Bills & Legislation

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Alsobrooks, Angela D. (Democrat-MD) · Senate · Last action: May 12, 2026

Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act

Sponsored by Raskin, Jamie (Democrat-MD-8) · House · Last action: May 11, 2026

This bill would change how retirement pay is funded for retired officers in two federal agencies: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Public Health Service (PHS). Currently, these agencies pay their retirees from their own budgets, but this bill would shift that funding responsibility to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund.

STABLE DRC Act

Sponsored by Olszewski, Johnny (Democrat-MD-2) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

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Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Sponsored by Raskin, Jamie (Democrat-MD-8) · House · Last action: May 7, 2026

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

Sponsored by Olszewski, Johnny (Democrat-MD-2) · House · Last action: May 4, 2026

This proposal would amend the U.S. Constitution to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices, replacing the current system where justices serve for life. The specific terms and implementation details would depend on the final amendment language.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Sponsored by Harris, Andy (Republican-MD-1) · House · Last action: May 1, 2026

This is a federal spending bill that allocates taxpayer funds to agriculture, rural development, food safety, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027. The bill determines how much money these departments and agencies can spend on their operations and programs.

Financial Access Protection Act

Sponsored by Alsobrooks, Angela D. (Democrat-MD) · Senate · Last action: Apr 30, 2026

Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.

Sponsored by Olszewski, Johnny (Democrat-MD-2) · House · Last action: Apr 23, 2026

This bill designates April 2026 as 'National County Government Month' to recognize county government employees and raise public awareness about county services. The designation is ceremonial and carries no direct budgetary requirements.

Rural Child Care Facility Expansion Act

Sponsored by McClain Delaney, April (Democrat-MD-6) · House · Last action: Apr 22, 2026

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.

Sponsored by Raskin, Jamie (Democrat-MD-8) · House · Last action: Apr 16, 2026

This House resolution expresses the opinion that President Trump, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause by immediately surrendering any payments from foreign governments to the Treasury and divesting from foreign-linked business interests. The resolution is non-binding and does not create new law or enforcement mechanisms.