American Legislation

Resolution recognizing Latina wage disparities and expressing support for equal pay.

A bill would waive map-change fees for qualifying restoration projects and let communities permit restoration in floodways with safety and reporting conditions, with FEMA guidance due within 180 days.

Senate bill would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program to 2034. Recoupment dates would shift seven years later to 2029-2036.

It would require VA to provide inpatient mental health care within 24 hours for covered veterans. It would publish wait-time reports every six months.

The bill would authorize the Attorney General to award one-year grants to states meeting annual fair policing training and independent-prosecution rules for deadly-force cases.

Lawmakers would require the VA to study cannabis effects on veterans with chronic pain or PTSD, including an 18-month observational study and possible trials within 180 days.

Lawmakers would allow after-service transfers of Post-9/11 education benefits, requiring at least six years of service and letting transfers occur at any time.

The FTC would set rules to block ads during an ad-free period on streaming plans, even when sold through a third party. It aims to protect what subscribers pay for.

Requires State plans to address security and resilience of local electric distribution systems; adds GAO review and a September 2031 sunset.

Senate introduces bill to require financial assurances for federal oil leases; minimums rise to $200,000 per lease and $650,000 per operator in a state.

Senate resolution commends a major university on its 150th anniversary, asking the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy to the university's board chair, chancellor, and president.

Senate Joint Resolution would replace the Electoral College with direct presidential voting; voters would choose a President and Vice President as a pair.

Requires states that allow voter vouching to report registration data after federal general elections.

A proposal to prohibit intimidation of election officials and workers

The proposal sets new rules for voter identification, ballot deadlines, primaries, and congressional maps.

The bill would authorize the Attorney General to award one-year grants to states that require specified police training and independent handling of deadly force cases.

The bill would bar intimidation of election workers and let courts limit firearms near election work. It aims to protect people helping run elections.

Senators would bar federal, state, foreign, or private funds from installing permanent fencing around the White House complex; repairs to preexisting fencing would still be allowed.

Updates disability benefits for public safety officers with interim payments, faster claims, streamlined record access, annual audits, and accelerated approvals for 9/11-related cases.

Would require photo identification to vote in federal elections, with questions about acceptable ids, exemptions, and impact on voters lacking id.

The bill delays enforcement of small-business lending data rules and narrows which lenders and firms must report. Small lenders and businesses get more time or may be excluded.

Proposes photo ID requirements for in-person voting and certain mail ballots, with cure options and access to free copying services to copy IDs.

A resolution recognizing wage disparities affecting Latina women and reaffirming support for equal pay.

Lawmakers would fund Title X clinics with $5.62 billion from 2026 to 2035 and require nondirective pregnancy counseling.