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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57 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. PA · In committee

    PA HR 673: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, community impact and process for converting immigrant detention centers operating in this Commonwealth into community-centered projects, with fair, transparent and rigorous local stakeholder participation as a condition for eligibility for State transition grant funds.

    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)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr673

  3. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5641: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

    NJ A 5641 restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; reported and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5641

  4. 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

  5. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 3586: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.*

    NJ A 3586, which requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing, was reported out of Assembly Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Greenwald, Louis D. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3586

  6. 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

  8. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4859: Concerns definition of veteran for purpose of affordable housing preference.

    NJ S 4859, concerning the definition of veteran for an affordable housing preference, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
    Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859

  9. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.Res. 1637: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men.

    H.Res 1637, recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men, was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
    Sponsor: Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1637

  12. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2878: An Act establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an appropriation.

    PA HB 2878, establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force, imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and making an appropriation, was referred to Children & Youth.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Children & Youth
    Sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2878

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. VA · In committee

    VA SB 4001: Virginia Clean Energy & Community Flood Preparedness Act; repeal; electric utility customer credit.

    SB 4001: repeal of the Virginia Clean Energy & Community Flood Preparedness Act; electric utility customer credit; referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
    Sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican)

    Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SB4001

  17. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2866: An Act imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers; providing for an energy ratepayer rebate; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; and establishing the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund.

    PA HB 2866, imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers and providing for an energy ratepayer rebate, was referred to Energy on 2026-10-20.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Referred to Energy
    Sponsor: Steve Samuelson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2866

  18. PA · In committee

    PA SB 599: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in county boards of elections, further providing for expenses of county boards and of primaries and elections to be paid by county, expenses of special elections and boards to be provided with offices; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee

    PA SB 599, an act amending the Pennsylvania Election Code in county boards of elections and in voting by absentee and mail-in electors, was laid on the table on 2026-10-20.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
    Sponsor: Cris Dush (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summar

  19. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore LO26-0051: First Steps, Strong Start: Outdoor Early Learning FOR the purpose of examining the state of outdoor early learning in Baltimore City, including its benefits for young children, current City investments, and opportunities for expansion, as well as the environmental barriers that limit safe outdoor play for the city’s youngest residents.

    LO26-0051, First Steps, Strong Start: Outdoor Early Learning, examining outdoor early learning in Baltimore City, is In Committee at the Baltimore City Council.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10727&GUID=67352A65-C

  20. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 759: Requires AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue report with recommendations for Statewide policy.

    NJ A 759, requiring the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for Statewide policy, was reported out of Assembly Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Abdelaziz, Al

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A759