Category: Congress at Work

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

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

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

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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U.S. Flag Mandate, Combatting Deepfake Pornography and Legislative Priorities of the Vice President Nominees in 2024 Election

All American Flag Act (S 1973) – Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on June 14, 2023, this bill requires that all U.S. flags used by the Federal government be manufactured domestically. This includes all raw materials. One exception to this...

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Clean Energy, Curing Parkinson’s, Prison Oversight and Impeaching Supreme Court Justices

Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (S 111) – This bill was introduced by Sen. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) on March 30, 2023. This bipartisan legislation is designed to strengthen America as a leader in energy security....

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