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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146 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Boston, MA · Enacted

    Boston 2026-1968: Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

    The City Council passed an order for a summons for Phillip Eng to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

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

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43670&GUID=0D1262A1-9EF1

  5. Boston, MA · Introduced

    Boston 2026-1601: Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.

    Order 2026-1601 for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing is pending in the Committee on Community Preservation Act.

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

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43288&GUID=7BE60B5C-CC7C

  7. Boston, MA · Failed or withdrawn

    Boston 2026-1957: Communication was received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

    Communication received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan; status filed.

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

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43693&GUID=3741F8DA-FB5D

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Austin, TX · Introduced

    Austin 26-2667: Briefing on Living Wages Audit, which looks at whether departments are monitoring their contracts to ensure compliance with the living wage requirements. [Kathie Harrison, Assistant City Auditor; Mateo Macias, Senior Auditor - Austin City Auditor's Office]

    Briefing on Living Wages Audit, which looks at whether departments are monitoring their contracts to ensure compliance with living wage requirements, agenda ready for the Audit and Finance Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Agenda Ready

    Official page: austintexas.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=29183&GUID=5B74EF18

  14. 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

  15. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0130: 2) A Resolution Rejecting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission

    The City Council passed a resolution rejecting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37632&GUID=492ED4A5-D5A

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0145: Subject: OPD Firearm Relinquishment Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Signed By Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell With The Alameda County Superior Court Of California, Effective December 1, 2024 (Attachment A), To Fund Equipment And Staffing To Support A Firearm Relinquishment Program Addressing Gu

    An Oakland city resolution passed, ratifying an MOU with Alameda County Superior Court and appropriating up to $1,563,571 for a firearm relinquishment program addressing gun violence.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37647&GUID=39E09732-EEC

  19. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0119: Subject: EPA San Francisco Bay Program Grant From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing (1) The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) From The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) San Francisco Bay Program For PCB Remediation In Arroyo Viejo Creek; And (2) Adopting Appro

    An Oakland resolution passed authorizing the City Administrator to accept EPA San Francisco Bay Program grant funds, not to exceed three million dollars, for PCB remediation in Arroyo Viejo Creek.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37621&GUID=58CE3453-0A0

  20. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 1095: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in dockets, indices and other records, providing for limited access to eviction information; and requiring the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts to process records.

    PA HB 1095, providing for limited access to eviction information in court records, was re-reported as committed on 2026-10-20.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Re-reported as committed
    Sponsor: Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1095