Emanuel Cleaver

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.

The proposal would require food manufacturers to clearly label products containing gluten-containing grains as a major allergen, similar to how they currently label peanuts, milk, and shellfish. This would help people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity identify unsafe foods more easily and reduce the risk of accidental exposure. Food companies would need to update their labeling practices to comply with the new requirement.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".

Congress would reject a decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw protections for people buying homes through contracts for deed, which are alternative financing arrangements that often lack the safeguards of traditional mortgages. This would force the agency to keep rules in place that require lenders to clearly disclose loan terms and give buyers time to review documents before signing. The measure affects low-income homebuyers and consumers who use these alternative financing methods instead of bank mortgages.

Civics Learning Act of 2026

The legislation would establish or expand civics education programs in schools to help students learn about government, voting, and how the political system works. Students would gain practical knowledge about their rights and responsibilities as citizens, and how to participate in democracy. Schools across the country would receive support to implement these civics courses as part of their standard curriculum.

Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

This bill would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to use an independent review process before removing books from prison libraries, rather than allowing individual facilities to ban books on their own. The change would give inmates and outside reviewers a chance to challenge book bans and ensure decisions are made fairly and consistently across all federal prisons. The bill affects prison administrators, incarcerated people, and organizations concerned with access to reading materials in correctional facilities.

Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026

This bill would require the government to consider climate change impacts when cleaning up contaminated sites under existing environmental law, potentially making cleanup standards stricter to account for how pollution and climate change interact. The change would affect companies responsible for cleaning up hazardous waste sites, environmental agencies overseeing the cleanup process, and communities living near contaminated areas.

Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

This bill would extend federal minimum wage and overtime protections to people who work while incarcerated in prisons and jails, requiring employers to pay them at least the federal minimum wage for their labor. Currently, incarcerated workers are largely exempt from these protections, meaning they can be paid little to nothing for their work. The change would affect both incarcerated individuals and the government agencies and private companies that employ them.

Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026

The bill would require the federal government to create and distribute a comprehensive guide to help people who have been released from prison find housing, jobs, education, and other support services they need to successfully reintegrate into society. This resource would be made available to formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, and organizations that work with them. The goal is to reduce recidivism by making it easier for people leaving the criminal justice system to access the programs and assistance that help them stay out of trouble.

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

This bill would require federal prisons to maintain and fund library services with books, educational materials, and legal resources for incarcerated people. The law aims to improve access to information that helps inmates prepare for release, pursue education, and understand their legal rights while serving their sentences.

Workforce of the Future Act of 2025

The bill aims to prepare American workers for future jobs by likely updating education and training programs to focus on skills needed in growing industries like technology and advanced manufacturing. It would probably coordinate efforts between education institutions and employers to ensure students learn practical skills that match what companies actually need to hire for. The bill has been sent to two committees to review how it affects education policy and scientific workforce development.

Protect Our TEETH Act

The proposal would establish new environmental protections related to dental products and their manufacturing processes, likely addressing concerns about chemical ingredients or waste disposal in the oral care industry. This would affect toothpaste makers, dental product manufacturers, and potentially consumers who use these products. The measure is currently under review by the House committee responsible for environmental and energy policy.

Community Paramedicine Act of 2025

This bill would allow paramedics and emergency medical technicians to provide preventive health services and follow-up care to patients in their communities outside of emergency situations, such as helping manage chronic diseases or checking on people after hospital discharge. The goal is to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations by having trained paramedics do routine health checks and connect patients with resources they need. This would affect paramedics, patients with chronic conditions, and healthcare systems looking to lower costs while improving care in underserved areas.

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans. Sets forth provisions concerning the composition of the membership, and the powers, of the Commission. Requires : (1) periodic reports on Commission activities and plans; (2) annual reports on the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of over $250, together with the identities of the donors; (3) a report containing recommendations for commemorating the centennial and coordinating related activities; and (4) annual audits for any fiscal years for which the Commission receives an appropriation of funds. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission on the earlier of 30 days after activities honoring the centennial observation of World War I are carried out or July 28, 2019.