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.
A Denver resolution approves a proposed contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide.
Denver resolution would amend its Salvation Army agreement, adding $40,000 for a new total of $1,157,803 and two years for rapid resolution services for homelessness or housing instability citywide.
Columbus ordinance 2653-2026 would authorize expenditure of up to $17,000 and extend a hotel services contract for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients to December 31, 2027.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
Resolution 26-1498 would add $957,199 to a $1,452,199 contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver.
DC B 26-0850, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, was transmitted to the Mayor with a response due on Nov 09, 2026.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 09, 2026 Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)
PA HB 2023, amending the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 in recovery of possession, hearing, judgment, writ of possession and payment of rent by tenant, received final passage on 2026-10-19.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing Sponsor: Greg Scott (Democratic)
Ordinance 2803-2026 would authorize the expenditure of $249,012.38 from the general fund for a contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to reduce gun violence amongst youth.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
Resolution 26-1454 would approve a license agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness at 621 W. Wesley Avenue.
Ordinance 2919-2026 would authorize modifying a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for affordable housing at 157 and 175 Chicago Ave, adjusting funded budget line items.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
PA SB 1501, establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Freedmen Affairs to provide individuals with unfulfilled statutory obligations from the Reconstruction era, was referred to State Government.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Referred to State Government Sponsor: Sharif Street (Democratic)
MA S 3186, on conforming with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors, was reported favorably and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2026-10-26.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Denver resolution amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $852,000.00 for rapid rehousing for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide.
NJ S 4874 requires notification of possible complications of abortion-inducing drugs and a right to sue for injury, and establishes a crime of criminal abortion by fraud.
NJ S 4940, the 'Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act,' requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.
