United States Bills
Disapproval of CCDF Rule
A joint resolution would nullify a federal department rule for the Child Care and Development Fund, leaving unanswered questions about eligibility, services, and state administration.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
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red snapper conservation measure
Prohibits commercial harvest and sale of red snapper from federally managed waters when recreational harvest is closed; NOAA to issue rules within 90 days; enforcement under existing fishery tools.
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Introduced
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Advanced Grid Transmission Support and Clearinghouse Act
Creates a DOE clearinghouse and technical help for advanced transmission. DOE funding won’t count as a NEPA major action and DOE will publish voluntary wildfire-mitigation guidance.
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
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Pipeline Safety Improvement and Information Act
Creates a confidential info-sharing hub, raises penalties, and funds pipeline safety programs. Nearby residents may see safer pipelines but some incident details stay private.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 8.
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Hydropower Licensing Modernization Act
Clarifies when FERC approval is needed and creates a fast licensing track for small hydrokinetic projects under 5 MW.
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Introduced
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China Rights Memorial
A proposal to design and fund a memorial in a public park in the national capital to honor victims of human-rights abuses in China and educate the public.
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Introduced
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Cancer survivorship care planning
Expands coverage and support for cancer survivors, adds care planning, fertility services, and employment aid through Medicare, Medicaid, and grants.
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Introduced
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Accreditation oversight and transparency
Secretary of Education would standardize accreditation measures, require disclosures, and enable enhanced reviews, teach-out plans, and transfer options if schools face trouble.
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Introduced
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tax cap on pensions
Cap on federal tax attributed to state/local pensions; cap set at $10k for individuals and $20k for qualifying joint filers.
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Introduced
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Protect veterans home care payments
Would prevent reductions to veterans' home care payments below December 31, 2025 levels, require 90 days' notice before changes, and mandate regular reports on provider availability and rate-setting.
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Introduced
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Fertility treatment retirement withdrawal exemption
Proposes penalty-free retirement withdrawals for qualified fertility expenses, up to a lifetime cap, with rules on timing, eligible plans, and a repayment option.
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Introduced
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ai safety and transparency
protects minors in public ai services by requiring clear disclosures, parental controls, safety protocols, and crisis referrals, with enforcement by the ftc.
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Introduced
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Resilience Office and Strategy
Establishes a Chief Resilience Officer in the National Security Council to coordinate federal resilience planning, require a National Resilience Strategy, and set up interagency groups and a public data clearinghouse.
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Introduced
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Craft distillery interstate shipments
Allows craft distilleries to ship spirits directly to consumers across states, with age checks, labeling, and adult-signature delivery, subject to state approvals.
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Introduced
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Cannabis Regulation and Reinvestment Act
Deschedules cannabis, creates federal regulatory framework, funds restorative justice, public health, housing, and employment programs with a tax and grants approach.
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Introduced
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Veterans Precision Oncology Program
Establishes a VA-wide precision oncology program for prostate cancer with centers of excellence, a national registry, and telemedicine tumor boards to expand testing and trials.
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Introduced
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Agricultural Worker Safety and Pay
Proposes stronger safety protections for farm and meatpacking workers, higher wages in contracts, anti-retaliation measures, and expanded OSHA oversight.
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Introduced
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Rural broadband securities exemption
Aimed at small rural broadband providers, this bill would create a narrow exemption from standard securities registration if subscriber and holder thresholds are met and an annual summary is filed.
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Introduced
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Noncongregate Summer Meals Expansion
Expands summer meals to noncongregate formats, makes all children eligible, and requires federal rules and state planning to maintain meal integrity.
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Introduced
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2027
Funding legislation for the legislative branch, covering House operations, Capitol Police, Library and related agencies for FY2027, with modernization, security, and building maintenance provisions.
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
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Brownfields Grant Expansion
Expands eligibility and funding for brownfields cleanup, increases per-site caps, allows demolition, adds reporting and oversight requirements, and supports inventories and technical assistance for communities.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Drug Pricing Transparency Initiative
Requires HHS to publish records from private drug pricing deals to enhance transparency and support budget and health program oversight.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Home-schooled graduates under federal aid
Would treat home-schooled students as high school graduates for federal higher-education rules when state classifications recognize home schools as private schools, affecting eligibility for federal student aid and admissions decisions.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.
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Brownfields Reauthorization
Expands brownfields funding, raises the per-site cleanup cap, and allows state programs to be implemented under CERCLA.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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