United States Bills
Federal Grants Shift Toward Police Leadership Training
The bill would let federal policing grants pay for senior officer leadership training. Departments may apply for funds and follow new grant priorities.
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New Limits for Former Federal Attorneys
Adds rules that restrict what federal lawyers can do after leaving government. This may limit hiring and client choices for former government attorneys.
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Introduced
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15% Raise for TSA Career Employees
Most TSA career employees get a 15% pay increase. Pay bands rise 15%, boosting entry pay and pay caps.
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Introduced
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Federal Reimbursement for Local Immigration Responses
Local police, fire, and EMS can be paid back when they help ICE or CBP. DHS must ask for cost details and pay within 30 days.
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Introduced
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Limit Mobile Facial Recognition to Ports
Stops DHS from using two mobile facial recognition apps except at ports of entry. Requires quick deletion of U.S. citizens' photos and fingerprints.
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Introduced
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States Can Buy Local Foods for Food Banks
States can use federal funds to buy local foods for food banks. Small farms and food businesses may sell to states, increasing fresh and culturally relevant options.
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Introduced
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Photo ID Requirement for SNAP Cards
SNAP EBT cards would show each cardholder's photo and name. Stores must check the photo before each SNAP purchase, which could cause delays or denied sales.
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Introduced
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Free GAP Audit Payments for Small Farms
USDA pays small and new farmers the full cost of GAP food-safety audits for five years. This helps them sell to grocery stores that require the audit.
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Introduced
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Expand Native-Serving Agriculture Education Grants
Allows USDA to award three-year agriculture education grants to colleges serving Native students. If funded, schools could offer more hands-on farming and food-system training.
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Introduced
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Small Business, Veterans, and Families Act
Expands help for small businesses and tribes, adds hiring credits for military spouses, offers veterans annual mental health checks, and boosts federal steps against package theft and fentanyl.
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Introduced
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Permit Stronger Post-Disaster Watershed Repairs
The Agriculture Department can approve watershed repairs that go beyond restoring what was lost. Projects can be stronger to better protect land and homes after storms.
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Introduced
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Stable Funding for Remote Farm Reimbursements
Makes funding automatic so remote area farmers get predictable reimbursements. When the set funds cover all approved claims, the Department of Agriculture cannot cap payments to individual producers.
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Introduced
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Allow Overhead on Aquaculture Grants
Universities and extension services can include overhead on aquaculture grants. Up to $15 million may be authorized per year from 2026–2030 if funded.
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Introduced
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Strengthen Counter-Drone Protections for Aviation
Gives federal agencies and some police tools to detect and stop unsafe drones near airports, big events, and key sites. Sets privacy limits and reporting.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
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Conservation Program Flexibility and Payment Cap
Farmers could hay or graze some acres in emergencies and get cost help for fences and water. Rental payments could rise to $125,000 per person.
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Introduced
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Tighter Checks for Terrorist Watchlist Entries
DHS must check and audit watchlist nominations and request quick fixes. This aims to reduce mistaken flags and speed corrections for travelers and citizens.
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Introduced
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Boost Native Seed and Seedling Partnerships
Lets more partners get Forest Service grants to collect native seeds and grow seedlings for ecosystem restoration.
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Introduced
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Biennial Border Infrastructure Surveys and Repairs
DHS must check border barriers and tech every two years and fix problems quickly. It lets DHS waive some legal rules to speed repairs.
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Introduced
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Make Airspace Sovereignty Permanent
The bill makes Executive Order 14305 permanent law and forces agencies to follow it. Day-to-day effects depend on what that order requires.
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Introduced
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U.S.-Israel Health Innovation Partnership
Funds joint U.S.-Israel projects to speed health tech, vaccines, and telemedicine. Startups, hospitals, and researchers can apply for grants; patients may get new tools over time.
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Introduced
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Immigration Detention Transparency Act
Requires DHS to publish daily records of people in immigration detention without names and facility data. It makes public reports on special sites and keeps two oversight offices funded.
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Introduced
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Border Staffing and Readiness Plan
Requires the U.S. border agency to study northern staffing, housing, and local hiring plans. This could mean more hiring and shorter waits at ports later.
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Introduced
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Rename Representative Office and Clarify Policy
If agreed, the U.S. will use a new name for Taiwan's office in Washington and update forms and websites. Most people notice no change; service users may see new names.
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Introduced
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National Biotechnology Coordination Initiative
Creates a federal office to coordinate biotech research, rules, and data. It aims to speed approvals, support companies and training, and protect health and security.
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Introduced
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