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.
19 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
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
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
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
H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, was received in the Senate on 2026-09-14.
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8800
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
IL SB 3717 on low-income utility rates was re-referred to Assignments on 2026-05-22.
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3717&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
HI SR 20 urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Iran; certified copies of resolutions sent 05-12-26.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
Sponsor: KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2
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=
MO SB 1712, creating provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities, had a second read and was referred to the S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
Sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
PA HB 1834, providing for the regulation of commercial data centers and clean firm energy requirements, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
Latest action (Mar 31, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Sponsor: Robert Matzie (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1834
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
DE HCR 108, celebrating DEMEC Day and recognizing the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, community-owned not for profit electric utilities, passed the Senate on 2026-03-25 (20 yes, 1 absent).
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143000
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
Delaware SB 210, an act to amend Title 26 of the Delaware Code relating to public utilities, was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-16.
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142724
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=
DE SB 242, an act relating to public utilities and utility rates, was introduced and assigned to the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on 2026-02-26.
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
Sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142873
H.R. 7545, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7545
MD SB 26, Public Utilities - Off-Grid Electricity Providers - Exemption, latest action 2026-02-09: hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsor: McKay (Republican)
Official page: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0026?ys=2026RS
WV HB 4652 would exempt a municipal Utility in which the members are elected from local taxes and fees; its latest action on 2026-01-23: To House Local Governments.
Latest action (Jan 23, 2026): To House Local Governments
Sponsor: Riley (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=20