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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11 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. 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

  2. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.Res. 1637: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men.

    H.Res 1637, recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men, was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
    Sponsor: Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1637

  5. 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=

  6. ME · Enacted

    ME LD 522: Resolve, Directing The Permanent Commission On The Status Of Women To Study The Extent Of Workforce Gender Segregation In The State

    ME LD 522, directing the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to study workforce gender segregation in the state, was signed by the governor on 2026-04-15.

    Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Signed by Governor
    Sponsor: Lynn COPELAND (Democratic)

    Official page: legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280096445

  7. 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

  8. 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

  10. 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=

  11. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 7545: Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

    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