Bills & Legislation
Track major bills through Congress and see how your representatives voted.
A bill is an idea for a new law. It has to pass the House and the Senate. Then the president signs it to make it a real law. Most bills start with a small group who looks at the details first.
China Trade Reciprocity Act of 2025
Imposes reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, requires annual review of trade practices, and authorizes sanctions for IP theft.
Law Enforcement Support and Community Safety Act
Provides $10 billion in grants for police departments, funds officer recruitment, and establishes a national use-of-force database.
Climate Resilience and Clean Energy Act of 2025
Invests in climate adaptation infrastructure, extends clean energy tax credits, and sets new emissions targets for power plants by 2035.
Secure Elections Act of 2025
Mandates paper ballot backups for all federal elections, requires post-election audits, and allocates $1 billion for election security upgrades.
Parents Bill of Rights Expansion Act
Requires school curriculum transparency, expands parental notification requirements, and restricts certain health services in schools without parental consent.
Social Security Stabilization Act
Raises the payroll tax cap to $250,000, adjusts benefit calculations, and extends Social Security trust fund solvency by 30 years.
Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2025
Creates a $50 billion affordable housing trust fund, expands the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and provides first-time homebuyer assistance.
SAVE Act
Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, such as a passport or birth certificate.
Supporting Americas First Responders Act
Increases funding for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, expands PTSD treatment for first responders, and provides cancer screening benefits.
Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Extension Act
Extends and strengthens drug price inflation rebates in Medicare, penalizing manufacturers who raise prices faster than inflation.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Sweeping reconciliation package combining tax cuts extension, border security funding, energy deregulation, and defense spending in a single vehicle.
GENIUS Act
Establishes a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves and obtain federal or state licenses.
GENIUS Act of 2025
Senate companion to the stablecoin regulatory framework, setting licensing requirements and reserve standards for payment stablecoin issuers.
TAKE IT DOWN Act
Criminalizes the non-consensual publication of intimate images including AI-generated deepfakes and requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours.
Prescription Drug Affordability Act of 2025
Expands Medicare drug price negotiation to 100 additional drugs, caps insulin at $35 for all insured, and allows drug importation from Canada.
American Energy Independence Act of 2025
Expedites permitting for oil, gas, and LNG exports, opens federal lands for drilling, and rolls back methane emission regulations.
Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025
Prohibits data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive personal data to entities in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Second Amendment Preservation Act
Prohibits federal agencies from enforcing executive actions restricting lawful firearm ownership and preempts state red flag laws.
Government Spending Transparency Act of 2025
Requires real-time public disclosure of all federal spending exceeding $10,000 and creates a searchable database of government contracts.
PROTECT Kids Online Act
Combines KOSA and COPPA 2.0, requiring platforms to protect minors from harmful content and limiting data collection on children under 17.
Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Health Care Eligibility Act
Expands VA healthcare eligibility for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service, building on the PACT Act.
Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation Act of 2025
Establishes a national AI research program, creates safety testing requirements for high-risk AI systems, and funds AI workforce development.
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Amends Title IX to define sex as biological, prohibiting transgender women and girls from participating in women's athletic programs receiving federal funding.
Countering CCP Drones Act
Bans DJI and other Chinese-manufactured drones from operating on federal networks and critical infrastructure, citing espionage risks.
Federal Lands Freedom Act of 2025
Transfers management of energy development on federal lands to state control, allowing states to set their own permitting rules for oil, gas, and mining.
HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently schedules fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, closing the loophole that required individual scheduling of each analogue.
DOGE Act
Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to identify waste, fraud, and inefficiency across federal agencies and recommend spending cuts.
Defund Sanctuary Cities Act
Withholds federal funding from state and local governments that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
Comprehensive border security legislation mandating border wall construction, increasing immigration enforcement personnel, and restricting asylum claims.
Protecting Americans' Savings Act
Blocks the Department of Labor from allowing ESG factors in retirement investment decisions under ERISA.
Laken Riley Act
Requires ICE to detain undocumented immigrants charged with theft or violent crimes and allows state attorneys general to sue over immigration enforcement.
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Permanently codifies the Hyde Amendment, prohibiting federal funding for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or life endangerment.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Requires medical care for infants born alive during attempted abortion procedures and imposes criminal penalties on providers who fail to comply.
Enforcement of the Death Penalty for Terrorists Act of 2025
Mandates the death penalty for certain terrorism offenses including those resulting in mass casualties.
Social Security Fairness Act
Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset that reduce Social Security benefits for public sector retirees.
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025
Authorizes $895 billion in defense spending with the largest military pay raise in decades, housing improvements, and expanded childcare for military families.
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Authorizes Coast Guard activities for two years including funding for new cutters, addresses sexual assault in the Coast Guard, and improves maritime safety.
