Bills

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25 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. PR · In committee

    PR RC 712: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos Municipales de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una investigación exhaustiva en torno a las acciones administrativas, decisiones operacionales, criterios técnicos y directrices impartidas por la Región Metro de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (A.A.A.) relacionadas con la operación del sistema de distribución de agua potable, inc

    PR RC 712: an investigation by the Puerto Rico House into AAA Metro Region actions on potable agua distribution and their impact on Toa Baja; latest action 2026-10-27: Vista Pública.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Vista Pública: Salón de Audiencias #2
    Sponsor: Ángel Morey Noble (Partido Nuevo Progre)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/161388

  2. PA · Enacted

    PA SB 804: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices; 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

    Latest action on PA SB 804, providing for medical devices, grants to fire companies and protection against PFAS chemicals: Act No. 98 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 98 of 2026
    Sponsor: Lisa Boscola (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb804

  3. 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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR96

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  10. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1275: relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

    NH HB 1275 on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain products from use restrictions, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 07/10/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 298; eff. I. Sec 4 eff 9/8/2026 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026
    Sponsor: Wendy Thomas (Democratic)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2052&inflect=2

  11. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 1261: 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 providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing

    PA HB 1261, on assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment, was laid on the table pursuant to Senate Rule 9 on 2026-06-10.

    Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
    Sponsor: Brian Munroe (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1261

  13. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1770: Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria

    MO SB 1770 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria.

    Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
    Sponsor: Rick Brattin (Republican)

    Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=

  16. WI · Enacted

    WI AB 446: Relating to: consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin.

    WI AB 446, relating to consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination, published 3-28-2026.

    Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Published 3-28-2026
    Sponsor: Tusler (Republican)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab446

  17. WI · In committee

    WI AJR 139: Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan, reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act, supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

    Wisconsin AJR 139, supporting the Taiwan Relations Act and sister ties with Taiwan, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

    Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
    Sponsor: Krug (Republican)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr13

  19. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1244: Prohibits state agencies from using the term "West Bank" in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria

    MO SB 1244 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials, and instead requires the area be referred to as Judea and Samaria; a hearing was cancelled.

    Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
    Sponsor: Jill Carter (Republican)

    Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=