US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session All Bills (Page 382)
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB404
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Focus on Learning ActThis bill requires certain federal actions to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.First, the bill directs the Office of the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.Second, the Department of Education, in consultation with HHS, must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB405
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports ActThis bill requires certified national governing bodies (NGBs) of amateur sports (e.g., USA Gymnastics) to prohibit a person whose sex is male from participating in an amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women, or girls.Under the bill, male means an individual who has, had, will have—or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident—the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB403
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Rural Health Focus ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Rural Health (ORH) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC established the ORH in 2023 in response to a congressional directive, and it currently leads the CDC’s rural public health strategy.Specifically, the bill requires the CDC to establish the ORH and select a director to head the ORH. The bill specifies the duties and authorities of the ORH director, including improving understanding of particular challenges and implementing programs to improve health care for rural populations.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB402
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
A bill to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB409
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB406
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
A bill to authorize an exception to the prohibition on the construction of naval vessels in foreign shipyards, and for other purposes.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB407
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
A bill to authorize an exception to the prohibition on the construction of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards, and for other purposes.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB411
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Flight 293 Remembrance ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify and publish information related to non-combat military plane crashes and provide support to families of members of the Armed Forces who die in such crashes.Specifically, DOD must identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes categorized as Operational Loss/Non-War Loss. Further, DOD must develop and maintain a public database of the names, ranks, and service details of all members of the Armed Forces who died in such crashes.DOD must also provide assistance to the families of members of the Armed Forces who have died in non-combat crashes by (1) ensuring the families are aware of and have access to DOD benefits, resources, and support services; (2) offering personalized guidance on navigating and applying for such benefits, resources, and support services; and (3) connecting those families with community and peer support networks.Additionally, DOD must establish a designated point of contact for such families to guide them through the benefits process, provide certain updates, and liaise with relevant agencies or organizations to ensure coordinated assistance.The bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, race, color, or national origin in the provision of assistance and services under this bill.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB410
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Report Pass
3/18/26
Love Lives On Act of 2025This bill extends entitlement for various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans.The bill provides that the remarriage of a surviving spouse must not bar the furnishing of dependency and indemnity compensation or special pension benefits to such spouse.Additionally, the Department of Defense may not terminate the payment of an annuity for a surviving spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan solely because the surviving spouse remarries.The bill also expands the definition of a dependent under TRICARE to include a remarried widow or widower whose subsequent marriage has ended due to death, divorce, or annulment.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB414
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Report Pass
3/12/25
Engrossed
12/10/25
Presidential Action
12/10/25
A bill to require covered digital advertising platforms to report their public service advertisements.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB415
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate ActThis bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate to work directly with victims and survivors of road crashes or their families (i.e., stakeholders).Specifically, the purposes of the advocate are to (1) document and communicate recommendations from stakeholders to DOT on the needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and accomplishments of DOT's roadway safety programs and activities; and (2) serve as a resource and point of contact for stakeholders on relevant roadway safety issues.The bill specifies that the advocate position must be filled by a career appointment.The bill prohibits the advocate from taking certain actions, such ascreating or authorizing DOT policies, priorities, or activities; ordisclosing or discussing any enforcement matters that are under investigation or in litigation.The advocate must submit an annual report to DOT highlighting systemic issues relating to roadway safety based on information provided by stakeholders. The report must include recommendations on how to remedy the issues.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB416
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025This bill expands the boundaries of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont, allows the National Park Service (NPS) to acquire land within the boundaries through a variety of means, and provides statutory authority for the National Park Service Stewardship Institute, which is a program of the park.Specifically, the bill expands the boundary of the park to include the King Farm. The bill also allows the NPS to acquire lands within the park by purchasing, transferring, or exchanging land in addition to the current authorization to acquire land by donation.The acquired King Farm land must include rights of access between the acquired land and the park. The acquired King Farm land may be used for certain agricultural, forestry, conservation, and educational purposes.The bill also outlines the purposes of the National Park Service Stewardship Institute.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB418
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025This bill generally prohibits contracts between certain foreign entities and institutions of higher education that are conducting research funded by the Department of Defense (DOD), and it imposes a post-employment restriction on principal investigators of certain DOD-funded research projects.Beginning on January 1, 2027, the bill generally prohibits institutions of higher education that conduct DOD-funded research from entering into contracts with North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran or a foreign entity of concern (e.g., an academic institution of China that meets certain criteria). DOD is prohibited from providing funds to such institutions unless the institution receives a waiver.Institutions seeking to contract with the listed countries or entities, and those with existing contracts, must submit waiver requests to DOD. Waivers are valid for one year. Institutions with contracts that are longer than one year may apply to renew the waiver for an additional one-year period. The bill also generally imposes a post-employment restriction on individuals who serve as principal investigators of certain defense research projects, unless DOD waives the restriction. Specifically, for the 10 years following their employment as a principal investigator, an individual may not seek or accept employment or conduct any activity for which a foreign entity of concern provides compensation. This applies to principal investigators of projects that are (1) operated by an institution of higher education; (2) funded by DOD; and (3) involve a critical or emerging technology, as determined by DOD.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB419
Introduced
5/20/25
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
Report Pass
5/15/25
Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grants for state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.
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US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US Federal Senate Bill SB417
Introduced
Introduced
2/5/25
Refer
2/5/25
A bill to develop a strategy for increasing access to independent information for Chinese citizens, to establish an interagency task force to carry out such strategy, and for other purposes