H. R. 887, also known as the "Lower Grocery Prices Act," directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on grocery costs for American consumers over the past 20 years. The study will focus on changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home and...

H. R. 8675, titled the “Repair of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Act of 2024”, aims to mandate the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to study the process of digitizing data collection for law enforcement officers who fly armed. The study...

S. 5105 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide a detailed report to specific congressional committees about the failed assassination attempts on Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, and in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024....

H.R. 8226 is a legislative proposal that directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on major rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Every three years, starting one year after the bill's enactment, the Comptroller General...

H.R. 8150, also known as the REVAMP Act, aims to simplify procedures for conducting maintenance at U.S. ports of entry. It requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, to...

S. 5467 seeks to make the sanctions outlined in Executive Order 14115 permanent, targeting individuals who are seen as threatening peace, security, and stability in the West Bank. These sanctions will remain unless the President determines that the individual has ceased such...

H.R. 6431, known as the “Trust But Verify Act,” aims to suspend Qatar's status as a major non-NATO ally of the United States. This suspension comes into effect once the bill is enacted and restricts federal funds from reinstating the designation until the President certifies...

H. R. 6316 aims to change the United States Code by adding a rule about the expiration of certain committee resolutions. Specifically, if a lease or project like construction or repair has not begun within five years of the resolution being approved by specific congressional...

The bill S. 4600 requires the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about progress on creating a course and a pilot program for authenticating digital content provenance within the Department of Defense. The briefings...

H. R. 836, titled the "Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS). Within 90 days of the act's enactment, they must conduct...

The bill S. 99, titled the “Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act,” requires the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and industrial...

H. R. 9618 aims to require the Director of the Federal Insurance Office to submit an annual report on the automobile insurance industry to the President and specified Congressional committees. The report must include legislative recommendations for reducing automobile...

H.R. 7077 is a bill aimed at helping repair the harms caused to Ukraine by Russia's actions. It proposes to expand the types of properties that can be forfeited and used for this goal, including those linked to individuals and activities under U.S. sanctions against Russia...

H.R. 3161, known as the “CDFI Fund Transparency Act,” proposes changes to the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994. It requires the Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to give an annual testimony before...

H. RES. 1017 aims to remove the rule that only allows witnesses to remotely participate in House of Representatives committee proceedings if the committee chair approves it. The bill proposes to amend House Resolution 5 to eliminate this restriction, intending to make remote...

S. 5092 aims to enhance security along the northern border of the United States by updating the Northern Border Security Review Act. It requires regular updates to the threat analysis and strategy used to monitor and secure the northern border. The bill mandates that the...

The H.R. 8365 bill proposes changes to a 2014 law concerning international child abduction, aiming to improve procedures when U.S. children are taken to other countries. It updates the definition of "abduction case" to include certain legal applications, adjusts the list of...

The PAGER Act, also known as H. R. 9646, proposes to stop the use of federal funds to support the Armed Forces of Lebanon until specific conditions are met. These conditions include ensuring that the Lebanese government no longer supports groups like...

H. RES. 1492 outlines the election of a new member to certain committees within the House of Representatives. The resolution states that Mrs. McIver is elected to the Committee on Homeland Security, where she will rank immediately after Mr. Kennedy, and she is also elected to...

The proposed bill, H.R. 9317, titled the "Counter Terrorgram Act of 2024," calls for the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct and submit annual assessments on terrorism threats to the U.S. posed by terrorist groups using foreign cloud-based messaging apps. The bill...

H.R. 1157, also known as the "Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023," authorizes $325 million annually from 2023 to 2027 to counteract negative influences from the Chinese Communist Party. The funds aim to disrupt activities undermining international order,...

The resolution H. RES. 22 is about electing members to specific standing committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. It lists the names of representatives chosen for four committees: Appropriations, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. This...

The bill S. 4667, also known as the "Risky Research Review Act," establishes the Life Sciences Research Security Board. This independent agency within the Executive Branch will review and approve federal funding for high-risk life sciences research. The board will oversee and...

H. R. 8664 aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by mandating an annual audit of information systems and bulk data handled by the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis is...

H.R. 8898, titled the “Lower Grocery Prices Act,” is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study examining changes in grocery costs over the past 20 years, focusing on how food prices at home...

H. R. 10102 aims to close the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction by January 31, 2026. Employees of this Office will be eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program to help them find new government jobs. Any leftover...

H. R. 10357 is a bill that would require the Secretary of the United States to submit a report listing former senior officials of the U.S. government who have been approved to advise foreign governments. This report must be submitted to several congressional committees within...

