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H.R. 10917 · 119th Congress

Wildfire Emergency Act of 2026: Forests, Home Upgrades, and Fire Training

This bill pays for wildfire prevention.

Sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA)

3 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive October 29, 2026

S. 5411 · 119th Congress

Emergency Cash Grants for College Students in Crisis

This bill sets up emergency grants for college students facing sudden money problems, like trouble paying for food or housing.

Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)

6 buried provisions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Deep dive October 3, 2026

H.R. 10316 · 119th Congress

Calling Housing a National Emergency to Build Homes Faster

This bill asks the President to declare a housing emergency.

Sponsored by Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA)

6 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive September 12, 2026

H.R. 8206 · 119th Congress

Homeland Security Funding Bill, Border Rules, and New Voter ID Rules

This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security for 2026.

Sponsored by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), +8 cosponsors

6 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive September 10, 2026

H.R. 8135 · 119th Congress

Cost-of-Living Emergency Act: Government Push to Track and Cut Living Costs

This bill declares an emergency over high living costs.

Sponsored by Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), +1 cosponsor

3 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive September 9, 2026

H.R. 4749 · 119th Congress

Texas Flood Emergency Aid Act

This bill gives $15 billion to FEMA for the 2025 Texas floods.

Sponsored by Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), +11 cosponsors

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive September 9, 2026

H.R. 10293 · 119th Congress

Bill Would Help More Rural Hospitals Offer Emergency and Other Care

This bill changes rules for rural emergency hospitals.

Sponsored by Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), +5 cosponsors

1 buried provision

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive September 6, 2026

H.R. 10014 · 119th Congress

Bill Would Let Citizens and Congress Sue When the President Withholds Approved Funding

This bill lets people and businesses sue the federal government if it illegally withholds money Congress approved.

Sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA)

4 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive August 7, 2026

H.R. 10033 · 119th Congress

Rules for Self-Driving Cars During Emergencies

This bill sets new rules for self-driving cars and emergency responders.

Sponsored by Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA)

4 buried provisions

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Deep dive August 7, 2026

H.Res. 873 · 119th Congress

House Rule for Fast-Tracking the 2026 Government Funding Bill

This measure sets rules for how the House will handle a Senate-amended government funding bill, H.R.

Sponsored by Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Deep dive July 19, 2026