American Legislation

Some local judges would be appointed without Senate confirmation. That could speed filling vacancies and change how judges are vetted.

Keeps ocean sensors running in covered areas and bars federal funds for removing them until a full review with local scientific and coastal input.

Courts would drop scientific studies they find unreliable in agency reviews. That can limit the evidence agencies use to defend rules.

If an agency seeks a fine or license penalty, the court must reexamine the facts in a new trial. This lets people challenge agency penalties more easily.

People can sue federal employees who use or push AI to block or change lawful speech. This lets victims seek money or court orders to stop the harm.

The VA must publish a plan in 30 days to help veterans move into advanced manufacturing jobs. It studies barriers and recommends actions but does not fund them.

Investment firms must notify the Defense Department before buying 25% or more of major defense suppliers. The Defense Department will review deals and report findings to antitrust agencies and Congress.

Creates a federal agency that tracks and vets large foreign investments and can block or require changes. Companies and investors must report and may face penalties.

Orders a one-year government study of seven broadband technologies, their costs, performance, and workforce needs. It gives Congress information but does not change service or prices.

Creates federal grants for two-year public colleges to expand agriculture and natural resources programs. Students gain more hands-on training, apprenticeships, and updated equipment.

Creates tax credits to grow domestic magnet and rare-earth production. Makers and buyers get payments if they meet domestic sourcing rules.

Bars most drones from flying over major seaports and lets ports and the FAA detect and disable unauthorized drones. Violators face fines and prison.

Owners of designated critical sites may use approved counter-drone systems after federal training and certification. DHS may grant funds and provide limited federal liability protection.

This law renames a local post office building as the Armando Rodriguez Post Office. It does not change mail delivery or ZIP codes.

Requires state and metro plans to list roads, bridges, and transit at risk from local disasters and name projects to protect them.

Stops the Fed and Treasury from backing state or local debt after defaults, except for declared disasters. States could still get direct grants from Congress.

HUD could not use evidence about unequal effects to enforce or make housing rules. This may limit challenges to policies that hurt some groups more.

Funds grants and training to make reproductive health care easier for people with disabilities. Supports provider training, nursing pipelines, accessible education, and a national technical assistance center.

Cell-cultivated meat must say 'cell-cultivated' on the label. Plant-based products made like meat must be labeled as plant-based and not from meat.

Removes a recent tweak to how businesses deduct interest. Firms may deduct different amounts for tax years starting in 2026.

Leaving service members get more mental health and suicide resources in transition classes. New veterans get help signing up for VA care and learning about VA counseling.

Funds can omit fees tied to business development company investments from the acquired‑fund fee line. Investors may see lower reported indirect costs.

Most civilian helicopter flights inside a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty would be banned, with exemptions for emergencies, news, and construction.

State payments for Guard property must be credited to the DoD account that paid and used only for repair, maintenance, or replacement of that equipment.