United States Bills
Build More Housing Near Transit
Offers extra grant points when nearby areas adopt rules that make building or preserving housing near transit easier.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Platforms Must Have Written Restaurant Agreements
Third-party booking sites must have a written agreement before listing or selling a restaurant's reservations. Restaurants cannot be forced to pay for platform-caused legal claims.
Status
Introduced
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Pause Wage Garnishment for Student Loans
The bill stops federal wage garnishments for student loans until new safeguards exist. It speeds refunds and limits garnishment of old loans.
Status
Introduced
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Pathways for Medically Disqualified Recruits
Gives people medically disqualified from military service information and referrals to civilian Defense Department jobs, apprenticeships, and training. It also requires a hiring pathway into civilian defense positions.
Status
Introduced
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Uniform Emergency Response Map Standards
Federal funds can only buy response maps that meet open, U.S.-stored, and shareable standards. Local responders get maps free and vendors must provide standard file formats.
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Introduced
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Nationwide Medicare for All
Every resident gets comprehensive health care with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Private plans may not duplicate benefits and providers are paid from a national budget.
Status
Introduced
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Federal Coordination to Expand Rural Entrepreneurship
Three agencies must sign an agreement to better help rural small businesses. They must report to Congress within two years on actions and businesses helped.
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Introduced
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Knife Travel Protection Act
Lets people carry knives across state lines if storage rules are followed. It limits arrests and allows lawsuits against wrongful enforcement.
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
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End FEMA Funding for Border Shelters
Stops FEMA from funding nonfederal shelters that ease border patrol holding overcrowding. Unspent funds previously transferred to FEMA are rescinded.
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Introduced
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African Burial Ground Museum Study
The bill orders a federal study on creating a museum and education center at the African Burial Ground. It looks at collections, location, costs, and community views.
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Introduced
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Require Notice for Postal Facility Closures
Postal Service must give public notice and review before closing processing or delivery facilities that support local post offices.
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Introduced
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Tax Breaks for 2024 Wildfire Victims
Certain payments after specified 2024 wildfires are exempt from federal income tax. Livestock loss rules used for floods will also apply to fires.
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Introduced
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States Fast-Track Temporary Border Structures
Border states can place temporary structures on nearby Federal land after 45 days' notice. They may stay up to one year with 90-day extensions if Customs and Border Protection allows.
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Introduced
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Assign Unique ZIP Code to Fairlawn
This law requires USPS to give Fairlawn its own ZIP Code within 180 days. Residents and businesses may need to update their addresses.
Status
Introduced
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Restrict Presidential Monument Authority
Stops the President from creating or expanding national monuments in a single state without Congress. Locals, tribes, and businesses would need congressional approval for new protections.
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Introduced
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Rescind HUD Funds for Noncompliance
Each year the HUD Inspector General will report subsidy dollars for tenants who fail service rules. HUD's management budget is cut by that amount.
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Introduced
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Abolish the ATF
This bill would end the federal agency that enforces gun, alcohol, and explosives rules. Permit processing and investigations could become unclear.
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Introduced
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Make Election Day a Federal Holiday
Federal offices would close on Election Day so most federal workers get the day off. Some people may find it easier to vote.
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Introduced
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Withhold Members' Pay Until Budget Passed
If a chamber misses the April 15 budget deadline, members' pay after April 15 will be held in escrow until a budget is adopted or the Congress ends.
Status
Introduced
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Lower Withholding for Qualified Nonresidents
Some foreign residents and firms could face lower U.S. tax withholding on interest, dividends, royalties, and some wages. The President may seek a formal tax agreement that needs Congress' approval.
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Introduced
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Office for Victims of Immigration Crime
Creates an ICE office to help people harmed by crimes by persons without lawful immigration status. It offers a hotline, referrals, and custody-status alerts.
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Introduced
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Expand HSA Access and Caregiving Withdrawals
You could withdraw HSA money tax-free while on qualifying family or medical leave. People could open HSAs without a high-deductible plan and limits rise to $9,000.
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Introduced
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Ban NEH Spending On Section Seven Activities
This law would stop NEH from using federal money for programs authorized by section 7. Grant funding and public humanities projects may end or change.
Status
Introduced
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Clarify Short-Term Health Insurance
Defines short-term health plans: initial term under 12 months, renewals limited to three years total. This helps buyers and insurers know plan length.
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Introduced
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