Bills & Legislation

To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.

Sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democrat-NY-3) · House · Last action: Apr 14, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".

Sponsored by Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democrat-NY) · Senate · 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 Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democrat-NY) · Senate · Last action: Apr 13, 2026

SACRED Act

Sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democrat-NY-3) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

This bill would create a federal law making it illegal to harass people who are exercising religious freedom at places of worship. The harassment prohibition would apply within 100 feet of religious buildings and would be enforced under federal criminal law.

End Russian Oil Windfalls Act

Sponsored by Meeks, Gregory W. (Democrat-NY-5) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

This bill would cancel two Trump administration authorizations (General Licenses 133 and 134A) that permitted the delivery and sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products to India under certain conditions. The cancellation would effectively tighten sanctions on Russian energy exports.

Power for the People Act of 2026

Sponsored by Tonko, Paul (Democrat-NY-20) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

This bill aims to create special electricity rate structures and connection queues for data centers to prevent them from raising costs for other utility customers. The legislation seeks to manage the growing electricity demand from data centers through targeted regulatory changes.

Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026

Sponsored by Nadler, Jerrold (Democrat-NY-12) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

This bill would create new federal safety standards for commercial helicopters powered by turbine engines that carry paying passengers. The requirements would cover safety equipment, pilot training, and maintenance procedures for this class of aircraft.

NOPE Act

Sponsored by Latimer, George (Democrat-NY-16) · House · Last action: Apr 9, 2026

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Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act

Sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democrat-NY-3) · House · Last action: Apr 6, 2026

This bill ensures that the Internal Revenue Service's Office of the Taxpayer Advocate can continue operating if the IRS loses its funding due to a lapse in congressional appropriations. The office helps taxpayers resolve disputes with the IRS and access assistance during government shutdowns.

Interstate Ferry Fairness Act

Sponsored by LaLota, Nick (Republican-NY-1) · House · Last action: Apr 6, 2026

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