A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose tariffs (SJRES88)
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This bill cancels the national emergency which allowed the President to impose global tariffs. Its passage would end extra taxes on imported goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers and making it easier for foreign companies to do business in the U.S. This change aims to benefit the economy and improve international trade relations by removing restrictions that were affecting global commerce.
2025
US
Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 (S3386)
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The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 aims to lower healthcare costs and increase choices for Americans. It allows eligible individuals to receive contributions to their health savings accounts, supporting low-premium health insurance plans. The bill restricts federal funding for Medicaid and CHIP to those who can verify their citizenship or immigration status, preventing wasteful spending. The act encourages states to offer affordable coverage options and ensures financial responsibility.
2025
US
Lower Health Care Costs Act (S3385)
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The Lower Health Care Costs Act seeks to make healthcare more affordable by extending the premium tax credits until 2028, which will help more people pay for health insurance. This means that even those with incomes above 400% of the poverty line can benefit. As a result, more citizens will have access to affordable health care, reducing financial stress related to medical expenses.
2025
US
Increasing representation and voter participation in local elections (HB1448)
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This bill aims to boost participation in local elections by allowing communities to adopt ranked choice voting. This system lets voters rank candidates by preference, promoting fairer elections and potentially more diverse representation. It also requires voter education on the new process to ensure everyone understands how to participate effectively, aiming to engage more citizens in local governance.
2026
WA
Law enforcement officers restrictions on wearing of facial coverings exceptions (HB7)
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This bill prevents police officers from wearing masks that hide their identities while on duty, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. Exceptions include health and safety needs like medical masks, helmet usage, and SWAT or tactical operations. Citizens can sue officers who violate this rule, encouraging officers to comply and ensuring their actions remain visible. The bill aims to balance officer safety with public oversight.
2026
VA
Concerning social housing public development authorities (HB1687)
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This bill updates WA housing law so Public Development Authority tools and zoning flexibilities also apply to Social Housing. It allows cities to waive certain zoning rules and support projects that lower costs and speed up mixed-income, publicly owned housing for low and middle incomes. Public housing serves only low-income households; social housing serves mixed incomes to create more affordable multifamily homes.
2026
WA
State Reapportionment (HJR619)
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This bill proposes to change how legislative districts are drawn in the state by creating three independent commissions for state Senate, House, and congressional districts. It aims to increase the number of Senate districts from 40 to 60 and House districts from 120 to 180, ensuring fairer representation. Public hearings are required to gather citizen input, promoting transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.
2026
FL
Volunteering at Polling Locations (HB461)
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The bill allows high school students in Florida, who are registered or pre-registered to vote, to volunteer at polling locations and help poll workers. This act grants them community service hours for their assistance. It amends existing laws to permit students to volunteer without involving any private donations for election-related costs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials (SB496)
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The bill, called the Historic Florida Monuments and Memorials Protection Act, aims to prevent the removal, damage, or destruction of historic monuments across Florida by preempting local ordinances related to these actions. Local governments that violate this will face legal liabilities and penalties. The legislation emphasizes the importance of preserving historical monuments for future generations and seeks statewide protection efforts.
2026
FL
Trust Funds Tariffs Result in Untimely Money Problems (SB472)
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The bill creates the 'Tariffs Result in Untimely Money Problems' Trust Fund to address economic impacts from tariffs on construction materials. Due to increased costs for imported materials, home repairs and insurance premiums have risen. The fund, backed by $500 million, provides financial help to homeowners facing higher repair costs. This initiative will run until 2030, with legislative review before its termination.
2026
FL
Drug Paraphernalia (HB477)
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The bill amends the definition of drug paraphernalia in Florida law by excluding certain drug-testing products like test strips and reagent kits from this category. It aims to help reduce overdose and death by allowing safe identification of dangerous substances. The intent is to decriminalize these products for safer community access to drug information, effective July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
Patriotic Displays in Classrooms (SB420)
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The Patriotic Displays in Classrooms bill requires schools in Florida to display portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in certain classrooms. These classes include social studies rooms and every classroom from kindergarten to grade 5. The Department of Education will select and provide the portraits. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025 (HR4004)
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This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to not wear facial coverings during enforcement operations, ensuring clear identification with garments displaying their name and agency. Exceptions allow for protective gear in major threats or for safety. Procedures are in place for compliance, review, and penalties for violations. Reports on discipline actions and complaints are annually submitted to Congress.
2025
US
Preventing woke AI in the Federal Government (HR4873)
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This bill aims to make Executive Order 14319 a permanent law. The Executive Order focuses on stopping the use of 'woke' artificial intelligence within federal agencies. By codifying this order, it seeks to ensure federal AIs do not use cultural or social biases in their operations, promoting fair and unbiased technology use. The bill has been introduced in the House and is under committee review.
