Bill · H.R. 9586· House(119-HR-9586)
Delivering Priority Legislation Act
- Introduced
- 7/2/2026
- Last activity
- 7/17/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- Sponsored by
- James McGovern
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Delivering Priority Legislation Act contains several different provisions across various sectors. It extends and modifies assistance for SBIR and STTR programs and reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program. The bill also establishes a National Nuclear Forensics Center and modifies the Family and Medical Leave Act regarding intermittent leave. Additionally, it addresses housing mortgage insurance, creates a tax credit for hearing aids, and requires a National Intelligence Estimate on Chinese AI systems. Finally, it prohibits using corporations to conceal foreign election contributions.
Yes· 3 of 21
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill extends and increases administrative assistance for SBIR and STTR programs.
Does this make housing cost less?+5
The bill facilitates home ownership transitions by allowing insurance of second mortgages.
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program which supports children's outdoor education.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Small Business Research: The bill extends the date for assistance for administrative and contract processing costs for SBIR and STTR programs to September 30, 2030, and increases the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent (Section 101).
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Increased Outreach for Underserved Groups: Federal agencies may use funds to increase the participation of States that have historically received low levels of SBIR awards (Section 101).
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Expanded Outdoor Education Access: The Every Kid Outdoors program is reauthorized with $25,000,000 annually to provide operational support, promote the program to caregivers, provide transportation for those with financial needs, and reach underserved communities and children with disabilities (Section 201).
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Enhanced Nuclear Security: The establishment of a National Nuclear Forensics Center aims to strengthen the United States' response to nuclear terrorism or other nuclear attacks (Section 301).
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Flexible Leave for Families: The bill allows leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to be taken on an intermittent or reduced schedule (Section 401).
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Easier Home Ownership Transitions: The bill allows for the insurance of second mortgages under the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Agriculture to facilitate the assumption of first mortgages by subsequent purchasers (Section 502).
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Tax Relief for Hearing Aid Purchases: A new tax credit allows individuals to claim up to $1,000 for the purchase of qualified hearing aids, provided they meet certain income limits (Section 601).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Financial Burdens for Agencies: Certain entities, such as the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation, must transfer not less than 10 percent of specific funds to the Administration to increase SBIR and STTR resources (Section 101).
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Criminal Penalties for Corporate Use: It becomes unlawful for owners or officers of a corporation to use that entity with the intent to conceal prohibited activities of a foreign national, carrying a penalty of up to five years in prison (Section 801).
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 Business Owners+4Good For Children+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Campaign Finance Reform+4Improves Electoral Process+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Disability Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicare Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 7/17/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 7/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 7/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Homeland Security, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Rules, Ethics, the Budget, and Appropriations, 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