The American Bill Book

The bill would stop offshore wind projects from getting federal tax credits, making them pay more and possibly raising electricity prices for everyday people.

If passed, wind developers will lose a big financial boost, which could slow new clean energy farms and push higher costs onto households, so voters should speak up now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. Bill does not add oversight
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — removes benefit. Tax credits are a financial right for wind projects
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — shifts cost to industry. Wind developers must pay full cost without credits
• Process Transparency (neutral) — early stage. Bill just introduced, limited public input
• Funding Tilt (helps) — reduces subsidies. Government keeps money that would have been given as credits

• Official text (US HB1462)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1462/all-info
• LegiScan — HB1462https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB1462/2025

The bill would let people whose faith opposes insurance get a credit or refund on their Social Security and Medicare taxes, lowering what they pay.

If passed, religious families could pay less into Social Security, which could shrink the pool that funds retirees and disabled people. That means other workers might end up shouldering a bigger share of the program’s costs.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Bill does not change oversight or reporting requirements
• Rights & Protections (helps) — positive for religious employees. Expands right for certain faith groups to avoid paying insurance taxes
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — negative. Tax credits reduce revenue, shifting cost to other taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Bill is only at introduction stage, no special transparency measures
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — negative. Reduces federal funding for Social Security and Medicare programs

• Official text (US HB4389)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4389/all-info
• LegiScan — HB4389https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB4389/2025

Courts would have to follow new rules before they can name a monitor to watch over a company or program.

Citizens could lose a watchdog that checks big companies, making it harder to catch problems, while businesses may save money and avoid extra oversight.

Big Business

• Accountability (hurts) — Limits ability to add monitors. New conditions could make it harder to appoint watchdogs.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Reduces oversight. Fewer monitors may mean less protection for the public.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Shifts cost to businesses. Companies may avoid paying for monitor fees.
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Less open process. New rules could limit public insight into monitor appointments.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No new funding. Bill does not create or change funding sources.

• Official text (US HB8365)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8365/all-info
• LegiScan — HB8365https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB8365/2025

This bill would help the U.S. secure energy and minerals from other countries, which could affect prices and availability for everyone.

If this bill passes, it could change how we get energy and minerals. It's important for people to know how it might impact prices and jobs.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures are outlined.. The bill does not specify how investments will be monitored.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on rights.. The bill does not address individual rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are unclear.. It is unknown who will bear the costs of these investments.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Limited transparency in the process.. The bill lacks details on how decisions will be made.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding sources are not specified.. The bill does not clarify how it will be funded.

• Official text (US HB7037)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7037/all-info
• LegiScan — HB7037https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB7037/2025

The bill would let the government sell more geothermal leases faster, and require new leases when old ones end.

The bill could help energy firms get more land to drill, which might lower power costs, but it also risks giving companies easier access without extra oversight, so citizens should watch the debate.

Energy companies

• Accountability (neutral) — no change. Bill does not add or remove accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no change. Does not affect personal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — no cost shift. No new costs for citizens
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard process. Bill follows usual legislative steps
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. No new funding or tax changes

• Official text (US HB1687)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1687/all-info
• LegiScan — HB1687https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB1687/2025

This bill would change how short-term health insurance is defined, which might affect people's health coverage options.

It's important to watch this bill because it could change what kind of health insurance people can buy, impacting their choices and costs.

• Accountability (neutral) — The bill does not clearly state how it holds insurers accountable.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — The bill does not provide new rights or protections for consumers.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — The bill does not specify who will bear the costs of changes.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill lacks transparency about its effects.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — The bill does not mention funding sources.. Unknown

• Official text (US HB6420)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6420/all-info
• LegiScan — HB6420https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB6420/2025

The TSA will keep paying for extra security screenings, which could help keep airports safe but may cost taxpayers more.

Travelers will still get security checks, but the extra funding will come from the federal budget, so ordinary taxpayers will foot the bill if the program expands.

