United States Bills

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.

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.

ASCEND Act

Requires NASA to buy and share commercial satellite Earth observation data with transparency and annual reporting.

Deploying American Blockchains Act

Creates a Commerce Department advisory committee to support U.S. leadership, best practices, and security for blockchain, tokens, and tokenization; requires reports and ends after seven years.

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.

Northwest Straits Reauthorization Act

Reauthorizes and funds a commission to protect and restore Northwest Straits marine habitats and species; sets membership, duties, and reporting.

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.

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.

TEST AI Act of 2025

Creates a NIST pilot to build testbeds and measurement standards for evaluating AI systems used by federal agencies.

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.

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.

Safe and Private Rides Act

RESEARCHER Act

Directs OSTP and agencies to create guidelines and collect data to reduce financial instability of graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

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.

App Store Accountability Act

Requires app stores to verify users' ages, get parental consent for minors, and share age-category signals with app developers.

Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025

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.

Investment Accelerator Act

Creates a Commerce Department office to speed large investments and coordinate related federal efforts, including for CHIPS and research partnerships.

Hammers' Law

Engine Testing for Exploration

Requires NASA to maintain rocket engine testing capabilities at Stennis and brief Congress on testing plans.

Vehicle Safety Research Act

Continues a traffic safety data research partnership with confidentiality and data ownership protections.

BOOST for Engines Act

Continues NASA modernization of rocket engine test facilities to boost capability, safety, and commercial access while protecting core government programs.

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

Study on treating TSA travel between duty stations and parking or transit stops as on‑duty time.

FORECAST Act of 2025

Directs NOAA to improve subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts, fund modeling, and create workforce and an online clearinghouse for forecasts and related information.