United States Bills
Suits over war powers
a resolution directs the speaker to start or join lawsuits asserting legislative authority over executive military actions under war powers.
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Introduced
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Ground for foreign official discrimination
Adds a new inadmissibility and deportation ground for foreign officials who apply harsher or unfair economic actions against a United States person compared to similarly situated non-U.S. parties.
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Introduced
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Stop Super Speeders ISA
Proposes state-administered programs requiring active intelligent speed assistance devices to limit vehicle speed for repeat speeding offenders, with penalties for noncompliance, within federal highway safety authorities.
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Introduced
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Medicare attorney fee reimbursement
This measure would allow certain DME suppliers to recover attorney fees and litigation costs from Medicare contractors when a final appeal reverses an initial denial.
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Introduced
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Kinship Care Enhancement Act
strengthen kinship supports under CAPTA with training, navigators, and prioritizing kin placements.
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Introduced
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Sense of the Senate on cross-border smoke
Non-binding resolution expressing concern about cross-border wildfire smoke and urging increased firefighting and prevention, with emphasis on forest management.
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Introduced
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Test Strips for Fentanyl and Xylazine
Establishes federal guidance and training on fentanyl and xylazine test strips, with a study on how access affects overdoses and treatment engagement.
Status
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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Nitazenes Schedule I designation
This measure would permanently place nitazene opioids in Schedule I, tightening federal controls and affecting researchers, manufacturers, and enforcement efforts.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
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Counterfeit Pill Prohibition Expansion
Expands federal prohibition to include fentanyl and counterfeit pills, requires a DEA operation plan, audits campaigns, and annual data reports to Congress on seizures and enforcement.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
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Critical materials recovery initiative
EPA effort to locate and recover critical materials from contaminated sites, with grants and contracts, funding caps, and a 10-year sunset, while boosting domestic supply chains.
Status
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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Rural flood resilience funding update
Expands targeted flood resilience funding for rural and tribal communities through SAFE Rural Fund and mandatory BRIC participation, with streamlined applications and capacity grants to improve planning and projects.
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Introduced
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Ballot Mail Rule Freeze
This measure freezes USPS ballot mail rules through January 3, 2027, preventing new requirements for senders or recipients from taking effect during that period.
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Introduced
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Inmate Voting Information Act
A proposal to require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to inform federal inmates about voting options and assist with registration and absentee ballots.
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Introduced
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Custodial Agent Interoperability Framework
Proposes a federal framework to allow custodial user agents on large platforms, requiring open interfaces and privacy protections with federal trade commission and national institute of standards and technology oversight.
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Introduced
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ESOP contribution limits adjustment
This proposal would adjust how ESOP stock and loan repayments are counted toward annual retirement contributions, allowing separate limits for ESOPs and other defined contribution plans.
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Introduced
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Public education program on World War II
The bill would have the Defense Department run a nationwide World War II education program, with grants to states and nonprofits, branding control, and no specified funding or oversight rules.
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Introduced
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Tribal Health and Education Act
A broad framework to expand tribal health, education, housing, and justice services through cross-agency programs and advisory bodies.
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Introduced
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Prison to Proprietorship Act
Expands entrepreneurship training for inmates via SBA-supported centers, with in-prison courses, one-on-one help, and post-release support.
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Introduced
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Enhance Export License Administration
Changes how export licenses are reviewed and issued. Exporters and government agencies may see new steps, timelines, or reporting.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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States Gain Offshore Control to Nine Miles
This lets some coastal states manage energy and most fishing from 3 to about 9 miles offshore. States can set lease terms and keep new revenue.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Correct Border Officers' Retirement Denials
This bill lets wrongly denied border officers get enhanced retirement credit. It can raise pensions and move up retirement dates for affected officers.
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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ESOP Contribution Limits Reform
Proposes separate contribution limits for ESOPs and other defined contribution plans, enabling ESOP growth to occur without reducing room for retirement savings in other plans.
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Introduced
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fy2025 appropriations and extensions
funding package extends federal funding through 2025 for health, defense, and disaster relief, with reporting requirements and phased extensions.
Status
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Extends customs waters to 24 nautical miles
Extends the customs enforcement zone from 12 to 24 nautical miles, enabling inspections and interdiction farther from shore.
Status
Introduced
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