United States Bills
Disapproval of CCDF Rule
A joint resolution would nullify a federal department rule for the Child Care and Development Fund, leaving unanswered questions about eligibility, services, and state administration.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
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permit fee extension for drilling
extends the permit-to-drill application fee for federal lands through 2037 and directs all collected fees to a dedicated fund for permit processing.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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red snapper conservation measure
Prohibits commercial harvest and sale of red snapper from federally managed waters when recreational harvest is closed; NOAA to issue rules within 90 days; enforcement under existing fishery tools.
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Introduced
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Advanced Grid Transmission Support and Clearinghouse Act
Creates a DOE clearinghouse and technical help for advanced transmission. DOE funding won’t count as a NEPA major action and DOE will publish voluntary wildfire-mitigation guidance.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
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Pipeline Safety Improvement and Information Act
Creates a confidential info-sharing hub, raises penalties, and funds pipeline safety programs. Nearby residents may see safer pipelines but some incident details stay private.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 8.
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AI and HPC Study for the Grid
DOE must study how AI and supercomputers can help the electric grid work better. The report could guide faster interconnections and more reliable power.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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Hydropower Licensing Modernization Act
Clarifies when FERC approval is needed and creates a fast licensing track for small hydrokinetic projects under 5 MW.
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Introduced
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China Rights Memorial
A proposal to design and fund a memorial in a public park in the national capital to honor victims of human-rights abuses in China and educate the public.
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Introduced
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Prescribed Fire as Exceptional Events
Defines prescribed fire and tribal burning and directs EPA to revise rules so such events may be excluded from air-quality data; creates grants for smoke-resilience in schools and community buildings.
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Introduced
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AI safety coordination group
A proposed nonregulatory panel would study how joint advances in AI, sensors, robotics, and simulation tools affect physical safety and security, aiming to publish voluntary best practices.
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Introduced
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Accreditation oversight and transparency
Secretary of Education would standardize accreditation measures, require disclosures, and enable enhanced reviews, teach-out plans, and transfer options if schools face trouble.
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Introduced
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Craft distillery interstate shipments
Allows craft distilleries to ship spirits directly to consumers across states, with age checks, labeling, and adult-signature delivery, subject to state approvals.
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Introduced
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Cannabis Regulation and Reinvestment Act
Deschedules cannabis, creates federal regulatory framework, funds restorative justice, public health, housing, and employment programs with a tax and grants approach.
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Introduced
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Geothermal leasing on public lands
A proposal to speed geothermal leasing and permitting on public lands through annual lease sales, replacement sales, and shorter permit timelines.
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Geothermal Permitting Autonomy Act
Shifts some geothermal permitting to state authorities, reduces federal environmental reviews, and maintains royalties while excluding tribal lands from new rules.
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Geothermal Leasing on Public Lands
Summary of proposed rules to speed geothermal leasing and permit decisions on public lands via annual lease sales and deadlines.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Aerosol Duster Propellant Regulation
CPSC would classify certain propellants as hazardous and ban products with excess amounts to curb misuse and inhalant abuse while allowing reformulation or alternatives.
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Introduced
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Rural broadband securities exemption
Aimed at small rural broadband providers, this bill would create a narrow exemption from standard securities registration if subscriber and holder thresholds are met and an annual summary is filed.
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Introduced
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Noncongregate Summer Meals Expansion
Expands summer meals to noncongregate formats, makes all children eligible, and requires federal rules and state planning to maintain meal integrity.
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Introduced
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FLOWS Act licensing reforms
Expedited licensing for small hydro projects; relaxes routine maintenance approvals while preserving safety oversight and setting a fast-track option for micro hydrokinetic developments up to 5 MW.
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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SBA bond guarantee expansion
expands the SBA surety bond guarantee to cover up to $20 million and allows up to 5% of the fund for administration each year.
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Held at the desk.
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Drug Pricing Transparency Initiative
Requires HHS to publish records from private drug pricing deals to enhance transparency and support budget and health program oversight.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Home-schooled graduates under federal aid
Would treat home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal higher-education rules when state classifications recognize home schools as private schools, affecting eligibility for federal student aid and admissions decisions.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
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Brownfields Cleanup Enhancement Act
Expands eligibility for brownfields grants, increases site caps, and extends state funding, while simplifying applications and including Alaska entities.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
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