This joint resolution would block recent Department of Education regulations on federal student loans, preventing the changes from taking effect. If enacted, it would keep the Graduate and Professional Student Loan (PLUS) program unchanged, allowing graduate and professional students to continue borrowing up to the full cost of attendance. There would be no new borrowing limits for graduate students and parents, maintaining current rules. Existing Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plans would remain, rather than being replaced, and current loan rehabilitation policies would continue, so borrowers would not get another chance to rehabilitate defaulted loans.

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This bill allows pharmacists and physicians to compound and distribute limited amounts of recently short-listed drugs to hospitals or clinics for urgent use, without prescriptions for every patient—only when FDA-approved or outsourced alternatives aren’t available despite reasonable attempts. It sets new labeling requirements, mandates prompt adverse event reporting and patient record tracking, and requires earlier, more thorough reporting of drug shortages and demand spikes. By loosening some restrictions during shortages, the bill allows the use of compounded drugs that haven’t undergone full FDA approval, while maintaining some safeguards for oversight and patient safety.

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This bill aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes. The bill would amend federal law to advance standard time in each time zone by one hour year-round. States that currently opt out of daylight saving time, such as Arizona and Hawaii, would be allowed to maintain their existing standard time or adopt the new national standard as they see fit. The goal is to provide more daylight in the evenings throughout the year, while still allowing flexibility for states with existing exemptions.

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This joint resolution seeks to overturn a new rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would introduce prior authorization requirements for certain medical services under the WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction) model. Under the CMS rule, providers would need to obtain approval from Medicare before delivering select services, with the goal of reducing unnecessary or inappropriate treatments. If this resolution is enacted, it would prevent the rule from taking effect, so Medicare patients and providers would not face the added step of prior authorization for these particular services.

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This bill allows mutual fund companies to temporarily delay withdrawals from customer accounts if they suspect financial exploitation of a “specified adult” (age 65+ or with a mental/physical impairment). Companies can request a trusted contact and, if exploitation is suspected, delay withdrawals for up to 15 business days, with a possible 10-day extension. During the delay, they must notify the trusted contact (unless risky), review the situation, and document actions. Records must be available to regulators. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must also consult other agencies and report to Congress on protecting vulnerable investors.

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This bill expands the authorized uses of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans, allowing small businesses to use these loans for purchasing modern business software and cloud computing services—including tools that use artificial intelligence (AI)—to support routine operations like payroll, HR, sales, billing, accounting, and inventory. It prohibits using these loans for research and development, ensuring funds go toward operational improvements. It also clarifies that such uses of SBA loans were already allowed before this bill and does not alter the definition of working capital under the Small Business Act.

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This bill sets new requirements in the loan programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA). It requires any SBA employee involved in originating, reviewing, or approving an SBA loan to certify in writing, before participating, that they have no prohibited conflicts of interest related to that loan. If a conflict arises after certification, the employee must immediately disclose it and recuse themselves from further involvement in the loan decision process. The SBA Administrator must issue implementing regulations within 180 days, and the certification requirement takes effect 270 days after enactment.

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This bill would prohibit credit card networks and payment processors from using or requiring merchant category codes that specifically identify firearms retailers. This means businesses selling firearms, ammunition, and related products could not be set apart from general or sporting goods stores in payment systems. The U.S. Attorney General (AG) would enforce the law, handle complaints, and require corrective action if violations occur. It also overrides any state or local laws that mandate firearm-specific codes, but still allows codes for fraud prevention and security. Each year, the Attorney General must report to Congress on the law’s effectiveness.

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This bill proposes major changes to veterans’ benefits and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operations. It would expand eligibility and increase payments for some disability and survivor benefits, update how disabilities like tinnitus and sleep apnea are evaluated (which may lower compensation for some conditions), and raise VA home loan fees in certain cases. It also aims to broaden access to health care, mental health services, rural care, and caregiver support; use automation to speed up claims and appeals; enhance education and job training benefits; increase oversight and reporting; and expand partnerships with community and rural health providers.

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This bill sets U.S. defense policy and approves major military spending for 2027. It authorizes buying more ships, aircraft, missiles, and drones, and invests in cyber, artificial intelligence (AI), space, and nuclear programs. The bill funds base construction, housing repairs, and expanded benefits for service members, including child care, health care, and fertility services. To address security risks, it tightens rules on Chinese-linked technology in military systems and expands cooperation with allies. It also supports upgrades to the defense industrial base, research on next-generation weaponry, and measures to improve quality of life for military families.

