United States Bills
Residential resilience pilot
Pilot program to fund home retrofits for disaster resilience through FEMA, prioritizing financial need and updated building codes.
Status
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Shelter dogs pilot program
Pilot to place shelter dogs as emotional support for frontline staff, with training and welfare safeguards.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Eastern Mediterranean Engagement and Energy Security
proposes diplomatic priority in the eastern mediterranean focusing on energy security, defense cooperation, and regional connectivity, with annual reports and feasibility studies on potential binational partnerships.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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Sanctions and energy embargo measures
A proposed package imposes broad sanctions, trade limits, and financial restrictions on foreign entities involved in energy and finance, with waivers and a winddown period.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Human rights statement on Israel operations
A Senate resolution asks the State Department to produce a 30-day report on Israeli operations in Lebanon, covering civilian harm, destruction, and whether U.S.-provided equipment was used.
Status
Introduced
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Resolution condemns Hezbollah, calls for disarmament
A House resolution condemns Hezbollah and urges Lebanon to disarm in the South Litani, while supporting direct talks between Israel and Lebanon and reaffirming diplomacy on regional security.
Status
Introduced
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Community LTSS Expansion
Expands access to community-based long-term support services and strengthens protections for people choosing community settings over institutions.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Tougher Rules for Open Ship Registries
This bill lets Commerce consider open registries when naming countries tied to illegal fishing. That could affect seafood imports and foreign ship operators.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Draft Alcohol Equipment Depreciation
Proposes 15-year depreciation for energy-efficient draft-alcohol equipment used by restaurants and venues, affecting leases and placed-in-service after 2025.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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National Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Campaign
CDC will run a public campaign to teach families and providers about early signs and screening for type 1 diabetes. Grants help local groups share screening information.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jewish Security and Transparency Act
Aims to curb antisemitism through education, security grants, and online reporting requirements, with annual threat assessments and platform transparency rules.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Targeted sports gambling ads ban
A federal rule would ban targeted sports-gambling ads to minors on large digital platforms, enforced by the FTC with penalties and DOJ referrals.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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HBCU Infrastructure Grant Program
A proposal to fund campus infrastructure at historically Black colleges and universities through competitive grants, supporting construction, broadband, labs, safety, and long-term planning.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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National Police Week Resolution
A ceremonial Senate resolution designating National Police Week to honor officers.
Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
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fetal disposition notice requirement
requires hospitals and birth centers to notify parents about burial or cremation options after miscarriage or stillbirth, with short notice and election deadlines and a civil remedy for noncompliance.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Puppy Welfare Standards
Sets minimum care, housing, and breeding rules for dogs sold by dealers; requires veterinary screenings, temperature-controlled housing, scheduled socialization, and a 18-month timeline for final regulations.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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SBA Noncitizen Ownership Eligibility
expands access to select small-business programs by allowing 51% ownership to be held by citizens or eligible noncitizens who are legally present and working at application.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Medicare Generics and Biosimilars Reform
Requires Medicare Part D plans to include low-cost generics and biosimilars on formularies and to offer cheaper copays.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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BRAVE Burma Sanctions and Envoy Act
Extends sanctions authority on Burma’s military regime, adds an ambassador-level Special Envoy to coordinate policy and humanitarian efforts, and directs IMF engagement and reviews of key Burmese entities.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Defense technology cooperation with ally
Proposes a DoD-led initiative to accelerate joint defense technology research and transfer with an allied partner, with regular reports, public updates where possible, and authorized funding.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate resolution on Iran protests
A Senate resolution condemns violence in Iran, supports peaceful protesters, and calls for accountability and free elections.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
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Stop Citizenship Abuse
A bill to denaturalize naturalized citizens within 10 years for certain crimes or associations, with retroactive effect and expedited removal.
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
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Budget transparency for improper payments
Adds narratives and three-year trend data on improper payments to the President's annual budget for executive agencies.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Energy sanctions expansion
Expands energy-related sanctions on foreign actors involved in oil, gas, and LNG logistics; adds visa bans for designated officers and families; and creates an interagency group to coordinate enforcement.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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