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Authorizes Army Corps of Engineers water infrastructure projects including flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Temporary spending measure keeping the government funded into early 2025, bridging the transition to the next Congress.
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Allows whole milk and 2% milk to be served in school lunch programs, reversing restrictions that limited options to skim and 1% milk.
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Gives the Treasury Department authority to revoke tax-exempt status of organizations providing material support to designated terrorist organizations.
End Woke Higher Education Act
Prohibits federal funding for colleges requiring diversity statements, restricts DEI mandates, and reforms accreditation standards.
SHIP Act
Reforms ocean shipping regulations, increases Federal Maritime Commission enforcement authority, and addresses supply chain disruptions.
BIOSECURE Act
Prohibits federal agencies from contracting with certain Chinese biotechnology companies including BGI and WuXi AppTec, citing national security concerns.
Pregnant Students Rights Act
Strengthens Title IX protections for pregnant and parenting students, requiring schools to provide reasonable accommodations.
Protecting Older Americans Act of 2024
Increases penalties for financial exploitation of seniors, strengthens elder abuse reporting requirements, and funds adult protective services.
Taiwan Security Act of 2024
Strengthens U.S. defense commitments to Taiwan, increases arms sales, and authorizes joint military exercises and training programs.
Kids Online Safety Act
Requires social media platforms to enable safeguards for minors including options to disable addictive features and algorithmic recommendations.
Stopping Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Strengthens penalties for foreign nationals making campaign contributions, enhances FEC enforcement, and requires disclosure of foreign contacts by campaigns.
SAVE Act of 2023
Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and mandates state verification of voter rolls.
Right to Contraception Act
Codifies the right to access contraception into federal law and prohibits states from restricting contraception access.
Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Expands background check requirements to cover all firearm sales including private and gun show transactions.
No Tax on Tips Act
Exempts tips and gratuities from federal income tax for workers in industries where tipping is customary.
Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act
Restricts purchases of U.S. agricultural land by entities associated with China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to individuals, citing privacy concerns.
Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
Establishes a regulatory framework for digital assets, defines SEC and CFTC jurisdictions over crypto, and creates consumer protections for digital asset markets.
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Reauthorizes the FAA for five years, increases funding for airport infrastructure, addresses pilot shortages, and improves aviation safety standards.
Bipartisan AI Safety Act
Establishes testing and evaluation requirements for advanced AI systems, creates an AI safety review board, and mandates incident reporting.
SAVE Our Gas Stoves Act
Prohibits the Department of Energy from implementing energy efficiency standards that would effectively ban gas stoves.
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Requires the Department of Education to use the IHRA definition of antisemitism when investigating discrimination complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Provides $95 billion in emergency aid: $61B for Ukraine, $26B for Israel, $8B for Indo-Pacific/Taiwan, and includes the TikTok divestiture mandate.
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
Requires ByteDance to divest TikTok within 270 days or face a ban from U.S. app stores, citing national security concerns over Chinese data access.
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
Removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, expunges prior convictions, and establishes a cannabis opportunity trust fund.
Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Reauthorizes Section 702 of FISA for two years, reforms warrant procedures, and adds oversight requirements for foreign intelligence surveillance.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation Act
Streamlines implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, accelerating permitting for transportation and broadband projects.
Data Privacy and Protection Act
Establishes comprehensive federal data privacy standards, limits data collection, and gives consumers rights to access and delete personal data.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Permanency Act
Makes permanent the individual tax cuts from the 2017 TCJA that were set to expire in 2025.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Omnibus spending package funding all federal agencies for FY2024 totaling approximately $1.66 trillion, including defense and non-defense spending.
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Streamlines the Clean Water Act permitting process, sets deadlines for federal agency reviews, and limits legal challenges to permits.
NDAA Implementation and Intelligence Authorization Act
Intelligence community authorization with provisions for AI threat assessment, cybersecurity improvements, and intelligence sharing with allies.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Implementation
Strengthens workplace protections for pregnant workers by requiring reasonable accommodations and preventing discrimination.
DETAIN Act
Mandates detention of undocumented immigrants charged with assaulting law enforcement officers and blocks their release on bond.
Protecting Children from Social Media Act
Prohibits social media platforms from allowing users under 13 and requires parental consent for users aged 13 to 17.
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Third continuing resolution extending government funding through April 2024, preventing a government shutdown.
Klobuchar-Grassley Tech Antitrust Act
Strengthens antitrust enforcement against dominant tech platforms, prohibits anti-competitive self-preferencing, and increases FTC resources.
Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
Automatically reduces appropriations for federal programs whose authorizations have expired, enforcing regular reauthorization.
National AI Commission Act
Creates a bipartisan commission to develop a comprehensive national strategy for artificial intelligence development and regulation.
EQUAL Act
Eliminates the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses and makes the change retroactive.