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This bill would prevent hospitals and transplant centers from denying organ transplants to patients solely because they have a physical or mental disability. Providers must consider the support networks available to a patient and make reasonable accommodations unless doing so would fundamentally alter the procedure or cause undue burden. Medical decisions may still consider disabilities if they are medically relevant to the transplant’s outcome. Patients who believe they have faced discrimination can file complaints with the Office for Civil Rights. The bill upholds existing protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and allows states to offer even stronger protections.

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This bill requires the U.S. Department of Education to screen all applications for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for identity fraud starting October 1, 2026. Flagged applicants and their colleges must be notified, and extra identity verification is required before federal aid is given. Colleges must keep verification records, follow federal guidelines, and report to the Department. The Secretary must provide annual reports to Congress and alert them to major system changes. Schools repeatedly giving aid to flagged students will face review unless they comply with requirements.

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This bill authorizes federal agencies and the Treasury to temporarily pause or split government payments flagged as high-risk for fraud, using objective indicators like unusual payment activity or data mismatches. Agencies must quickly notify recipients and let them contest the decision, while only the suspicious portion of a payment may be delayed so routine, low-risk amounts continue as usual. Payments related to law enforcement are exempt, and the Treasury must submit annual reports on the number, outcomes, and challenges of paused payments.

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This bill creates new fraud prevention and financial integrity functions within the Treasury, including the Do Not Pay system and a governmentwide data analysis program. It authorizes secure data sharing among agencies to prevent improper payments and establishes a permanent Office of the Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery to audit and report on federal fund fraud. The Treasury must ensure privacy protections, enter data sharing agreements, provide recommendations for large federal spending, and oversee a transition of functions by December 31, 2028.

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This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to speed up first union contract negotiations. After a union is certified, employers and unions must start talks within 10 days of a written request. If no agreement is reached in 90 days, either party can request federal mediation. If mediation fails within 30 days, a three-person arbitration panel sets a binding two-year contract. Employers must keep current pay and working conditions during talks. The bill also requires a report to Congress on average time-to-contract within a year. These steps set firm deadlines and a binding process to resolve first contracts between newly unionized workers and employers.

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This bill would update Michigan’s bottle and can return laws to make recycling easier for shoppers and cut down on fraud. If a store has a return machine that isn’t working or doesn’t accept certain brands it sells, the store would have to take back those containers by hand and give cash refunds. Stores would also have to post clear signs telling customers about their rights when returning bottles and cans. The bill requires beverage companies to put Michigan-specific marks on many containers so machines can tell if a bottle or can is really from Michigan. This helps prevent people from bringing in containers from other states just to get the deposit back.

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This bill strengthens anti-fraud protections in federal child care assistance programs. States would be required to implement more rigorous eligibility verification, establish stronger internal controls to prevent fraud, investigate suspected scams, annually report improper payments, and recover misused funds. If a state’s improper payment rate exceeds 5% in any fiscal year, it must submit a corrective action plan and show progress; failure to do so for two consecutive years could result in loss of federal funding. Child care providers found guilty of fraud—such as submitting false information—would be permanently barred from federal child care and related food assistance programs.

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This bill provides $204.6 billion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and rural development. It includes $26.27 billion in discretionary funding—a $380 million (1.4%) decrease from last year. The cut reflects reduced funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), rural development, and certain USDA research and administrative accounts. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and WIC also receive less mandatory funding. It funds school meals, food safety, farm loans, rural infrastructure, and agricultural research, and includes $200 million for FDA enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes, updated pet food labeling, grants for pet shelters, specialty crops, and senior nutrition. Congressional approval would be required to close any Agricultural Research Service labs.

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This bill authorizes nearly $70 billion in new federal funding for border security and immigration enforcement through 2029. It provides $9.55 billion to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for border personnel, $7.45 billion to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—including $108.5 million for child exploitation investigators—$3.45 billion for border security technology, and $2.5 billion for additional Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission support. For immigration enforcement, it allocates $13.02 billion to CBP, $31.08 billion to ICE for enforcement activities (with at least $350 million for arrest and monitoring in non-cooperating jurisdictions), and $2.5 billion for DHS enforcement and removal support.

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This bill would require the President, under the authority of the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw all U.S. armed forces out of Lebanon within seven days. It would quickly end direct U.S. military involvement there, likely reducing danger to American service members and lowering the risk of the U.S. being drawn into a wider regional conflict. It also strengthens Congress’s role in deciding when U.S. forces stay in overseas operations, but could limit America’s ability to respond quickly in Lebanon.

