Current issues
Active bills before Congress and the states. Read a plain-language breakdown of each, then send a uniquely-worded postcard to your representatives.
Federal
HR 213 is a federal bill that would prohibit the use of federal financial assistance for a specific high-speed rail development project in California. The bill was introduced in 2025 and referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. If enacted, it would block federal dollars from being directed toward this California rail project, though other state or private funding sources would not be affected by this legislation.
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HB 2241 would ban single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers statewide starting January 2027. Committee hearing is Thursday.
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HB1807 addresses nursing education program requirements overseen by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). The bill has passed the Illinois legislature and has been sent to the Governor for consideration. If signed into law, it would modify the regulatory framework governing nursing education programs in the state.
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HB2564 addresses how the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) calculates pension benefits when a member receives a significant salary increase late in their career. Under current law, school districts that grant large salary increases to employees nearing retirement can trigger higher pension costs. This bill would modify the rules around how those salary increases factor into pension calculations, affecting both what benefits retiring teachers receive and what financial obligations school districts and the state pension system carry. The bill has passed the legislature and been sent to the Governor.
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HB2371 would require dental insurance plans in Illinois to allow policyholders to assign their benefits directly to out-of-network dental providers. Under current law, insurers can restrict or prohibit such assignments, which can limit where patients choose to receive care. If signed into law, patients would have the legal right to direct their dental insurance payments to any licensed dentist of their choosing, not just those in their plan's network. The bill has passed the legislature and been sent to the Governor.
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HB1810 has passed the Illinois legislature and been sent to the Governor. The bill addresses the rights and accommodations of incarcerated individuals with disabilities, aiming to align conditions of confinement with disability protection standards. If signed, it would create new requirements for how correctional facilities identify, accommodate, and support people with disabilities while incarcerated.
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AB 34 would change California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program to allow local publicly owned electric utilities to count large hydroelectric generation as eligible renewable energy when meeting their state-mandated clean energy targets. Under current law, large hydroelectric facilities are generally excluded from RPS eligibility. This bill would create a pathway for publicly owned utilities specifically to include that power source in their renewable energy portfolios. The bill has passed the Assembly and is being prepared for final enrollment.
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AB 550 would amend the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) to allow renewable electrical generation facilities to legally "take" — meaning incidentally harm or kill — state-listed threatened or endangered species under specified conditions. Currently, CESA prohibits such take without a specific permit or exemption. This bill would create a new pathway for renewable energy projects to operate without obtaining that individual permit, provided they meet certain requirements set out in the legislation. The bill passed its committee vote and was referred to the Appropriations Committee.
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AB 464 would strengthen state law addressing sexual assault in California prisons and detention facilities. The bill passed its initial committee vote unanimously and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee for further review. The legislation addresses how sexual assault incidents involving incarcerated people are defined, reported, or handled under state law.
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AB 306 would make changes to the appeals process and code interpretation procedures for the California Building Standards Commission, the state body responsible for adopting and updating California's building codes. The bill would affect how disputes over building code requirements are handled and how official interpretations of those codes are issued. The bill passed its most recent committee vote unanimously and is scheduled for further legislative consideration.
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AB 302 would require California schools to notify parents about the risks of addictive social media feeds and restrict students' use of such feeds during extracurricular school activities. The bill passed its most recent committee vote unanimously and is scheduled for another committee hearing on June 29, 2026.
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AB 69 proposes changes to the notice and renewal requirements for policies issued through California's FAIR Plan, the state's insurer of last resort for property owners who cannot obtain coverage in the standard market. The bill would modify how and when policyholders are notified about their coverage, including around policy renewals. The bill passed its committee vote unanimously and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee.
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New Jersey Senate Bill S4518 would repeal the law that codified the Attorney General's directive known as 'Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities.' That directive established limits on how and when state and local law enforcement agencies could assist or cooperate with federal immigration enforcement activities. If passed, the repeal would remove those statutory limits, allowing state and local police to engage more freely with federal immigration authorities. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
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New Jersey Senate Bill 3612, known as the 'Fair Price Protection Act,' would establish new rules governing pricing practices in the state. The bill has been recommitted to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, with a hearing scheduled for June 28, 2026. The specific provisions of the Act would set standards or limits around how prices can be set or changed for goods or services sold in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Senate Bill 1270 would remove the time limits currently in place for prosecuting criminal cases involving human trafficking and criminal sexual contact, and would also eliminate the deadline for victims to file civil lawsuits stemming from human trafficking. Under existing law, prosecutors and victims must act within set timeframes; this bill would make these offenses and related civil claims permanently actionable, regardless of when they occurred. The bill was most recently recommitted to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, with a hearing scheduled for June 28, 2026.
