Bills & Legislation

Expressing support for the designation of May 16, 2026, as the "National Day of Light".

Sponsored by Morelle, Joseph D. (Democrat-NY-25) · House · Last action: May 15, 2026

This bill expresses congressional support for designating May 16, 2026, as the 'National Day of Light.' The measure is a symbolic resolution that does not create binding requirements or establish new law, but rather communicates Congress's endorsement of this observance.

To establish a pilot program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages made to finance improvements to convert basement spaces into safely habitable dwelling units, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Meeks, Gregory W. (Democrat-NY-5) · House · Last action: May 15, 2026

This bill would create a pilot program allowing the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to insure mortgages for homeowners who want to convert basements into safe, livable apartments or dwelling units. The program would test whether this approach helps increase affordable housing supply while ensuring safety standards are met.

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to adjust which engineered cyclic peptides are qualifying single source drugs for purposes of the Drug Price Negotiation Program.

Sponsored by Morelle, Joseph D. (Democrat-NY-25) · House · Last action: May 15, 2026

This bill would modify which engineered cyclic peptide drugs qualify for Medicare's Drug Price Negotiation Program. The change would affect which medications are eligible for federal price negotiations by adjusting the definition of 'qualifying single source drugs' within the program.

To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Clarke, Yvette D. (Democrat-NY-9) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a microemployer pension plan startup credit, to permit the assignment of small business pension plan startup credits, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Tenney, Claudia (Republican-NY-24) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

SAFE VISITS Act

Sponsored by Goldman, Daniel S. (Democrat-NY-10) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Tonko, Paul (Democrat-NY-20) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

This bill recognizes that people with rare diseases and their families often experience mental health and behavioral health challenges that are frequently overlooked by the healthcare system. The bill aims to draw attention to these unmet behavioral health needs without specifying particular new programs or funding allocations.

FEC Administrative Improvements Act

Sponsored by Morelle, Joseph D. (Democrat-NY-25) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

Recognizing stroke as a national health crisis requiring immediate, coordinated Federal action, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Latimer, George (Democrat-NY-16) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026

This bill formally recognizes stroke as a serious public health crisis in the United States and calls for coordinated federal government action to address it. The bill does not appropriate funds or create new programs, but rather expresses Congress's intent that stroke prevention and treatment should be prioritized.

To prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from authorizing the exchange of information pertaining to the immigration status of any individual.

Sponsored by Goldman, Daniel S. (Democrat-NY-10) · House · Last action: May 14, 2026