reporting agencies can match consumer names when reporting credit information.

VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

Sponsored by Budzinski, Nikki (Democrat-IL-13) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Sponsored by Quigley, Mike (Democrat-IL-5) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This bill expresses congressional support for designating May 2026 as 'National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.' The measure is symbolic in nature and does not create any new laws or funding programs.