American Legislation

The Senate congratulates the Knicks for winning the 2026 NBA Finals. The Secretary will send official copies to the team's owner, president, and coach.

The Senate formally mourns Kyle Busch and honors his racing career. It is symbolic and does not change laws, benefits, or government programs.

Names May 1, 2026 as Foreign Service Day to honor diplomats and staff. Asks Americans to hold ceremonies or reflect; no new pay or funding.

Delays the end date of certain foreign intelligence surveillance rules by about 20 days. It keeps current rules in place while Congress continues work.

People in DHS holding rooms cannot be kept more than 12 hours. Agencies must process, transfer, or release them faster.

Directs the Army to plan a networked system to detect and stop small drones. Units could get shared sensors and automatic shooters to protect vehicles and troops.

Confirms tribal water rights, funds water projects, and protects a sacred salt lake. Creates a tribal trust fund and withdraws nearby federal lands.

Stops intentional spying on Americans and limits when the FBI can use collected US data. Also bars the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar until 2031 without Congress.

Children born in the U.S. would be citizens only if a parent is a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident. Hospitals and agencies may need new proof rules.

Requires the Pentagon to study whether hazing should be a separate military crime and report results in 180 days. No law changes now.

The bill requires interviews to judge applicants' beliefs and likely assimilation. The Department of Homeland Security could deny immigration benefits or deport people for holding listed or other 'incompatible' views.

Funds water projects, Corps work, energy research, and nuclear programs for FY2027. Local flood control, water deliveries, energy projects, and security work may change.

Convictions for big frauds would bring required prison time based on money lost. Judges would have less power to give shorter sentences.

Agencies cannot build or open new immigration detention or processing sites until public notice, local written approval, and 30 days' congressional notice are completed.

Former Foreign Service officers can apply to return for five years after leaving. If approved, they must be reappointed within 180 days and put into the next assignment cycle.

Allows former career Foreign Service members to return within five years. The State Department must reappoint approved requests within 180 days and place them in the next assignment cycle.

Some long-term transitional workers may get three-year work permits and renewals. Multi-year permits count toward the yearly worker cap each year.

Funds colleges to send many more undergraduates abroad, prioritizing underrepresented students and less common destinations. Grants cover student costs and require health and safety plans.

The VA advisory panel must include veterans home staff and a licensed nursing home administrator. This brings their views into VA care planning.

Banks and credit unions must verify customers are U.S. citizens or lawfully present. Accounts can be frozen or closed if verification is not provided.

This bill lets the government strip naturalized citizens' U.S. citizenship if they join or support designated terrorist groups and speeds detention and deportation.

Federal agencies must publish notice, get a signed local and governor agreement, and wait 30 days after telling Congress before opening new immigration sites.

Agencies must get public comment and a signed local agreement before opening new immigration detention sites. Congress gets notice and must wait 30 days.

Recognizes Zuni Tribe water rights, funds water projects with $685 million, and protects Zuni Salt Lake lands. It settles claims and builds water infrastructure.