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.
241 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
VA SB 356, which establishes definitions and sovereignty for American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes, was continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB356
VA SB 415 increases the kilowatt of nameplate capacity for the Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; latest action (2026-07-21): continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Mark J. Peake (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB415
VA bill HB 1132 on data center tax revenue and a local residential renewable energy incentive program was continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: David A. Reid (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB1132
HB 890 on electric vehicles and charging stations and electrification of the Commonwealth's centralized fleet; latest action on 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB890
VA HB 858 would replace Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday; latest action 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB858
VA HB 162: counties and cities may establish public campaign financing for certain offices; latest action (2026-07-21): continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB162
Virginia SB 510, which would establish a Virginia Clean Energy Research and Support Center, was continued from last session as of its 2026-07-21 action.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB510
Latest action 2026-07-21: VA SB 422, Virginia Conservation Easement Act, definition of federally recognized tribe, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Richard H. Stuart (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB422
Virginia SB 349, on the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and pre-tenancy fees, was continued from last session on 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB349
VA HB 863 on the elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses was continued from last session as of 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB863
VA HB 926 on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty; latest action 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Alfonso H. Lopez (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB926
VA HB 79, Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty; latest action 2026-07-21, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Marcia S. "Cia" Price (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB79
Baltimore ordinance 26-0215 on pricing algorithm use would require landlords to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to tenants; it is in committee.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10595&GUID=A4155D72-F
A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10604&GUID=8A1864C9-4
The latest action on DC B26-0596, the Utility Rates and Ratemaking Amendment Act of 2026, is a public hearing on 2026-07-02.
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Public Hearing on B26-0596 View Public Hearing Record
Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0596
Illinois HB 4568, $DHS-HOME Illinois Program: latest action on 2026-07-01, Rule 19(b), re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Latest action (Jul 1, 2026): Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Sponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4568&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
H.R. 9420, the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2026-06-24.
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9420
H.R. 9421, the Ban Abortion by Mail Act, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2026-06-24.
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9421
DE HB 317 on automatic voter registration verification and ongoing eligibility review was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (Jun 12, 2026): Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 317, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143533
HB 399, an act to amend Title 6 of the Delaware Code relating to 3-dimensional printers and firearms, was introduced and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee on 2026-06-11.
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143522