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Stalemates in Voting Rights and ICE Legislation; Small Business Funding Expanded
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (S 1383) – Also known as the SAVE America Act, this bill passed in the House on Feb. 11 but stalled in the Senate due to the Democrat filibuster. The bill would require states to verify documentary proof of citizenship and current residential address when Americans … Continue reading “Stalemates in Voting Rights and ICE Legislation; Small Business Funding Expanded”
Facilitating Access to Housing and In-State Tuition, Sanctioning Iran and the Battle Over DHS Funding
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (HR 6644) – As many local governments face the problem of rising affordability and severe housing shortages, this bipartisan bill would update existing housing programs to increase the housing supply, as well as streamline federal regulations that slow construction. Among its provisions, the legislation would … Continue reading “Facilitating Access to Housing and In-State Tuition, Sanctioning Iran and the Battle Over DHS Funding”
Burying Time Capsules, Ending Payments to Dead People, and Safeguarding Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min read Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the DC Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (HJRes 142) – After passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Council of the District of Columbia (DC) opted out of the tax … Continue reading “Burying Time Capsules, Ending Payments to Dead People, and Safeguarding Voting Rights for U.S. Citizens”
Completing FY2026 Budget Appropriations, Protecting Trafficked Victims, and Vetoing Special Interest Projects
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCommerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 6938) – This Act is one of the remaining budget bills to fund the government through Sept. 30, 2026. It includes funding for several agencies, including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the U.S. … Continue reading “Completing FY2026 Budget Appropriations, Protecting Trafficked Victims, and Vetoing Special Interest Projects”
Improving Military Benefits, Relaxing Energy Regulations and Increasing Aviation Regulations
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (S 2392) – This Act was introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) on July 23. It passed in the Senate on Nov. 9, the House on Nov. 17, and was signed into law on Nov. 25. The purpose of this bill is to increase … Continue reading “Improving Military Benefits, Relaxing Energy Regulations and Increasing Aviation Regulations”
Partial Government Funding, Promoting Transparency and Protecting Against Foreign Terrorism
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readEpstein Files Transparency Act (HR 4405) – The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Justice to release all documents and records in its possession of investigations and court cases related to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein was previously convicted of soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, and also faced … Continue reading “Partial Government Funding, Promoting Transparency and Protecting Against Foreign Terrorism”
Controversial Defense Funding Bill, Shoring Up ESOP Plans, and Leave Benefits for Public Health Personnel
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S 2296) – Introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on July 15, the Senate passed this legislation on Oct. 9. The bill is a carve-out of the 2026 budget bill intended to fund military appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was … Continue reading “Controversial Defense Funding Bill, Shoring Up ESOP Plans, and Leave Benefits for Public Health Personnel”
Enhancing Homebuyer Protections, Wildfire Risks, 911 Response and Domestic Manufacturing
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readHomebuyers Privacy Protection Act (HR 2808) – Introduced by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) on April 10, the House passed this bill on June 23, and the Senate passed it on Aug. 2. Signed into law on Sept. 5, this bipartisan bill prohibits a consumer reporting agency from selling a mortgage applicant’s … Continue reading “Enhancing Homebuyer Protections, Wildfire Risks, 911 Response and Domestic Manufacturing”
Canceling Government Funding and Expanding Protections for Veterans
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readRescissions Act of 2025 (HR 4) – A rescission bill cancels funding previously approved by Congress upon request by the president. Congress has 45 continuous legislative days to enact or reject the proposal, during which time the funds may be temporarily withheld. Introduced by Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) on June 6, … Continue reading “Canceling Government Funding and Expanding Protections for Veterans”