Legislation, decoded
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See all- H.R. 1
One Big Beautiful Bill Act
This reconciliation bill changes tax policy, reduces climate subsidies, expands defense and farm spending, and tightens safety net rules.
- H.R. 1968
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
This bill funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, while extending several key health and security programs.
- H.R. 23
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
This bill imposes sanctions on foreign individuals who assist the International Criminal Court in investigating or prosecuting U.S. personnel or citizens of non-member allies like Israel.
- S. 1582
GENIUS Act
This bill creates a federal and state regulatory framework to oversee companies that issue dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as payment stablecoins.
- H.R. 22
SAVE Act
This bill requires people to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.