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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
Oakland resolution accepting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission failed.
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.
NJ A 5690 requires a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver; referred to Judiciary Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Sponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican)
NJ A 5631 would exempt law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law; latest action: introduced, referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Sponsor: Simmons, Heather (Democratic)
PA HB 1604, amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) and providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers, was referred to Law & Justice.
Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Law & Justice Sponsor: David Delloso (Democratic)
AK HJR 18 supports a state natural gas pipeline project and urges the federal government to take all necessary actions to expedite the project; it was permanently filed 9/22.
Delaware HB 369, an act to amend Title 29 of the Delaware code relating to the establishment of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, was signed by the governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
NJ S 4162, the Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act on public entity contracts for energy conservation and renewable energy production, was approved as P.L.2026, c.67.
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.67. Sponsor: McKeon, John F. (Democratic)
