United States Bills
Open Data for Endangered Species Decisions
Agencies must publish the data behind species listings and share it with affected states and tribes. The government must also publish monthly reports of endangered species litigation spending.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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State Disaster Recovery Block Grant Option
Allows states to take a single federal block grant for public infrastructure recovery after major disasters. States would manage funds, report annually, and lose direct FEMA project support.
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Introduced
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State-Licensed Professionals for FEMA Rebuilds
Requires state-licensed professionals to prepare and approve certain FEMA-funded rebuilding work. FEMA must accept those plans and have licensed staff manage the projects.
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Introduced
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Shield Digital Platforms From Discrimination
The U.S. Trade Representative must quickly review Korean rules that single out U.S. digital platforms and may start trade actions to defend U.S. firms.
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Introduced
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Protecting Military Chaplains' Religious Rights
Gives military chaplains legal protection to follow their religion and advise commanders. It bars punishment for actions tied to sincere religious beliefs.
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Introduced
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Gateway Trails and Waterfront Grants
Creates a program to link and protect shoreline parks, trails, and water routes. Local governments and nonprofits can apply for matching grants for access, restoration, and visitor education.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H607)
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Block Renewables Tax Credits on Prime Farmland
Removes federal clean-energy tax credits for solar, storage, or other systems on land called prime farmland. Owners and developers on that land would lose those tax breaks.
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Introduced
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New Visa Bars for Espionage and Tech Theft
Officials can deny visas or admission for people linked to espionage, sabotage, or export-law violations, and they can block family members for five years.
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Introduced
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Limit Federal Research Overhead for Wealthy Universities
Wealthy colleges will see limits on federal overhead payments for research grants. Schools must report endowments and how overhead dollars are spent.
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Introduced
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Tougher Federal Child Exploitation Penalties
Prosecutors could seek death or life in prison for many child exploitation crimes, including possession, distribution, and attempts. This raises stakes for defendants and could lengthen trials.
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Introduced
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Cap Federal Telework to 40 Percent
Most executive branch workers could telework no more than 40% of workdays and agencies must monitor and report telework each year.
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Introduced
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Install Benjamin Franklin Statue in Capitol
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain and place a Benjamin Franklin statue in the Capitol by 2026. It must be accessible on guided tours.
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Introduced
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Congressional Access to Border Tribal Lands
Members of Congress and staff could enter long stretches of tribal border land to inspect security and safety. Tribes may have less control over visits.
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Introduced
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Ban COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Funded Employers
Employers that got listed COVID relief funds could not require COVID-19 vaccines. If they do, they must return the funds.
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Introduced
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Ban Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Federal agencies and many recipients of federal funds could not require COVID-19 vaccination. You could enter federal buildings and get services without showing vaccine proof.
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Introduced
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Sexual Assault Grounds for Deportation
People who are not U.S. citizens who commit or admit sexual assault could be denied entry, detained, or deported. Admissions can count even without a conviction.
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Introduced
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Streamline Disaster Aid Paperwork and Assessments
Requires FEMA to study and plan simpler disaster aid forms and faster damage checks. It will post a public website listing federal disaster assistance.
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Introduced
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Study Federal Agency Moves From Capital
Creates a commission to study moving non-security federal agencies out of the capital region. The panel must report recommendations to Congress within one year.
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Introduced
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Ban Federal Funds for Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Some states and cities could lose federal money if they limit immigration data sharing. Programs serving undocumented people like food, shelter, and health care may lose funding.
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Introduced
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Limit Shareholder Proposals on Proxy Cards
Companies may limit how many shareholder proposals appear and only include ones tied to financial performance. Firms must tell the SEC how they pick proposals.
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Introduced
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Block Fannie and Freddie Fee Changes
Cancels the enterprises' January 19, 2023 mortgage fee changes. Borrowers and lenders keep prior pricing rules.
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Introduced
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Border Barrier Funding and Construction
Creates a fund to build and maintain a border barrier paid by new remittance and travel fees. People sending money abroad and visitors would pay higher fees.
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Introduced
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Strip Clearances From 51 Former Officials
It revokes clearances for 51 named former intelligence officials and bars them from future clearances. Defense and Justice must investigate their role in the laptop matter.
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Introduced
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Limit Nationwide Injunctions
This law would stop most federal courts from blocking government actions for people not in the case. Only representative plaintiffs could win relief for others.
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Introduced
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