New bill creates D.C. beautification program and federal commission to coordinate immigration enforcement, policing, and public safety. Both expire 2029.
New bill would let Gateway Arch Park Foundation host private events at Gateway Arch National Park buildings. Foundation pays maintenance costs, must protect public access.
Congress sends major addiction bill to President: $505M/year for overdose tracking, new fentanyl work group to educate youth, cybersecurity for 988 hotline, expanded treatment funding through 2030.
New law requires TSA screeners to handle breast milk and baby formula hygienically at airport checkpoints. Aims to prevent contamination during security screening. Awaits President's signature.
New bill would give public service workers 15% student loan forgiveness every 2 years instead of waiting 10 years. Teachers, nurses, government employees with new Federal Direct Loans would qualify.
New bill creates hotline for small businesses to report burdensome federal regulations. SBA must track complaints and recommend fixes to Congress annually.
Congress requests special authorization to project historical content onto the Washington Monument for 5 nights starting Dec 31, 2025, launching America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Bill sent to President requires State Dept to review Taiwan relationship guidelines every 5 years and report to Congress. Strengthens oversight of unofficial U.S.-Taiwan ties.
Senate passed bill authorizing creation of a national center to monitor threats against state & local judges, coordinate with law enforcement, conduct security assessments, & maintain a database.
Congress passes Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring DOJ to release all case documents within 30 days. Flight logs, immunity deals, and internal communications must be made public.
House rejects resolution to censure Delegate Plaskett over alleged 2019 text coordination with Jeffrey Epstein during congressional hearing. Failed same day introduced.
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House sets debate rules for government funding bill: 1 hour of discussion, no amendments allowed. Vote determines whether federal agencies get fiscal year 2026 budgets.
New bill requires AM radio in all cars. Transportation Dept must issue rule within 1 year mandating AM receivers as standard equipment. Supporters cite emergency alerts; critics note EV interference.
House resolution calls Israel's Gaza actions genocide, urges U.S. to halt $21.7B in military aid. Cites UN findings, casualty data. Controversial measure unlikely to advance.
House resolution proposes designating November 10-16, 2025 as National Caregiving Youth Week to recognize over 6 million American teens who provide medical care for sick or disabled family members.
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House passes resolution mourning death of former VP Dick Cheney. Resolution notifies Senate and family, adjourns House in his memory. No policy changes.
Senate passes bill requiring private lactation rooms at all VA medical centers. Spaces must be wheelchair accessible, equipped with chairs and tables, clearly marked. VA has 3 years to comply.
Bill would claw back unspent COVID relief funds from 6 pandemic laws to reduce federal deficit. President gets 60 days to protect programs deemed critical.
Senate passes NET Act requiring FCC to track how equipment shortages delay broadband expansion. No new requirements for internet providersβuses existing data to identify supply chain gaps.
The Senate passed the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act requiring a study on domestic manufacturing capabilities for power grids and water systems.
Medal of Honor Act passes Senate: monthly pension for recipients jumps from ~$1,407 to ~$4,800 and gets tied to top VA compensation rates going forward.
New Senate bill targets ACA insurance fraud: brokers who secretly switch people's health plans face $200K fines and up to 10 years in prison. Requires consent forms before any enrollment change.
Senate resolution would force withdrawal of U.S. troops from Venezuela operations Congress never authorized. Failed key vote 49-51, blocking debate on Presidential war powers.