United States Bills
End Senate Confirmation for Local Judges
Some local judges would be appointed without Senate confirmation. That could speed filling vacancies and change how judges are vetted.
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Treat Buy Now Pay Later As Credit
Buy now, pay later plans with up to four interest-free payments would be treated like credit cards. The consumer bureau must write rules within 180 days.
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Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force
Creates a Justice Department team to coordinate crypto theft investigations, help local police, and trace stolen funds. The team reports each year to Congress.
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Courts Exclude Unreliable Scientific Evidence
Courts would drop scientific studies they find unreliable in agency reviews. That can limit the evidence agencies use to defend rules.
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Courts Rehear Facts in Sanction Cases
If an agency seeks a fine or license penalty, the court must reexamine the facts in a new trial. This lets people challenge agency penalties more easily.
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Protect Free Speech from Government AI Pressure
People can sue federal employees who use or push AI to block or change lawful speech. This lets victims seek money or court orders to stop the harm.
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Help Veterans Get Manufacturing Jobs
The VA must publish a plan in 30 days to help veterans move into advanced manufacturing jobs. It studies barriers and recommends actions but does not fund them.
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Defense Department Review of Large Investments
Investment firms must notify the Defense Department before buying 25% or more of major defense suppliers. The Defense Department will review deals and report findings to antitrust agencies and Congress.
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Foreign Investment Review Authority
Creates a federal agency that tracks and vets large foreign investments and can block or require changes. Companies and investors must report and may face penalties.
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Broadband Technology Study and Report
Orders a one-year government study of seven broadband technologies, their costs, performance, and workforce needs. It gives Congress information but does not change service or prices.
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Boost Domestic Magnet Supply Chain
Creates tax credits to grow domestic magnet and rare-earth production. Makers and buyers get payments if they meet domestic sourcing rules.
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Ban Drones Over Major Seaports
Bars most drones from flying over major seaports and lets ports and the FAA detect and disable unauthorized drones. Violators face fines and prison.
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Private Sites Authorized to Use Counter-Drone Systems
Owners of designated critical sites may use approved counter-drone systems after federal training and certification. DHS may grant funds and provide limited federal liability protection.
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Name Post Office after Armando Rodriguez
This law renames a local post office building as the Armando Rodriguez Post Office. It does not change mail delivery or ZIP codes.
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Transportation Plans Must Map Disaster Risks
Requires state and metro plans to list roads, bridges, and transit at risk from local disasters and name projects to protect them.
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Ban HUD Use of Disparate Impact
HUD could not use evidence about unequal effects to enforce or make housing rules. This may limit challenges to policies that hurt some groups more.
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Accessible Reproductive Health Workforce Act
Funds training, education, and grants to make sexual and reproductive care accessible for people with disabilities. Supports providers, nurses, and accessible patient materials.
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Reproductive Care Access for People with Disabilities
Funds grants and training to make reproductive health care easier for people with disabilities. Supports provider training, nursing pipelines, accessible education, and a national technical assistance center.
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Subject Firearms to Consumer Safety Rules
The bill lets the consumer safety agency set and enforce safety rules for guns. Makers and sellers may face new testing, labels, or design requirements.
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Stricter Rules for Dog Imports
Importers must submit electronic vet certificates and permanent ID before dogs enter the U.S. Dogs for transfer need permits and must be at least six months old.
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Helicopter Ban Near Statue of Liberty
Most civilian helicopter flights inside a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty would be banned, with exemptions for emergencies, news, and construction.
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State Reimbursements Fund Guard Equipment Repairs
State payments for Guard property must be credited to the DoD account that paid and used only for repair, maintenance, or replacement of that equipment.
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Reauthorize Recovery-to-Work Grants Through 2030
Keeps federal grants that link addiction treatment, housing, and job training. Lets grantees use some funds for transportation and requires tracking employment outcomes.
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Mandatory Detention and State Enforcement Power
This law forces federal immigration officials to detain people charged with certain theft and assault crimes and lets state attorneys general sue if officials fail to detain or remove them.
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Became Public Law No: 119-1.
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