This bill amends federal education law to prohibit federally funded athletic programs from allowing individuals assigned male at birth to participate in sports designated for women or girls. It defines "sex" for this purpose as biological sex at birth, based on reproductive anatomy and genetics. The law directly affects schools, colleges, and sports organizations receiving federal funding. Violations would constitute a breach of Title IX, requiring programs to exclude individuals whose sex is male from women's or girls' athletic teams.
S 6, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requires healthcare providers at facilities performing abortions to provide the same medical care to infants born alive during or after an abortion as they would to any newborn, including immediate hospital admission. The bill mandates that any provider or facility employee who witnesses a failure to provide this care must report it to law enforcement, with violations punishable by fines up to $5,000 or up to 5 years in prison. It also allows women who undergo abortions to pursue civil lawsuits for damages if providers fail to comply, including three times the abortion cost plus punitive damages. The bill defines "abortion" as procedures intended to kill the unborn child or terminate pregnancy without preserving the child's life after viability.
This bill appropriates $13.5 billion in supplemental funding for Israel to support military and diplomatic assistance in response to the situation in Israel. It provides $4.4 billion for defense operations, $4 billion for Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems, $1.2 billion for Iron Beam system development, and $3.5 billion for foreign military financing. The bill authorizes $7 billion in drawdown authority from Defense Department stockpiles for defense articles and services, with specific limitations preventing funds from being used for Ukraine assistance or for entities in Gaza controlled by Hamas. All funding must be designated as an emergency requirement by the President and is available for specific defense and diplomatic purposes. The bill includes provisions for transfer authority between accounts and notification requirements for congressional committees.
The National Right-to-Work Act would amend federal labor law to prohibit requiring employees to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. It removes existing provisions in the National Labor Relations Act that allowed for "union security agreements" (such as agency shops) and similarly amends the Railway Labor Act for railroad workers. This change would mean private sector and railroad workers nationwide would not face mandatory union fees to retain their jobs, applying to all new or renewed employment agreements after enactment. The bill directly affects all covered employees in the private workforce and railroad industry by eliminating forced financial contributions to labor unions.
S.424, the "Protect Our Seniors Act," redirects unobligated IRS enforcement and operations funds (from Public Law 117-169) to Social Security and Medicare trust funds, with 50% going to each. It adds two new procedural rules to the Senate budget process: one preventing consideration of bills that reduce Medicare or Social Security benefits without a 2/3 vote, and another blocking bills that use Medicare funding cuts to offset unrelated costs. These rules apply to all Senate budget votes and require a two-thirds majority to waive. The bill directly affects how the Senate handles legislation related to Social Security and Medicare funding, without changing current benefit levels or eligibility.
The No Budget, No Pay Act requires Congress to pass a budget resolution and all regular spending bills by October 1 each fiscal year. If Congress misses this deadline, Members of Congress (including Senators and Representatives) will not receive pay for the period after October 1 until the budget is approved, and they will not receive retroactive pay for that time. The chairs of the budget and appropriations committees in each chamber will determine compliance and certify the pay suspension period. The law takes effect on September 29, 2025.
This bill would allow individuals with valid concealed carry permits from their home state to carry concealed handguns in other states that either permit concealed carry for residents or don't ban it. It requires permit holders to have a government-issued ID, meet federal firearm possession rules, and carry only handguns (excluding machineguns or destructive devices). Carrying would still follow local restrictions in the destination state, such as bans in schools or government buildings. The bill does not change how states issue permits but creates automatic recognition of valid permits across participating states.
The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 would require Congress to approve most major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules, defined as those with significant economic impact (estimated at $100 million or more annually), would need a joint resolution of approval from both chambers within 70 days. Agencies would be required to submit detailed reports to Congress before rules take effect, including cost-benefit analyses, economic effects, and other relevant information. This would increase congressional oversight of the regulatory process, though it includes exceptions for national security, emergencies, and monetary policy rules.
This bill (S 123) modifies IRS reporting requirements for third-party payment networks. It sets new thresholds requiring reporting only for transactions exceeding $20,000 in total value or 200 individual transactions, reducing reporting burdens for smaller payments. The bill directly affects payment processors (like PayPal or credit card companies) that handle transactions for businesses. Additionally, it rescinds unobligated IRS enforcement and operations funds from prior legislation, effective upon enactment. The key policy change simplifies reporting obligations for lower-volume transactions while reducing specific IRS funding.
This bill prohibits U.S. federal funding for gain-of-function research on certain viruses. It directly affects universities and research institutions that conduct such research, banning new federal grants for them. The law defines gain-of-function research as work that could make influenza, MERS, or SARS viruses more dangerous or contagious in any organism. Federal agencies must stop awarding new grants to institutions performing this specific type of research.
This bill requires the U.S. government to prioritize payments for Social Security benefits, military pay, veterans' benefits, Medicare, and debt held by the public if the national debt reaches its legal limit. It mandates that the Treasury automatically increase the debt ceiling by the amount needed to cover these priority payments during any two-week period where revenue would otherwise fall short. The law directly affects Social Security recipients, active-duty military personnel, veterans, Medicare beneficiaries, and holders of U.S. Treasury debt. Key provisions include automatic debt limit adjustments based on revenue projections and holding excess funds for future payment periods. The bill aims to prevent default on these critical obligations without requiring new congressional action during debt limit crises.
Continuing Appropriations and Health Extenders Act of 2022 This bill provides continuing FY2023 appropriations to federal agencies through February 3, 2023. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2023 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on December 16, 2022. The bill also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several health programs.