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AB 150 proposes changes to how California organizes and funds early care and education programs for young children. The bill is currently moving through the state legislature's budget and fiscal review process, with amendments recently added by the committee chair. A hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2026. The legislation would affect how childcare and early learning services are structured and delivered across the state.
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AB 135 is a state budget trailer bill that makes adjustments to California's higher education funding and related policies as part of the broader state budget process. The bill has been amended and referred to the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, with a hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026. Trailer bills like this one implement the details of the state budget agreement and can affect funding levels, conditions, and rules for California's public colleges and universities.
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AB 112 proposes amendments to California's Budget Acts for fiscal years 2022 through 2025. The bill has been amended by the committee chair and re-referred to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, with a hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026. The legislation would revise spending, appropriations, or fiscal provisions already enacted across those four budget years, though the specific programmatic changes are contained in the amendments.
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AB 111 is California's proposed state budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year. The legislation sets overall spending levels, revenue allocations, and funding priorities for state government programs and services. The bill has been amended and referred to the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, with a hearing scheduled for June 29, 2026. As the annual budget act, it determines how state dollars are distributed across areas such as education, health care, public safety, infrastructure, and social services.
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Pennsylvania House Bill 2198 would repeal the existing Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program and replace it with a new set of general provisions governing incentives for data centers in the state. The bill was referred to the House Finance Committee in June 2026. The legislation would reshape how Pennsylvania structures tax or financial incentives aimed at attracting and retaining data center investment, though the specific details of the replacement framework are contained within the bill's provisions on general data center policy.
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Pennsylvania House Bill 1667 proposes several changes to the state's tax code related to data centers and energy. The bill would create new educational tax credits, modify manufacturing and investment tax credits, repeal the existing Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program and replace it with new data center provisions, and prohibit imposing a gross receipts tax on electric energy sales. The bill also establishes a revenue-neutral reconciliation process for the gross receipts tax and imposes penalties for violations. As of late June 2026, the bill has been referred to the Rules Committee.
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AB 40 would amend the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to require environmental impact reports for facilities involved in the handling, storage, and export of coal within California. Under the bill, projects related to coal operations would face additional environmental review requirements before receiving approval. The bill is currently in the Assembly Appropriations Committee following a second reading and amendment.
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Michigan House Bill 6134 would increase the state's corporate income tax rate and change how the revenue collected from that tax is distributed. The bill amends existing state tax law to set a higher rate on corporate income and revises the formula or destinations for where that tax money goes once collected. The bill was introduced in the Michigan Legislature and electronically reproduced in late June 2026.
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Michigan House Bill 6133 would amend the state's Social Welfare Act to update regulations governing managed care plans that deliver Medicaid services. The bill modifies existing sections covering managed care plan requirements and adds three new sections establishing additional rules for how these plans must operate. The bill was reproduced electronically in late June 2026 and is under legislative consideration.
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Michigan House Bill 6132 would amend the state's Consumer Protection Act to add a new section requiring the Department of Attorney General to produce a report on insulin drug pricing. The bill is framed as a consumer protection measure aimed at increasing transparency around the cost of insulin in Michigan. The bill was electronically reproduced in late June 2026 and is in early stages of the legislative process.
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Michigan House Bill 6131 would amend state law to require public utilities to disclose how they plan to use revenue generated from requested rate increases. When a utility asks regulators for permission to charge customers more, it would need to provide a breakdown of the intended uses of that additional revenue as part of the rate increase request.
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Michigan House Bill 6130 proposes to amend Section 12 of the Michigan Trust Fund Act (2000 PA 489), which governs how certain state trust fund money related to education is managed and used. The bill was introduced and electronically reproduced in late June 2026. The specific changes to education financing rules would affect how funds are structured, accessed, or distributed under the existing law.
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Ohio HB 393 requires certain detention and correctional facilities to assist inmates in obtaining state-issued identification cards before they are released. The law establishes a process by which qualifying facilities must help individuals secure ID documents as part of the release process. The bill has been signed into law and takes effect in 2026.
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Ohio Senate Bill 223 requires the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to establish a discount program for veterans and active-duty service members. The law, which took effect in September 2026, directs ODNR to offer reduced-price access to state parks, recreation, and related ODNR services for those who have served in the military.
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Ohio House Bill 359 establishes a new emergency alert system called the Joshua Alert, designed specifically to notify the public when a child with a developmental disability goes missing. The system operates similarly to existing alert programs but is tailored to the particular needs and risks associated with children who have developmental disabilities. The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect.
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Senate Bill 595 makes a range of changes to North Carolina's tax and revenue laws. The bill has passed the legislature and been presented to the governor. It touches on multiple areas of state tax policy, including adjustments to existing revenue statutes. The specific provisions affect how certain taxes are collected, exempted, or administered across the state.
