Social Policy Bills

Labor law, employment, poverty programs, disability rights, child welfare, and family policy. Showing the most recently active bills in the 119th Congress.

1. HR 8207 — To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave because of the death of a son or daughter, and for other purposes.

   Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D) Introduced 2026-04-06 3 cosponsors Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the...

2. HRES 1154 — Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.

   Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D) Introduced 2026-04-06 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

3. HR 41 — Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act

   Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R) Introduced 2025-01-03 1 cosponsors Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 499.

4. HR 785 — Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

   Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R) Introduced 2025-01-28 18 cosponsors Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

5. HR 7147 — Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

   Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R) Introduced 2026-01-20 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

6. HR 8029 — Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

   Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R) Introduced 2026-03-20 Received in the Senate.

7. HR 8190 — Social Security Customer Service Act

   Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D) Introduced 2026-04-02 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

8. HR 8163 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program.

   Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R) Introduced 2026-03-30 8 cosponsors Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the...

9. HR 8164 — Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

   Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D) Introduced 2026-03-30 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the...

10. HRES 1149 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.

    Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D) Introduced 2026-03-30 7 cosponsors Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

11. HR 8133 — DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026

    Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D) Introduced 2026-03-27 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

12. HJRES 154 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate.

    Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D) Introduced 2026-03-26 6 cosponsors Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

13. HR 1004 — Love Lives On Act of 2025

    Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R) Introduced 2025-02-05 151 cosponsors Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

14. HR 3420 — Words Matter Act of 2025

    Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R) Introduced 2025-05-15 14 cosponsors Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

15. HR 8095 — Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2026

    Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R) Introduced 2026-03-26 1 cosponsors Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

16. HRES 1140 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.

    Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D) Introduced 2026-03-26 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

17. S 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

    Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R) Introduced 2025-04-09 8 cosponsors Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)

18. SJRES 152 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology.

    Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D) Introduced 2026-03-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

19. SRES 662 — A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.

    Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D) Introduced 2026-03-26 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1673-1674)

20. HR 7342 — Made in America Jobs Act of 2026

    Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R) Introduced 2026-02-04 1 cosponsors Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on...

21. HR 8070 — Child Suicide Prevention Act

    Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D) Introduced 2026-03-25 1 cosponsors Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the...

22. S 4190 — Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act

    Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D) Introduced 2026-03-25 1 cosponsors Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

23. SRES 656 — A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".

    Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R) Introduced 2026-03-22 1 cosponsors Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and...

24. HR 8008 — Social Determinants for Moms Act

    Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D) Introduced 2026-03-19 42 cosponsors Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

25. HR 8023 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.

    Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D) Introduced 2026-03-19 1 cosponsors Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

26. S 846 — Child Care Workforce Act

    Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R) Introduced 2025-03-04 5 cosponsors Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

27. S 1387 — National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

    Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R) Introduced 2025-04-09 1 cosponsors Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

28. S 1482 — National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025

    Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D) Introduced 2025-04-10 3 cosponsors Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

29. S 2287 — Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

    Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D) Introduced 2025-07-15 23 cosponsors Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

30. S 3525 — American Franchise Act

    Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R) Introduced 2025-12-17 4 cosponsors Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.