Bills & Legislation

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Sponsored by Letlow, Julia (Republican-LA-5) · House · Last action: Apr 15, 2026

To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty.

Sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican-LA-3) · House · Last action: Mar 27, 2026

This bill authorizes the creation of a new service ribbon to recognize National Guard members who perform homeland defense duties. A service ribbon is a small decorative award worn on military uniforms to acknowledge specific service or achievements.

DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026

Sponsored by Fields, Cleo (Democrat-LA-6) · House · Last action: Mar 27, 2026

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent federal watchdog agency, to study how effectively the Department of Defense uses the Defense Production Act to purchase long-lead items (products requiring extended manufacturing times) and maintain strategic stockpiles. The study aims to evaluate current practices and identify any improvements needed in how the government procures and stockpiles critical defense materials.

Mined in America Act of 2026

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

This bill directs the Department of Commerce to create a voluntary certification program for cryptocurrency mining operations conducted in the United States. It also authorizes federal programs to incentivize replacing mining equipment from foreign adversaries with equipment manufactured in the U.S. or allied nations.

A SMART Act

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: Mar 23, 2026

Linemen Legacy Act

Sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican-LA-3) · House · Last action: Mar 19, 2026

This bill clarifies that utility line technicians—workers who install and maintain electrical, telecommunications, and gas lines—should be recognized as emergency response providers under federal homeland security law. This classification would potentially give them access to certain federal protections, training, and coordination benefits during emergencies.

Veteran Access to Neurosurgery Act of 2026

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: Mar 18, 2026

Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026

Sponsored by Cassidy, Bill (Republican-LA) · Senate · Last action: Mar 12, 2026

Mail Ballot Integrity Act

Sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican-LA-3) · House · Last action: Mar 9, 2026