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Jennifer Kiggans

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Bill· HRH.R. 10056 (119th)referred

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 2026

Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026 This bill requires certain providers, as a condition of Medicare participation, to limit mandatory overtime for nurses. Specifically, the bill prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health agencies, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and other specified providers from requiring nurses to work (1) more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a workweek, or 12 consecutive hours in a 24-hour period; or (2) during the 10 hours immediately following the 12th hour worked in a shift during a 24-hour period. Qualifying work hours include time spent in training, on call, and on standby. The bill's provisions do not apply during declared emergencies or disasters, subject to specified conditions, and do not preclude voluntary overtime. The bill also establishes (1) certain protections for nurses who file complaints against providers, (2) documentation and notice requirements for providers, and (3) potential civil penalties for violations.

Bill· HRH.R. 9237 (119th)open

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 2026

Take Care of America's Veterans Act This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans. The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships. The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research. Among other elements, the bill revises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus; expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces; addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards; establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; and addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

Bill· HRH.R. 9061 (119th)referred

PREEMPT Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 May 2026

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 96 (119th)open

Expressing support for law enforcement officers.

United States · United States Congress · 7 May 2026

This concurrent resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers. It also appreciates the contributions and recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1252 (119th)passed

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

United States · United States Congress · 4 May 2026

This resolution expresses support for police officers and other law enforcement personnel. The resolution further recognizes law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities; the need to ensure that such officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety while they are protecting the public; and the law enforcement community for acts of sacrifice and heroism. The resolution expresses condolences and appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Bill· HRH.R. 8331 (119th)referred

Maverick Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 8308 (119th)referred

CERTAIN Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 April 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 8239 (119th)referred

SACRED Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 April 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 8115 (119th)referred

Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2026

Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2026 This bill expands the Scott Hannon Initiative for Precision Mental Health, a program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill expands the scope of the initiative by requiring the identification and validation of brain and mental health biomarkers among veterans for repetitive low-level blast exposure, dementia, and other such brain conditions. Currently, the initiative addresses several other conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The VA must work with the Department of Defense to establish a data-sharing partnership under the initiative. The bill requires the VA to conduct various research studies about repetitive low-level blast exposure under the initiative. The VA must seek to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to work in tandem with the initiative on validation of brain and mental health biomarkers among veterans and report on the findings at least once every two years. The VA must assess all in progress and planned translational research studies under the initiative and report to Congress on the assessment. Additionally, the VA must report to Congress on the initiative at least once every two years and include recommendations for immediate administrative and legislative action to improve the initiative. The bill authorizes the initiative through FY2030.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1128 (119th)passed

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2026

This resolution recognizes the importance of fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The resolution also (1) cautions that Americans are at greater risk each day DHS is subject to a lapse in appropriations, and (2) expresses gratitude to DHS employees for their commitment to protect the United States. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8032 (119th)referred

FAIC Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 8011 (119th)referred

SECURE Health Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 7941 (119th)referred

Pay TSA Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2026