United States Bills
GAO Prison Library Study Act
Requires a GAO study of prison libraries and services in federal and state facilities, with data collection on usage and outcomes and identification of funding sources.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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recycling data national database
assesses feasibility and context for a centralized recycling data system; outlines required data, timeline, and conditions for a national database and potential expansions to track facilities, throughput, and access.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Counter illicit revenue schemes
A proposed measure to coordinate international diplomacy, sanctions, and private-sector actions to disrupt illicit revenue channels linked to weapons programs, with public attribution and enhanced information sharing.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Legislative Workplace Protections
Expands workplace protections for legislative employees, adds whistleblower safeguards, stricter records, and mediation options.
Status
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Rural Cybersecurity Workforce Strategy
HHS would create a national plan to grow cybersecurity talent for rural hospitals, publish free training materials, consult multiple agencies and providers, and provide annual progress briefings without new funding.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Open Courts Media Access Act
Judges could allow cameras and broadcasts in many federal court cases. Jurors and some witnesses are protected and some limits apply.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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Broadcast Supreme Court Open Sessions
You could see more Supreme Court sessions on TV unless the Court finds a due process problem.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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H-1B wage and OPT changes
This bill would end OPT, raise H-1B wage floors, limit third-party assignments, and prioritize higher-paid petitions.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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DO and MD residency data reporting
Hospitals with residency programs must annually report DO vs MD applicant and acceptance counts and whether COMLEX or USMLE is accepted; noncompliance may affect Medicare inpatient payments.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Expansion of film production deductions
Expands caps for immediate production cost expensing with inflation indexing after 2026 and extends the rule through 2030.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Medicare orthotics and prosthetics rules
Proposes to bar Medicare payments for drop-shipped orthotics and prosthetics lacking training, while exempting certain clinicians and expanding replacement coverage.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Birthright Citizenship and Immigration
Proposes changes to birthright citizenship, specifying that children born in the United States are not citizens at birth if their parents are unlawfully present, diplomats, or involved in hostile operations.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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National Community Violence Intervention Program
Funds community violence intervention programs and job training for youth in high-violence areas.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Fit to Serve Act
Aims to bar gender-identity discrimination in the military and ensure access to medically necessary care and fair accession, reenlistment, and placement decisions.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Route Settlements Into Crime Victims Fund
Some criminal declinations and certain civil recoveries would be sent to the Crime Victims Fund. That adds money for victim compensation and services.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cotton Content Tax Credit
Gives sellers a tax credit for products that contain certified domestic cotton and digital tracing. Bigger credits if yarn or fabric are made domestically or processed in qualifying countries.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Judicial Ethics and Transparency
proposes formal ethics rules and disclosures for supreme court justices and federal judges, plus a complaint and audit process.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Full replacement for stolen SNAP benefits
This measure would require replacement of stolen SNAP benefits at the full value, simplifying the rule and potentially increasing federal spending and administrative needs.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Immigration: family-based caps
Limits family-based immigration categories and introduces a temporary parent visa.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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September 11 25th Anniversary Coins
Treasury will sell special anniversary coins in 2027 and give set surcharges to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum after Mint costs are recovered.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Off-Duty Speech Rights for Public Safety
Aimed at protecting off-duty personal speech of public safety workers, this measure would allow lawsuits against employers for retaliating against statements on topics such as pay, conditions, and political views.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Civic Education Curriculum Bill
Proposes a high school civics curriculum and oral histories about communism and related ideologies to compare with U.S. democratic principles, with outreach to state and local education leaders.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Repeal Alien Enemies Act
Ends the wartime law that labels some foreign nationals as "enemy" aliens. Federal officials would lose that specific legal authority in declared war.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Pandemic-era enforcement time limit extension
Proposes extending enforcement deadlines to ten years for cases involving pandemic-relief funds, affecting criminal prosecutions, civil actions, and forfeiture tied to pandemic programs.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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