American Legislation

The bill would place rural-area small businesses into existing capital-access rules. It does not create a funding program or guarantee loans.

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park; no boundary, funding, or protection changes specified; signage and materials may be updated.

Proposal to limit minimum education in federal contract solicitations and replace with justification and skills-based alternatives.

It would require SSA to replace terms in materials. It does not change benefit rules or amounts.

Raises debt limits for small-business and chapter 13 bankruptcy eligibility to specified dollar amounts; applies to cases filed after enactment.

Pauses tax deadlines and refunds penalties for U.S. nationals unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad; requires agency lists and a refund program for past payments.

Bill would let the National Taxpayer Advocate appoint counsel. Counsel would report directly to the Advocate or a delegate.

This measure would require annual, standardized reporting by agencies on major projects that are overdue or over budget, with public posting.

The bill would require the Board of Veterans' Appeals to report delays and reasons for remands. It does not change veterans' rights or deadlines.

The bill would let Tax Court judges require witnesses and records, allow agreed hearings, and extend filing deadlines when portals fail.

The bill would bar federal funding for planning or building structures and monuments at Memorial Circle in Lady Bird Johnson Park.

Creates grants for organizations that help new small businesses grow through workspace, mentoring, and business services.

Lawmakers would require colleges that receive federal student aid to designate an independent campus sexual-assault advocate within 180 days of enactment.

Lawmakers would require VA to use a 180-day employment measure for VET TEC graduates, exclude provider-linked jobs, and publicly release annual program reports.

Requires the Defense Department to find certain cellular modules in its systems, assess risks, and report on mitigation plans.

Would authorize the Labor Secretary to develop a federal talent strategy.

Would make compensatory damages awarded for sexual assault not count as taxable income for recipients.

Transfers about 1,083 acres in Olympic National Park into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, with river management and a gaming ban.

Comprehensive bill with many changes to veterans benefits, VA organization, health programs, claims, and specified funding and pilot programs.

Aimed at expanding veterans benefits, improving health care access, and modernizing VA operations, this bill advances claims processing, telehealth, and community care while boosting oversight.

The bill would let the Interior Secretary take land into trust for the Lytton Rancheria under the Indian Reorganization Act.

Mortgage applicants would face limits on sharing credit reports under a bill. The GAO must study trigger leads and report within 12 months.

Senate bill would require SSA to replace terms like 'early eligibility age' with 'minimum monthly benefit age' and 'full retirement age' with 'standard monthly benefit age' by Jan 1, 2027.

Lawmakers would require the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to publish weekly docket notices. Assignments do not guarantee a decision and advanced or court-remanded cases are exempt.