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New Federal Bills Introduced (May 13, 2026)

Original title: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

May 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These bills represent the initial stage of the legislative process, signaling potential future changes to federal law, tax codes, and agency regulations that could impact residents' taxes, healthcare access, and public services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Law Enforcement Officers

Bills H.R. 8776 and H.R. 8796 address mental health stigma and safety buffer zones for officers.

Veterans

Bills H.R. 8786 and H.R. 8793 impact hiring tax credits and suicide prevention training access.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Pharmacies

H.R. 8779 proposes prohibiting common ownership between these entities.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

H.R. 8791 aims to provide long-term improvement initiatives for these institutions.

Volunteer First Responders

H.R. 8789 proposes expanding their eligibility for housing programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Key Facts

  • H.R. 8776: Requires an Attorney General report on reducing mental health stigma among law enforcement.
  • H.R. 8777: Seeks to restore specific guidance and rules for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
  • H.R. 8778: Directs the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to finalize rules for electric vehicle charging station accessibility.
  • H.R. 8779: Prohibits common ownership between pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies.
  • H.R. 8780: Expands the advanced manufacturing production tax credit.
  • H.R. 8781: Defines discrimination under Title IX based on the biological reality of sex.
  • H.R. 8782: Adds municipal snow removal vehicles to the Clean Air Act definition of emergency vehicles.
  • H.R. 8783: Excludes charitable distributions from employer-sponsored retirement plans from gross income.
  • H.R. 8784: Requires hospitals and birth centers to notify mothers of miscarried fetuses of their rights.
  • H.R. 8785: Provides transit funding apportionments to medium-sized transit-intensive cities.
  • H.R. 8786: Creates a work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans in renewable energy.
  • H.R. 8787: Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from contracting with retailers using specific payment processing equipment.
  • H.R. 8788: Prohibits 'vulture investors' from investing in youth sports.
  • H.R. 8789: Expands housing program eligibility for volunteer first responders.
  • H.R. 8790: Directs research into next-generation geothermal energy systems.
  • H.R. 8791: Provides for long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • H.R. 8792: Requires collection of data on multigenerational caregiving in federal surveys.
  • H.R. 8793: Directs the VA to create a list of providers trained in veteran suicide prevention.
  • H.R. 8794: Increases research initiatives for bleeding disorders in underserved populations.
  • H.R. 8795: Proposes a fuel tax holiday.
  • H.R. 8796: Establishes safety buffer zones for federal law enforcement officers.
  • H.R. 8797: Authorizes partnerships for mineral extraction at Army industrial facilities.

Why It Matters

These bills represent the initial stage of the legislative process, signaling potential future changes to federal law, tax codes, and agency regulations that could impact residents' taxes, healthcare access, and public services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to these bills now?
They have been referred to various House committees for review and potential consideration.
Can I see the full text of these bills?
Yes, the full text can be accessed via the Government Publishing Office website (gpo.gov) using the bill numbers provided.
Do these bills automatically become law?
No, these are newly introduced bills that must pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.

Summary

This document lists 25 new bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 13, 2026. These proposals cover a wide range of topics including mental health for law enforcement, electric vehicle charging accessibility, tax credits for manufacturing and veterans, and various healthcare and energy regulations.

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Lobbying Activity

ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Infrastructure and Energy

A significant portion of the introduced bills (H.R. 8778, 8782, 8786, 8790) focus on energy, infrastructure, and environmental regulation, suggesting a legislative priority in these sectors.

Connected Entities

personMr. DeluzioIntroduced H.R. 8788 regarding youth sports investments.Map →
personMs. WatersIntroduced H.R. 8777 regarding Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection rules.Map →
personMr. ClineIntroduced H.R. 8787 regarding military contracting and payment processing.Map →
personMrs. LunaIntroduced H.R. 8795 regarding a fuel tax holiday.Map →
personMr. BeyerIntroduced H.R. 8783 regarding retirement plan charitable distributions.Map →
personMs. Johnson of TexasIntroduced H.R. 8794 regarding bleeding disorders research.Map →
personMs. Clarke of New YorkIntroduced H.R. 8786 regarding tax credits for hiring veterans in renewable enerMap →
personMr. CarbajalIntroduced H.R. 8785 regarding transit funding.Map →
personMr. Moore of UtahIntroduced H.R. 8780 regarding manufacturing tax credits.Map →
personMr. GarbarinoIntroduced H.R. 8789 regarding housing for volunteer first responders.Map →
personMrs. CammackIntroduced H.R. 8784 regarding notification of rights for miscarried fetuses.Map →
personMr. HuizengaIntroduced H.R. 8793 regarding veteran suicide prevention training.Map →
personMr. MoranIntroduced H.R. 8797 regarding mineral extraction at Army facilities.Map →
personMrs. HarshbargerIntroduced H.R. 8779 regarding pharmacy benefit managers.Map →
personMr. BergmanIntroduced H.R. 8782 regarding snow removal vehicles and the Clean Air Act.Map →
personMr. Hill of ArkansasIntroduced H.R. 8791 regarding HBCUs.Map →
personMs. HoulahanIntroduced H.R. 8792 regarding multigenerational caregiving surveys.Map →
personMs. GillenIntroduced H.R. 8776 regarding mental health stigma for law enforcement.Map →
personMs. MalliotakisIntroduced H.R. 8796 regarding safety zones for federal law enforcement.Map →
personMr. HarriganIntroduced H.R. 8790 regarding geothermal energy research.Map →
personMr. ArringtonIntroduced H.R. 8781 regarding Title IX and biological sex.Map →
personMs. UnderwoodIntroduced H.R. 8778 regarding electric vehicle charging accessibility.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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