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The BUILDS Act aims to enhance infrastructure development by focusing on workforce training and industry partnerships. It directs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to promote collaboration between businesses and training providers in key infrastructure sectors. The goal is …
The "Stop Aliens From Evading Driving Laws Act" (SAFE Driving Laws Act) aims to withhold certain transportation program funds from states that issue driver's licenses to individuals without proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. It also targets states …
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, is legislation that allocates funds for various energy and water projects. It covers the Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation), and the Department of …
The Urban Canal Modernization Act amends the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. It authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to perform extraordinary operation and maintenance work on urban canals of concern. These are defined as canals where failure …
The Enhancing First Response Act aims to improve emergency response and communication infrastructure. It mandates the FCC to issue reports after the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) and enhance network outage reporting. The act also categorizes public …
H.R. 5246 aims to enhance the Department of State's political affairs capabilities. It establishes an Under Secretary for Political Affairs, an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic, and an Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean Region. The bill also focuses on countering PRC …
The Cable Transparency Act aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934, focusing on cable franchise terms, termination, and modification of franchise requirements. It allows cable operators to request elimination or modification of franchise requirements under certain conditions. The bill …
The Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act aims to improve the welfare of livestock during transportation. It directs the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to develop an enforcement mechanism for animal transport regulations. The bill …
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to bolster economic ties and democratic institutions in the Western Balkans. It focuses on increasing trade and investment between the United States and countries in the region, while also addressing issues such …
The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 amends the 1998 Act to enhance research, monitoring, and response efforts related to harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hypoxia. It broadens the scope to include freshwater systems …
The Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025, or the SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2025, aims to expedite the deployment of broadband infrastructure by amending the Communications Act of 1934. The bill exempts …
H.R. 5245, the "To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State" bill, aims to reorganize and enhance the management structure within the Department of State. It establishes new positions such as Assistant Secretaries for various functions (Administration, …
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act aims to address shortages in the nursing and physician workforce by recapturing unused employment-based immigrant visas. It proposes to allocate up to 40,000 visas for professional nurses and physicians, exempting these visas from per-country limitations. …
The "Freight Rail Assets Investment to Launch Commercial Activity Revitalization Act of 2025," or the "Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025," introduces a tax credit to encourage the replacement and modernization of outdated freight railcars. This bill amends the Internal Revenue …
H.R. 5248 aims to realign economic and foreign policies by positioning the Department of State to prioritize economic security as a component of national security. The bill establishes several new positions and offices within the Department of State, including an …