# 119-hr-9821: Shared Values Act 119-hr-9821, Shared Values Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-25). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9821 - As of: 2026-09-25 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-9821 - Congress: 119 - Title: Shared Values Act - Status: in_committee - Introduced: 2026-07-21 - Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL) - Cosponsors: 0 - Policy area: Government Operations and Politics - Touches household money: yes - Last recorded action: 2026-09-25 ## Summary **Invests in health, workforce, and local food systems.** This bill funds nursing and climate programs, strengthens farmers' market grants, and makes a mix of changes from taxes to federal operations across several areas. - Farmers and local food organizers gain stronger grant support. It boosts the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program, codifies a 25% matching funds requirement, and requires USDA reports and an Inspector General review to track participation. - Health workers and public health programs receive new funding. The bill appropriates $610 million for Nursing Workforce Development in FY2026 and authorizes $110 million annually for a Climate and Health program. - Taxpayers see a higher state and local tax deduction cap. The SALT deduction cap increases from $10,000 to $15,000 and is doubled for joint filers for taxable years after 2024. *This bill increases federal spending, including $610 million in FY2026 for nursing workforce programs and $110 million authorized annually for the Climate and Health program, while also expanding funding for local food grants.* ## Provisions PRIA read - Bigger SALT deduction for homeowners: benefit, high. If enacted, the limit on the federal state-and-local tax deduction would rise to $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for joint filers. The change would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. Homeowners who itemize could deduct more state and local taxes under these new caps. - Annual DNI report on election threats: benefit, high. If enacted, the Director of National Intelligence would submit an annual report to Congress on foreign threats to U.S. elections starting with fiscal year 2027. Each report would be due within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year and would cover physical and cyber threats to election systems. - Cut disposable plastics in national parks: benefit, high. If enacted, the National Park Service would have 180 days to set up a program to reduce or eliminate disposable plastic products in the National Park System. Regional directors would implement the plan for parks in their regions. Park visitors and concessioners could see fewer disposable plastic it… - Annual CDC climate and health funding: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would authorize $110 million to be appropriated each year starting in fiscal year 2026 for a CDC Climate and Health program. The bill would bar the Secretary from reprogramming those funds to other agency programs without notifying Congress. - More funding for nursing training programs: benefit, high. If enacted, the bill would appropriate $610 million for fiscal year 2026 for nursing workforce programs under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act. The funds would support nursing education, training, and workforce development programs around the country. - Shorter family leave for congressional staff: benefit, medium. If enacted, employees covered by the Congressional Accountability Act would become eligible for family and medical leave after 90 days of employment instead of after 12 months or 1,250 hours. The change would take effect upon enactment. - Extend tech partnership program to 2030: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program date in the Small Business Act would be extended to September 30, 2030. The change would be effective upon enactment and keep the program available through that date. - Security guidance and training for infrastructure: benefit, medium. If enacted, CISA would create accessible online clearinghouses of voluntary security guidance and publish an annual report on outreach by sector and region. CISA would also start a one-year "Force Multiplier" pilot within one year to train state, local, tribal, and territorial officials on security… - DOE funding for national lab repairs: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary of Energy would fund projects to address deferred maintenance, critical infrastructure needs, and modernization at National Laboratories upon enactment. National Laboratories, their contractors, and host communities could see infrastructure and operations improvements. - Baby changing tables on Amtrak trains: benefit, low. If enacted, Amtrak-owned passenger trains solicited for purchase after enactment would need a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including ADA-compliant restrooms. Restrooms with a table must have clear signage. The requirement applies to trains solicited for purchase after t… - Year-long contraceptive supply for veterans: benefit, low. If enacted, veterans enrolled in the VA annual patient enrollment system who are prescribed contraceptive pills, patches, rings, or similar products would be able to elect a full-year supply at once. VA providers would be required to tell veterans about this option. The change would take effect upo… - House ban on member-staff relationships: benefit, low. If enacted, House Rule XXIII would bar a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from having a sexual relationship with any House employee they supervise, any employee of a committee on which they serve, or employees of leadership offices they occupy. The rule would not apply to spouses. - State Department aid for LGBTQI+ abroad: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary of State would be authorized to provide discretionary assistance overseas to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI+ people. The authorization would allow the State Department to fund programs and partners abroad to protect LGBT… - Byrne JAG cuts for noncompliant states: cost, medium. If enacted, beginning six months after enactment and each year after, any State that lacks laws substantially similar to 18 U.S.C. 4322 on restraints for pregnant people in prison would have its Edward Byrne Justice Assistance subpart 1 grant reduced by 25 percent for that fiscal year. Funds not al… - Limits on student loan promissory notes: cost, low. If enacted, master promissory notes used for loans under Part D would be renamed "student loan contracts." Those contracts could be used only for loans covering periods of enrollment in the same award year as the initial loans covered by the contract. The rule applies to enrollment periods that beg… - New financial disclosures for contractor owners: cost, low. If enacted, special Government employees who are owners, controlling shareholders, or chief executive officers of companies that contract with the Federal Government would have to file financial disclosures under the regular public financial disclosure rules. The requirement would take effect upon… - More grants for farmers' markets: mixed, medium. If enacted, authorized funding for the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program would increase to $100 million per year for fiscal years 2019–2026 and then $50 million per year for 2027 onward. Grantees would generally have to provide matching funds equal to 25 percent of the Federal share… ## Related bills - 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act - 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act - 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 - 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 - 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025 - 119-hr-7333: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 ## Sources - [119-hr-9821 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9821) ## Related - [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977) - [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973) - [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725) - [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853) - [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361) - [119-hr-7333: Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7333) - [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9821 (as of 2026-09-25).