American Legislation

A Senate resolution honoring Dolly Parton's life and contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture; agreed to unanimously in the Senate.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ban slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

A measure addressing actions on religious freedom in China; detailed provisions are not included in the available text.

a federal measure to curb speculative ticket sales and scalping, potentially affecting buyers, resellers, platforms, and organizers.

A proposal to strengthen oversight and coordination of Medicare fraud enforcement under the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control program.

Proposed measure would extend detention for certain noncitizens awaiting removal, with cost and civil-liberty implications.

A joint resolution to order withdrawal of forces from hostilities with Iran not authorized by Congress, limiting executive use of force without congressional approval.

Creates a State Department program to help foreign partners procure trusted U.S. cyber and digital technologies, with vetting, reporting, and funding authorizations.

Directs a reassessment of diplomatic ties, possible sanctions, and aid limits tied to human-rights and governance reforms.

mandates a diplomatic strategy for the south china sea, with deadlines for a comprehensive plan, interagency coordination, and an assessment of programs and resources to support maritime security.

Aims to build international geothermal capacity with partner nations through diplomacy, financing, and shared standards.

Requires the Secretary of State to deliver a strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations, including cultural centers, travel limits, media actions, intelligence measures, and possible designations.

Requires U.S. consent for foreign marine research and sets strategy to counter Arctic espionage and influence operations.

This measure narrows a single reference in export controls to exclude three subclauses, aiming to ease licensing and transfers of defense articles and technical information for AUKUS partners.

this measure would create a program to help partner governments train, investigate, and disrupt transnational criminal networks through international cooperation and intelligence sharing.

Imposes blind-trust requirements on judges and families to reduce conflicts; requires attestations and online posting; limits control after leaving office; aims to improve transparency and impartiality and public trust.

Creates dairy production limits and fees, sets a minimum milk price, and supports dairy training and regional infrastructure.

Raises future Pell Grant maximums and changes student aid eligibility, funding, and academic progress rules.

Stops U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress votes yes. Keeps troops safe and forces public debate before big new wars.

Senate resolution supports prostate cancer awareness, research, screening discussions, and care access during September 2025.

Requires districts receiving grants to adopt anti-bullying rules, publicly report school-level incidents, provide a grievance process, and undergo independent evaluations every two years.

Raises FHA Title I loan caps, allows loans for accessory dwelling units, and requires HUD study of factory-built housing cost effectiveness.

This measure removes a federal eviction notice requirement for certain CARES-era properties, moving rules to state or local control.

Formally names the Senate's presiding officer and updates succession records. It does not change laws or affect daily life.