James R. Baird

State Standing Committee Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize employees or authorized agents to edit or annotate electronic logging device records as long as such employee or agent is physically located in North America and the edit or annotation is subject to driver approval, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.

State Emissions Authority Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

To provide for the establishment of technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

To amend the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to reauthorize the regional innovation program, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

FORGE Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Taxpayer Protection and Somalia Accountability Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Artemis Accords Authorization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Protecting American Competition Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

Defending Women in the Workplace Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Tech Diplomacy Training Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for the production of, and investment in, certain renewable materials.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Election Infrastructure Integrity Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

PREDICT Act

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.

Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.