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This bill expands U.S. support for Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion, reaffirming cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It condemns abuses like the forced transfer of Ukrainian children and provides wide-ranging diplomatic, economic, and military aid—including expanded lend-lease authority, foreign military financing, and insurance for shipping and investment in Ukraine. The bill creates a Ukraine Reconstruction Trust Fund, promotes nuclear energy cooperation, and supports independent news by countering Russian disinformation. It imposes broad sanctions on Russian industries and banks, including higher tariffs, tighter export limits, and penalties for oil trade and nuclear threats, while including humanitarian exemptions.

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This bill revises how Florida counties, cities, and special districts set their maximum property tax (millage) rates. Local governments could now increase rates up to 110% of their previous maximum with a two-thirds board vote, and go higher with either a unanimous vote or a three-fourths vote for larger boards. Currently, increases are based on last year’s actual rate, even if it was below the legal maximum; this bill allows increases based on the maximum authorized rate, potentially leading to higher tax hikes. The bill also standardizes and expands property tax notice requirements, adding QR codes and a website for taxpayers to estimate savings from proposed constitutional amendments, along with clearer information on calculations and local assessments. It also provides funding for mailing costs.

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This proposed constitutional amendment would lower some property taxes for homeowners by expanding the homestead exemption on non-school taxes from $50,000 up to $175,000. The larger tax break would not apply to school taxes, special districts, or local voter-approved property taxes. To prevent cuts to police, fire, and emergency services, local public safety funding must stay at current levels, and the state must create a fund to cover lost local revenue. If passed by the legislature, it will appear on the 2026 November ballot to be decided by voters.

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This proposed constitutional amendment would ask voters to cut property taxes by expanding the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 for current Florida residents. The exemption then increases to $250,000 in 2028, but new movers to Florida would have to wait 5 years for the change. It would also limit future tax assessment increases for many rental, business, and other properties from 10% to 5% a year. It would limit county and city property tax spending to core services, and create a state fund to help local governments cover the gap. If passed by the legislature, it will appear on the 2026 November ballot to be decided by voters.

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This bill would let lenders and business borrowers agree to any interest rate and prepayment penalties on mortgage loans secured by single-family homes, if the loan is for business, commercial, or investment use. For personal, family, or household loans, existing protections remain, such as prepayment penalties being capped at 1% if paid off within 3 years and banned after that, deposits can't be required except for escrow, and extra fees or points are restricted. Interest must be charged only on unpaid loan balances.

Michigan

This bill would create the Office of Digital Oversight within the Michigan Legislature. The office would be led by a digital oversight officer, appointed by the legislature for a three-year term. Its main role would be to investigate, join, or take over state agency technology projects and purchases, especially if projects risk exceeding costs, missing deadlines, or failing to deliver results. The office would also encourage agencies to use modern software development practices and tools, such as agile methods and open-source software. State agencies would be required to share information and records for investigations. However, the office’s investigation records would be exempt from public records requests, and it would not have access to attorney-client or executive privileged information.

Michigan

This bill would allow winners of multistate lottery games in Michigan, like Powerball, to keep their names, addresses, and other personal details private unless they choose to share them. The bill extends privacy protections already given to many large in-state lottery winners. It also blocks the public release of this information through records requests, meaning the details of multistate lottery winners would not be accessible to the public unless the winner agrees.

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This bill allows Michigan small businesses with fewer than 500 employees and qualifying self-employed workers to join nonprofit business associations to buy health insurance as a group. Plans must cover essential benefits like mental health, maternity, preventive care, and dependents, and cannot set rates based on health status or claims history. The state would license and oversee these pools, require financial reporting, and create a reinsurance program to reimburse 60% of certain high-cost claims.

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This bill moves the USF (University of South Florida) Sarasota-Manatee campus, its buildings, and related debt to New College of Florida, while requiring space so current USF students can finish their degrees there. New USF students could no longer pick that campus after July 2026. It also gives universities more freedom to set out-of-state tuition and fees, which could raise costs for nonresident students, and sets aside money for building upkeep and sex-equality requirements.

Florida

This bill implements Florida’s 2026-27 budget by setting how funds are managed for schools, health care, public safety, housing, transportation, and the environment. It changes school and school-safety funding formulas, lets agencies move Medicaid and child health money to meet demand, extends homeowner storm-hardening grants and several pilot programs, and tightens oversight of state technology, payroll, travel, and other agency spending.

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