Airports

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight mechanisms added.. Neutral impact on accountability.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Does not affect personal rights.. Neutral impact on rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Costs shift to taxpayers.. Government pays for expanded screenings.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. No special transparency changes.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Provides federal funding for the program.. Positive tilt toward funding the program.

• Official text (US HB9391)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9391/all-info
• LegiScan — HB9391https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB9391/2025

The Glendale post office would be renamed the Paul Ignatius Post Office, changing only its sign and mailing address.

The bill does not change services or fees, but it lets the state honor a former postal leader, a symbolic gesture with no real impact.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. No change to accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. Does not affect any rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. No new costs for anyone.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No funding changes.

• Official text (US HB4662)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4662/all-info
• LegiScan — HB4662https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB4662/2025

The San Jose VA clinic would be renamed the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic, honoring a fallen veteran.

Naming the clinic does not change services, but it honors a hero and may boost community pride; voters can support honoring veterans while the bill moves forward.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (neutral) — No change in oversight. Naming does not affect accountability
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights affected. No impact on legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No cost change. Renaming likely uses existing funds
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill went through normal debate
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding shift. No money allocated

• Official text (US HB4288)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4288/all-info
• LegiScan — HB4288https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB4288/2025

The Lafayette VA clinic would get a new name honoring Rodney C. Hamilton Sr., but services stay the same.

The bill changes only the clinic’s sign, so veterans see a tribute but nothing else changes; no cost or service impact, but it shows respect for a local hero.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. No effect on accountability
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. No effect on rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. No cost changes
• Process Transparency (neutral) — neutral. Standard legislative process
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No funding changes

• Official text (US HB6963)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6963/all-info
• LegiScan — HB6963https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB6963/2025

This bill would make General Marshall's old house a part of the National Park System, helping to keep history alive for everyone.

This bill would help save an important historical place for all to visit and learn from. It does not take away anyone's rights or make people pay more money. It is a good step to protect history for kids in the future.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Helps preserve history. Designating the house as an affiliated area would ensure its preservation and public access, making the government accountable for its upkeep.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects historical site. This bill does not erode any rights and instead helps protect a historical site for public benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Federal government would manage. The bill designates the house as an affiliated area, meaning the federal government would likely take on management and preservation costs, not individual citizens directly.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. The bill has followed the usual steps, passing the House and moving to the Senate.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Federal funds for preservation. While not explicitly stated, affiliation with the National Park System implies federal funding for preservation and maintenance, benefiting the public.

Pushing for it: The public and historical preservation efforts
Bearing the cost: No specific group or individual

• Official text (US HB1352)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1352/all-info
• LegiScan — HB1352https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB1352/2025

This bill would keep a program going that helps protect the ocean and its animals in the Northwest Straits, which is good for everyone.

This bill would keep a good program running that helps take care of the ocean and its animals in the Northwest Straits. This program works to protect important places where fish live and keeps the water clean. If this bill passes, it means the work to save our marine life and keep our coasts healthy will continue. If it does not pass, this important work might stop, which could hurt the environment and people who rely on it. This is a chance to make sure our natural treasures are protected for years to come.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — It continues an existing program.. The bill reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects shared natural resources.. The bill promotes the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Continues existing funding for conservation.. The bill reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Follows standard legislative steps.. The bill was considered, voted on, and received in the Senate, placed on calendar.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Reauthorizes existing funding for conservation.. The bill reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act.

Pushing for it: Marine conservation efforts and the public
Bearing the cost: No specific group, but taxpayers generally fund government programs

• Official text (US HB2860)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2860/all-info
• LegiScan — HB2860https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB2860/2025

This bill would give federal land in California to the Pit River Tribe, helping them manage their own future.

