United States Bills
Expedited biosimilar approval
Aims to speed biosimilar approvals by narrowing default clinical testing unless the Health Secretary requires extra studies, with written justification.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.
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Compounding Drugs Safety Act
This measure tightens oversight of compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities, improves reporting, and funds safety inspections.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
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WINGS Act: Aviation COA Costs
This bill would let aviation training costs count toward a student's cost of attendance for federal aid, expanding eligibility for aviation degree programs starting with the 2027-2028 award year.
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Introduced
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Medicaid match for IDD services
A temporary increase in the federal share for certain Medicaid costs tied to IDD services, plus a terminology update; limited to 2027–2029 and to specified regulations.
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Introduced
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Chafee foster youth home visiting
Expands Chafee program to link foster youth with evidence-based home visiting, and allows targeted case management and resource coordination for expectant or parenting youth.
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Introduced
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APA rulemaking for SBA loans
Proposes applying notice-and-comment rulemaking under the APA to SBA rules involving loans, grants, contracts, or property
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Introduced
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Veteran 4D Lung Imaging Pilot
A pilot to test 4D lung imaging at veteran care sites using leased software, with funding and a scheduled evaluation after the period.
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Introduced
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DoD PTSD investigational therapy report
assess safety, regulatory paths, and continuity of care for service members in exploring investigational psilocybin treatment for PTSD
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Introduced
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Military Pay Indexation Act
Proposes automatic annual increases to active-duty and reserve special and incentive pays, linking raises to inflation or basic pay while implementing a one-time correction.
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Introduced
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Healthy Start funding reauthorization
proposes five-year funding of $145 million per year for the Healthy Start Initiative to sustain maternal and infant health services.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
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Pre-payment verification and Do Not Pay reform
Requires pre-certification checks for payments and expands Do Not Pay data access to curb improper payments.
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Received in the Senate.
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TRIA extension and recoupment changes
Proposes extending the federal terrorism risk insurance backstop through 2034 and aligning recoupment rules with the new end date, preserving coverage for commercial terrorism risks and potential taxpayer exposure.
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Introduced
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Health coverage for congenital anomalies
Requires private health plans to cover medically necessary congenital anomaly care, including reconstructive and dental services, with parity in cost sharing and mandatory plan notices.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Tax cap and high-earner surtax
Proposes capping regular income tax for low- and middle-income workers and adding a tiered surtax on very high earners, with inflation indexing and special MAGI definitions.
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Introduced
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Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development
This amendment adds a broad phrase to criminal currency rules, potentially covering developers and firms that handle token-like assets; key terms are undefined and enforcement implications are unclear.
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Introduced
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TAP Transition Benefits Act
Standardizes preseparation TAP presentations on VA benefits, requires VA approval with VSOs, and annual reports.
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Introduced
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abortion drug rems and restrictions
Proposal to tighten safety controls, require rems certification, and mandate adverse-event reporting for abortion drugs.
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Introduced
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AGARDA Reauthorization and Funding
This measure would make AGARDA a permanent, well-funded program advancing high-risk agricultural technology and climate resilience.
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Introduced
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Military Sexual Trauma claims reform
Expands how VA handles military sexual trauma claims, broadens evidence, improves examinations, and extends counseling to more former reservists.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Zootechnical feed additives regulation
Regulates substances added to animal feed that alter gut microbiomes, requires FDA food-additive petitions, and mandates a label clarifying the product is not for diagnosing or treating disease.
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Introduced
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Plant Biostimulant Definitions
A measure would define plant biostimulants under EPA rules, exclude certain products from plant regulator status, and require EPA regulation updates and a USDA soil health study.
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Introduced
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Animal Welfare Act Enforcement Enhancement
Expands federal enforcement of animal-welfare violations, clarifies licensing, and allows seizures and penalties under the Animal Welfare Act.
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Introduced
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Election certification deadlines
A bill proposal to speed counting and certification of federal elections, with deadlines, exceptions, and funding consequences.
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Introduced
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Veterans distance education standards
Sets criteria for VA education benefits on online programs, requiring regular instructor interaction and Title IV participation, effective August 1, 2025.
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Introduced
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