United States Bills

PLAN for Broadband Act

Directs Commerce official to create a national plan to align and coordinate federal broadband programs, permitting, and reporting across agencies.

Household Goods Shipping Act

Clarifies enforcement, registration, and state roles for household goods carriers and brokers.

Earthquake Hazards Reduction Reauthorization

Reauthorizes and updates the national earthquake program to improve warnings, mapping, retrofits, and support for State, local, and Tribal governments.

ADS for Mental Health Services

Requires large online ad platforms to report free public-service mental health ads to the FTC and Congress annually.

NET Act

Directs the FCC to report how network equipment availability affected broadband deployment; does not force providers to give extra information.

ANCHOR Act

Requires NSF to plan improvements to cybersecurity and communications for academic research vessels within one year.

SAFE Orbit Act

Requires free public satellite tracking data, Commerce-provided SSA services, and elevates the Office of Space Commerce to a bureau.

Fire Ready Nation Act

Creates a NOAA program to improve wildfire forecasts, smoke forecasts, data sharing, and incident meteorologist support for communities and responders.

Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

National Manufacturing Advisory Council

Creates a council in Commerce to advise on U.S. manufacturing policy, workforce, supply chains, and produce an annual strategic plan.

Hotel Fees Transparency Act

Requires total price shown for hotel and short-term rental bookings, with FTC enforcement and state preemption rules.

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

AM Radio for Every Vehicle

Requires new passenger vehicles to include AM radio receivers and studies emergency alert systems, with set deadlines and protections.

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

Study on treating time between duty stations and airport parking or transit stops as on duty for TSA employees.

PBM Transparency Act of 2025

Requires PBMs to report payments, forbid certain pricing practices, protect whistleblowers, and lets the FTC enforce penalties and states sue.

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness

Limits homeowner and association rules that block residential ham radio antennas; allows safety and size limits and requires FCC rules within 180 days.

Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act

Allows the President to permit some Coast Guard vessels to be built abroad under set conditions and certifications.

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate

Creates a career National Roadway Safety Advocate position in DOT to be a point of contact for crash victims, survivors, and families and to report recommendations.

TICKET Act

Sellers must show the total ticket price and itemized fees when advertising or selling tickets; the FTC enforces the rule.

Stop Sports Blackouts Act

Requires FCC rules forcing cable and satellite providers to rebate customers during programming blackouts tied to carriage negotiations.

Knife Owners' Protection Act

Allows interstate knife transport when stored as specified; creates defenses and civil remedies for wrongful detention.

COOL Online Act

Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts

Creates a NOAA-led program to improve observations, models, forecasts, reconnaissance, and communication for atmospheric rivers.

Smarter Weather Forecasting Act

Funds NOAA pilot projects to improve subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts for western water management and U.S. agriculture with a five-year sunset.