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Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

House

Permit official photographs of the House of Representatives during an actual session on a date chosen by the Speaker

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

Sue VOYEURS Act

House

Authorize victims of nonconsensual intimate visual recordings to bring civil lawsuits against those responsible for the voyeurism

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

Prices on the Wall Act of 2026

House

Require posting grocery item prices on the wall to increase visible price information for consumers

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Buzz Off Act

House

Prohibit federal law enforcement from using drones for targeted surveillance of U.S. citizens or their property except with a warrant, terrorism certification, or written consent

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Safe Cloud Storage Act

House

Establishes protections for cloud storage safety and security under a measure titled the Safe Cloud Storage Act

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ASCEND Act

Senate

Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program to buy commercial satellite remote sensing data for Earth science research and broaden its permitted use

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

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for media coverage of federal court proceedings, allowing judges to permit photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising in federal courts and the Supreme Court

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ASCEND Act

House

Authorizes NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program and expands access to commercially acquired Earth remote sensing data for scientific use

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

NO FAKES Act of 2025

House

Establishes federal protections against unauthorized digital voice and visual replicas by targeting nonconsensual AI deepfakes

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DEFIANCE Act of 2025

House

Expand civil remedies for nonconsensual intimate image disclosures and create a federal civil action for intimate digital deepfakes

Latest action: Wed May 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026

House

Establishes lower-cost and transparency measures in health care pricing and billing oversight

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Senate

Requires makers of internet connected devices with cameras or microphones to disclose those features before purchase, excluding devices where consumers would reasonably expect them

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

DEFIANCE Act of 2025

Senate

Expands civil remedies for nonconsensual intimate images and creates a federal civil action for intimate digital deepfakes disclosed without consent

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

House

Require manufacturers of internet connected devices with cameras or microphones to disclose those features before purchase, with exceptions for devices consumers would reasonably expect to include them

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Police CAMERA Act of 2025

House

Authorizes Justice Department grants for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to obtain body worn cameras and run law enforcement camera programs

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

NO FAKES Act of 2025

Senate

Creates a federal right over unauthorized digital replicas of a person's voice and visual likeness, with civil liability, takedown rules, and limits on conflicting state laws

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

Senate

Require healthcare providers and plans to disclose clear prices to patients before care so they can compare medical costs

Latest action: Mon Jul 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

NO FAKES Act of 2026

Senate

Creates a federal intellectual property right over unauthorized digital replicas of a person's voice or visual likeness, including AI-generated replicas, with civil liability, takedown procedures, and limited exceptions

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Capitol Remembrance Act

House

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a permanent Capitol exhibit commemorating the January 6 attack and honoring those who defended and restored the Capitol

Latest action: Mon Jan 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

House

Require healthcare price transparency by making patients receive clear price information for medical services

Latest action: Fri Sep 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Restoring Faith in Elections Act

House

Establishes federal election standards for mail voting, voter registration, ballot handling, vote counting, and voter list maintenance

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes NASA programs through FY2025 while revising and creating space exploration, low-Earth orbit, and aerospace research initiatives

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, related agencies, and rules on fund use

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Sets FY2026 defense and national security policies and authorities for Defense Department programs, military construction, nuclear security, and related State Department, Coast Guard, and intelligence activities

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)