Ruben Gallego

Currently, federal law does not require employers to pay extra for work on legal public holidays. This bill would change that by requiring employers to pay employees at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours worked on these holidays. However, it would also repeal a section of law that allows the Department of Labor to investigate and inspect for labor law violations, which could affect how these new rules are enforced.

Shareholders would get clearer information about who controls company votes. This bill would require companies with different classes of stock to publicly share details about how much voting power top executives and major owners have. This aims to make it easier for regular investors to understand who truly influences company decisions.

This bill would speed up recovery efforts in the Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest after recent wildfires. It would let federal agencies use faster contracting methods and prioritize local businesses and Native American Tribes for rebuilding work. This means damaged areas could be restored more quickly.

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This bill would gradually increase the federal minimum wage for most workers to $20.00 per hour over three years. It would also raise wages for tipped employees, young workers, and people with disabilities, eventually bringing them to the same federal minimum wage. This means many workers would see their hourly pay go up, and certain lower wage categories would be phased out.

This bill would give parents a $3,000 payment for each new child. It would also change "Trump accounts" to "American Dream accounts" and make them permanent. The bill would add more government money to these savings accounts for eligible families. These steps aim to help families and boost long-term savings for children.

States and local communities could get more federal help for water projects. This bill would expand existing programs for water storage. It would also create a new grant program for natural ways to manage water, helping communities deal with drought and water shortages.

This bill would formally state that Congress believes the U.S. government respects Greenland's right to self-determination and Denmark's sovereignty. It would also clarify that Congress must approve any changes to Greenland's status or any use of U.S. military force there. This aims to reassure allies like Denmark and Greenland after recent statements suggested the U.S. might try to acquire Greenland.

This bill would require the President to stop military actions against certain ships in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean. These actions have been happening since September 2, 2025, without Congress's approval. If passed, the President would need to end these operations unless Congress formally declares war or gives specific permission.

This bill would create a new federal program to help communities near land border crossings. It would let the Department of Homeland Security give grants and funds to state, tribal, and local governments, as well as non-profit utilities. This money would pay for projects like improving roads, utilities, and other local services that support or are affected by these border crossings.

This bill would make the Federal Reserve more open about its decisions. It would require the Fed to meet more often, hold press conferences, and release economic reports, giving everyday Americans and businesses clearer insights into how monetary policy affects them.

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