United States Bills
BANNED in Latin America Act
Requires the Secretary of State to deliver a strategy to counter Iranian and Hezbollah influence operations, including cultural centers, travel limits, media actions, intelligence measures, and possible designations.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
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ACCESS Act
Changes tax rules for publicly traded partnership units, withholding, passive activity tests, and regulated investment company asset test; effective after Dec 31, 2026.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Parity Act of 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Reducing Military Health Care Wait Times
Requires the DoD to publish TRICARE appointment wait-time and referral timing metrics on a Department of Defense website.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Rename St. Thomas VA Clinic
Designates the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Thomas to honor Sergeant First Class Floyd E. Lake.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata Clinic
Renames the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Saint Croix for Lieutenant Colonel David C. Canegata III; makes the new name the official reference.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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MAIL Act
Provides free post office boxes to eligible unhoused or housing‑unstable individuals; directs USPS to cover lost box fees and pay costs through appropriations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization
Raises the Tax Court small-case dollar limit to $100,000 and adds yearly inflation adjustments starting after 2026.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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SECURE Data Act
Creates a federal privacy framework giving consumers rights, sets rules for controllers/processors and data brokers, and makes the FTC the main enforcer.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Creates a federal ERPO process to bar high-risk individuals from firearms, require surrender and reporting, and fund state programs and training.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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ETHICAL Procurement Act
Bars Defense contracts with firms tied to top officials or their immediate family.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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No Bonuses for Utility Executives
Limits executive bonuses at some state-regulated electric utilities when rate increases exceed inflation; requires FERC oversight and customer payments of forfeited bonuses.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5805)
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Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act
Creates USDA grant programs and a network to coordinate investments and technical help for rural communities, with allocation and matching rules.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Headstones for Honor Act
Allows VA to provide grave markers for enslaved people and others who performed military functions despite being barred from service.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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No Tax Exemptions For Terror Act
Removes 501(c)(3) tax-exempt treatment for CAIR and organizations found tied to terrorism.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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PAAF Act
Provides automatic U.S. citizenship to certain internationally adopted people who meet age, custody, and lawful admission rules.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Agent Orange Relief Act
Creates benefits, research, and health centers for people affected by Agent Orange, including children of male Vietnam veterans and Vietnamese American communities.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1764)
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2025
Prohibits many defined semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity feeding devices; grandfathering, storage, transfer rules, markings, and buy-back funding allowed.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Victims of Agent Orange Act
Provides medical, caregiving, housing, and cleanup help for people affected by Agent Orange in Vietnam and health services for Vietnamese Americans.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Credit for Caring Act
Creates a new federal tax credit for working family caregivers to help cover long-term care–related expenses.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Choice in Affordable Housing Act
Creates incentives and inspection changes to increase landlords accepting Housing Choice Vouchers, with a new partnership fund and annual HUD reports.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Farewell to Foam Act
Bans sale and distribution of many expanded polystyrene food items and packing materials starting January 1, 2028.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Celebrate Hindu Americans; Condemn Hinduphobia
House resolution honors Hindu Americans, recognizes Hindu culture, and condemns attacks and anti-Hindu bigotry.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Manatee Protection Act of 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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