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Congressional Bills (15)
S. 2943: ACE Veterans Act
Category: Defense
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth (D), IL
Establishes a pilot program for veterans to participate in apprenticeships and training through the Apprenticeship and Career Exploration (ACE) initiative, expanding workforce development opportunities.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Status: In Committee
S. 2674: HARPOON Act
Category: Government
Establishes sanctions and enforcement mechanisms against hostile foreign actors, particularly targeting Iran's maritime activities and regional aggression through coordinated international pressure.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Status: In Committee
S. 4794: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress a report regarding cybersecurity in precision agriculture technologies, and for other purposes.
Category: Technology
Requires Agriculture and Homeland Security secretaries to report to Congress on cybersecurity in precision agriculture technologies.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Status: In Committee
S. 4793: A bill to clarify provisions of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and the Foreign Trade Zones Act with respect to the appropriate tariff treatment of merchandise in a United States foreign-trade zone, and for other purposes.
Category: Economy
Clarifies tariff treatment of merchandise in foreign-trade zones under US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and Foreign Trade Zones Act.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Status: In Committee
S. 4799: A bill to cap the amount authorized to be appropriated for the national defense budget for fiscal year 2027 at $750,000,000,000.
Category: Economy
Caps federal national defense budget authorization for fiscal year 2027 at $750 billion, limiting military spending growth.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Status: In Committee
S. 4797: A bill to require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide States with the option to use funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for successful Transition to Adulthood to support access to legal services and counseling.
Category: Government
Requires states to address legal issues in youth case planning and allows use of foster care transition funds for legal services and counseling.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Status: In Committee
S. 4798: A bill to require that Federal Government equity stakes in private companies be liquidated to pay down the debt, and for other purposes.
Category: Economy
Requires federal government to liquidate equity stakes in private companies and use proceeds to reduce national debt.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Status: In Committee
S. 4800: A bill to protect free speech by repealing the ground for deportability under section 237(a)(4)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to aliens whose presence or activities in the United States are reasonably believed to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences.
Category: Immigration
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla (D), CA
Repeals deportation ground for aliens whose presence has adverse foreign policy consequences, expanding free speech protections for non-citizens.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status: In Committee
S. 4789: A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, to designate February 1 of each year as "Blue Star Mothers Day".
Category: Government
Designates February 1 as national Blue Star Mothers Day through joint resolution, recognizing mothers of military service members.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status: In Committee
S. 4792: A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products for damages, injunctive, or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
Category: Government
Prohibits lawsuits against stone slab product manufacturers and sellers for damages from misuse, providing liability immunity.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status: In Committee
S. 4801: A bill to amend laws relating to duty performed by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Category: Defense
Amends laws governing reserve component military duty, likely modifying activation, training, or deployment requirements and standards.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Status: In Committee
S. 4788: A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act.
Category: Government
Withholds federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds from states noncompliant with grant requirements or standards.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Status: In Committee
S. 4795: A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to establish enforceable Federal authorization timelines and expedited judicial remedies, to limit Federal actions halting fully permitted projects, and for other purposes.
Category: Environment
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton (R), AR
Establishes enforceable federal authorization timelines, expedited judicial remedies, and restricts federal actions halting fully permitted energy projects.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Status: In Committee
S. 4790: A bill to establish, at the Department of State, the Esther Coopersmith Award in recognition of a distinguished diplomat advancing sustainable peace and security.
Category: Government
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine (D), VA
Establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award at the State Department recognizing diplomats advancing sustainable peace and security.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Status: In Committee
S. 3733: A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
Category: Government
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman (D), PA
Authorizes public libraries to collect and retain passport application execution fees, creating revenue source for library operations.
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Status: In Committee
Executive Orders (15)
EO 14410: Implementing Schedule Policy/Career in the Excepted Service
Category: Government
Signed: Jun 3, 2026
Converts federal career positions to excepted service appointments.
Status: Active
EO 14411: Strengthening Customs Enforcement
Category: Government
Signed: Jun 3, 2026
Enhances U.S. customs and border enforcement operations and personnel authority.
Status: Active
EO 14409: Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security
Category: Technology
Signed: Jun 2, 2026
Establishes framework for AI innovation while implementing safety standards and competitiveness measures.
Status: Active
EO 14407: Realigning United States Core Childhood Vaccine Recommendations With Best Practices From Peer, Developed Countries
Category: Government
Signed: May 29, 2026
Aligns childhood vaccine schedules with recommendations from other developed nations.
Status: Active
EO 14408: Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands
Category: Government
Signed: May 29, 2026
Expands public access to federal lands by removing restrictions on recreational use.
Status: Active
EO 14405: Integrating Financial Technology Innovation Into Regulatory Frameworks
Category: Technology
Signed: May 19, 2026
Integrates financial technology innovation into existing regulatory frameworks.
Status: Active
EO 14406: Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System
Category: Government
Signed: May 19, 2026
Restores integrity to America's financial system through enhanced oversight measures.
Status: Active
EO 14404: Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy
Category: Government
Signed: May 1, 2026
Sanctions against Cuban officials and entities linked to repression and threats to US security.
Status: Active
EO 14402: Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting
Category: Government
Signed: Apr 30, 2026
Reforms federal contracting to improve efficiency and performance standards.
Status: Active
EO 14403: Promoting Retirement-Savings Access for American Workers by Establishing TrumpIRA.gov
Category: Government
Supreme Court Rulings (15)
Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties (25-83)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: May 14, 2026
Does a federal court retain jurisdiction to confirm arbitration awards after staying a case pending arbitration?
Federal courts retain jurisdiction to confirm arbitration awards even after staying cases pending arbitration.
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC (24-1238)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: May 14, 2026
Can freight brokers be sued for negligently hiring unsafe motor carriers under state tort law?
Court clarifies freight brokers' liability under state negligent hiring laws for motor carriers.
Case v. Montana (24-624)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jan 14, 2026
What standard must officers meet before entering a home without a warrant during a welfare check?
Standards for warrantless home entry during welfare checks.
Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections (24-568)
Decision: 7-2
Decided: Jan 14, 2026
Do federal candidates have standing to challenge state laws allowing mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day?
Federal candidates' standing to challenge state mail-in ballot counting laws.
Berk v. Choy (24-440)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jan 20, 2026
Whether Delaware medical malpractice affidavit requirement conflicts with Federal Rules
Delaware medical malpractice affidavit requirement and Federal Rules conflict.
Ellingburg v. United States (24-482)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jan 20, 2026
Whether officers need objectively reasonable basis for believing emergency assistance needed
Officers' objectively reasonable basis for emergency assistance entry.
Klein v. Martin (25-51)
Decision: Per Curiam
Decided: Jan 26, 2026
Whether federal habeas relief standards were properly applied in state murder conviction
Federal habeas relief standards application in state murder conviction.
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (24-1287)
Decision: 6-3
Decided: Feb 20, 2026
Whether IEEPA authorizes the President to impose tariffs under national emergency authority
Presidential IEEPA authority to impose tariffs under emergency.
Geo Group, Inc. v. Menocal (24-758)
Decision: Per Curiam
Decided: Feb 25, 2026
Whether federal contractor defense provides immunity from suit or merits defense
Federal contractor defense immunity versus merits defense distinction.