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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127 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. 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-

  2. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4838: Requires citizenship verification to register to vote in New Jersey elections; directs county commissioners of registration to audit registered voters for purposes of verifying citizenship.

    NJ S 4838, requiring citizenship verification to register to vote in New Jersey elections and to audit registered voters, was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
    Sponsor: Tiver, Latham (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4838

  11. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5682: Establishes GREEN Loan Program in BPU to finance certain renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; appropriates $5 million.

    NJ A 5682 establishes a GREEN Loan Program in the BPU to finance certain renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and appropriates $5 million; introduced and referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
    Sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5682

  12. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5694: Extends eligibility for sales and use tax exemption certificate program administered by EDA to include certain projects undertaken by clean energy product manufacturers.

    NJ A 5694 would extend eligibility for the EDA's sales and use tax exemption certificate program to certain clean energy product manufacturer projects; it was introduced and referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
    Sponsor: Kearney, Vincent M.

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5694

  15. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4863: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

    NJ S 4863, 'Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act', restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; introduced.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863

  16. PA · Passed the legislature

    PA HB 1667: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for residential clean energy tax credit; repealing provisions relating to Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) Tax Credits; providing for Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) Tax Credits and for energy ratepayer protection; establishing t

    PA HB 1667 would provide a residential clean energy tax credit and energy ratepayer protection, establish the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund, and was referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
    Sponsor: Paul Takac (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1667

  17. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 2380: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in restructuring of electric utility industry, providing for energy storage procurement.

    PA HB 2380, providing for energy storage procurement in restructuring of electric utility industry, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure on 2026-10-13.

    Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
    Sponsor: Nikki Rivera (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2380

  18. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 280: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further providing for qualifications of electors at primaries; in party organization, further providing for only enrolled electors to vote at primaries or hold party offices; in nomination of candidates, fu

    Pennsylvania HB 280 would amend the Pennsylvania Election Code on primary voting by enrolled electors, absentee and mail-in ballot applications; latest action 2026-10-13 referred to State Government.

    Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to State Government
    Sponsor: Jared Solomon (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb280

  19. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA SB 980: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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 companies, further providing fo

    PA SB 980, amending Title 35 (Health and Safety), providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment; re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.

    Latest action (Oct 7, 2026): Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
    Sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb980

  20. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5590: "Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act"; requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.

    NJ A 5590 requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5590