New bill would ban health insurers from using AI to deny medical claims. Only licensed doctors could make coverage calls — and insurers must disclose when AI was involved in reviewing your claim.
New bill would ban federal school funds from being used to teach 'gender ideology' in K-12 classrooms. Polarizing measure cleared committee and now heads to the full House.
New bill 'Know Your Risk Act' would require HHS to report on breast cancer risk assessment tools within 180 days and push states to use validated risk tools in screening programs.
New bill would transfer 20 acres of Fort Bragg land to North Carolina to build a veterans' nursing home. The state covers costs; land reverts to the Army if not used for veteran care.
New bipartisan bill would fund counseling and hotlines for sexual abuse survivors in US prisons and jails. Authorizes $17M per year through 2032 for nonprofit providers and corrections staff training.
Senate passes resolution naming October 26, 2025, 'Day of the Deployed' — honoring the hundreds of thousands of US troops serving overseas and their families. Symbolic recognition, no new programs.
Senate passed a resolution naming October 26, 2026, the 'Day of the Deployed' to honor the 2M+ US service members and their families. Symbolic recognition, no new programs or funding attached.
New bill would force the FAA to publish its secret list of medications pilots and air traffic controllers can safely take — with annual updates and union input on what's approved.
New bill would let the Gateway Arch Park Foundation host private events inside Gateway Arch National Park buildings, including the Old Courthouse. A 5-year pilot with fees to cover costs.
New bill targets ear-blasting streaming ads. The Turn It Down Act would force Hulu, Paramount+ and other streamers to match commercial volume to show volume—same rule cable TV has followed since 2010.
Congress passed legislation transferring 1,082 acres of Olympic National Park land into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Washington, with casino gaming prohibited on the restored lands.
The House passed the BRACE Act, which would establish federal recycling standards for lithium-ion batteries and give the EPA 18 months to issue permanent rules, sending the bill to the Senate.
Senate resolution demanding a State Department report on Israel's human rights record — including 9 Americans killed in the West Bank since 2022 — was blocked 47-51 on Sept 29.
Senate passed the GLRI Act of 2026, reauthorizing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $475M annually through 2030 to combat pollution and invasive species in lakes serving 30M people.
Senate unanimously declares Sept. 25, 2026, 'National Lobster Day,' honoring US lobster harvesters and New England's seafood industry. Symbolic resolution — no funding or new rules attached.
New bill would force massive data centers (100+ MW) to pay the full cost of their own grid upgrades — so household electric bills don't subsidize AI expansion. Passed House, now in Senate.
Senate designates October 2026 as 'National Country Music Month,' honoring the genre and paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. Symbolic resolution passed by unanimous consent.
New Senate bill would force the FAA to open its safety system to an independent expert panel — including pilot unions, controllers, and NASA — with a public report due within 180 days.
Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act: national NIL rules, 5% agent fee cap, 5-year medical coverage for injured athletes, and protections for women's and Olympic sports. Heads to the House.
New bill requires all DHS intelligence analysts to complete standardized training on privacy rights and civil liberties within 90 days of hire. Passed House, now in Senate.
New law sets hard deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process mortgages on tribal trust land — aiming to unlock homeownership for Native families long stuck waiting years for approvals.
New bill would renew US funding for tropical forest and coral reef protection — $20M yearly through 2032. Uses debt-for-nature swaps with developing countries.
New House resolution backs blockchain and crypto, urging Congress to write clear rules so digital asset companies stay in the U.S. Non-binding, but signals where lawmakers want policy to head.