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A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes.

Senate

Directs the Federal Trade Commission to study deceptive firearms advertising and marketing, report its findings to Congress, and issue rules banning unfair or deceptive practices

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

Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2025

House

Prohibits direct to consumer advertising for newly approved drugs for three years after FDA approval, with limited FDA waiver and extension authority

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits direct-to-consumer advertising of newly approved drugs, including on social media, for the first three years after FDA approval with limited FDA exceptions

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

House

Prohibits deceptive downsizing practices in consumer products by targeting misleading shrinkflation-style packaging or quantity changes

Latest action: Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend section 3001 of title 39, United States Code, to require solicitations sent in the mail to be clearly identified as solicitations, and for other purposes.

House

Require mailed solicitations to be clearly identified as solicitations under postal law

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ADS for Mental Health Services Act

Senate

Authorize the use of advertising services for mental health services under the ADS for Mental Health Services Act

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SWAG Act

House

Prohibits federal agencies from spending federal funds on promotional swag and mascots, with limited exceptions for lawfully authorized uses and certain military purposes

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act

House

Establishes requirements for algorithmic transparency and user choice over automated systems

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act

House

Authorize FDA approval of certain generic drugs with labeling that omits patent- or exclusivity-protected safety information while still requiring safety information needed for safe use

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SPY Kids Act

House

Establishes the SPY Kids Act as a measure amended in subcommittee for further committee consideration

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SWAG Act

Senate

Prohibits federal agencies from spending federal funds on promotional swag and mascots, with exceptions for certain military and legally authorized uses

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

House

Establishes accountability measures targeting insurance fraud within the insurance industry

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAD Act

House

Prohibits deceptive advertising for reproductive health services, including false claims about offering abortion contraception or licensed medical personnel

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025

House

Prohibits FDA approval of new abortion drugs and tightens dispensing and labeling limits on already approved pregnancy termination drugs

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

TICKET Act

House

Require event ticket sellers to show full prices upfront, ban sales of tickets they do not possess, and mandate refunds for canceled or postponed events

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAD Act

Senate

Prohibits deceptive advertising for reproductive health services, including false claims about offering abortion, contraception, referrals, or licensed medical staff

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

TICKET Act

Senate

Requires ticket sellers for concerts sports and similar live events to disclose full prices upfront ban sales without ticket possession and issue refunds for canceled or postponed events

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Foreign Robocall Elimination Act

Senate

Establishes an interagency task force to advise on combating unlawful robocalls from outside the United States and extends the FCC consortium designation term for tracing them

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Senate

Require hotels, short-term rentals, and online sellers to show total lodging prices and disclose government charges before purchase

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Insurance Fraud Accountability Act

Senate

Strengthens accountability for insurance fraud through federal oversight and investigation measures

Latest action: Thu Nov 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

HALOS Act of 2025

House

Directs the SEC to exempt certain multi-issuer startup pitch events from Regulation D advertising and solicitation limits for securities offerings

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025

House

Revives and permanently authorizes VA home loan guarantees for veterans buying cooperative housing shares to occupy single family residential units

Latest action: Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Senate

Strengthens online privacy protections for children and teenagers by updating federal privacy law for digital services

Latest action: Mon Mar 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

DTC Act of 2025

Senate

Requires certain prescription drug and biologic ads covered by Medicare or Medicaid to clearly disclose 30 day wholesale prices for consumers

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

House

Strengthens online privacy protections for children and teenagers by expanding federal safeguards for their personal information

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

House

Require short-term lodging providers to show the full lodging price upfront in advertising and throughout booking, with taxes and government charges disclosed before purchase

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protecting Patients from Deceptive Drug Ads Act

Senate

Establishes civil penalties, disclosure rules, and reporting requirements for deceptive prescription drug promotion on social media and through telehealth

Latest action: Thu Feb 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

WIPPES Act

House

Requires clear Do Not Flush labeling on certain premoistened nonwoven wipes to prevent wastewater infrastructure pollution and authorizes federal enforcement

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act

Senate

Prohibit anticompetitive patent settlement agreements involving generic drugs and biosimilars, while requiring full certification of related manufacturer agreements to antitrust agencies

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

WIPPES Act

Senate

Require clear Do Not Flush labeling on certain premoistened nonwoven wipes to prevent wastewater infrastructure pollution and improve environmental safety

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Kids Online Safety Act

House

Establishes online platform safety requirements to protect minors from harmful design features and digital harms

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

KIDS Act

House

Requires major online platforms to add child safety safeguards, including blocking minors from harmful sexual content, expanding parental controls, and giving minors clear AI chatbot disclosures

Latest action: Mon Jul 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY2027 while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related energy and water agencies, while imposing spending restrictions

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

House

Regulates firearms marketing practices by setting standards for responsible advertising and commercial promotion of firearms

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