United States Bills
FAIR Vets Act
Raises sole-source contracting thresholds for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; requires FAR and DFARS updates within 180 days.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Extend Existing Park Leases Without Bidding
Lets compliant leaseholders with five-plus years get extensions without new competitive bids if the park director approves. Rules must be updated within 90 days.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Pausing Redemptions for Suspected Exploitation
Funds can pause payout if they suspect an older or impaired investor is being exploited. Named contacts may be notified and records kept.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313.
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Forest Service Local Land Exchange
Allows a land swap so a private parcel becomes National Forest land. It may change ownership and public access for the small federal parcel.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
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Police Pursuit Policy Shift
Police may start vehicle chases unless a supervisor deems them too risky, futile, or unnecessary. The Justice Department will study public chase alerts for possible use.
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Received in the Senate.
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Fix Tribal Water Settlement Funds
This bill sends one-time money to three tribal water funds so they can pay for water projects and repairs. It also directs Treasury to waive certain past interest payments.
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Introduced
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Due Process Rules for Athletic Associations
Big college sports groups must follow set notice, timing, and evidence rules when they investigate. The Justice Department can probe and fine groups that break the rules.
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Introduced
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Allow Campus Vouchers for Foster Students
Gives certain foster or emancipated students permission to use federal housing vouchers for on-campus housing. That aid will not count as income for some federal benefits.
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Introduced
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Veterans Solid Start Expands Contact Methods
The VA may contact veterans by mail, text, chat, email, and other electronic messages through Solid Start. Veterans could get messages in more ways than before.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Federal Assault Protections For Journalists
Makes it a federal crime to injure journalists while they gather news. Offenders can face prison up to three or six years depending on injury.
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Introduced
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Shift NASA Headquarters Near Launch Operations
This bill moves NASA's headquarters near major launch sites within one year. It could require staff moves and bring jobs to the area.
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Introduced
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Federal Study on Mushroom Crop Insurance
The bill orders the USDA to study and design crop insurance for mushroom farms and growing media. The agency must report to Congress in two years.
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Introduced
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Five-Year Sunset for Federal Regulations
Most new federal rules expire after five years unless Congress reauthorizes them. This could make rules less stable for businesses and public services.
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Introduced
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Fentanyl Analog Scheduling Reform
The bill makes many fentanyl-like chemicals Schedule I, adding strict controls. It removes one automatic prison minimum so judges may give different terms.
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Introduced
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NASA Hypersonics Test Program
Creates a NASA program to run hypersonic aircraft testing. It expands test access but does not fund technology development and blocks some foreign partners.
Status
Introduced
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Federal Pay Increase 2026
Most federal workers get a 3.3% base raise and a 1% locality boost for 2026.
Status
Introduced
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Dairy Processing Cost Transparency Act
Dairy plants must report processing costs and product yields. USDA will publish a public report three years after enactment and then every two years.
Status
Introduced
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Open Primaries and Voter Privacy Act
People not in a party can vote in one party's federal primary. States must protect those voters' contact info and certify no noncitizen voting to keep federal election funds.
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Introduced
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Safe Firearm Storage Sales Credit
Sellers can claim a small tax credit when they sell qualifying gun storage devices for the first time. Consumers might see lower prices if sellers pass the savings on.
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Introduced
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Expand 340B to Rural Emergency Hospitals
Qualifying rural emergency hospitals could buy outpatient drugs at 340B discounted prices. Only hospitals meeting specific ownership or contract rules would qualify.
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Introduced
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Mandated Detention and Accelerated Removal
DHS must detain unlawfully present noncitizens arrested for certain crimes and hold them until removal is finished. Removal cases must be completed within 90 days.
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Introduced
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Ban Tax Deduction for Abortion Costs
Stops people from deducting abortion payments as medical expenses on federal tax returns. Itemizers who paid for abortions may pay more in taxes.
Status
Introduced
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Ban Federal COVID Vaccine and Testing Mandates
Stops federal vaccine and testing mandates for federal workers, contractors, and some health providers. Employers can still set their own rules.
Status
Introduced
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Remove FDA Oversight For Noninvasive Diagnostics
Certain noninvasive diagnostic tools would not be regulated by the FDA. Patients may get new tests faster but with less federal safety review.
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Introduced
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