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North Carolina House Bill 376, the Water/Wastewater Affordability & Capacity Act, has passed the legislature and been presented to the Governor. The bill addresses the affordability of water and wastewater services and the capacity of related infrastructure across the state. Its provisions aim to shape how water and sewer utilities are funded, managed, and kept accessible to residents.
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HB1276 proposes changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code governing which vehicles are permitted to use warning lights and sirens. The bill has been moving through the Illinois legislature and recently gained an additional co-sponsor.
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Pennsylvania House Bill 1434 would amend existing state law governing the sale of tobacco products to minors, revising the offense definitions and updating the associated penalties for violations. The bill has been re-committed to the House Rules Committee as of June 2026. The legislation addresses how the state enforces restrictions on tobacco sales to individuals under legal age.
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House Bill 34 proposes to strengthen controls on Medicaid providers in North Carolina. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. If enacted, the legislation would change how the state monitors and regulates the healthcare providers who participate in the Medicaid program, which serves low-income residents, people with disabilities, and other eligible groups.
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Assembly Bill A01833 proposed increasing the membership of New York's Public Service Commission from five to seven members. The Public Service Commission is the state body that regulates utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications. The bill's enacting clause was stricken, meaning it was effectively killed without advancing further.
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Assembly Bill A01084 would require specified distribution facilities in New York to provide free fentanyl test strips to individuals. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign about the dangers of fentanyl and how to use the test strips. The bill's enacting clause was stricken, meaning it did not advance into law.
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New York Assembly Bill A01053 would require the recall of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS (a group of synthetic chemicals) and prohibit the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that intentionally includes PFAS. The bill's enacting clause was stricken on June 22, 2026, meaning it did not advance into law in its current form.
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New York Assembly Bill A00212 proposes reducing the fee that funeral directors and undertakers pay to use the state's electronic death registration system from $20 to $5 per registration. The bill's latest action was the striking of its enacting clause, meaning it did not advance into law. The proposal would have affected funeral home businesses across New York State that are required to use the electronic system when filing death records.
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House Bill 4035 establishes a new special district in Palm Beach County, Florida. The bill was approved by the Governor on June 10, 2026. Special districts are local governmental units created to provide specific services or infrastructure within a defined geographic area, separate from general-purpose local governments such as cities or counties.
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H4033 is a Florida special law affecting Palm Beach County that was approved by the Governor on June 10, 2026. Special laws apply to a specific county or municipality rather than the entire state, addressing local governance, services, or administrative matters unique to that jurisdiction. The specific provisions of this bill have not been detailed in the available context, but its passage means changes in law now apply specifically to Palm Beach County residents and local government.
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H4011 is a Florida state law, approved by the Governor, that establishes or reauthorizes the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District. The district is a local government body responsible for managing mosquito populations in St. Lucie County through surveillance, treatment, and public education programs.
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HR 105, the Increasing Public Access to Recreation Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill aims to increase public access to federal lands for recreational activities. No further legislative action has been taken.
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HR 189, the Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act, is a federal bill that would strip the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of its independent authority to enter into real estate leases. The bill has passed the House and been referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. If enacted, the SEC would no longer be able to independently secure office or facility space and would instead depend on another federal entity or congressional approval for real estate decisions.
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The Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025 (HR 91) would prohibit federal agencies from issuing rules, guidance, or other actions that restrict or limit the sale or consumption of meat or other animal products. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No committee vote or floor action has been taken.
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HR 166, the Fair Lending for All Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on January 3, 2025. The bill's title suggests it aims to address fairness in lending practices at the federal level. No further legislative action has been recorded at this time.
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The Housing Fairness Act of 2025 would increase federal investment in fair housing enforcement, primarily by funding paired testing programs that detect housing discrimination. Paired testing involves sending similarly qualified individuals of different backgrounds to the same housing opportunity to see whether they receive equal treatment. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services and no further action has been taken.
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HR 254, the American Science First Act, would restrict federally funded scientific research to materials and communications conducted in English. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. No committee vote or further action has been recorded.
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HR 108, the Space Research Innovation Act, has been referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill would establish a new program at NASA aimed at supporting innovative space research. No vote has yet been scheduled.
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S 55, known as the Read the Bills Act, would require members of Congress to certify that they have read, or had read to them, the full text of any bill or resolution before casting a vote on it. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration in January 2025. No committee vote or floor action has occurred yet.
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The CLEAN Congress Act (HR 157) would prohibit members of the U.S. House and Senate from practicing law during their time in office. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, where no further action has been reported. Supporters argue the restriction would reduce potential conflicts of interest, while opponents contend it may limit who is able to serve in Congress or infringe on members' professional rights.
