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in committee · United States · House Aug 3, 2026

HR 10017: Permanent CBDC Ban Act

This bill, titled the Permanent CBDC Ban Act, aims to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. It achieves this by amending the Federal Reserve Act to remove the specific legal authority that allows the Reserve to create such a digital currency. The legislation directly affects the Federal Reserve by stripping away its power to launch a digital version of the dollar. By deleting the relevant subsection of the law, the bill ensures that the Reserve cannot issue a CBDC in the future.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the development of a central bank digital currency, limiting a major technological advancement in finance and digital payments.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9453: End EPA Abuse Act of 2026

The End EPA Abuse Act of 2026 amends the Clean Air Act to limit the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to create new regulations. Specifically, it prohibits the EPA Administrator from issuing rules that restrict the sale or use of internal combustion engine vehicles, force power plants to switch fuel sources, or reduce the reliability of the electric grid. The bill also bars the agency from mandating technologies that are commercially unavailable, too expensive without subsidies, or technically unfeasible due to geographic or infrastructure limitations. Additionally, the law prevents the EPA from expanding its regulatory power beyond what Congress originally intended. These changes directly affect the EPA's ability to enforce environmental standards and impact industries such as automotive manufacturing and energy production.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts EPA authority to regulate internal combustion engines and power plant fuel sources, limiting renewable energy and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly limits EPA authority to restrict ICE vehicles and mandate fuel switches, weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts EPA authority to mandate emerging clean technologies and limits regulatory actions that could drive innovation in energy sectors.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts EPA authority to regulate vehicle emissions and fuel sources, limiting environmental protections and sustainable transportation policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Air Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 4678: SIMS Act

The SIMS Act prohibits companies from creating or operating chatbots that simulate minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct or conversations. This law applies to any person offering such software in the United States and defines a minor as anyone under 18 years old. While the ban covers simulations of real or fictional minors, it includes specific exemptions for law enforcement agencies investigating child sexual exploitation. Violations can result in criminal fines of up to $100,000 or civil penalties, and the Attorney General is required to submit annual reports on enforcement actions and investigations related to the new rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill protects minors from sexual exploitation by banning harmful chatbots, directly supporting child safety and criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology by prohibiting the creation or operation of specific chatbots, limiting innovation in AI and digital communication tools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House May 11, 2026

HR 8730: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and manufacture of vehicles and related technology from specific countries, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to address national security concerns. The law defines prohibited items as connected vehicles, their software, and hardware components and sets different effective dates, with vehicle bans starting in 2027 and hardware restrictions beginning in 2030. A government official can grant exceptions for specific items after reviewing security risks and notifying Congress, while the agency must publish annual reports on enforcement actions and compliance.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts importation, sale, and manufacture of connected vehicles and related technology from specific countries, limiting access to these tech products.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts importation, sale, and manufacture of connected vehicles and related technology, limiting market access and innovation in transportation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Telecommunications Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 990: Freedom to Haul Act of 2025

S 990, the Freedom to Haul Act of 2025, prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing or enforcing Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (finalized in April 2024). It amends the Clean Air Act to require that future emissions rules for vehicles cannot mandate specific technologies or limit the availability of new trucks based on engine type. This directly affects EPA regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring a broader range of new truck options remains available. The bill focuses on preventing regulatory restrictions on vehicle choice, not on emissions outcomes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening emissions regulations that support clean energy transition in transportation.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits EPA enforcement of greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening environmental regulations and allowing higher emissions. Directly restricts EPA authority on pollution control.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts EPA's ability to mandate specific technologies for heavy-duty vehicles, limiting technological advancement in emissions standards.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks EPA emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening regulatory requirements under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change Freight

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2025

S 541: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act repeals three key tax credits for electric vehicles under the Internal Revenue Code: the clean vehicle credit (Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also excludes electric vehicle recharging property from the alternative fuel vehicle refueling credit. These changes directly affect individuals and businesses purchasing new or used electric vehicles, as well as those installing EV charging infrastructure, by eliminating the associated tax benefits. The repeal applies to vehicles purchased or under binding contract after 30 days following the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax credits for EVs, removing tax relief and increasing costs for buyers, directly weakening fiscal support for electric vehicles.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EV tax credits and excludes charging infrastructure from incentives, directly weakening adoption of electric vehicles as a renewable energy solution.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals EV tax credits that incentivize clean vehicle adoption, directly weakening climate-friendly transportation policies and reducing financial support for emissions reduction.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill removes tax credits for electric vehicles, weakening incentives for clean technology adoption and limiting EV market growth.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals EV tax credits and excludes recharging infrastructure from incentives, directly weakening financial support for electric vehicle adoption and sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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passed · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 1919: Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act

HR 1919, the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act," prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, or issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC) or similar digital assets. It specifically bans the Fed from offering direct financial products to individuals, maintaining individual accounts, or issuing CBDCs directly or indirectly through intermediaries like banks. The bill also blocks the Fed from using any digital asset for monetary policy and clarifies that physical currency's privacy protections remain intact. This policy directly affects the Federal Reserve System's ability to create or manage digital monetary tools.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans Federal Reserve from developing CBDCs, directly restricting a digital currency technology initiative per bill's explicit prohibitions.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4894: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025

HR 4894, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025, prohibits the intentional spread of false information about voting procedures, eligibility, or penalties within 60 days of an election. The bill specifically targets deceptive communications through social media, text messages, and AI-generated content designed to prevent voters from casting ballots, including false claims about voting locations, registration status, or legal consequences. It creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by these deceptive practices and authorizes the Attorney General to issue corrective information to counter false claims. The law directly affects voters, election officials, social media platforms, and anyone spreading false voting information, with penalties including fines and imprisonment for violations.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI-generated content used for deceptive election messaging, limiting technology's application in spreading misinformation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1137: Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025

This bill allows state and federal correctional facilities (like jails and prisons) to operate cellphone jamming systems to block wireless signals used for contraband devices or by incarcerated individuals. It restricts the FCC from preventing this use, but requires jamming systems to be limited to housing areas within the facility. Facilities must fund the systems entirely themselves (if state-run), consult local law enforcement before implementation, and notify the Bureau of Prisons about operations. The law specifically targets blocking signals to/from contraband devices or inmates, not general cellphone use.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly allows cellphone jamming in prisons, restricting wireless signal access and limiting technology use for communication, directly opposing expanded access/privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 995: Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025

This bill repeals the EPA's 2024 emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles and amends the Clean Air Act to prevent future regulations from mandating specific technologies or limiting new vehicle availability based on engine type. It directly affects the EPA's regulatory authority and vehicle manufacturers by blocking technology mandates and restrictions on engine types in new vehicles. Key provisions require the EPA to revise regulations within 24 months to align with these changes, ensuring no federal rules limit vehicle choices based on engine technology. The bill's title is misleading, as it does not address automobile retail sales or consumer choice at dealerships.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EPA emissions standards and blocks technology mandates, weakening clean vehicle regulations and favoring fossil fuel-based engines over renewable energy transitions in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals EPA 2024 emissions standards, directly weakening vehicle pollution regulations under Clean Air Act90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill blocks EPA from mandating vehicle technology (e.g., electric engines) and limits regulatory tech requirements, opposing tech mandates in automotive sector.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals EPA emissions standards for vehicles, directly weakening vehicle regulation standards under transportation policy, aligning with 'weakens safety/environmental standards'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Vehicle Registration

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