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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70 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  3. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0215: Rental Dwellings – Pricing Algorithm Use – Disclosure FOR the purpose of requiring a landlord to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to current and prospective tenants; defining certain terms, establishing certain penalties; and granting the Department of Housing and Community Development authority to promulgate certain rules and regulations.

    Baltimore ordinance 26-0215 on pricing algorithm use would require landlords to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to tenants; it is in committee.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10595&GUID=A4155D72-F

  4. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0059R: Informational Hearing – Affordable Housing Trust Fund FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission, and inviting relevant stakeholders to appear before the City Council and to provide annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents help

    A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10604&GUID=8A1864C9-4

  6. DE · In committee

    DE HB 204: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSING.

    DE HB 204, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to child care licensing, was reported out of committee (Appropriations) in the House with 4 on its merits on 2026-06-09.

    Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
    Sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142572

  8. DE · In committee

    DE HB 410: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

    DE HB 410, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to early childhood education endowment, was introduced and assigned to the Administration Committee in the House on 2026-06-04.

    Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
    Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143450

  9. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 1836: "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*

    NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
    Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836

  11. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.J.Res. 189: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

    A congressional disapproval of the Department of Education rule relating to the Federal Student Loan Program was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on 2026-05-21.

    Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
    Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/189

  13. DE · In committee

    DE HB 387: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLDS OVER FIVE YEARS.

    Delaware HB 387 would increase eligibility thresholds for child care subsidies over five years; on 2026-05-19 it was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.

    Latest action (May 19, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
    Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143184

  14. DE · In committee

    DE SB 294: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

    DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.

    Latest action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
    Sponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143189

  15. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 4943: Establishes Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund in Department of Treasury, requires DHS to replace stolen SNAP benefits from fund, and appropriates $20 million to AOC.

    NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

    Latest action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
    Sponsor: Walker, Jerry

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4943