H.R. 280: COAL Act of 2025
The COAL Act of 2025, officially known as the Combating Obstruction Against Leasing Act, is a proposed law aimed at speeding up the process of leasing federal lands for coal mining.
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H.R. 191: Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2025, known as H.R.191, is a proposed law aimed at repealing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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H.R. 8152: Remote Access Security Act
The Remote Access Security Act, known as H.R. 8152, is a proposed law that aims to protect U.S. technology from being accessed remotely by foreign entities without permission.
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H.R. 6361: Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act
The Ban AI Denials in Medicare Act, or H.R. 6361, is a proposed law aimed at preventing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny Medicare services.
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S. 753: Strengthening Exports Against China Act
The Strengthening Exports Against China Act, or S.753, is a proposed law aimed at changing how the Export-Import Bank of the United States calculates its default rates.
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S. 206: Restoring Trade Fairness Act
The Restoring Trade Fairness Act is a proposed law aimed at changing how the United States trades with China.
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H.R. 4964: Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act, or H.R. 4964, is a proposed law that aims to make it illegal to take minors across state lines to avoid parental notification or consent laws for abortions.
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H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
The HALT Fentanyl Act is a proposed law aiming to tackle the fentanyl crisis by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as highly controlled drugs.
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H.R. 747: Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025
The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis in the United States by imposing sanctions on Chinese entities involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl.
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H.R. 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025
The Railway Safety Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at making trains safer, especially those carrying dangerous materials.
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S. 3097: Health Information Privacy Reform Act
Imagine using your fitness tracker or health app, thinking your personal data is safe, only to find out it's not protected like your medical records.
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H.R. 6291: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Imagine a world where your child's online privacy is protected by a single, clear set of rules.
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H.R. 205: No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act
The "No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act" is a proposed law that aims to stop federal money from going to sanctuary cities.
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S. 707: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
The No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, or S.707, is a proposed law that aims to stop federal funding to cities and states that don't fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
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H.R. 5107: Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025
The CLEAN DC Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to undo parts of a previous policing reform in Washington, D.C.
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H.R. 31: POLICE Act of 2025
The POLICE Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would make it easier to deport non-U.S. citizens who assault police officers, firefighters, or other first responders.
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H.R. 1329: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, or H.R.1329, is a proposed law aiming to create a new museum dedicated to American women's history on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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S. 1303: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act is a proposed law that aims to create a museum dedicated to the history and contributions of American women.
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S. 2859: Equal Campus Access Act of 2025
The Equal Campus Access Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to ensure religious student groups at public colleges and universities have the same rights and access as non-religious groups.
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S. 874: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Imagine a world where federal contractors can speak up about wrongdoing without fear of losing their jobs.
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H.R. 6888: Trump Tariff Transparency Act
The Trump Tariff Transparency Act, or H.R. 6888, aims to shine a light on the hidden costs of tariffs.
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S. 114: CLEAR Act of 2025
The CLEAR Act of 2025 is a proposed law aimed at improving how immigration laws are enforced across the United States.
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H.R. 1007: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 aims to combat rising antisemitism in educational settings by using a globally recognized definition to guide investigations.
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H.R. 3881: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
The Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act is a proposed law that aims to make sure local and state law enforcement work closely with federal immigration officials.
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