S. 3475, titled the “Strengthening the Commercial Driver’s License Information System Act,” aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding the management of the commercial driver's license data system. The bill allows the Secretary of Transportation to appoint a...

H. R. 7653, titled the “Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024” or the “VERY Act of 2024”, proposes updates to language regarding veteran employment in Title 38 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to replace the term “employment handicap” with “employment...

S. 4610 proposes to amend title 36 of the United States Code to officially recognize the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill lists several findings that emphasize the symbolic importance of the bald eagle, including its representation of...

H. R. 8796, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," proposes changes to parts of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930 related to obscene materials. Specifically, it seeks to amend sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18 to remove certain language about indecent...

S. 167 proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code to establish penalties for criminal acts specifically targeting law enforcement officers. The bill aims to increase punishments for those who knowingly assault law enforcement officers, leading to serious bodily...

H.R. 9328, titled the “K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2024,” seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to create additional presumptions for service connection concerning certain diseases in veterans who were exposed to toxic substances at Karshi Khanabad...

H. R. 154 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to establish Election Day as a Federal holiday. The bill, introduced by Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Dingell, proposes adding "Election Day" to the list of recognized Federal holidays right after Columbus Day. This change...

H. R. 7339 is a bill to update and improve title 51 of the United States Code, which deals with national and commercial space programs. The bill focuses on making revisions to keep the code current, clarify existing laws, and enhance technical accuracy. These changes aim to streamline and...

H.R. 7485, also known as the “Immediate Stock Disclosure Act,” aims to change how quickly government officials must report their financial transactions. The bill requires that officials submit reports no later than 24 hours after being notified to report a transaction, but in...

H. J. RES. 154 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule from the Bureau of Land Management. This rule pertains to the procedures for acquiring and managing fluid mineral leases in the United States. The resolution declares that the rule, which was...

S. 26 aims to change how retirement annuities are calculated for new federal employees by removing locality-based pay adjustments from the calculation of their average pay. This means that the additional pay given to employees based on where they live will not be included...

H.R. 9833, titled the "Restore Military Families’ Voices Act," proposes changes to how nondisclosure agreements are handled in privatized military housing. The bill aims to prevent landlords from requiring tenants or potential tenants to sign nondisclosure agreements related...

The bill, H. R. 6822, aims to update and modernize parts of title 44 of the United States Code, specifically related to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It changes various references in the law from individuals, like "his" or "he," to more neutral...

H.R. 7687, also known as the "NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act" or the "NASA SPREES Act," aims to authorize NASA to receive funds from other federal departments or agencies for scientific or engineering research and...

H.R. 287, also known as the "Mobile Post Office Relief Act," proposes an amendment to the United States Code to ensure that if a post office in an area is temporarily unable to provide services, the Postal Service must deploy a mobile retail unit to that area within three...

S. 5465 amends the United States Code to designate specific locations where court sessions can be held for certain district courts in Texas and California. In Texas, the bill adds College Station as a permissible location for holding court sessions. In California, El Centro...

H.R. 9085, also known as the “Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2024,” proposes changes to how U.S. government agencies review their rules under title 5 of the United States Code. The bill requires agencies to actively seek public comments on whether existing final rules...

H. J. RES. 174 is a resolution from the U.S. Congress expressing disapproval of a rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question involves the management and disposal of coal combustion residues, known as CCR, from power plants, specifically...

H.R. 263, titled the "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act," aims to make it illegal to intentionally interfere with immigration, border, and customs controls in the United States. It imposes penalties on anyone who shares...

H.R. 686, also known as the “Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025,” seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make it illegal to recklessly dispose of fetal remains in landfills or navigable waters in the U.S. Those who violate this law could face...

The bill S. 5109, titled the "Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act," aims to amend section 3520A of title 44 in the United States Code. It seeks to extend the lifespan of the Chief Data Officer Council and expand its powers to enhance how federal agencies...

H.R. 3317, known as the "Rolling Stock Protection Act," aims to modify U.S. law by removing a lifetime exemption that previously allowed certain parties to procure rolling stock, such as train carriages, from specific vehicle manufacturers despite a general prohibition. This...

S. 4269, also known as the "Airport Gate Competition Act," aims to foster competition in aviation regulation by amending title 49 of the United States Code. The bill proposes several changes, including promoting competition in air transportation, ensuring reasonable access to...

The bill, titled the "Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act" or "STEP Act," aims to improve the prevention of improper payments by amending title 31 of the United States Code. It introduces definitions and guidelines for identifying programs prone to improper payments,...

S. 3508, known as the "Vice Chiefs Parity Act," aims to establish equal ranking for the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau by appointing this position to the grade of general. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that this position is recognized as a...

