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The Paycheck Fairness Act (S.1115) aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies for wage discrimination based on sex. It seeks to close the gender pay gap by enhancing enforcement, providing training, and …
H.R.2349, the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act, seeks to designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) as Priority 2 refugees, reflecting special humanitarian concern due to persecution by the Chinese government. The bill outlines findings of human rights …
H.R.2346, the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act," aims to impose sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated entities due to their involvement in terrorist activities, particularly their role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on …
H.R.2315, the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025, proposes to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program by amending the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 25, 2025, and referred …
S.1103, the Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program using big data analytics to identify vessels evading sanctions and export controls. The program will be run through the …
S.1126, the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act," aims to impose sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and associated entities due to their involvement in terrorist activities. The bill mandates the President to impose sanctions, including blocking …
H.R.2337, also known as the "Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory Act of 2025" or the "PARENT Act of 2025," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning birthright citizenship. Specifically, it seeks to clarify the definition of …
S.1123, the College Employment Accountability Act, aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The bill seeks to prohibit institutions of higher education that employ unauthorized aliens from receiving federal student assistance or institutional aid. It also mandates that …
This document outlines a Presidential action imposing tariffs on countries importing Venezuelan oil, effective April 2, 2025. The action is based on the President's assessment that the Maduro regime in Venezuela continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to …
H.R.2311, the Pakistan Democracy Act, aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who have engaged in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan. The bill specifically targets General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, and …
This presidential memorandum directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize enforcement of regulations governing attorney conduct, particularly in cases involving national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity. It aims to prevent abuses of …
H.R.176, the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025," amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny immigration benefits to aliens who participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel initiated by Hamas beginning …
H.R.2273, also known as the UPRISERS Act, aims to direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visas of international students who have been convicted of assaulting a police officer or committing offenses related to rioting. The bill specifically targets …
H.R.875, the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to make aliens convicted of or who have committed DUI offenses …
H.R.2204 mandates that higher education institutions report to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) if a student with an F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant visa supports or endorses a foreign terrorist organization. The bill also stipulates that the Secretary …