H.R. 8484 proposes changes to the Buy Indian Act by adding the Secretary of Agriculture to those who must use Indian labor and industrial services. It amends several sections of the original Act to facilitate this inclusion, such as adjusting the departments involved, including the Department...

H. R. 10474 is a bill titled the “Department of State Reporting Requirements Cost Transparency Act” that mandates the inclusion of cost information in reports produced by the Department of State. Starting from October 1, 2026, these reports, especially those distributed...

H. R. 856, titled the “Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act,” mandates a review by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The purpose is to assess if the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process, as outlined in the Federal Acquisition...

S. 5319 seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to perform an annual audit of its information systems and bulk data. The bill further mandates that the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis...

H. R. 7104 requires the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board to submit an annual report detailing its activities and offering recommendations to improve the small business development center program. The report will be submitted to various committees in...

H. R. 2969 aims to create an Independent Financial Technology Working Group to address the use of new financial technologies, like digital assets, in terrorism and illicit financing activities. This group, composed of representatives from various government departments and...

S. 5092 aims to enhance border security by amending the Northern Border Security Review Act. The bill requires annual updates to the threat analysis of the northern border and mandates that if homeland security strategies need revisions, they should be updated within 90 days...

H. R. 5923 seeks to impose restrictions on certain financial accounts in the United States, specifically targeting Chinese financial institutions that engage in transactions involving petroleum or petroleum products purchased from Iran. The bill amends the National Defense...

H.R. 9704, titled the "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act," requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, the Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive review of wildfire management in the U.S. every four years. This quadrennial review will analyze changes in...

H.R. 7103, known as the "Agency Accountability Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Small Business Act to require federal agencies to discuss and report on their performance related to small business contracting goals. If a federal agency does not receive an "A" or higher on...

H. R. 9066, known as the "Cuba Threat Assessment Act," requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual assessment for five years on threats posed by Cuba within the United States. These assessments must be coordinated with various DHS offices to ensure they...

H. R. 784, introduced in the House of Representatives on January 28, 2025, is a bill to establish the Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The Council, consisting of up to 12 members appointed by the Secretary of State, will advise the...

H. R. 6493, known as the “Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Act of 2023," aims to restrict the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities. It nullifies a previous executive order promoting access to voting, stops funding for agencies to partner...

H. R. 189 proposes to change the law so that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can no longer lease office space on its own; instead, the General Services Administration (GSA) will handle these leases. The bill also asks the Comptroller General to update a 2016...

H.R. 9507 aims to update the definitions of congressional committees in the context of the Leahy laws, which govern security assistance. Specifically, the bill proposes that for certain actions under U.S. Code Title 10 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the term...

The bill, H.R. 7151, aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to streamline how changes are made to the Entity List. It allows members of the End-User Review Committee to directly propose additions, removals, or modifications to the list which identifies entities...

H.R. 1549, known as the “China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025,” requires the Secretary of the Treasury to study and report on how the financial sector of China could impact the United States' economy and the global financial system. The report will include an assessment of the risks,...

S. 4863 requires that each year the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator report to specific congressional committees about programs or activities that lack funding but are necessary for achieving foreign policy or national security objectives. The bill highlights an...

S. 4698 is a Senate bill known as the “DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024.” It amends section 708 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, requiring the Department of Homeland Security to create staffing plans for each Joint Task Force. The bill also mandates...

H. RES. 190 is a resolution that appoints members to two specific Congressional committees: the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. It names Mr. Carey, Mr. Morelle, and Ms. Johnson of Texas to join the Library Committee, alongside...

H.R. 866, also known as the “Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act” or the “ROUTERS Act,” directs the Secretary of Commerce to study the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine both...

H.R. 9299, titled the “Internet Reach and Access Now Act” or “IRAN Act,” aims to enhance the coordination of U.S. efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran. The bill designates the Secretary of State as the primary official responsible for these...

S. 3705 is designed to protect individuals who defend human rights and democracy by strengthening the U.S. Government's ability to respond to threats against them. The bill outlines policies for diplomatic support, legal protections, and accountability measures for human...

H. R. 8664 proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 requiring the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security to perform yearly audits of the department's Office of Intelligence and Analysis. These audits will assess the office's...

H.R. 6864 seeks to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to mandate that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development testify annually before Congress. Specifically, the Secretary must appear before the House Committee on Financial Services and the...

The bill H.R. 9744, titled the "Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act," mandates a study to identify and address critical data gaps faced by federal agencies providing disaster recovery grants to Puerto Rico. The Comptroller General is tasked with completing this...

S. 4858 aims to enforce sanctions on financial institutions in countries considered concerning if they engage in transactions through certain payment systems with other similar institutions. The President is mandated to block and prohibit property transactions in the U.S. for...