United States Bills
Block New Seasonal Worker Rule
If passed, this cancels new protections for seasonal foreign workers and keeps current employer rules. Employers avoid new oversight and workers lose added safeguards.
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Introduced
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President Can Negotiate Canal Reacquisition
This lets the President start talks to try to regain control of the canal. A report to Congress is due within 180 days.
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Introduced
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Leaders Can Move Congressional Sessions
If Washington is unsafe, leaders can move Congress to another city so it can keep working. Little effect day-to-day unless used.
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Received in the Senate.
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House Assigns Members to Standing Committees
Names who will serve on 17 standing committees. No changes to laws, taxes, or spending.
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Introduced
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Senate Names New Secretary
The Senate tells the House that Jackie Barber is its new Secretary. This is a routine administrative step that does not change laws or services.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
The Senate tells the House it elected Jennifer Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms. This records who runs Senate security and access but does not change laws.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Boost Public Lands Recreation Funding
Raises the share and dollar cap for federal recreation access funding. This could fund more trails, parking, and boat launches on public lands.
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Introduced
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University-Affiliated Deep Space Center
Creates a NASA-linked university research center for Moon and interplanetary studies. Universities and companies can compete for research and engineering awards.
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Introduced
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Big Pass-Through Deduction and Estate Repeal
Lowers taxes for many small business owners and ends the federal estate tax after 2024. It also makes some business reorganizations non-taxable.
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Introduced
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Shift Toxicity Assessments to EPA Program Offices
EPA offices will do many chemical health assessments and store toxicity values in a central database. The EPA research office must certify standards use every two years.
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Introduced
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High School Voter Registration Pilot
Funds a one-year pilot getting voter registration info to high school seniors. Participating districts must work with election officials and report results.
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Introduced
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Single-Subject and Equal Treatment Act
Bills sent to the President must have only one subject and name it in the title. Laws cannot give special exceptions only to members or staff, except for lawmaking duties.
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Introduced
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Repeal the Inflation Reduction Act
This bill cancels the Inflation Reduction Act and reclaims its unspent funds. People and programs could lose tax credits, grants, and rules created by that law.
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Introduced
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New Abortion Provider Standards
Doctors who do abortions must have nearby hospital admitting privileges, and clinics must meet surgery-center rules to get federal money. Patients are told where to get follow-up care.
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Introduced
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End Major Non-NATO Ally Designation
This bill removes a special U.S. ally status and blocks restoring it until Pakistan shows action against the Haqqani Network. It may change military cooperation.
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Introduced
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Create Standing Committee on Health
Changes who in Congress handles health laws and agency oversight. FDA and CDC oversight moves to a new committee and lawmakers may act faster on health issues.
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Introduced
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Parliament Orders Review to Limit Agency Power
Starts a six-month review to cut agencies' rulemaking power. No immediate changes; future laws could make rules stricter and less flexible.
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Introduced
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Electoral Vote Joint Session Scheduled
Sets when and where Congress will open and count electoral votes on January 6, 2025. It does not change election results or voter rights.
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Introduced
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Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
This names who runs Senate security, building access, and daily operations. Most people won't see changes, but visitors and staff may notice access rules.
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Introduced
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Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
This names who runs Senate security and visitor access. It does not change laws or affect daily life.
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Introduced
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Gary Myrick Named Senate Minority Secretary
This names the top staff leader for the Senate minority. It has no direct effect on your taxes, benefits, or daily life.
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Introduced
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Senate Default Noon Start Time
Requires the Senate to meet each day at noon unless leaders set a different time. It only changes the Senate's schedule, not public services.
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Introduced
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Senate Names Secretary
Chooses Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate starting January 3, 2025. This is an internal staffing decision and does not change public services or laws.
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Introduced
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Senate Chooses New Secretary
This names Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate. It is an internal change with no direct effect on the public.
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Introduced
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