Bills & Legislation

Commonsense Review Act

Sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democrat-NJ-5) · House · Last action: Apr 13, 2026

This bill would create a cross-government working group to review and standardize 'categorical exclusions' — a process that allows certain federal projects to proceed without full environmental review. The group would coordinate how different agencies apply these exclusions to streamline decision-making.

Grid Expansion and Reliability Act

Sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democrat-NJ-5) · House · Last action: Apr 13, 2026

This bill would streamline the process for building or upgrading electric transmission lines in designated 'national interest' corridors by allowing companies to self-certify information to federal regulators rather than going through traditional approval processes. The change aims to speed up infrastructure development for the electrical grid.

Parents Decide Act

Sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democrat-NJ-5) · House · Last action: Apr 13, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Sponsored by Kim, Andy (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Apr 13, 2026

This joint resolution would require the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any military hostilities involving Iran unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action. The measure is designed to enforce congressional authority over military operations, a power outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Sponsored by Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican-NJ-2) · House · Last action: Apr 2, 2026

This bill would create a new military service medal to honor veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a herbicide used during the Vietnam War. The medal would recognize the service of affected veterans and acknowledge the health impacts associated with Agent Orange exposure.

DPA Specialized Staffing Act

Sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democrat-NJ-5) · House · Last action: Mar 27, 2026

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DOULA for VA Act of 2026

Sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

RESCUE Act

Sponsored by Kean, Thomas H. (Republican-NJ-7) · House · Last action: Mar 26, 2026

Filer Voter Act

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

This bill would require tax return preparers to act as voter registration agencies, meaning they would need to distribute voter registration application forms to their clients. The goal is to increase voter registration opportunities by leveraging the existing relationship between tax preparers and taxpayers.

Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act

Sponsored by Kim, Andy (Democrat-NJ) · Senate · Last action: Mar 25, 2026

This bill would modify the Higher Education Act of 1965 to help school principals and leaders better understand early childhood education. The goal is to improve their knowledge and skills in managing programs serving young children.