Bills & Legislation

NEST Act

Sponsored by Kim, Andy (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Sep 29, 2026

HELP STATES Act

Sponsored by Kean, Thomas H. (Republican-NJ-7) · House · Last action: Sep 28, 2026

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.

Sponsored by Smith, Christopher H. (Republican-NJ-4) · House · Last action: Sep 24, 2026

Diversify Act

Sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Sep 17, 2026

Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act

Sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Aug 7, 2026

Language Access for All Act of 2026

Sponsored by Kim, Andy (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Jul 15, 2026

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program to award grants to renovate and develop third spaces, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by McIver, LaMonica (Democrat-NJ-10) · House · Last action: May 26, 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to create a pilot grant program that provides funding to renovate and develop 'third spaces'—public gathering places like libraries, community centers, parks, and cafes that are separate from home and work. The program would award grants to eligible organizations or municipalities to improve these community spaces.

To amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Minority Fellowship Program.

Sponsored by Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democrat-NJ-12) · House · Last action: May 26, 2026

This bill extends the Minority Fellowship Program, a federal initiative that provides training and financial support to underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in mental health and substance abuse treatment fields. The bill reauthorizes funding for this program, which would otherwise expire.

To improve response to, and preparation for, heat waves and extreme heat, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democrat-NJ-12) · House · Last action: May 22, 2026

This bill aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to heat waves and extreme heat events. It would establish new federal programs, funding, and coordination mechanisms to help communities protect public health during dangerous heat conditions.

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025

Sponsored by Smith, Christopher H. (Republican-NJ-4) · House · Last action: May 21, 2026