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S.2056, the CREATE JOBS Act, aims to stimulate economic activity by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill introduces permanent full expensing for qualified property, adjusts depreciation for residential and nonresidential real property using a neutral cost recovery …
The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025 (S.2058) aims to impose sanctions on the regime of President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador due to concerns over human rights violations, corruption, and undermining democratic institutions. The bill targets key government officials …
The Supreme Court case *Rivers v. Guerrero* addresses the classification of second or successive habeas corpus petitions under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA). The Court held that once a district court enters a judgment on an initial …
S.2049, the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, aims to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act. The primary goal is to establish an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. This office would be responsible …
H.R.3967, also known as the CREATE JOBS Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to stimulate economic growth and job creation. The bill proposes making permanent the allowance of a tax deduction at the time an investment …
H.R.3973, the Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act, aims to provide temporary war risk insurance for commercial vessels importing goods to or exporting goods from Ukraine. The bill establishes the Insurance for Ukraine Initiative within the Department of State to bolster …
H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025, seeks to mandate that the District of Columbia comply with federal immigration laws. Specifically, it prohibits the District from enacting or maintaining any policy that restricts communication or …
H.Res.508 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to support the designation of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from September 14-20, 2025. The resolution acknowledges the vital role truck drivers play in the US economy and the sacrifices …
H.R.1679, the Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an interagency review and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment …
H.R. 1737 directs the Secretary of Commerce to prepare a report assessing the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable. This cable would connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. The …
The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act aims to enhance the rights and protections of domestic employees by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. It addresses issues such as overtime pay, termination …
S.2041, the Information and Communications Technology and Services National Security Review Act, aims to bolster national security by establishing an Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) within the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. This …
S.2040, the "Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act," aims to establish an Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) within the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce. This office would be responsible for identifying …
H.R. 3915, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2025, seeks to amend the Animal Health Protection Act. The bill primarily focuses on reauthorizing and modifying the funding mechanisms for animal disease prevention and management programs. …
Senate Resolution 271 commemorates June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day." The resolution acknowledges the World Franchise Council's establishment of this day and recognizes the significant contributions of franchising to the U.S. economy and entrepreneurship. It highlights the historical roots …