Bills

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.

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29 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. Oakland, CA · Introduced

    Oakland 27-0113: Subject: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance Update From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.62 Of The Oakland Municipal Code To Allow Affordable Housing Trust Funds From Funds Distributed To The City Under Redevelopment Dissolution Laws To Be Used For Operating And Rental Subsidies For Housing Serving People Experiencing Homeles

    An Oakland ordinance would allow Affordable Housing Trust Funds for rental subsidies for housing serving people experiencing homelessness and remove a 2027 sunset date on anti-displacement services.

    Latest action (Nov 10, 2026): Status: Introduced In Council

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37615&GUID=9C153BB3-DBF

  2. Denver, CO · In committee

    Denver 26-1639: Authorizes a rescission of $15,425,000.00 from the Climate Protection Fund (CPF) in 2026 to appropriate a cash transfer in the CPF to the Climate Projection Capital Projects Fund to support capital projects appropriated in the 2027 budget that promote energy conservation, adaptation and resiliency, and charging maintenance.

    Bill 26-1639 authorizes a rescission of $15,325,000.00 from the Climate Protection Fund in 2026 to support capital projects that promote energy conservation, adaptation and resiliency.

    Latest action (Nov 3, 2026): Status: Committee Consent

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57782&GUID=51486B70-3735

  3. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2880: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, further providing for definitions and for duties of electric distribution companies.

    PA HB 2880, an act amending the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and providing for renewable energy siting standards, was referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 4100
    Sponsor: Nathan Davidson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2880

  4. PR · In committee

    PR RC 712: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos Municipales de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva en torno a las acciones administrativas, decisiones operacionales, criterios técnicos y directrices impartidas por la Región Metro de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (A.A.A.) relacionadas con la operación del sistema de distribución de agua potable, inc

    PR RC 712: an investigation by the Puerto Rico House into AAA Metro Region actions on potable agua distribution and their impact on Toa Baja; latest action 2026-10-27: Vista Pública.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #2
    Sponsor: Ángel Morey Noble (Partido Nuevo Progre)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/161388

  5. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 2023: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in recovery of possession, further providing for hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant.

    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)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2023

  7. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0818: Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    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)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0818

  10. PA · Enacted

    PA SB 804: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services

    Latest action on PA SB 804, providing for medical devices, grants to fire companies and protection against PFAS chemicals: Act No. 98 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 98 of 2026
    Sponsor: Lisa Boscola (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb804

  11. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0771: APPROVE Motion by Yaroslavsky, Richardson, and Horvath that the Board direct Metro to join the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the County in a collaborative effort led by USGBC California to reduce construction-related greenhouse gas emissions by undertaking a phased approach to the use of low carbon concrete in construction materials. We further move that the Chief Executive Officer init

    A motion directing Metro to join Los Angeles, Long Beach, and the County in a USGBC California effort to reduce construction greenhouse gas emissions with low carbon concrete passed.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12884&GUID=D3F467D1-CB19-

  12. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0644: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. FIND the procurement of Near-Zero Natural Gas-Fueled Engines under Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 130237, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item, constitutes a single-source procurement method for the purpose of duplicating equipment already in use; and B. AWARD a single-source, five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract

    The Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee passed a five-year, single-source contract with Cummins for 680 Near-Zero Natural Gas-Fueled Engines to replace engines on Metro buses.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12757&GUID=F10CA0CB-6EDB-

  13. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 3997: Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.

    NJ A 3997 prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws; reported out of Assembly Comm. with amendments, 2nd Reading.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Brennan, Katie

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3997

  14. PA · Enacted

    PA HB 344: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for parking provisions in lease.

    PA HB 344 amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for parking provisions in lease; latest action (2026-10-22): Act No. 64 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 64 of 2026
    Sponsor: G. Roni Green (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb344

  15. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0770: APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Richardson, Sandoval, Solis, and Bass that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to advance the following objectives pertaining to the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station: A. Identify, program, and authorize a maximum not-to-exceed of $6 million in Metro controlled funds toward the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station Project for preliminary engineering design, environmen

    Metro board approves a motion to authorize up to $6 million in Metro funds for preliminary engineering design and environmental documentation for the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station Project.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12883&GUID=A62A83C5-5FF5-

  16. PA · Enacted

    PA HB 558: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications.

    PA HB 558 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications; Act No. 67 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 67 of 2026
    Sponsor: Marylouise Isaacson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb558

  17. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 10869: Protect Clean Water Act

    H.R. 10869, the Protect Clean Water Act, was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): 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.
    Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10869

  18. Boston, MA · In committee

    Boston 2026-1958: Ordinance Establishing a "Bad Landlords List" and Extending Rental Property Code Enforcement Against Chronic Offenders and Scofflaws.

    Boston ordinance 2026-1958, establishing a 'Bad Landlords List' and extending rental property code enforcement against chronic offenders, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Referred

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43677&GUID=AA2276BF-038A

  19. PR · In committee

    PR RC 659: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Gobierno de la Cámara de Representantes realizar una investigación sobre todos los aspectos relacionados con la construcción, operación y cumplimiento regulatorio del terminal de importación y procesamiento de gas natural licuado (LNG) operado por New Fortress Energy en la Bahía de Puerto Nuevo en San Juan, y los incidentes que hayan ocurrido como resultado de las mod

    PR RC 659 would have the Government Committee of the House of Representatives investigate the New Fortress Energy LNG terminal in Bahía de Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, and its incidents.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios y Reglas Especiales de Debate de la Cámara
    Sponsor: Denis Márquez Lebrón (Partido Independenti)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/160812

  20. PA · In committee

    PA SR 374: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study and issue findings and recommendations on the strategic importance of this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry in resolving the growing demand for energy in this Commonwealth.

    PA SR 374, a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the strategic importance of the Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry, was reported as committed.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Reported as committed
    Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr374