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Week of Nov 9 · Updated nightly ·

  1. 1▲1Ends Pay Offset for Combat-Injured Medical RetireesIf you were medically retired from the military with a combat-related disability, you would collect your full retirement pay on top of your VA disability pay starting the month after this becomes law.Passed the House on Nov 12HR 2102·In the Senate
  2. 2▼1Expands Veterans' Pay, Care, and Survivor BenefitsIf you are a military retiree with a combat-related disability, you could receive full military retired pay on top of your VA disability pay, but if you are rated for sleep apnea or tinnitus, how the VA rates those conditions would change.Passed the House on Nov 11HR 9237·In the Senate
  3. 3Speeds Up Environmental Reviews for Energy, InfrastructureIf a bridge or road near you is rebuilt, it could skip federal environmental review entirely, as long as it adds no through lanes and grows capacity by 20% or less.#4 most-read bill on Congress.govS 5653·In Committee
  4. 4▲10Tax Relief for Sexual Assault SurvivorsIf you are a survivor of sexual assault, this bill could help you keep more of the money you receive as compensation.Passed the House on Nov 11HR 2347·In the Senate
  5. 5▲5Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026If you depend on weather forecasts for safety or agriculture, this bill could lead to more accurate and timely information.Passed the Senate on Nov 12S 3923·In the House
  6. 6Raises Debt Limits for Small Business and Personal BankruptcyIf you have a steady income but owe more than about $527,000 in unsecured debt, you could file a Chapter 13 repayment plan instead of being pushed toward liquidation, as long as total debts stay under $2.75 million.Signed into law on Nov 10HR 7730·Became Law
  7. 7▼2Ends Mandatory Hearings for Uncontested Nuclear PermitsIf you live near a proposed nuclear plant, a hearing on its permit would happen only if someone with an affected interest formally requests one within the notice period, and it would follow informal rules.Passed the House on Nov 12HR 5549·In the Senate
  8. 8▼4Retirement Plan Improvements for CharitiesIf you work for a charity or educational institution, your retirement plan could offer better investment choices and protections.Passed the House on Nov 12HR 1013·In the Senate
  9. 9▲13Allows Uranium Enrichment Plants to Build Before LicensingIf you live near a proposed uranium enrichment plant, building could start before regulators approve or deny its license, while your right to request a hearing stays intact.Passed the House on Nov 10HR 9612·In the Senate
  10. 10▲5Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study ActIf you enjoy outdoor activities in the Bay Area, this study could lead to new recreational opportunities.Passed the Senate on Nov 12S 3720·In the House
Just signed into law
House Bill · HR 997
Became Law
Allows Taxpayer Advocate to Hire Lawyers
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Signed Nov 10
House Bill · HR 1703
Became Law
Manual Wheelchair Payment Changes
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
Signed Nov 10
House Bill · HR 1945
Became Law
Churchill Museum Designation Bill
America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act
Signed Nov 10
House Bill · HR 8205
Became Law
Extends ALS Drug Research Grants to 2031
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Signed Nov 3
House Bill · HR 1744
Became Law
Extends Religious Freedom Commission Through 2028
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Signed Nov 3
On the House floor this week
House Bill · HR 1013
This Week
Retirement Plan Improvements for Charities
Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10238
This Week
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10329
This Week
SBA Must Warn Small Businesses About Foreign Threats
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10353
This Week
Requires Quarterly Reports on Small Business Investments
SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10355
This Week
Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10371
This Week
Requires SBA to Follow Veteran Business Reporting Rules
Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 5549
This Week
Ends Mandatory Hearings for Uncontested Nuclear Permits
Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 9084
This Week
Requires Public Notice of Nuclear Facility Safety Changes
Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 9718
This Week
Creates Website for Small Manufacturers
Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration
House Bill · HR 10375
This Week
Loosens Leasing and Closing Rules for Small Business Property Loans
504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026
Scheduled for floor consideration