United States Bills
Digital likeness trademark scope
Proposes to define when federal trademark rules cover digital representations of a person's identity, including avatars and deepfakes, guiding enforcement and platform actions.
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Introduced
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Black Women Equal Pay Recognition
A nonbinding concurrent resolution recognizing the wage gap for Black women and reaffirming support for equal pay for equal work.
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Introduced
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Equity in Federally Funded Health Research
A non-binding House resolution urges inclusion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in federally funded health research while maintaining apolitical, peer-reviewed grant decisions.
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Introduced
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Block 15-Minute Bus Idling
This bill blocks state air plans from enforcing under-15-minute bus idling limits, bars private lawsuits, and ends bounty programs.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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defense rank restoration review
requires the secretary of defense to prepare a formal recommendation on restoring a retired general's rank and send it to the president and senate by the end of 2026.
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Introduced
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Recovery and Repatriation Report
A DoD-mandated congressional report on recovery, repatriation, and detainee-related planning abroad.
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Introduced
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Rural Grant Transparency Roadmaps
Mandates plain-language roadmaps, standardized applicant notifications, and a public grants database to improve access and accountability in rural development programs.
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Introduced
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Chapter 11 Restructuring Reform
Tightens Chapter 11 governance by enabling easier dismissal or conversion for bad-faith filings, limits stays for non-debtor lawsuits, and imposes a 24-month progress benchmark.
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Introduced
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STEM Training for Foreign Service
Requires a new STEM training module for Foreign Service officers focusing on AI, next-generation communications, regional tech trends, and how adversaries use technology in diplomacy.
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Introduced
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Low Vision Awareness Month
Non-binding resolution to designate February 2026 as Low Vision Awareness Month, urging health agencies to share information, track data, and support research and collaboration.
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Introduced
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Graduate loan borrowing limits
Proposes higher annual and aggregate caps for graduate unsubsidized loans, starting July 1, 2026, to expand borrowing for advanced-degree students.
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Introduced
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Medicare MNT coverage expansion
Proposes expanding Medicare Part B coverage to include medical nutrition therapy for additional conditions, with new ordering rights for clinicians and a two-year implementation delay.
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Introduced
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one-time funding shift to travel promotion
A one-time transfer would move $160 million from a travel-promotion fund to Brand USA, applying existing matching and carryforward rules without creating new general-revenue spending.
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Introduced
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Designation criteria review
A time-bound review to assess whether an organization meets criteria for designation as a terrorist group.
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Introduced
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End Junk Fees for Renters
Aims to curb upfront and ongoing fees for federally assisted rental units, adding disclosures and limiting late charges to improve transparency and affordability.
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Introduced
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Community violence intervention and workforce grants
Public funding would support community violence intervention, trauma-informed care, and youth job training through health and labor departments.
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Introduced
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VA Mortgage Disclosure Update
Would require lenders to add VA loan information to FHA disclosures and place a military service question on the Uniform Residential Loan Application, with FHFA rulemaking within six months.
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Introduced
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Importation of Prescription Drugs
Regulates certification and import of certain prescription drugs from certified foreign sellers with safety testing, labeling, and reporting.
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Introduced
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Food access finance incentives
Proposal to offer tax credits and grants to spur grocery stores, food banks, and mobile markets in food deserts.
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Introduced
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Tools Tax Deduction Act
Would let employees deduct certain work-related tool and PPE expenses on taxes.
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Introduced
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Herbicide exposure presumption
Proposes adding a date range for herbicide-exposure presumption affecting veterans' disability benefits.
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Introduced
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TSA personnel Title 5 transition
Would move TSA workers into title 5 rules, granting collective bargaining and appeal rights while preserving key pay features during conversion.
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Introduced
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Review travel rules and peace roadmap
A measure to review travel restrictions with North Korea and to outline a peace roadmap, including liaison offices, without changing force posture.
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Introduced
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Medicare hearing aid coverage expansion
A proposal to let Medicare cover hearing aids and related exams starting January 1, 2026, plus a GAO study reviewing existing programs and reporting to Congress.
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Introduced
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