United States Bills
Extend Existing Park Leases Without Bidding
Lets compliant leaseholders with five-plus years get extensions without new competitive bids if the park director approves. Rules must be updated within 90 days.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Forest Service Local Land Exchange
Allows a land swap so a private parcel becomes National Forest land. It may change ownership and public access for the small federal parcel.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
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Police Pursuit Policy Shift
Police may start vehicle chases unless a supervisor deems them too risky, futile, or unnecessary. The Justice Department will study public chase alerts for possible use.
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Received in the Senate.
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Due Process Rules for Athletic Associations
Big college sports groups must follow set notice, timing, and evidence rules when they investigate. The Justice Department can probe and fine groups that break the rules.
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Introduced
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Veterans Solid Start Expands Contact Methods
The VA may contact veterans by mail, text, chat, email, and other electronic messages through Solid Start. Veterans could get messages in more ways than before.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Pause Wage Garnishment for Student Loans
The bill stops federal wage garnishments for student loans until new safeguards exist. It speeds refunds and limits garnishment of old loans.
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Introduced
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Federal Coordination to Expand Rural Entrepreneurship
Three agencies must sign an agreement to better help rural small businesses. They must report to Congress within two years on actions and businesses helped.
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Introduced
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End FEMA Funding for Border Shelters
Stops FEMA from funding nonfederal shelters that ease border patrol holding overcrowding. Unspent funds previously transferred to FEMA are rescinded.
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Introduced
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Federal Study on Mushroom Crop Insurance
The bill orders the USDA to study and design crop insurance for mushroom farms and growing media. The agency must report to Congress in two years.
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Introduced
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African Burial Ground Museum Study
The bill orders a federal study on creating a museum and education center at the African Burial Ground. It looks at collections, location, costs, and community views.
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Introduced
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Require Notice for Postal Facility Closures
Postal Service must give public notice and review before closing processing or delivery facilities that support local post offices.
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Introduced
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Tax Breaks for 2024 Wildfire Victims
Certain payments after specified 2024 wildfires are exempt from federal income tax. Livestock loss rules used for floods will also apply to fires.
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Introduced
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NASA Hypersonics Test Program
Creates a NASA program to run hypersonic aircraft testing. It expands test access but does not fund technology development and blocks some foreign partners.
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Introduced
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Federal Pay Increase 2026
Most federal workers get a 3.3% base raise and a 1% locality boost for 2026.
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Introduced
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States Fast-Track Temporary Border Structures
Border states can place temporary structures on nearby Federal land after 45 days' notice. They may stay up to one year with 90-day extensions if Customs and Border Protection allows.
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Introduced
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Assign Unique ZIP Code to Fairlawn
This law requires USPS to give Fairlawn its own ZIP Code within 180 days. Residents and businesses may need to update their addresses.
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Introduced
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Dairy Processing Cost Transparency Act
Dairy plants must report processing costs and product yields. USDA will publish a public report three years after enactment and then every two years.
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Introduced
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Rescind HUD Funds for Noncompliance
Each year the HUD Inspector General will report subsidy dollars for tenants who fail service rules. HUD's management budget is cut by that amount.
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Introduced
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Make Election Day a Federal Holiday
Federal offices would close on Election Day so most federal workers get the day off. Some people may find it easier to vote.
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Introduced
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Open Primaries and Voter Privacy Act
People not in a party can vote in one party's federal primary. States must protect those voters' contact info and certify no noncitizen voting to keep federal election funds.
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Introduced
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Safe Firearm Storage Sales Credit
Sellers can claim a small tax credit when they sell qualifying gun storage devices for the first time. Consumers might see lower prices if sellers pass the savings on.
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Introduced
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Lower Withholding for Qualified Nonresidents
Some foreign residents and firms could face lower U.S. tax withholding on interest, dividends, royalties, and some wages. The President may seek a formal tax agreement that needs Congress' approval.
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Introduced
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Remove FDA Oversight For Noninvasive Diagnostics
Certain noninvasive diagnostic tools would not be regulated by the FDA. Patients may get new tests faster but with less federal safety review.
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Introduced
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Clarify Short-Term Health Insurance
Defines short-term health plans: initial term under 12 months, renewals limited to three years total. This helps buyers and insurers know plan length.
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Introduced
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