H.R. 682 is a proposed law aimed at amending Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit abortions in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. The bill outlines that doctors performing abortions must check for a fetal heartbeat and inform the mother of the results. It...

The bill H. R. 9597 aims to amend title 41 of the United States Code to enhance the responsibilities and operation of the Federal Acquisition Security Council. It seeks to define terms related to security risks from foreign sources, specify the membership and responsibilities...

H. J. RES. 109 is a legislative measure that expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission about "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." This bulletin was considered a rule as per chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code. By passing...

H.R. 9478, known as the "Veterans SPORT Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to expand the medical services available to veterans. The bill proposes including adaptive prostheses and terminal devices designed for sports and recreational activities as part of...

H. R. 7851 aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code by introducing new requirements for bridge projects that receive federal funding. The bill mandates that any repair or construction project for a covered bridge, defined as a bridge over navigable water valued at...

The proposed bill, known as the "SMART Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code to enhance the effectiveness of major rules by integrating a process for review after the rules are implemented. It mandates that agencies develop frameworks for assessing the impact of new...

H.R. 9910 aims to change the rules regarding military leave for Federal employees in the United States. The bill proposes an amendment to title 5 of the United States Code, increasing the amount of military leave available from 15 days to 36 days. This legislation is intended...

H.R. 565, the "District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code by changing residency requirements for certain officials working in the District of Columbia. The bill proposes that Circuit and...

S. 4044, known as the "Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act," aims to amend the United States Code to ensure that the human rights records of recipients of U.S. special operations support are considered. The bill requires that before supporting foreign military or irregular...

S. 4540 aims to allow passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive coastwise endorsements, which enable them to transport passengers between U.S. ports, including those accessed via foreign ports. This bill modifies section 12112(a)(2)(B) of the...

S. 5217 proposes an amendment to title 10 of the United States Code to remove cost-sharing requirements for behavioral health care services under TRICARE Reserve Select. The bill aims to ensure that members of the reserve component using TRICARE Reserve Select will not have...

The bill, S. 5415 also known as the "Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2024," seeks to amend title 11 of the United States Code to prevent courts from approving or ordering the release of liabilities for entities that are not the main debtors in bankruptcy cases, unless...

S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...

H. R. 77, also known as the "Midnight Rules Relief Act," aims to change how certain government rules are handled at the end of a President’s term. Specifically, it proposes allowing Congress to group multiple rules for disapproval in a single resolution, a practice referred...

H.R. 10382 proposes changes to Title 49 of the United States Code to allow Amtrak to use federal grant funds to cover the required non-federal share in certain grant programs. The bill specifies that Amtrak can use these funds for various infrastructure projects and improvements, such as the...

S. 5471, titled the “Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act,” aims to amend existing U.S. law to enhance the cybersecurity of digital infrastructure and software used in port facilities. The bill proposes that applicants for grants, who plan to use these funds for digital...

The bill titled “Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act” aims to update existing United States Code regarding crimes related to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct involving minors. It proposes amendments to enhance legal definitions, strengthen penalties for such...

H.R. 8336 proposes an amendment to title 10 of the United States Code to establish a counseling pathway in the Transition Assistance Program specifically for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. This bill aims to ensure that reserve members receive tailored...

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. 7842, also known as the “Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2024” or the “BIKE Act of 2024”, seeks to amend section 405 of title 23 of the United States Code to allow states to use grant money to provide on-bicycle education for students in elementary and secondary...

H.R. 3317, also known as the "Rolling Stock Protection Act," seeks to change existing laws in the United States Code by removing a lifetime exemption. This exemption allows certain parties to procure rolling stock, like buses or trains, from specific vehicle manufacturers...

S. 4713 aims to amend U.S. law to facilitate the voluntary collection of demographic information from patent inventors. The bill requires the Director to collect this data, including gender, race, and veteran status, from inventors who choose to provide it. It mandates that...

H. R. 5870, also known as the "Veteran Appeals Transparency Act of 2024," aims to improve how claims for benefits are processed and increase the transparency of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. It amends title 38 of the United States Code to require the Board of Veterans'...

S. 3960 aims to amend Title 35 of the United States Code by introducing a good faith exception for imposing fines on entities. If an entity can demonstrate that a false assertion or certification was made in good faith, they may avoid these penalties. The bill has...

H.R. 9381 aims to amend title 51 of the United States Code to promote innovation and advancements in aeronautical research and technology. This bill focuses on encouraging the development of airships, highlighting their potential benefits for sustainable air cargo...

H.R. 333, known as the “Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act,” aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow military retirees with service-connected disabilities rated less than 50 percent to receive both their retired pay and veterans' disability compensation...

