United States Bills
Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from engaging Iran unless Congress approves. Forces can still defend embassies and people, and keep intelligence work going.
Status
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Abolish CIGIE and shift IG duties
Aims to abolish CIGIE and shift inspector general duties to OMB, GAO, and FLETC, affecting standards, training, dispute mediation, and staff status.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
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Schedule Xylazine as a Controlled Substance
The bill makes xylazine a federal controlled drug with tracking and criminal penalties. Veterinarians and animal owners get limited exemptions and a transition period.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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Advanced Grid Transmission Support and Clearinghouse Act
Creates a DOE clearinghouse and technical help for advanced transmission. DOE funding won’t count as a NEPA major action and DOE will publish voluntary wildfire-mitigation guidance.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
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Pipeline Safety Improvement and Information Act
Creates a confidential info-sharing hub, raises penalties, and funds pipeline safety programs. Nearby residents may see safer pipelines but some incident details stay private.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 8.
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AI and HPC Study for the Grid
DOE must study how AI and supercomputers can help the electric grid work better. The report could guide faster interconnections and more reliable power.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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retirement balance limits and rmd changes
Proposes caps on annual contributions and higher required minimum distributions for high-balance retirement accounts.
Status
Introduced
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tax cap on pensions
Cap on federal tax attributed to state/local pensions; cap set at $10k for individuals and $20k for qualifying joint filers.
Status
Introduced
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Protect veterans home care payments
Would prevent reductions to veterans' home care payments below December 31, 2025 levels, require 90 days' notice before changes, and mandate regular reports on provider availability and rate-setting.
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Introduced
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Fertility treatment retirement withdrawal exemption
Proposes penalty-free retirement withdrawals for qualified fertility expenses, up to a lifetime cap, with rules on timing, eligible plans, and a repayment option.
Status
Introduced
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ai safety and transparency
protects minors in public ai services by requiring clear disclosures, parental controls, safety protocols, and crisis referrals, with enforcement by the ftc.
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Introduced
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Resilience Office and Strategy
Establishes a Chief Resilience Officer in the National Security Council to coordinate federal resilience planning, require a National Resilience Strategy, and set up interagency groups and a public data clearinghouse.
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Introduced
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Veterans Precision Oncology Program
Establishes a VA-wide precision oncology program for prostate cancer with centers of excellence, a national registry, and telemedicine tumor boards to expand testing and trials.
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Introduced
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Agricultural Worker Safety and Pay
Proposes stronger safety protections for farm and meatpacking workers, higher wages in contracts, anti-retaliation measures, and expanded OSHA oversight.
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Introduced
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SNAP retailer trafficking penalties update
this measure tightens enforcement by improving trafficking estimates, publishing regular reports, and increasing civil penalties for retailers in the snap program, while reviewing reauthorization for high‑risk stores.
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Introduced
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ACAS-X deployment plan
The measure requires the Defense Department to prepare an action plan for ACAS-X deployment, detailing timelines, testing, certification, and interoperability with civil ADS-B systems.
Status
Introduced
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CRP eligibility for locally regulated lands
Expands CRP access to lands under tribal or local conservation rules, except when orders apply; aims to ease enrollment and reduce discretion in eligibility decisions.
Status
Introduced
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CRP eligibility expansion under local rules
Allows enrollment of land with local or tribal conservation requirements, except when enforcement orders apply.
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Introduced
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2027
Funding legislation for the legislative branch, covering House operations, Capitol Police, Library and related agencies for FY2027, with modernization, security, and building maintenance provisions.
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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Brownfields Grant Expansion
Expands eligibility and funding for brownfields cleanup, increases per-site caps, allows demolition, adds reporting and oversight requirements, and supports inventories and technical assistance for communities.
Status
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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FECA provider payment suspensions
Would empower the Secretary to suspend FECA payments to providers convicted of fraud and require rulemaking.
Status
Introduced
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Brownfields Reauthorization
Expands brownfields funding, raises the per-site cleanup cap, and allows state programs to be implemented under CERCLA.
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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AMIA bombing accountability
condemns the 1994 AMIA bombing, honors victims, and calls for accountability of those implicated, while urging international cooperation and designation actions by partners.
Status
Introduced
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Brownfields Cleanup Enhancement Act
Expands eligibility for brownfields grants, increases site caps, and extends state funding, while simplifying applications and including Alaska entities.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
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