Bills & Legislation

To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign for schools regarding youth suicide prevention resources, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Carter, Troy A. (Democrat-LA-2) · House · Last action: May 21, 2026

A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Kennedy, John (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: May 21, 2026

Norma Ruth Criswell Carpenter & Clovis C. Criswell Grant Parish Restoration Act of 2026

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: May 20, 2026

Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

Sponsored by Carter, Troy A. (Democrat-LA-2) · House · Last action: May 19, 2026

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Sponsored by Kennedy, John (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: May 14, 2026

Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

Sponsored by Kennedy, John (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: May 13, 2026

VICTIM Act of 2026

Sponsored by Kennedy, John (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: May 12, 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Attorney General to create a grant program that provides federal funding to law enforcement agencies for solving violent crimes and adopting new investigative technologies. The program aims to improve clearance rates (the percentage of cases solved) for serious violent incidents.

No Delays in Disaster Relief Act

Sponsored by Letlow, Julia (Republican-LA-5) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

I cannot provide an analysis of this bill because the bill text has not been provided. The document only contains a title and subject heading without the actual legislative language or provisions.

Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026

Sponsored by Carter, Troy A. (Democrat-LA-2) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This bill would amend the Medicaid program (Title XIX of the Social Security Act) to increase federal payments to states for activities related to outreach and enrollment. The goal is to help more eligible individuals learn about and sign up for Medicaid benefits.

Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026

Sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican-LA-3) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Justice to purchase body armor made from ballistic fibers manufactured in the United States, rather than allowing purchases of armor made with foreign-produced fibers. The intent is to support domestic manufacturing while ensuring federal law enforcement has protective equipment.