United States Bills
CTA international recognition advocacy
Directs the Secretary of State to press for inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration in international bodies and meetings.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Support rural families
Senate proposal to support rural families; details on programs, eligibility, and funding are not provided.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Housing leasing from postal property
Proposes using postal property to lease sites for housing projects, potentially expanding housing supply and neighborhood development.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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national labeling standards for packaging
would set nationwide rules for label claims on recyclability, compostability, reuse, and refillability to reduce confusion and align labeling across states.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Campus mental health grants reform
Senate proposal to modify campus mental health grants and tailor the lifeline to youth suicide prevention.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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afghanistan tps designation
designates afghanistan for temporary protected status, granting eligible nationals protection from removal and work authorization.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Robotics Development Act
This bill aims to strengthen domestic robotics leadership by funding research, creating workforce programs, and developing standards and procurement policies.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Aircraft Cabin Air Safety
Aims to improve cabin air quality on aircraft by setting standards, testing, and potential equipment upgrades to protect passengers and crew.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Youth E-Cigarette Reduction Initiative
A plan to reduce youth e-cigarette use through prevention, education, and health programs funded at the federal level.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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STEM and CTE facilities modernization
Provides federal support to upgrade rural and Native-serving schools' STEM labs and high-speed internet, plus modernization of career and technical education facilities.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Overtime cap for nurses
Caps mandatory overtime hours for nurses at Medicare-funded providers to reduce fatigue and improve patient safety, with details on scope, exemptions, and enforcement to be worked out.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Insider Trading Rules Tightened
A proposal to tighten limits on trading and communications tied to material, nonpublic information, aiming to reduce unfair advantage and clarify enforcement for regulators and market participants.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)
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Medicaid HCBS Expansion and Care Workforce
Expands Medicaid to cover home-based and community-based services and funds grants for direct-care workers and family caregivers.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Right to Counsel for Removal
Establishes a right to counsel for eligible noncitizens facing removal when they cannot afford an attorney.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Funding ban on public charge rule
The bill would bar federal funds from implementing the DHS public charge inadmissibility rule, affecting immigration processing and decisions.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Support for Cooperative Institute Program
A measure directing NOAA to maintain the Cooperative Institute Program with partner universities and research institutions that conduct ocean, weather, and climate research.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Plan for unlicensed spectrum advocacy
A Commerce Department plan to advance Wi-Fi and unlicensed spectrum, including domestic coordination and international outreach.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Fair audits for financial examinations
Proposes clearer, fairer exam procedures for bank audits and inspections.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Detention extensions for removal orders
Proposed measure would extend detention for certain noncitizens awaiting removal, with cost and civil-liberty implications.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Energy standards feasibility and justification
proposal to require that any new or revised energy efficiency standards be technologically feasible and economically justified, guiding DOE rulemaking on appliances and equipment
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Tariff limits on school supplies
The measure would cap duties on imported school supplies and educational materials, potentially lowering costs for families and schools, though coverage and revenue impacts remain unclear.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Voucher-based public financing for elections
Proposes a voucher-based public financing program enabling voters to direct funds to candidates in federal elections; asks for details on voucher value, eligibility, funding, and administration.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Transparency rules for federal positions
Proposal to increase transparency for certain federal positions through new disclosure and reporting requirements; currently referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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AI oversight for financial stability
A proposal to assign artificial intelligence duties to FSOC to monitor AI-related risks in finance.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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