United States Bills
Protecting Victims from NDAs
A measure to void nondisclosure clauses that silence minor sexual abuse, enabling victims and supporters to speak, while allowing limited confidentiality in settlements and preserving reporting to authorities.
Status
Held at the desk.
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National Scam Awareness Day
A Senate resolution designates a day to boost public awareness and reporting of impersonation scams, and to encourage prevention and education.
Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789)
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Resolution honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson
A ceremonial acknowledgment of Reverend Jesse Jackson's lifetime of civil and human rights work, honoring his leadership and expressing condolences to his family.
Status
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058)
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National Regulation of Online Prediction Markets
A federal framework to regulate online prediction markets, requiring state programs, consumer protections, data reporting, and enforcement.
Status
Introduced
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Tribute to Fallen Deputies
A ceremonial expression of condolences for two deputies, recognizing their service and sacrifices, and pledging support for officers nationwide, while condemning violence against officers.
Status
Introduced
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Antibribery statute-of-limitations extension
Extends the time to indict foreign bribery cases to 10 years for eight years, applying to FCPA crimes and related securities provisions; temporary window with sunset.
Status
Introduced
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OCDETF Task Force Restructuring
Directs organization of multi-agency OCDETF task forces and requires a joint public report within one year.
Status
Introduced
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National Constitutional Carry Act
Prevents states from banning or penalizing public carry of firearms by U.S. citizens eligible to possess them.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Federal funds accountability and recoupment
Strengthens oversight of pass-through federal funds, expands accountability tools, and requires certifications and escrow remittances when disputes arise.
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Introduced
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Foreign-Actor SLAPP Dismissal Procedure
A proposed rule to quickly dismiss lawsuits by foreign actors targeting political speech, with fee-shifting and potential punitive damages.
Status
Introduced
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detainee locator transparency act
Requires faster updates to the detainee locator and timely family notifications, with annual audits.
Status
Introduced
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Smarter Sentencing Act
Lower minimum sentences for drug offenses, create courier category, and require rapid guideline updates and public indexes.
Status
Introduced
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Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges
A proposal to give judges more discretion in pretrial releases for nonviolent federal drug offenses, potentially reducing automatic detention.
Status
Introduced
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Hawaiian Language Month Designation
Senate resolution designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month and supports preserving and promoting the Hawaiian language.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
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Antitrust housing purchases restrictions
A proposed rule would bar some large investment firms from buying single-family homes and similar land, directing antitrust enforcement to protect competition in local housing markets.
Status
Introduced
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Tribal IDs for firearm purchases
Allows federally recognized tribal IDs to be used for firearm background checks at licensed dealers, with details on tribes and verification not specified.
Status
Introduced
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migrant crime data grants
Would provide grants to states to collect and publish counts of migrants charged or convicted of crimes.
Status
Introduced
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Aliens firearm use restrictions
Proposes a cross-reference update to prohibit firearm use by certain non-citizens in official roles, extending prohibitions to more official duties.
Status
Introduced
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Judicial Ethics Offices Created
Creates two ethics offices for the Supreme Court to provide ethics guidance, investigate complaints, and report findings to Congress and the Chief Justice.
Status
Introduced
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Surveillance Transparency Act
Expands public access to criminal surveillance records, limits long-term seals, requires notices to subjects, and supports courts with open docketing and reporting.
Status
Introduced
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FISA privacy and oversight
Imposes tighter limits on data queries for individuals, expands audits, and strengthens accountability for intelligence and law-enforcement data use.
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Introduced
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visa rules for prc nationals
requires a visa for all prc passport holders before entry, including hong kong and macau, and blocks visa-free programs for guam and cnmi.
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Introduced
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Criminal Offense Catalog and Index
Requires the Department of Justice and agencies to catalog criminal offenses and publish public indexes showing elements, penalties, and historical enforcement.
Status
Introduced
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Jaime's Law
Requires licensed dealers to run background checks on ammunition transfers and restricts private ammunition sales with certain exceptions.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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