New Federal Bills Introduced (May 4, 2026)

• •H.R. 8647 proposes increasing the number of Supreme Court justices from 9 to 13.
• •H.J. Res. 174 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices.
• •H.R. 8652 proposes new federal data privacy protections, including prohibiting forced data monetization.
• •H.R. 8654 seeks to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program through 2035.
• •H.R. 8663 proposes prohibiting wage discrimination based on sex, race, or national origin.
• •H.R. 8650 aims to increase Medicaid outreach and enrollment payments to states.
• •H.R. 8657 seeks to enhance youth suicide prevention and intervention programs.
• •H.R. 8656 requires the Department of Justice to use domestically manufactured ballistic fibers for body armor.
• •H.J. Res. 173 and H.J. Res. 175 are resolutions of disapproval for specific Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules.
• •H.R. 8664 requires the Small Business Administration to implement AI adoption recommendations.
• •H.R. 8655 proposes a tax credit for businesses selling products that promote New Jersey.
• •H.R. 8653 directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program for resilient transportation infrastructure.
• •H.R. 8660 amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to protect worker access to employer equity.
• •H.R. 8662 proposes providing assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credits.
• •H.R. 8648 establishes a program for small modular reactor technology within the Department of State.

These bills represent the initial stage of the legislative process, signaling the policy priorities of individual members of Congress that may eventually impact federal law, funding, and regulatory requirements.

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