Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.
Resolution 26-1498 would add $957,199 to a $1,452,199 contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver.
DC B 26-0850, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, was transmitted to the Mayor with a response due on Nov 09, 2026.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 09, 2026 Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)
PA HB 2023, amending the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 in recovery of possession, hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant, received final passage on 2026-10-19.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing Sponsor: Greg Scott (Democratic)
Ordinance 2803-2026 would authorize the expenditure of $249,012.38 from the general fund for a contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to reduce gun violence amongst youth.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
Resolution 26-1454 would approve a license agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness at 621 W. Wesley Avenue.
Ordinance 2919-2026 would authorize modifying a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for affordable housing at 157 and 175 Chicago Ave, adjusting funded budget line items.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
PA SB 1501, establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Freedmen Affairs to provide individuals with unfulfilled statutory obligations from the Reconstruction era, was referred to State Government.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Referred to State Government Sponsor: Sharif Street (Democratic)
MA S 3186, on conforming with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors, was reported favorably and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2026-10-26.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Denver resolution amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $852,000.00 for rapid rehousing for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide.
DC's Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0818, R26-0519) was effective from Oct 06, 2026 and published in DC Register Vol 73, Page 013524.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0519, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013524 Sponsor: Lewis George, Janeese (Democratic)
DC B 26-0768, the Net Zero Continuity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026: latest action 2026-10-23, Act A26-0430 published in DC Register Vol 73, Page 013486.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Act A26-0430 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013486 Sponsor: Lewis George, Janeese (Democratic)
Latest action on DC B 26-0722, the Language Access Rulemaking Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2026: Act A26-0426 published in the DC Register, Vol 73, Page 013477 on 2026-10-23.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Act A26-0426 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013477 Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (Democratic)
PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations Sponsor: Christopher Rabb (Democratic)
DC PR 26-0820, Language Access Rulemaking Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026; Resolution R26-0521, effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0521, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013526 Sponsor: Nadeau, Brianne K. (Democratic)
DC PR 26-0821, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, is effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0524, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013530 Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)
