Federal legislation, explained
See what federal bills would do, who they could affect, where they stand, and how to take action.
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Imagine waking up to find the Gulf of Mexico renamed the "Gulf of America."
In the 119th Congress, a joint resolution known as S.J.Res.79 aims to honor the bravery and sacrifice of 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021.
Imagine a future where cars drive themselves, making roads safer and commutes faster.
The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 875, is a proposed law that aims to make non-U.S. citizens deportable or inadmissible if they have a history of driving under the influence (DUI).
Imagine a world where judges, not government agencies, have the final say on what laws mean.
The Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 3211, aims to help farmers adopt cutting-edge technology to make farming more efficient and environmentally friendly.
The District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025, or H.R. 565, aims to ensure that federal judicial officials working in Washington, D.C., live in the city.
Imagine a world where small businesses can continue to thrive even when the government is temporarily shut down.
The Billionaires Income Tax Act, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to ensure that the wealthiest Americans pay taxes on their increasing wealth just like everyday workers do on their paychecks.
The "Fund and Complete the Border Wall Act" is a proposed law aiming to finish building a barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 273, is a proposed law that aims to reinstate a policy where certain migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border must stay in Mexico while their immigration cases are processed in the U.S. This bill seeks to bring back the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) that were previously halted in 2021.
The Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 is designed to keep the government running even when Congress can't agree on a budget.
The Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 is a proposed law designed to keep the government running smoothly, even if Congress can't agree on a budget in time.
The Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act (S1893) seeks to honor Henrietta Lacks by awarding her a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.
H.R. 8988, known as the "Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act," is a proposed law that seeks to prevent foreign influence in American elections.
The Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act (S.4666) is a proposed law designed to stop foreign influence in American elections.
H.R. 5347, known as the Health Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act, seeks to enhance quality reporting for healthcare providers involved in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).
The "Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act" is a proposed law aiming to change how retirement savings are invested.
Imagine a future where your car decides if you can drive based on its own judgment of your sobriety.
Imagine a world where a computer program decides if you get hired or fired without any human input.
H.R. 3771, known as the "Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act," is a legislative proposal designed to enhance the United States' ability to predict and respond to coastal flooding and storm surges.
The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act is a proposed law aimed at helping communities that face frequent flooding.
The Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act is a proposed law aimed at protecting our coastlines from erosion and flooding.
Imagine if lawmakers were banned from making stock trades that could benefit from insider knowledge.
