Bills & Legislation

Federal Benefits Repatriation Verification Act of 2026

Sponsored by Fischbach, Michelle (Republican-MN-7) · House · Last action: Apr 2, 2026

This bill would prohibit noncitizens who receive federal benefits from sending money out of the country and would require verification systems to monitor compliance. It establishes a new Treasury Department database to track and enforce these restrictions.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for the production of, and investment in, certain renewable materials.

Sponsored by Fischbach, Michelle (Republican-MN-7) · House · Last action: Mar 27, 2026

This bill would amend the federal tax code to create new tax credits for companies that produce or invest in renewable materials. The credits are designed to incentivize the development and use of sustainable alternatives to conventional materials.

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Fischbach, Michelle (Republican-MN-7) · House · Last action: Mar 27, 2026

This is a procedural bill that addresses how Congress will handle differences between the House and Senate versions of a major spending bill (H.R. 7147) for fiscal year 2026. The bill itself does not contain spending amounts or policy details, but rather determines the process for resolving disagreements between the two chambers.

Data to Save Moms Act

Sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democrat-MN) · Senate · Last action: Mar 25, 2026

This bill proposes changes to federal health law to strengthen how the government collects data about maternal health outcomes and measures quality of care for pregnant women and new mothers. The legislation aims to improve the information available to policymakers and healthcare providers about maternal health trends and care quality.

American Water Stewardship Act

Sponsored by Stauber, Pete (Republican-MN-8) · House · Last action: Mar 25, 2026

A resolution honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, United States Army Reserve.

Sponsored by Klobuchar, Amy (Democrat-MN) · Senate · Last action: Mar 25, 2026

To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Sponsored by Stauber, Pete (Republican-MN-8) · House · Last action: Mar 25, 2026

Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026

Sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democrat-MN) · Senate · Last action: Mar 24, 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) to study the consolidation and concentration trends in the livestock industry. The research would examine how the industry structure has changed and what effects consolidation may have on various stakeholders.

Homegrown Fertilizer Act

Sponsored by Klobuchar, Amy (Democrat-MN) · Senate · Last action: Mar 19, 2026

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026

Sponsored by McCollum, Betty (Democrat-MN-4) · House · Last action: Mar 19, 2026

This bill would phase out the production of nonessential uses of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals used in many consumer and industrial products—and prohibit their release into the environment. The legislation aims to reduce human exposure to these persistent chemicals, which have raised health and environmental concerns.