S. 3070: Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Imagine you're a federal worker who suddenly finds themselves without a paycheck due to a government shutdown.
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S. 3150: GAIN AI Act of 2025
The GAIN AI Act of 2025 is a proposed law aiming to prioritize U.S. access to advanced AI chips before they are exported to certain foreign countries.
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S. 3166: Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act
The Returning Unspent COVID Funds Act is a proposed law aiming to take back unspent money from past COVID-19 relief efforts.
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S.J.Res. 12: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
In March 2025, a new law was enacted that nullifies an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule aimed at regulating methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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H.Res. 682: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3486) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally enter and reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes.
HRES682 is a resolution from the 119th Congress that sets the stage for discussing two important bills: one on military funding and another on immigration penalties.
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S. 2818: Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025
The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 aims to tackle the growing gap between what CEOs and regular workers earn.
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H.R. 6356: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025
The Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025, known as H.R. 6356, aims to protect people from discrimination by artificial intelligence systems.
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H.R. 3234: Keeping Deposits Local Act
H.R. 3234, known as the Keeping Deposits Local Act, aims to change how banks handle large deposits.
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S. 1668: End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
The "End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025" is a proposed law aimed at preventing corruption involving cryptocurrencies in the U.S. government.
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H.R. 3633: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, seeks to create clear rules for digital commodities like cryptocurrencies.
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H.R. 5101: Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act
H.R.5101, known as the "Tunisia Democracy Restoration Act," is a legislative proposal aimed at supporting democratic governance in Tunisia.
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H.R. 2605: SAVES Act
H.R.2605, known as the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (SAVES Act), aims to support veterans by providing them with service dogs.
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H.R. 3379: HUMPS Act of 2025
The HUMPS Act of 2025 aims to make the way banks are rated more fair and clear.
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S.J.Res. 69: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
S.J.Res.69 is a joint resolution that addresses the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's strategy for managing barred owls in Washington, Oregon, and California.
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H.R. 1395: Trump’s Birthday and Flag Day Holiday Establishment Act
The Trump’s Birthday and Flag Day Holiday Establishment Act proposes to make June 14 a new federal holiday.
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H.R. 5679: TRUMP Act
H.R.5679, known as the "Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act" or the "TRUMP Act," is a proposed bill that aims to limit the executive branch's power during government shutdowns.
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H.R. 4264: Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act
The "Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act" is a proposed law aimed at limiting the president's ability to use the military within the United States.
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H.R. 3573: Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025
H.R. 3573, known as the "Stop Trading, Retention, and Unfair Market Payoffs in Crypto Act of 2025," seeks to regulate digital asset activities among top government officials.
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S. 3182: No Torts for Trump Act
The "No Torts for Trump Act" is a proposed law that aims to prevent the sitting President and certain family members from suing the United States for personal injuries or damages while in office.
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S. 2447: Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act
S.2447, known as the "Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act," is a legislative proposal introduced to reverse specific health policy changes.
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S. 1621: Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025
The Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 aims to bring back and strengthen housing rules that ensure everyone has fair access to housing, regardless of race, gender, or other factors.
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H.R. 3086: Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025
H.R.3086, known as the "Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025," seeks to bring back fair housing protections that were changed during the previous administration.
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H.R. 3258: Parity in Engineering Act
The Parity in Engineering Act, or H.R. 3258, is a bill that aims to change how Minnesota selects engineering and design services for federally funded highway projects.
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H.R. 3872: To amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands to make that Act applicable to hardrock minerals.
The MERICA Act of 2025 is a proposed law that aims to change how certain minerals are mined on federal lands in the United States.
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