2025
US
Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (S2392)
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The Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase, starting December 1, 2025, the compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the survivors of some disabled veterans. Adjustments include benefits like wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and indemnity compensation for spouses and children, corresponding to Social Security increases.
2025
US
Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act (S260)
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This bill aims to improve the hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula during TSA screenings. The TSA is required to issue guidance to prevent contamination of these items and consult with maternal health organizations. An audit by the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General will assess compliance and the impact of screening technologies.
2025
US
Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act (HR372)
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The 'Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act' mandates drug tests for certain welfare program applicants aged 18 and above. Assistance is denied if individuals fail or refuse tests, unless completing treatment and retesting negative. States must assess arrest records for drug offenses over five years. Housing assistance under similar conditions is also affected. Administrative costs cannot be imposed on individuals for drug testing.
2025
US
Public Records/Municipal Clerks (HB247)
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The bill titled 'Pub Rec Municipal Clerks' aims to protect personal details of current and former municipal clerks and their staff by exempting their home addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, and other identifying information from public records. Additionally, it covers the same data for their families, ensuring safety against potential threats tied to their public duties. The act sets guidelines for exemption requests and specifies its legislative review process.
2026
FL
Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death (HB6003)
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This bill changes Florida law about who can get compensation when someone dies due to medical negligence. It removes limits on who can claim damages, including for emotional suffering, making changes to several sections of state law. It clarifies that actions under certain sections are not considered medical malpractice claims. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child (HB289)
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This bill, titled 'Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child,' allows parents to claim damages for the wrongful death of their unborn child, except against the mother or healthcare providers in legal medical care. The bill defines 'survivors' to include parents of unborn children and specifies the damages parents can recover. It also includes amendments to current statutes for conforming purposes.
2026
FL
Suits Against the Government (HB145)
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This bill increases the limits on state liability for tort claims and allows settlements without further legislative approval. It ensures claims are governed by limits effective when they occur and revises related exceptions. The bill modifies the statute of limitations for claims against the state, adjusting requirements for claim presentation and resolution. It also prohibits certain insurance policy conditions, impacting state settlements and tort liabilities.
2026
FL
Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators (HB45)
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This bill imposes strict residency restrictions for sexual offenders, prohibiting them from living within 1,000 feet of schools, child care facilities, and other areas where children gather. It enforces mandatory curfews and requires offenders to participate in treatment programs. Additionally, it mandates background checks before certain employments to protect children, and includes the illegal possession of any obscene material.
2026
FL
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (S2882)
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This bill would continue federal funding at current levels until new funding is appropriated. It would also permanently extend the Affordable Care Act expanded tax credit program.
2025
US
Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act (HR5680)
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The Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act ensures that civilian and military public shipyard workers continue to receive their pay and allowances during a government shutdown for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The appropriations will remain active until a regular appropriations resolution, another act providing for such appropriations, or January 1, 2027, whichever happens first.
2025
US
Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 (S499)
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The Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 aims to avoid federal government shutdowns by automatically continuing funding at 94% of the previous year's levels if new appropriations are not enacted. This ensures government programs and operations can continue even when the budget process stalls, with a gradual reduction every 90 days until a proper budget is passed.
2025
US
Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 (HR5401)
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The Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 ensures funding for military pay during government shutdowns. It provides necessary funds to pay active-duty service members, civilian staff supporting them, and contractors of the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, including the Coast Guard. This bill remains effective until new appropriations become law or by January 1, 2027.
2025
US
Shutdown Fairness Act (S3012)
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The Shutdown Fairness Act ensures federal employees identified as 'excepted' receive their standard pay and allowances during government appropriations lapses. It appropriates necessary funds from the Treasury to cover these expenses for employees performing essential or emergency services. The Act is effective retroactively from September 30, 2025, until new appropriations law comes into effect.
2025
US
Sharia and Other Foreign Law (HB119)
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The bill, titled No Shari'a Act, restricts the use of Sharia and other foreign laws in state legal proceedings. It aims to protect parties from rulings or contracts that apply foreign law violating rights guaranteed by the U.S. and State Constitutions, such as equal protection and freedom of religion. The bill prohibits courts from enforcing any rulings, decisions, or contracts based on foreign laws that undermine constitutional rights, effective July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance (HB125)
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This bill establishes October 14 each year as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' in Florida. It honors Charlie Kirk for his advocacy in free speech, civic engagement, and constitutional principles. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, inspired youth involvement in democracy. His work strengthened public discourse and civic education until his death in 2025. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
2026
FL
Candidate Qualification (SB62)
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The Candidate Qualification bill requires anyone running for office in Florida to be a registered political party member or non-affiliated for 365 days before the election. It mandates written confirmation of this status when declaring candidacy and allows court challenges if these conditions aren't met. If compliance isn't proven, the candidate can't be listed on the ballot. This law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
2026
FL