American Legislation

Directs the FCC to report how network equipment availability affected broadband deployment; does not force providers to give extra information.

Authorizes NASA to use and maintain federal vehicles to transport astronauts after missions for medical and post-mission needs.

Requires free public satellite tracking data, Commerce-provided SSA services, and elevates the Office of Space Commerce to a bureau.

Requires CPSC to adopt UL safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in eBikes and micromobility devices.

Requires Commerce to train staff and advise businesses about forced labor risks and human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

Creates a council in Commerce to advise on U.S. manufacturing policy, workforce, supply chains, and produce an annual strategic plan.

Requires NSF to make a plan to upgrade cybersecurity and telecoms for academic ocean research vessels within 18 months.

Requires the FCC to publish and annually update an online list of license holders with certain foreign ownership or control and to issue rules to collect more information.

Clarifies 'foreign country of concern' for malign foreign talent recruitment rules in federal research law.

Updates reporting, notification, and public listing rules for commercial remote sensing licenses; shortens deadlines and extends sunset to 2030.

Establishes DOE and NSF coordination for competitive, merit-reviewed research, shared infrastructure, and STEM workforce development in specified science and technology areas.

Authorizes DOE and NASA to coordinate research, share data, and make competitive awards across space, energy, and science focus areas.

Study on treating time between duty stations and airport parking or transit stops as on duty for TSA employees.

Authorizes funding and many program, personnel, safety, and acquisition changes for the Coast Guard and related NOAA matters.

Bans deceptive advertising about abortion and contraception; gives the FTC rulemaking, enforcement, and reporting duties.

Requires NOAA to maintain a National Mesonet Program to gather more local weather, soil moisture, and road-condition data and provide grants and technical support.

Creates NOAA grants to conserve, restore, and manage kelp forests, with funding and set-asides for tribes and local partners.

Prohibits federal funding for PBS and NPR; requires CPB to transfer certain funds to reduce public debt (FY2025–2027).

Prohibits federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and rescinds certain unobligated balances.

Requires PBMs to report payments, forbid certain pricing practices, protect whistleblowers, and lets the FTC enforce penalties and states sue.

Limits homeowner and association rules that block residential ham radio antennas; allows safety and size limits and requires FCC rules within 180 days.

Allows the President to permit some Coast Guard vessels to be built abroad under set conditions and certifications.

Creates a career National Roadway Safety Advocate position in DOT to be a point of contact for crash victims, survivors, and families and to report recommendations.

Sellers must show the total ticket price and itemized fees when advertising or selling tickets; the FTC enforces the rule.