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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113 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. IA · In committee

    IA HF 2221: A bill for an act modifying eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program.

    IA HF 2221, a bill modifying eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program, was introduced 2026-01-30 and referred to Health and Human Services.

    Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
    Sponsor: CROKEN (Democratic)

    Official page: openstates.org/ia/bills/2025-2026/HF2221/

  2. DE · Passed one chamber

    DE SR 17: EXPRESSING OUTRAGE OVER DEATHS INVOLVING AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PRESERVE FAITH AND TRUST IN LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND AFFIRMING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

    The Delaware Senate passed SR 17 expressing outrage over deaths involving agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security and calling for transparency and accountability.

    Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NOT VOTING
    Sponsor: David P. Sokola (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142854

  3. DE · Failed or withdrawn

    DE SR 16: EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE, AFFIRMING THE RULE OF LAW, RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGING AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FACED BY FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CALLING FOR FACT-BASED REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

    The Senate defeated SR 16, which expressed condolences for a loss of life, affirmed the rule of law, and called for fact-based review and accountability.

    Latest action (Jan 29, 2026): Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 14 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
    Sponsor: Gerald W. Hocker (Republican)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142853

  4. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1373: Modifies provisions relating to voter registration

    MO SB 1373, which modifies provisions relating to voter registration, was read a second time and referred to the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee on 2026-01-27.

    Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
    Sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic)

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

  5. MO · In committee

    MO SB 1305: Modifies provisions relating to the carrying of firearms or weapons into polling places on election days

    MO SB 1305 on carrying firearms or weapons into polling places on election days was second read and referred to the S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.

    Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
    Sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic)

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

  6. IA · In committee

    IA HF 2164: A bill for an act relating to the casting of provisional ballots by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot.

    Iowa bill HF 2164 on provisional ballots cast by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot was introduced and referred to State Government.

    Latest action (Jan 26, 2026): Introduced, referred to State Government.
    Sponsor: GOLDING (Republican)

    Official page: openstates.org/ia/bills/2025-2026/HF2164/

  9. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 2969: Prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants.

    NJ A 2969 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants; introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Peterson, Erik (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2969

  10. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 846: Requires Secretary of State to establish voter list maintenance and crosscheck program and to include certain voter registration data in annual report to Governor and Legislature.

    NJ A 846 requires the Secretary of State to establish a voter list maintenance and crosscheck program; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A846

  12. VT · Passed one chamber

    VT H 248: An act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program

    VT H 248, an act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program, was referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare on 2026-01-06.

    Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
    Sponsor: James Gregoire (Republican)

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