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.

Local bills: city councils that publish their records through Legistar's public interface can be added; many cities need a token or don't publish this way, so local coverage is partial.

147 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

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
- Fossil fuel phaseout
Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12757&GUID=F10CA0CB-6EDB-
NJ · Passed one chamber
NJ SR 96: Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.
New Jersey Senate passed SR 96 recognizing the NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the Taiwan Relations Act anniversary.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Resolution Passed Senate (Voice)
Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)
- Reduce U.S. military alliances
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR96
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
- Universal rent control
- Tenant power
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3997
Columbus, OH · Enacted
Columbus 2657-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow for costs incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order, beginning April 1, 2026. ($0.00)
Ordinance 2657-2026 passed: modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow costs incurred prior to purchase order approval.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed
- Public or social housing
Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138591&GUID=47754042-2
PA · Enacted
PA HB 135: An Act amending Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in workers' cooperative corporations, further providing for corporations, for articles of incorporation and for directors and officers.
PA HB 135, an Act amending the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes in workers' cooperative corporations, has latest action Act No. 63 of 2026.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 63 of 2026
Sponsor: Rick Krajewski (Democratic)
- Worker ownership
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb135
Los Angeles, CA · Enacted
Los Angeles 2026-0130: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Contract Modification No. 12 to Contract No. PS73193000-P2550, a cost plus fixed-fee contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. (formerly LTK Consultant Services, Inc.) to provide consultant support services for the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project, increasing the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract price by $4,796,082, from $7,038,584
The Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee passed a contract modification increasing the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project contract by $4,796,082 to $11,834,666.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed
- Free or subsidized public transit
Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12246&GUID=D30D8DDB-E614-
NJ · Passed one chamber
NJ S 4066: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.
NJ S 4066 requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing; reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
- Public or social housing
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4066
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)
- Tenant power
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb344
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)
- Public or social housing
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3586
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
- Public transit electrification
Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12883&GUID=A62A83C5-5FF5-
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)
- Tenant power
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb558
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]
- Environmental justice
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10869
Columbus, OH · Enacted
Columbus 2651-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount
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Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed
- Public or social housing
Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138585&GUID=BF39D69A-C
U.S. Congress · In committee
H.R. 10901: Streamlining Affordable Housing Act of 2026
H.R. 10901, the Streamlining Affordable Housing Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on 2026-10-22.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
- Public or social housing
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10901
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)
- Public or social housing
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859
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]
- Socialist feminism
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1637
NJ · Passed the legislature
NJ A 4835: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."
NJ A 4835 permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act and passed both houses 39-0.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
Sponsor: Macurdy, Andrew
- End cash bail
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4835
U.S. Congress · In committee
H.R. 10856: LIHTC Security Act
H.R. 10856, the LIHTC Security Act, was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
- Public or social housing
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10856
IL · In committee
IL HB 4736: ESTATE TAX-SPECIAL USE
IL HB 4736 on estate tax special use added co-sponsor Rep. David Friess on 2026-10-22.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
Sponsor: Sharon Chung (Democratic)
- Wealth redistribution
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4736&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
Boston, MA · Enacted
Boston 2026-1774: On the message and order, referred on September 23, 2026, Docket #1774, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the form of a grant, MOIA Mayors Migration Council, awarded by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to be administered by the Department of Immigrant Advancement. The grant would fund support for city-led programs that
A Boston committee recommended an order authorizing the city to accept a $500,000 MOIA Mayors Migration Council grant for city-led programs for underserved communities; it passed.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Passed
- Equity-based policies
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43445&GUID=E60BC5CB-BE22

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