Sam T. Liccardo

Save Willy Act of 2026

The government would create a test program in the San Francisco Bay area to reduce injuries and deaths of large whales caused by ships, using methods like changing shipping routes, adjusting vessel speeds, or improving detection systems. The program would work with shipping companies, environmental groups, and local agencies to find practical ways to protect whales while keeping maritime traffic moving. This would primarily affect shipping companies operating in the bay and marine conservation organizations working to protect whale populations.

SAFER Act of 2026

This bill would protect people's investment accounts, stocks, and digital assets from being taken by states under "unclaimed property" laws, which currently allow states to seize dormant accounts after a period of inactivity. The legislation aims to prevent financial institutions from handing over these assets to state governments too quickly, giving account owners more time and opportunity to claim their own money before the state takes it. This would mainly affect individual investors and savers who might lose track of old accounts, as well as the financial institutions that hold these assets.

Keep Innovators in America Act

This bill would make it easier for foreign-born entrepreneurs and innovators to stay and work in the United States by adjusting immigration rules for people starting businesses or working in high-skilled fields. The changes would likely affect startup founders, tech workers, and researchers who currently face visa limitations that might force them to leave the country or take their innovations elsewhere. The goal is to keep talented people in America rather than having them move to other countries to pursue their ideas.

UNLOCK Act

The UNLOCK Act would make it easier for people with criminal records to access housing by limiting how landlords and housing programs can use past convictions in their decisions. The bill aims to give formerly incarcerated individuals and people with criminal histories better opportunities to find stable housing after they've served their time or completed their sentences.

BUILD Housing Act

The BUILD Housing Act would likely aim to increase affordable housing construction and availability by providing funding, tax incentives, or regulatory changes to developers and communities. The bill would probably affect homebuyers, renters, construction workers, and local governments trying to address housing shortages. Without seeing the specific provisions, the bill appears designed to make it easier and more affordable for Americans to find places to live.

Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act

The bill would create new financing programs and incentives to help property owners upgrade and improve residential yards and outdoor spaces, likely through loans or grants that make these projects more affordable. It aims to support homeowners and communities in enhancing their properties while potentially stimulating local construction and landscaping work. The measure targets housing and community development by making yard improvements more accessible to a broader range of property owners.

Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

This bill would adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, likely adding or removing land to better manage the park's resources and recreational opportunities. The change would affect how the National Park Service oversees the area and could impact local communities, hikers, and other visitors who use the recreation area.

MEME Act

Without access to the full bill text, the vague title "MEME Act" makes it difficult to determine the specific policy this legislation addresses. Based on its referral to committees overseeing government operations, the judiciary, and election administration, it likely deals with a government reform or election-related issue, though the exact nature and impact cannot be accurately summarized without knowing what "MEME" stands for or what the bill's actual provisions are.