S. 27, known as the “Federal Employee Return to Work Act,” aims to stop certain teleworking federal employees from receiving annual pay increases. It describes a "covered employee" as someone who teleworks at least one day a week or 20% of the time in an alternative schedule....

H.R. 7689, introduced in the 118th Congress by Representatives Craig, Mace, Sorensen, and Kim, aims to modify title 18 of the United States Code. This bill changes the definition of "official act" related to the prohibition of bribery, potentially broadening its scope to...

H.R. 272, also known as the "Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options Act" or the "ASTRO Act," proposes changes to title 31 of the United States Code. It authorizes transportation for government astronauts, and others involved under reimbursable arrangements, who are returning from space to...

The proposed bill, S. 5186, seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code by introducing criminal penalties for giving or receiving gratuities to State and local public officials. Under this bill, it would be illegal for a government agent to solicit or accept anything of value with the...

S. J. RES. 109 is a joint resolution introduced in the United States Senate that seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule from the Office of Management and Budget. This rule pertains to enhancing transparency by using the "Investing in America" emblem on signs....

H.R. 211, the "Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act," proposes changes to the United States Code relating to limits on copayments for contraception provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it prevents veterans from paying more than the cost of the medication to...

H. R. 9280 seeks to change title 10 of the United States Code by including advanced training in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SROTC) in the calculation of how long someone has served in the Armed Forces if they become an officer after completing SROTC...

H.R. 10066, also known as the “Judicial Action to Impose Liability for Alien Voters Act of 2024” or the “JAIL for Alien Voters Act of 2024,” proposes transferring the offense of voting by non-citizens from title 18 of the United States Code to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The bill repeals...

H.R. 192 aims to change a part of the United States Code to require Amtrak to publicly share information about the salaries and bonus pay of its top executives. This bill would mean that Amtrak has to post this information on their website, including details on how bonuses...

H. R. 522, known as the "Deliver for Veterans Act," aims to amend current laws to assist certain disabled veterans. The bill allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to help provide vehicles adapted for operation by those with disabilities and covers the costs of delivering...

H. R. 659, also known as the "Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill directs the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to prioritize recommending individuals with at least three years of legal experience in...

H. R. 10145, known as the "Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence Act of 2024" or the "PARTS Act of 2024," aims to update the definitions of "firearm silencer" and "firearm muffler" in section 921 of title 18 of the United States Code. The bill clarifies these devices as any...

S. 3746 aims to change existing laws to expand the services available to certain spouses under the disabled veterans’ outreach program. The bill modifies Section 4103A of title 38 in the United States Code to include "eligible persons," which now covers military spouses and...

S. 1299 is a bill called the "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024." It aims to amend existing U.S. law to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs reviews the automatic maximum coverage amounts under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and...

S. 1979 is a bill that aims to change title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases of age discrimination. Specifically, it proposes that any agreements requiring arbitration before a dispute arises will not be valid if someone files a claim related to age...

H.R. 373, known as the "Second Amendment Guarantee Act" or "SAGA Act," aims to restrict the power of states and local governments in regulating rifles and shotguns. This bill proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code to ensure that states cannot impose regulations or taxes on...

S. 38 aims to update title 18 of the United States Code to create penalties for making false communications intended to trigger an emergency response, a tactic commonly known as "swatting." The bill specifies criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for those who...

H. R. 77, known as the “Midnight Rules Relief Act,” proposes changes to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. It aims to allow Congress to vote on multiple rules in a single joint resolution of disapproval when these rules were submitted in the final year of a President's...

The bill S. 3492, titled the "Safe and Open Streets Act," proposes an amendment to title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to make it illegal to intentionally obstruct, delay, or affect commerce by blocking public roads or highways. Those found guilty of this offense...

The bill S. 5238, titled the "Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act," aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to forbid Amtrak from using mandatory arbitration clauses in their contracts of carriage. It seeks to prevent agreements that would force customers to...

The bill, titled the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2024," aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to address the issue of false communications intended to trigger an emergency response, often referred to as "swatting." It proposes penalties for those who...

H.R. 358, known as the "No Corruption in Government Act," seeks to implement several changes affecting Members of Congress. First, it aims to prohibit insider trading by Members of Congress and their spouses by banning them from certain financial dealings, unless held in a blind trust....

H. J. RES. 56 is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that aims to disapprove and nullify a specific rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. This rule involves requirements related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs,...

S. 83, known as the “Thin Blue Line Act,” proposes amendments to title 18 of the United States Code to impose tougher penalties on individuals convicted of murdering or attempting to murder public safety officers such as law enforcement personnel and firefighters. The bill...

The bill H.R. 8707, titled the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2024," aims to clarify protections for jurors in the United States. It seeks to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by specifying that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on sexual orientation...