This bill is a big deal for the Pit River Tribe. It would give them control over land that is important to their history and culture. When land is "in trust," it means the federal government holds the legal title, but the tribe controls how the land is used. This helps the tribe make their own decisions about housing, businesses, and protecting their sacred places. It's important for people to know about this bill because it supports Native American tribes taking charge of their own lands.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases tribal control and accountability over land.. This bill clarifies land ownership and management, giving more control to the Pit River Tribe.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Supports tribal self-determination and land rights.. Transferring land to the Pit River Tribe supports their right to self-governance and control over ancestral lands.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No explicit cost shift to consumers.. The bill transfers federal land, but does not explicitly shift costs to consumers or other parties.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process followed.. The bill is moving through the standard legislative process, with hearings held in the Senate.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Provides a significant asset to the tribe.. The transfer of federal land provides a significant asset to the Pit River Tribe, supporting their economic and cultural well-being.

Pushing for it: Pit River Tribe
Bearing the cost: Federal government (transfer of land)

• Official text (US HB2400)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2400/all-info
• LegiScan — HB2400https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB2400/2025

This bill would make the government study if a new long walking trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, can become a national scenic trail for everyone to enjoy.

This bill is about studying a new national trail. If the study says it is a good idea, it could mean more places for people to hike and enjoy nature. It is a chance to make a special trail part of a bigger system for future generations. Right now, it is moving through Congress, so people can still tell their lawmakers if they want more national trails.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Promotes public good. Directs a study for a potential national scenic trail, increasing public access to nature.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Enhances public access. The bill would study adding a trail to the National Trails System, which could expand public recreational opportunities.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Public investment. The cost of the study would be covered by the government, not shifted to private citizens or consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard process. The bill went through debate in the House and passed by voice vote, following standard legislative procedures.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Public benefit spending. Any funding for the study would be for a public benefit, exploring a new national scenic trail.

Pushing for it: The public, hikers, nature lovers
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (US HB2768)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2768/all-info
• LegiScan — HB2768https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB2768/2025

This bill would give land and a reservoir from the national forest to the city of Ouray, Colorado, which could help with their water supply.

This bill would let the city of Ouray, Colorado, own land and a reservoir currently managed by the Forest Service. This could help the city manage its water better for its people. Some might worry about giving away federal land, but this transfer is specifically for a city's use. Citizens in Ouray might want to support this to ensure their city has control over important resources.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill is a land transfer, not directly impacting accountability for actions or harms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not appear to add or remove any specific rights or protections for ordinary people.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral. The bill conveys federal land to a city, which is a transfer of assets rather than a direct cost shift onto consumers or taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill passed the House by voice vote after debate, suggesting a standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits local government. The City of Ouray would gain ownership of land and a reservoir, which is a significant asset for local infrastructure.

Pushing for it: City of Ouray, Colorado
Bearing the cost: US Forest Service (federal government)

• Official text (US HB5911)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5911/all-info
• LegiScan — HB5911https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB5911/2025

This bill would keep clean water flowing to homes on the Fort Peck Reservation, which helps families stay healthy and safe.

This bill is important because it makes sure that people living on the Fort Peck Reservation continue to have access to clean, safe water. Without this bill, the program that helps run their water system might stop, which could make it harder for families to get the water they need for drinking, bathing, and cooking. It is good that lawmakers are working to keep this vital service going for the community.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Maintains existing system accountability.. The bill reauthorizes an existing act, which means it continues the current system of accountability for the water system.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects access to essential services.. By reauthorizing the water system, the bill helps protect the right of people on the Fort Peck Reservation to access clean and safe drinking water.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Continues existing funding structure.. The bill reauthorizes an existing act, implying a continuation of its established funding mechanisms without specifying new cost shifts.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Follows standard legislative process.. The bill has moved through the House and is now in the Senate, following the normal steps for a bill to become law.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Supports a vital public service.. The reauthorization of a rural water system directs federal funds towards a critical infrastructure project that benefits a specific community's health and well-being.

Pushing for it: Fort Peck Reservation
Bearing the cost: Federal taxpayers (general funding)

• Official text (US HB7250)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7250/all-info
• LegiScan — HB7250https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB7250/2025

This bill would give land in California to the Pechanga Band of Indians, letting them manage it for their people.

