Bill Β· H.R. 6039Β· House(119-HR-6039)
Commonsense Legislating Act
- Introduced
- 11/12/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 β Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Commonsense Legislating Act is a multi-title bill that introduces several legislative changes across various sectors. It extends the FAST program and expands assistance for small business SBIR and STTR programs to include increased outreach to minority and Hispanic-serving institutions. The bill also authorizes grant programs for Native American and Native Hawaiian tourism and extends work opportunity credits to qualified military spouses. Furthermore, it mandates annual mental health consultations for certain veterans and establishes a National Security Council Fentanyl Disruption Steering Group. Additionally, the bill creates a Working Families Task Force to address economic challenges and updates House rules regarding official conduct.
YesΒ· 3 of 36
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill authorizes new grant programs specifically for Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The bill mandates annual mental health consultations and outreach for certain veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill requires annual mental health consultations and outreach for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Small Business Support: The bill extends the FAST program through September 30, 2030 (Section 101) and provides assistance to help small businesses apply for SBIR or STTR programs (Section 102).
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Increased Diversity in Research: The bill requires enhanced outreach to increase participation for individuals conducting research at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions in SBIR and STTR programs (Section 102).
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Native American and Hawaiian Tourism: The bill authorizes grants for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to carry out tourism and improving visitor experience purposes (Section 201).
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Financial Relief for Military Spouses: The bill makes qualified military spouses eligible for the Work Opportunity Credit (Section 301).
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Veteran Mental Health Care: The bill mandates that the Secretary offer annual mental health consultations and outreach to veterans receiving compensation for service-connected mental health disabilities (Section 401).
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Support for Working Families: The establishment of a Working Families Task Force aims to develop recommendations to improve the standard of living and quality of life for working families (Section 601).
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Fentanyl Disruption: The creation of a Steering Group within the National Security Council is intended to oversee efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and use (Section s 701).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Criminal Liability for Carriers: The bill expands the legal definition of those who embezzle, steal, or unlawfully take packages to include items delivered by private or commercial interstate carriers before the addressee takes possession (Section 501).
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House Official Restrictions: The bill prohibits Members, Delegates, Resident Commissioners, officers, or employees of the House from serving as officers or directors of any public company (Section 901).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+4Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Small Business Taxes+2Increases Minimum Wage+1Reduces Inflation+1Reduces Middle Class Taxes+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Childcare Affordability+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3Improves Internet Access+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Transit+1Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 11/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 11/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Appropriations, Ethics, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Homeland Security, Rules, and the Budget, 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.
- Introduced in House
7 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one β companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-2033: Military Spouse Hiring Act
- 119-HR-2949: Working Families Task Force Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3863: VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act
- 119-HR-4276: To amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
- 119-HR-4520: SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act
- 119-S-612: A bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.
- 119-S-1027: Military Spouse Hiring Act