H.R. 9585, titled the "Secure Our Ports Act of 2024," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to prevent certain foreign entities from entering into contracts for the operation, ownership, or leasing of facilities requiring an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan. Specifically,...

H. R. 9047 aims to amend specific sections of title 18 of the United States Code related to crimes involving kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct against minors. The bill introduces stricter legal definitions and penalties, such as forbidding the defense that a minor victim...

S. 3887 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase the penalties for rioting. Specifically, the bill proposes increasing the maximum imprisonment term from five years to ten years for individuals who carry out or assist in acts of violence during a riot....

The bill, titled the “Back to Work Act of 2024,” aims to amend the United States Code to change the rules about teleworking for federal employees. It proposes that employees may not telework for more than 40% of their workdays per pay period, with some exceptions for specific roles or...

S. 4046 aims to change the law about collective bargaining for employees working in the Veterans Health Administration. It seeks to alter specific sections of title 38 in the United States Code by removing certain subsections and redesignating another. This bill is also known...

H. R. 9690, also known as the “Timely Initiation to Modify Executive Rulemaking Act” or the “TIMER Act,” seeks to amend title 28 of the United States Code. It clarifies the time limit for starting a legal case to review a final rule issued by the government. Specifically, it...

S. 4107, known as the "Think Differently Transportation Act," requires Amtrak to report to Congress about how well it is following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at its trains and stations. The bill updates the United States Code to ensure Amtrak creates an action...

S. 3574 aims to amend chapter 3 of title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate the mastodon as the national fossil of the United States. The bill adds a section to the code that specifies the fossil of the genus Mammut, commonly known as the mastodon, as the...

H.R. 9016, titled the “Justice for American Women and Children Act of 2024,” aims to change the penal code (title 18, United States Code) to impose stricter punishments on individuals who commit sexual abuse while in the United States illegally. The bill proposes amendments...

The bill H.R. 7339 aims to update and improve aspects of Title 51 of the United States Code, which deals with national space policy and related activities. It makes technical amendments to keep the title current and relevant by reorganizing, modernizing language, and...

H.R. 9592 aims to update the laws governing the publication of the Federal Register in the United States. The bill proposes changes to title 44 of the United States Code, focusing on modernizing how official documents are published and distributed, emphasizing digital...

H. R. 319 proposes the creation of one additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. The President, with the Senate's approval, would appoint this new judge. The bill includes a provision to update the United States Code to reflect the increased number of judges...

H.R. 968, also known as the “Time of Service Act,” proposes changes to title 38 of the United States Code. The bill aims to remove the expiration date for veterans to use their educational benefits under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. By amending Section...

H.R. 911 proposes an amendment to title 5 of the United States Code to make Patriot Day an official Federal holiday. Introduced by Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Suozzi, the bill aims to add Patriot Day to the list of Federal holidays immediately following Labor Day in the relevant...

S. 3585 seeks to amend title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases involving human trafficking. The proposed changes include adding "human trafficking" to the types of disputes covered under arbitration rules, alongside existing categories like assault...

S. 3800, titled the "Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act," aims to increase penalties for health care fraud in the United States. The bill proposes amending existing laws to increase the maximum imprisonment for health care fraud from 10 to 25 years and for certain types of fraud involving...

H.R. 965, known as the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act," aims to change how certain disability benefits are considered when determining eligibility for veterans in specific supported housing programs. It amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude disability benefits...

H. J. RES. 147 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This rule is related to the "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process," and if the resolution passes, it would prevent the...

H.R. 9732 aims to update title 18 of the United States Code by clarifying what counts as a notice or advertisement related to child pornography crimes. The bill states that private, one-on-one communications are considered notices or advertisements for federal crimes...

H. R. 432, titled the “Seventh Amendment Restoration Act,” proposes changing the process by which legal cases can be moved from administrative agency judges to district courts in the United States. It allows individuals who are involved in actions judged by administrative...

H.J. Res. 223 is a joint resolution proposed by Congress to express disapproval of a specific rule set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule relates to the "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems" and outlines procedures for compliance,...

The joint resolution, S. J. RES. 75, expresses Congress's disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule pertains to emissions standards for new light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model years 2027 and beyond. If the...

H. R. 9629, known as the “Reserve Health Readiness and Access Act of 2024,” aims to make it easier for certain healthcare professionals to conduct specific examinations for members of the reserve components of the U.S. military. The bill proposes an amendment to title 10 of...

S. 4922 aims to change an existing law in the United States Code to extend the period during which the Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to transport individuals to and from its facilities. Specifically, the bill proposes to amend Section 111A(a)(2) of title 38 by...