This bill would help the Pechanga Band of Indians by officially putting certain land in California into a trust for them. This means the tribe would have more control over their own land, which can help them build homes, businesses, and keep their culture strong. It is a step toward helping the tribe govern itself and make decisions about its future. People who care about Native American rights and self-governance should pay attention to this bill as it moves through the Senate.

Native tribes

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. The bill focuses on land transfer and does not directly change accountability for powerful entities or individuals.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Strengthens tribal rights.. Placing land in trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians supports their self-governance and land rights, which is a positive protection for the tribe.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No explicit cost shift mentioned.. The bill's text does not detail any specific costs being shifted onto ordinary people or other groups.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process.. The bill has gone through debate and a vote in the House and is now in a Senate committee, following standard legislative procedures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding mentioned.. The bill's text does not mention any specific funding or financial allocations.

Pushing for it: Pechanga Band of Indians
Bearing the cost: No specific group mentioned

• Official text (US HB5682)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5682/all-info
• LegiScan — HB5682https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB5682/2025

This bill would give federal land in Washington state to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, helping them get their ancestral lands back.

This bill would give important federal land back to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. This helps the Tribe by giving them more control over their own lands and supporting their culture. If you believe in helping Native American tribes get their historical lands back, this bill is a good step. It is moving quickly through Congress, so now is the time to pay attention.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill focuses on land transfer and does not directly change accountability rules for ordinary people or powerful groups.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Restores tribal land rights. This bill would give land back to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, which helps restore their rights to ancestral lands and supports their self-governance.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Federal land transfer. The bill involves the transfer of federal land, not a direct cost shift onto ordinary people or consumers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. The bill has moved through the House and is now in the Senate, following typical legislative steps without signs of being rushed or hidden.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits the Tribe. By transferring federal land to the Tribe, the bill provides a valuable resource that benefits the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

Pushing for it: Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Bearing the cost: Federal government (land transfer)

• Official text (US HB2388)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2388/all-info
• LegiScan — HB2388https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB2388/2025

This bill would give federal land to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, helping them control their own future.

This bill would help the Shingle Springs Miwok Indians by putting federal land in California into a special trust for them. This means the tribe would get to decide what happens on that land, which is important for their way of life and making their community stronger. Some people might wonder about how federal land is used, but this bill is about helping a Native American tribe manage its own resources. It is still moving through Congress, so it is not a law yet.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill does not directly change accountability for ordinary people.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps a specific group. This bill would give the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians more control over land, which helps their rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral. The federal government would transfer land, but no direct cost shift to regular people is stated.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard. The bill is moving through Congress in a regular way.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits tribe. The land transfer is a benefit to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

Pushing for it: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
Bearing the cost: Federal government (control of land)

• Official text (US HB2302)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2302/all-info
• LegiScan — HB2302https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB2302/2025

This bill would help young people leaving foster care get better housing by making federal programs work together more smoothly.

This bill would make it easier for young people leaving foster care to find a place to live. It tries to fix problems between different government housing programs so they work better together. This is important because having a safe home helps these young people succeed as they become adults. If this bill passes, it could mean fewer young people from foster care end up without a home.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill focuses on improving coordination, not on holding specific entities accountable for past actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps people. By improving access to housing assistance, the bill would strengthen protections for a vulnerable population.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral. The bill aims to improve existing program efficiency, not to shift new costs or create new funding burdens.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral. The bill passed the House by voice vote, indicating broad agreement, and no specific transparency issues are noted in the provided text.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Helps people. The bill aims to benefit youth who have experienced foster care by making federal housing assistance programs more effective for them.

Pushing for it: Youth who have experienced foster care
Bearing the cost: No specific group

• Official text (US HB7432)https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7432/all-info
• LegiScan — HB7432https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB7432/2025