United States Bills
Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Act
Funds NSF research and awards to modernize K-12 math through modeling, data science, teacher training, and a NASEM study.
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Referred sequentially to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988, for 30 calendar days excluding any day on which the Senate is not in session, and if not reported by that day, the Committee be discharged from further consideration thereof, and the bill be placed on the calendar.
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Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization
Reauthorizes and updates landslide preparedness programs, adds definitions for atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation, expands partners, and funds early warning systems through 2030.
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Held at the desk.
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ASCEND Act
Requires NASA to buy and share commercial satellite Earth observation data with transparency and annual reporting.
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Held at the desk.
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Water Research Optimization Act
Updates roles for the National Water Center, Office of Water Prediction, river forecast centers, and integration of water models into the unified forecast system.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.
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Northwest Straits Reauthorization Act
Reauthorizes and funds a commission to protect and restore Northwest Straits marine habitats and species; sets membership, duties, and reporting.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
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Quantum LEAP Act
Creates a 12-member commission to study quantum information science and report recommendations on security, competitiveness, workforce, and standards.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Interstate Obscenity Definition Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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FLIGHT Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Traveler Privacy Protection Act
Limits TSA use of facial recognition at airports; requires consent, short data retention, notice, and GAO reporting.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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DRIVE Act speed limiter prohibition
Prohibits the FMCSA from requiring speed limiting devices on certain commercial motor vehicles.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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AI Public Awareness and Education Act
Establishes a Department of Commerce campaign to educate the public about AI, its uses, risks, and consumer rights; runs five years; no new funds.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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ADS-B Requirement for Class B Aircraft
Requires ADS-B In and Out on all aircraft operating in Class B airspace; removes a DoD exemption from a prior NDAA provision.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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TEST AI Act of 2025
Creates a NIST pilot to build testbeds and measurement standards for evaluating AI systems used by federal agencies.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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ACCESS Act of 2025
Requires large online platforms to let users move data, interoperate with rivals, and allow third-party account managers under FTC rules.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protection Against Foreign Adversarial AI
Bans federal contractors from using DeepSeek and requires a one-year report on foreign-affiliated AI risks and data security.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Safe and Private Rides Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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RESEARCHER Act
Directs OSTP and agencies to create guidelines and collect data to reduce financial instability of graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2800-2801)
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Coast Guard Shipyard Construction Exceptions
Allows certain Coast Guard vessel work or purchases from allied foreign shipyards when specific cost, timeline, and security conditions are met.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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App Store Accountability Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protecting Servicemembers' Data Act
Stops data brokers from selling servicemembers' lists to covered nations or persons controlled by them; authorizes FTC and states to enforce.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Investment Accelerator Act
Creates a Commerce Department office to speed large investments and coordinate related federal efforts, including for CHIPS and research partnerships.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Hammers' Law
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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