United States Bills
State Education Loans Flexibility
Proposes to treat state-based student loan programs separately from private lenders, with borrower advisement requirements and rate parity to federal Direct PLUS loans.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
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Plastic Pollution Action Month
This non-binding resolution designates July 2026 as Plastic Pollution Action Month to raise awareness and encourage voluntary actions to reduce plastic pollution.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Data Center Rights and Local Control
A call for local oversight, transparency, and community benefits from data centers
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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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Impeachment resolution targeting judge Burroughs
House resolution impeaches a federal judge over a stay delaying TPS decision amid questions of review and executive authority, and requests a Senate trial.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cubs Anniversary Honor Resolution
A ceremonial nonbinding resolution praising the Cubs for their history and community contributions; no funding or policy changes.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Recognition of domestic firearms manufacturing
A House resolution recognizing small firearms manufacturers and designating August 2026 as National Shooting Sports Month, highlighting domestic manufacturing and cultural contributions.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Candidate divestment and blind trust requirement
This proposal would require candidates for president and Congress to divest most publicly traded holdings or place them in a blind trust within 90 days of filing.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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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Interagency wildfire research coordination
Requires a joint memorandum of understanding among Defense, Agriculture (Forest Service), and Interior to align wildfire science priorities and coordinate programs.
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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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Expedited funding for aid goods
expedited funds to move usable foreign aid goods before expiration and annual reporting on waste
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
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Amazon deforestation countercrime initiative
Promotes actions to curb deforestation and support sustainable development in the Amazon region through training, information sharing, and reporting.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 498.
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Reassessment of foreign ties and sanctions
Directs a reassessment of diplomatic ties, possible sanctions, and aid limits tied to human-rights and governance reforms.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
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foreign support against transnational crime
this measure would create a program to help partner governments train, investigate, and disrupt transnational criminal networks through international cooperation and intelligence sharing.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
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real-time efin validation for filings
requires the treasury/irs to verify electronic filing identification numbers in real time before filing to prevent unauthorized filings.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Judicial Ethics and Oversight Act
Requires formal ethics codes for high court justices and federal judges, creates an Ethics Investigations Counsel, and mandates public reasons for recusals and an annual report of tips and actions.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Voting rights for incarcerated
This measure would ensure that a conviction cannot block voting in federal elections and improve registration, absentee options, and information access for incarcerated people and those on probation or parole.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Election Integrity and Ballot Tracking
outlines protections for voters, limits on seizing ballots, private actions to stop interference, and grant programs for ballot-tracking systems.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Public Breeding and Germplasm
This bill directs USDA to fund and coordinate public plant and animal breeding, expand germplasm resources, and require domestic production for licenses, aiming to strengthen climate-resilient varieties and seed access.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Adult Content Verification Act
Requires platforms to verify uploader identity and age, obtain consent for each image, and prevent reuploads, with penalties for noncompliance and standards for enforcement.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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consular deployment feasibility
Requires a feasibility study on whether consular officers could accompany coast guard and navy missions, examining demand for services, cost estimates, logistics, security considerations, and potential effects on vessel operations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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National Workforce Transition Fund
This proposal would set up a federal Workforce Transition Fund and board to retrain workers impacted by AI, with employer commitments and tax changes to fund programs.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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AI Safety Procurement Rules
Requires NIST benchmarks, bans unsafe AI models, and enables private lawsuits to enforce safeguards.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Immigration overhaul and border measures
An immigration overhaul tightening asylum, expanding deportations, tightening work verification, and introducing border fees and staffing targets.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Medicare coverage for dementia blood tests
covers fda-cleared blood-based tests for early detection of alzheimer's and related dementias under medicare starting in 2028
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
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Olympic Games Commemorative Coins
Creates commemorative coins for the 2028 and 2034 Olympic Games. Surcharges fund Olympic organizers after the Mint recovers its costs.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
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