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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191 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1771: removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system and requiring the department of health and human services to provide certain notice regarding availability of the waiver.

    NH HB 1771, removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 05/28/2026.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 98; eff.07/27/2026
    Sponsor: Katy Peternel (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2344&inflect=2

  6. VT · Passed one chamber

    VT H 772: An act relating to residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and the creation of the positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program

    VT H 772 on residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and a positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program had a roll call on 2026-05-27, requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale.

    Latest action (May 27, 2026): Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale
    Sponsor: Marc Mihaly (Democratic)

    Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/

  8. 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

  10. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1465-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $13,075,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1

    Columbus ordinance 1465-2026 passed: a grant agreement of up to $13,075,000 with the Community Shelter Board, continuing support for men, women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Latest action (May 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137390&GUID=A5C7E60F-3

  11. 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

  12. 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

  14. 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

  17. DC · Enacted

    DC B 26-0429: LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

    Latest action on DC B 26-0429, the LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025: Law L26-0111, effective Apr 16, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73, page 006783.

    Latest action (May 1, 2026): Law L26-0111, Effective from Apr 16, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006783
    Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0429

  18. ME · Failed or withdrawn

    ME LD 1955: An Act To Increase Child Care Affordability And Early Childhood Educator Stability

    ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.

    Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
    Sponsor: Matthea DAUGHTRY (Democratic)

    Official page: legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280099161