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 …
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2025," or the "Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025," introduces a tax credit to encourage the replacement and modernization of outdated freight railcars.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 …
The Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer land managed by the Forest Service, including Crystal Reservoir, to the City of Ouray, Colorado. This includes the reservoir, dam, associated facilities, and approximately 45 acres of surrounding …
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 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 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA) authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy national security programs for fiscal year 2026. It addresses …
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 …
This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that China should no longer be labeled as a 'Developing Nation' by the United Nations. The resolution cites China's upper-middle-income economy status, its position as a major exporter and …
The Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025 (POST Act) aims to enhance the oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel protecting General Services Administration (GSA) buildings and grounds. It mandates the Director of the Federal Protective Service …
The Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act mandates a review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions. This review will assess ethics policies, public communication practices, federal responsibilities, funding sources, potential duplication of …
The Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 aims to revise FAA regulations to encourage aviation professionals to seek help for mental health conditions and disclose them without fear of negative repercussions. It mandates updates to regulations, requires consultation with …
The SPACE Act of 2025 directs the General Services Administration (GSA) to collaborate with federal tenants to improve shared-space arrangements. This involves identifying concerns, developing criteria for expanded space-sharing, and establishing measurable objectives for success. The GSA Administrator is required …
The Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act (PART Act) aims to reduce catalytic converter theft by requiring new motor vehicles to have catalytic converters marked with identifying numbers, establishing a grant program for VIN stamping, setting requirements for the purchase of …