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Shared Values Act

USA119th CongressHR-9821| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Committees (21)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Small Business Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Ethics Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Rules Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Appropriations Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Shared Values Act" significantly increases funding for the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program , raising it to $100 million for fiscal years 2019-2026 and $50 million thereafter, while also reserving 30% of funds for new farmers' markets. It appropriates $610 million for Nursing Workforce Development programs for fiscal year 2026, aiming to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The bill also mandates the continuation of the Climate and Health program at the CDC, authorizing $110 million annually to translate climate science and build capacity for public health responses to climate change. A key focus is on maternal health, with a sense of Congress supporting " Black Midwives Day " and encouraging measures to address racial disparities in maternal outcomes. This includes calls for increased funding, removal of barriers, and support for the autonomous practice of all midwives, alongside TRICARE and Medicaid coverage. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of State to provide international assistance to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI+ people . Furthermore, it reduces the eligibility period for Family and Medical Leave for House employees to 90 days. The legislation requires new Amtrak trains to install baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car, enhancing family travel amenities. It establishes a pilot program for training state and local officials on critical infrastructure security assessments and mandates the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to maintain clearinghouses for security guidance. Financial provisions include increasing the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap to $15,000 ($30,000 for joint filers) and requiring financial disclosures for certain special Government employees. For veterans, the bill ensures the option for a full-year supply of contraceptive products through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It directs the National Park Service to establish a program for the reduction of disposable plastic products within the National Park System. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports from the Director of National Intelligence on foreign threats to U.S. elections and requires House standing committees to hold hearings on the Act's implementation. It also decreases Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program funds for states not restricting restraints on pregnant individuals in prison.
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Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

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Shared Values Act

USA119th CongressHR-9821| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
The "Shared Values Act" significantly increases funding for the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program , raising it to $100 million for fiscal years 2019-2026 and $50 million thereafter, while also reserving 30% of funds for new farmers' markets. It appropriates $610 million for Nursing Workforce Development programs for fiscal year 2026, aiming to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The bill also mandates the continuation of the Climate and Health program at the CDC, authorizing $110 million annually to translate climate science and build capacity for public health responses to climate change. A key focus is on maternal health, with a sense of Congress supporting " Black Midwives Day " and encouraging measures to address racial disparities in maternal outcomes. This includes calls for increased funding, removal of barriers, and support for the autonomous practice of all midwives, alongside TRICARE and Medicaid coverage. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of State to provide international assistance to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI+ people . Furthermore, it reduces the eligibility period for Family and Medical Leave for House employees to 90 days. The legislation requires new Amtrak trains to install baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car, enhancing family travel amenities. It establishes a pilot program for training state and local officials on critical infrastructure security assessments and mandates the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to maintain clearinghouses for security guidance. Financial provisions include increasing the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap to $15,000 ($30,000 for joint filers) and requiring financial disclosures for certain special Government employees. For veterans, the bill ensures the option for a full-year supply of contraceptive products through the Department of Veterans Affairs. It directs the National Park Service to establish a program for the reduction of disposable plastic products within the National Park System. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports from the Director of National Intelligence on foreign threats to U.S. elections and requires House standing committees to hold hearings on the Act's implementation. It also decreases Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program funds for states not restricting restraints on pregnant individuals in prison.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Committees (21)
• Committee on House Administration• Homeland Security Committee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Small Business Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Ethics Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Rules Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Appropriations Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted