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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

Senate

Increase transparency in hydropower licensing by making licensing information and review steps more accessible to the public

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act

House

Streamlines nuclear licensing hearings to make review proceedings more efficient

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act

House

Requires OFAC to run a pilot program licensing eligible private firms to conduct nominal financial transactions during sanctions investigations

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

House

Authorizes grants for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to implement and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Handgun Permit to Purchase Act

Senate

Authorizes grants for states local governments and Indian tribes to carry out and evaluate handgun purchaser licensing requirements

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Information Access Clarification Act

House

Authorizes state and territorial peace officer standards and training agencies to access FBI criminal history record information for law enforcement certification and licensing oversight

Latest action: Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mariner Exam Modernization Act

House

Modernizes merchant mariner examination requirements by updating how Coast Guard licensing exams are administered

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Co-Location Energy Act

House

Establishes a framework for co-location energy projects, as reflected by the Co-Location Energy Act title

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025

House

Shortens NOAA review time for private remote sensing space system licenses and restores expanded annual licensing reports through 2030

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Small Business Relief Act

House

Authorize small business relief measures under the Small Business Relief Act as placed on the Union Calendar

Latest action: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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American Enrichment Deployment Act

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

House

Strengthens standards for non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to protect the integrity of commercial driver licensing

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act

House

Requires the Bureau of Industry and Security to submit annual congressional reports on export control licensing and end-use checks involving covered entities in arms-embargoed countries

Latest action: Tue Aug 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act

Senate

Require the Bureau of Industry and Security to submit annual reports to Congress on export control licensing and enforcement involving restricted entities in arms embargoed countries

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SAGA Act

House

Prohibits state and local governments from imposing rifle or shotgun rules, penalties, taxes, registration, or licensing requirements that are stricter than federal law

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

House

Require additional disclosure of foreign influence in lobbying activities under federal lobbying law

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.

House

Honors teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification as of March 2025

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

House

Amends federal lobbying disclosure requirements to improve reporting and transparency for lobbying activity

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Senate

Designates a federally recognized summit associated with the national anthem under the Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025

Latest action: Thu Feb 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PORCUPINE Act

Senate

Modify federal policy under the PORCUPINE Act as introduced in the Senate and held at the desk for further action

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

House

Establishes a framework to improve recreation permitting processes for outdoor access and related federal authorizations

Latest action: Wed Jul 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025

House

Establishes a wildlife confiscations network to coordinate handling of seized wildlife and wildlife products

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Small Business Investor Capital Access Act

House

Expand capital access for small business investors through changes to federal investment rules and programs

Latest action: Mon Sep 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

House

Expands the Veterans Community Care Program to treat nurse registries as eligible health care providers for homecare and related assistive services

Latest action: Thu Mar 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act

House

Eliminate regulatory requirements identified as red tape for biosimilar products

Latest action: Fri Sep 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SAFER Voter Act

House

Lowers the minimum age to 18 for buying a handgun from federally licensed firearms dealers and other federal licensees

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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License to Drill Act

House

Extends through FY2037 the Bureau of Land Management's authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees for new permit applications

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

House

Allow livestock grazing on National Grasslands under revised federal grazing management rules and standards

Latest action: Wed Feb 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Taiwan Allies Fund Act

House

Establishes a Taiwan allies fund to advance U.S. foreign assistance tied to Taiwan diplomatic partnerships

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Accredited Investor Definition Review Act

House

Require a review of the accredited investor definition to assess how it should be updated under securities law

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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CABLE Expansion Act

House

Expand cable broadband deployment by increasing access to cable service infrastructure and network growth

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Superior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025

House

Establishes a restoration measure for the Superior National Forest in 2025

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025

House

Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve timely veterans access to anesthesia care services

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

Senate

Requires registered lobbyists to disclose foreign countries or political parties involved in directing or controlling their lobbying activities

Latest action: Wed Dec 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Clarity for Compensation Act

House

Establishes clearer rules for compensation by amending federal law governing payment standards and determinations

Latest action: Tue Jun 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

House

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to give Congress annual status reports on each hydropower dam relicensing application

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Local Zoos Act of 2026

House

Protect protections for locally operated zoos through a measure focused on zoo operations and oversight

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Grasslands Grazing Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize grazing permit holders to use temporary nonuse on National Grasslands under specified conditions while keeping their permits active

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FLOWS Act

Senate

Authorize measures under the FLOWS Act as a water and power proposal pending Senate subcommittee review

Latest action: Wed Jun 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)