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HR 283, the Panama Canal Repurchase Act of 2025, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill would direct the United States government to pursue the repurchase of the Panama Canal from Panama. The canal, which the U.S. built and controlled for most of the 20th century, was fully transferred to Panamanian sovereignty in 1999 under treaties negotiated in the 1970s. No further legislative action has been recorded beyond the initial committee referral.
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HR 95, the One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act, would require that every bill introduced in Congress address only a single subject, and that subject must be clearly stated in the bill's title. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. If enacted, this rule would apply to all future federal legislation.
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HR 118, the No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act, was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill would prohibit the use of federal funds in connection with state or local criminal prosecutions that its provisions designate as political in nature. No committee vote or floor action has occurred yet.
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HR 37 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish a federal debt limit. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of U.S. states to take effect. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further legislative action has been reported.
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HR 78, the Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2025, has been referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary and on Energy and Commerce. The bill would establish federal requirements related to reporting medical complications arising from abortion procedures. The bill is in early committee review and no further legislative action has been taken.
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HR 93 has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill's title indicates it would place restrictions on how the United States promotes certain social or cultural values through its foreign policy and international programs, though the specific programmatic or funding provisions have not been detailed in the available bill context.
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HR 94 proposes to end Pakistan's designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) of the United States. The MNNA designation gives certain countries access to benefits such as defense cooperation, arms sales priority, and joint military training opportunities without requiring full NATO membership. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in January 2025 and has not yet received a committee vote.
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House Joint Resolution 16 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would extend the right to vote in federal elections to citizens who are 16 years of age or older. Currently, the 26th Amendment sets the minimum voting age at 18. Because this is a constitutional amendment, it would require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary in January 2025.
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The Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act (HR 123) is a federal bill that would alter the process the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses when conducting scientific assessments of chemicals. The bill has been referred to the House Committees on Science, Space, and Technology and on Energy and Commerce for consideration. No further legislative action has been reported.
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HR 55 is a federal bill that would eliminate the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), a law that currently requires states to offer voter registration through motor vehicle agencies and other public assistance offices, sets standards for maintaining voter rolls, and establishes certain federal baseline rules for how states administer voter registration. If enacted, states would no longer be bound by these federal requirements and would have full discretion over their own voter registration systems. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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HR 110, the Small Business Prosperity Act of 2025, was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill aims to make permanent certain tax provisions originally enacted in the early 2000s that are currently set to expire, specifically as they apply to small businesses. No committee vote or floor action has been taken yet.
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H.J. Res. 21 is a congressional disapproval resolution that would overturn a Department of Homeland Security rule titled 'Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections.' The H-2 visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States for temporary agricultural (H-2A) and non-agricultural (H-2B) work when domestic workers are unavailable. The DHS rule in question updates requirements and oversight procedures for the program and adds worker protections. If this resolution passes both chambers and is signed into law, the DHS rule would be nullified and could not be reissued in substantially the same form. The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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House Joint Resolution 8 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would grant the President the authority to veto specific spending or provisions within a bill, rather than being required to sign or reject the entire legislation. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would require approval by two-thirds of both chambers of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states to take effect. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary in January 2025.
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The FLY Act (HR 321) is a federal bill that has been referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. The bill proposes new rules governing airline fees and passenger protections. It remains in early committee stages and no vote has been scheduled.
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HR 81, the Travel Mask Mandate Repeal Act of 2025, would remove federal authority to require masks on public transportation systems, including planes, trains, buses, and transit hubs. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in January 2025. If enacted, it would prevent federal agencies from imposing future mask requirements on travelers and transportation workers in these settings.
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HB 350 updates Georgia's existing safe haven law, which allows parents to surrender newborns anonymously at designated locations without facing criminal charges. The revisions adjust the provisions governing how and where newborns can be safely surrendered, with the changes set to take effect July 1, 2026. The bill aims to refine the legal framework around infant safe surrender in the state.
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HB 449 would have made it a criminal offense in Texas to produce or distribute sexually explicit media created using deep fake technology — AI or digital tools that superimpose a person's likeness onto explicit content without their consent. The bill passed the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on June 22, 2025.
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HB 413 addressed the conditions under which certain defendants detained in Texas jails while awaiting trial could be released. The bill set out specific criteria and procedures governing pretrial release decisions for this group of defendants. The Governor vetoed the bill on June 22, 2025.
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HB 305 would have set a specific time period within which Texas courts must hold pretrial hearings after a criminal defendant is found to have been restored to mental competency. When a defendant is deemed incompetent to stand trial, criminal proceedings are paused. Once competency is restored, this bill would have established a defined window for courts to resume those proceedings. The Governor vetoed the bill on June 22, 2025.
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The bill would cap insulin prices at $35/month for all Americans. It passed the House 287–142. Senate vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
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