EARN IT Act of 2023
Holds tech platforms liable for child sexual exploitation material, creates a commission to develop best practices for preventing CSAM.
Bipartisan Border Security and Immigration Reform Act
Bipartisan border deal granting emergency authority to close the border at high crossing levels, expediting asylum processing, and funding immigration judges.
Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Emergency supplemental appropriations ensuring continued VA benefits processing and healthcare delivery for veterans.
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Bipartisan bill expanding the child tax credit, extending business tax deductions for R&D, and increasing the low-income housing tax credit.
American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Prohibits dominant tech platforms from self-preferencing their own products and services in ways that disadvantage competitors.
DETER Act
Imposes severe sanctions on Russia including blocking all U.S.-held Russian sovereign assets if Russia escalates aggression against Ukraine.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Requires medical care for infants born alive during abortion procedures and establishes criminal penalties for non-compliance.
STURDY Act
Mandates safety standards for furniture tip-over prevention, requiring stability testing for dressers and other furniture sold in the U.S.
Fiscal Commission Act of 2023
Establishes a bipartisan fiscal commission to address the national debt and develop recommendations for long-term fiscal sustainability.
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2024
Second continuing resolution extending government funding through March 2024, averting a partial government shutdown.
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Short-term continuing resolution funding the federal government through early 2024, extending key programs and providing emergency disaster relief funds.
PRESS Act
Protects journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources in federal proceedings, establishing a federal media shield law.
Protecting Access to Post-Disaster Relief Act
Streamlines FEMA disaster relief applications and increases the maximum individual assistance grant for disaster survivors.
Conveying the Israeli Knesset Menorah to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Transfers the Israeli Knesset Menorah sculpture to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for permanent display.
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023
Short-term extension of FAA programs and airport funding to prevent disruption while long-term reauthorization was debated.
Railway Safety Act of 2023
Strengthens rail safety regulations in response to the East Palestine, Ohio derailment including requirements for two-person train crews and enhanced inspections.
Think Differently Database Act
Creates a national database of resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help with employment, housing, and education.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Authorizes $886 billion in defense spending including a 5.2% military pay raise, weapons modernization programs, and provisions addressing threats from China.
REINS Act of 2023
Requires congressional approval of major federal regulations with annual economic impact exceeding $100 million before they take effect.
DISCLOSE Act of 2023
Requires super PACs and dark money groups to disclose donors contributing more than $10,000, increasing campaign finance transparency.
Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2024
Continuing resolution funding the federal government and avoiding a shutdown, extending through March 2024.
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Emergency supplemental providing $14.3 billion in military aid to Israel offset by IRS funding cuts.
CHIPS and Science Implementation Act
Oversight and implementation provisions for the CHIPS Act semiconductor manufacturing subsidies and research investments.
Global Fragility Act Implementation Act
Strengthens oversight and implementation of U.S. programs to prevent conflict and promote stability in fragile states.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Annual appropriations for DHS including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, and FEMA disaster relief.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Restores and strengthens the Voting Rights Act of 1965, requiring federal preclearance for voting changes in states with histories of discrimination.
Respect for Marriage Act Technical Corrections
Technical corrections to the Respect for Marriage Act codifying same-sex and interracial marriage protections.
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
Allows news organizations to collectively negotiate with Big Tech platforms over compensation for use of news content.
Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2023
Expands the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, increasing benefits for families earning under $150,000 annually.
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act
Admits Puerto Rico as the 51st state contingent on a majority vote in a federally sanctioned plebiscite.
RESTRICT Act
Grants the Commerce Secretary authority to review and ban technology transactions with foreign adversaries posing national security risks.
FEND Off Fentanyl Act
Authorizes sanctions against foreign persons involved in fentanyl trafficking, including targeting Chinese chemical companies.
Protect Our Kids Act
Raises the federal minimum age for purchasing semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 and establishes safe storage requirements for firearms.
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Suspends the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, caps non-defense discretionary spending, claws back unspent COVID-19 relief funds, and restores student loan payments.
For the People Act of 2023
Comprehensive voting rights bill expanding voter registration, establishing redistricting commissions, and requiring dark money disclosure.
Secure the Border Act of 2023
Requires completion of the border wall, increases Border Patrol agents by 22,000, restricts asylum claims, implements mandatory E-Verify, and ends catch-and-release.
HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances and increases criminal penalties for trafficking synthetic opioids.
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act
Prohibits recipients of federal education funding from allowing transgender women to participate in women's and girls' athletic programs.
Lower Energy Costs Act
Repeals key climate provisions of the IRA, accelerates energy permitting, mandates oil and gas lease sales, and restricts ESG investing in federal retirement funds.
Parents Bill of Rights Act
Requires schools to inform parents about curricula, allows parental review of instructional materials, and mandates notification about school violence.