The Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2024 aims to establish a national standard for entities selecting motor carriers to transport goods. It seeks to define a 'reasonable and prudent' standard for selecting carriers, primarily focusing on registration, insurance, …
The Regional China Officer Authorization Act aims to formalize and expand the Regional China Officer (RCO) program within the Department of State. This program focuses on monitoring and assessing the global activities and influence of the People's Republic of China …
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 Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025 aims to improve the nation's ability to forecast, detect, and respond to wildfires and related hazards. It establishes a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to enhance fire weather …
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 …
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, …
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 …
The "Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act" aims to amend Title II of the Social Security Act, focusing on the administrative aspects and oversight of the Social Security Administration (SSA). It seeks to ensure the SSA's independence from the …
The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 aims to enhance electric bike safety by directing the Secretary of Transportation, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to establish an electric bike safety program. This program includes grants to states that …
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 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act aims to expedite the deployment of telecommunications service facilities by exempting collocation projects from certain environmental and historical preservation reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation …
The "5G UPGRADE Act of 2025" aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G wireless facilities by amending the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. It sets a 60-day timeframe for state and local governments to consider …
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 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 …