Beefing Up Laws for Illegal Immigrants and Preparing for Future Disasters

February 1, 2025 | 0 views

Laken Riley Act (S 5) – A holdover from the last congressional session, this bill was re-introduced by Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) on Jan. 6. It is similar to a 1996 law, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act,...

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National Security

January 1, 2025 | 0 views

Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (S 3613) – The Federal Protective Service (FPS) contracts security guards to control access to government facilities and screen visitors to detect prohibited items, such as pepper spray and batons. Earlier this year, FPS...

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Making Pensions Equitable, Protecting Foster Kids, Mail-in Votes and Tracking Government Spending

December 1, 2024 | 0 views

All bills not enacted by the end of the 118th congressional session on Jan. 3, 2025, will expire.Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (HR 82) – This bill, with 330 bipartisan sponsors and a similar bill in the Senate, was introduced by Rep....

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Protections for Election Candidates and the Electoral Process; Improving Programs for Veterans and American Indians

November 1, 2024 | 0 views

Enhanced Presidential Security Act of 2024 (HR 9106) – During an election year, the Department of Homeland Security identifies major presidential and vice-presidential candidates in consultation with a committee of congressional leaders. This bipartisan bill instructs the U.S. Secret Service...

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Keeping the Government Open, Stopping the Flow of Synthetic Drugs, and Improving Wireless Communications on Land and in Space

October 1, 2024 | 0 views

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR 9747) – This continuing resolution was introduced on Sept. 22 as a “clean” extenuation of the federal budget to fund the government until Dec. 20. Up until this point, a handful of Republicans had...

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