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Congressional Bills (15)
H.R. 8646: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Category: Healthcare
Appropriates federal funding for agriculture, rural development, and FDA operations for fiscal year 2027, determining budget allocations across these departments.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
Status: Active
H.R. 6552: Bank-Fintech Partnership Enhancement Act
Category: Technology
Relaxes regulatory barriers between banks and fintech companies, enabling partnerships and data sharing while potentially reducing consumer protections.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
Status: Active
H.R. 4823: Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2025
Category: Government
Restricts voter registration access and mail voting while tightening election administration, potentially reducing participation among certain voter groups.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Status: In Committee
H.R. 6570: Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act
Category: Government
Clarifies and standardizes the merger approval process by establishing predictable timelines and criteria, reducing regulatory uncertainty for financial institutions.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.
Status: Active
H.R. 6556: Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act
Category: Government
Establishes fairness standards and timeline requirements for FDIC approval of acquisitions of failing banks, reducing agency discretion in deal approvals.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.
Status: Active
H.R. 3390: Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act
Category: Environment
Modernizes Federal Reserve discount window lending procedures to use digital platforms and real-time settlement, improving emergency liquidity access for banks.
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Status: In Committee
H.R. 4478: TRUST Act of 2025
Category: Government
Establishes transparency and accountability requirements for federal trusts and fiduciary relationships, requiring disclosure of beneficiaries and fund usage.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
Status: Active
H.R. 4551: Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act
Category: Government
Provides payroll tax relief for small businesses and restricts union organizing through ballot access limitations, reducing labor organizing capacity while cutting business taxes.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Status: In Committee
H.R. 940: FAIR Exams Act
Category: Government
Requires federal agencies to conduct equity-focused impact assessments before implementing exams or inspections, potentially reducing compliance burden on disadvantaged groups.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
Status: Active
H.R. 6555: Enhancing Bank Resolution Participation Act
Category: Government
Expands the pool of eligible institutions that can participate in FDIC bank resolution and acquisition processes, increasing competition during bank failures.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
Status: Active
H.R. 3161: Preventing Environmental Hazards Act of 2025
Category: Healthcare
Establishes environmental review requirements and hazard assessment procedures for federal projects, potentially increasing regulatory compliance costs and timelines.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Status: In Committee
H.R. 3234: Keeping Deposits Local Act
Category: Government
Requires community banks to retain deposits locally for a holding period before transferring funds, prioritizing local lending and community investment.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 314.
Status: Active
H.R. 5317: Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025
Category: Government
Protects community bank access to Federal Reserve deposit services by limiting closures and ensuring service continuity to small and regional banks.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 321.
Status: Active
H.R. 7056: Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act
Category: Government
Provides tailored regulatory framework for community banks under $50 billion, reducing compliance costs while maintaining safety and soundness standards.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.
Status: Active
H.R. 6551: New BANK Act of 2025
Category: Government
Creates streamlined charter approval and reduced regulatory requirements for new bank formation, including capital flexibility and compliance alternatives.
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.
Status: Active
Executive Orders (15)
EO 14401: Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness
Category: Healthcare
Signed: Apr 18, 2026
Streamlines FDA approval processes for mental illness treatments and expands access.
Status: Active
EO 14147: Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government
Category: Defense
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Investigates and prosecutes federal employees for alleged political bias actions.
Status: Active
EO 14148: Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions
Category: Government
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Repeals hundreds of prior executive orders from previous administrations.
Status: Active
EO 14149: Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
Category: Government
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Prohibits federal agencies from moderating or censoring speech online.
Status: Active
EO 14150: America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
Category: Government
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Directs State Department to prioritize American interests in all foreign relations.
Status: Active
EO 14151: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing
Category: Government
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Eliminates federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and hiring preferences.
Status: Active
EO 14152: Holding Former Government Officials Accountable for Election Interference and Improper Disclosure of Sensitive Governmental Information
Category: Healthcare
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Authorizes prosecution of former officials for alleged election interference activities.
Status: Active
EO 14153: Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential
Category: Government
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Opens Alaska protected lands and waters for oil and mineral development.
Status: Active
EO 14154: Unleashing American Energy
Category: Environment
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Removes restrictions on domestic oil, gas, and mineral extraction nationwide.
Status: Active
EO 14155: Withdrawing the United States From the World Health Organization
Category: Healthcare
Signed: Jan 20, 2025
Withdraws US funding and membership from World Health Organization immediately.
Status: Active
Supreme Court Rulings (15)
Trump v. CASA (24A884)
Decision: 6-3
Decided: Jun 27, 2025
Do federal district courts have authority to issue nationwide (universal) injunctions against federal policies?
Federal district courts lack authority to issue nationwide injunctions against federal policies.
Mahmoud v. Taylor (24-297)
Decision: 6-3
Decided: Jun 27, 2025
Must public schools allow parents to opt their children out of curriculum with LGBTQ+ themes on religious grounds?
Public schools must allow religious opt-outs from LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum.
Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (23-1275)
Decision: 6-3
Decided: Jun 26, 2025
Can individual Medicaid beneficiaries sue state officials who exclude qualified providers like Planned Parenthood from the program?
Medicaid beneficiaries can sue to challenge provider exclusions like Planned Parenthood.
Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services (23-1039)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jun 5, 2025
Must majority-group plaintiffs meet a heightened evidentiary standard to bring a Title VII discrimination claim?
Majority-group plaintiffs need not meet heightened evidentiary standard in Title VII claims.
United States v. Skrmetti (23-477)
Decision: 6-3
Decided: Jun 18, 2025
Does a state law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors violate the Equal Protection Clause?
Court permits states to restrict gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
TikTok v. Garland (24-656)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jan 17, 2025
Does a federal law requiring TikTok's divestiture from Chinese ownership violate the First Amendment?
Court upholds TikTok divestiture law as constitutional under First Amendment.
Connelly v. IRS (23-146)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Jun 6, 2024
Should life insurance proceeds used to redeem a deceased owner's shares be included in the taxable estate?
Life insurance proceeds used to redeem shares are excluded from taxable estate valuations.
Lindke v. Freed (22-611)
Decision: 9-0
Decided: Mar 15, 2024
When does a public official's social media post become government speech subject to the First Amendment?
Public officials' social media posts are personal speech unless account officially represents government.
Rudisill v. McDonough (22-888)
Decision: 7-2
Decided: May 16, 2024