This bill requires the National Institute of Justice to disclose the specific countries where ballistic-resistant body armor and its fibers are made when listing certified products. It prohibits any such product from being labeled "Made in America" if its fibers were produced outside the United States. Additionally, the Department of Justice is barred from using federal funds to purchase this armor unless it is manufactured domestically, with exceptions only if domestic options are unavailable or fail to meet existing quality standards. The legislation also mandates training for government entities receiving grants to help them understand these new sourcing and labeling rules.
The You Own the Data Act (YODA) establishes new federal rules requiring major online platforms and data brokers to give users greater control over their personal information. Covered entities, defined as large websites with over 100 million users or data brokers generating significant revenue from user data, must obtain written consent before sharing contact lists and allow users to access, correct, delete, or export their data within 90 days. The bill also mandates that these companies stop tracking cookies without permission, limit data retention to 60 days for browsing and biometric data, and provide clear privacy notices in under 1,000 words. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, while individuals can sue companies for violations and receive damages of up to $750 per incident.
This bill proposes to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to thirteen. It achieves this by amending the United States Code to raise the maximum number of associate justices from eight to twelve and the number of chief justices from one to one, effectively adding four new seats to the court. The legislation would directly affect the federal judiciary by altering the size of the highest appellate body in the nation. Currently, the Supreme Court consists of nine justices, and this measure would expand that number to allow for more judges to hear cases.
This bill, the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, updates and strengthens pipeline safety regulations across the United States. It increases funding for pipeline safety programs through fiscal year 2030, requires risk-based inspections of pipeline facilities, and establishes a voluntary information-sharing system for pipeline safety data. The bill also addresses safety concerns related to emerging gases like hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and improves emergency response planning requirements. It directly affects pipeline operators, state pipeline safety programs, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
This bill prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing foreign judgments or awards related to lawsuits where the underlying claim stems from a U.S. person complying with U.S. sanctions or export controls, or where a foreign court asserted jurisdiction based on those sanctions. It directly affects foreign entities or individuals seeking compensation from U.S. persons for contract disputes arising from U.S. sanctions compliance. The key mechanism adds a new rule (Section 1660) to federal law, requiring dismissal of such cases in U.S. courts and allowing defendants to remove them to federal district court. Exceptions include cases involving terrorism, U.S. government contracts, or disputes resolved under U.S. dispute resolution agreements. The bill applies broadly to all foreign litigation tied to U.S. sanctions, not exclusively to Russia.
HR 5213, the "Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act," prohibits federal grants to states or local governments that have policies substantially limiting cash bail for individuals charged with specific violent or public disorder offenses. It directly affects state and local governments with bail policies allowing pretrial release for crimes like murder, rape, robbery, looting, or rioting. The bill amends federal law to block grant awards (under the Omnibus Crime Control Act) for any jurisdiction maintaining such bail policies for these covered offenses, starting in the fiscal year after enactment. This is a funding restriction, not a change to bail laws themselves.
HR 2137, the Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025, prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying benefit claims solely because a veteran misses a required medical exam. It amends Section 5103A of Title 38, U.S. Code, to prohibit automatic denials for missed exams and requires the VA to consider other factors. This directly affects veterans filing claims for VA benefits who skip scheduled medical evaluations. The bill ensures veterans cannot be rejected for a claim based only on non-attendance, while allowing denials for other valid reasons.
This bill requires federal agencies to analyze indirect economic costs on small businesses when creating new rules, including costs affecting businesses that interact with regulated entities (like suppliers or partners). It creates a new process allowing small businesses to petition the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel to review agency certifications claiming a rule won't significantly impact them. Agencies must then provide detailed cost analyses, publish guidance online for small business feedback, and face penalties if they fail to cooperate with reviews. The bill does not change existing regulations but adds new review steps for small business input.
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate how well the Transportation Security Administration follows non-discrimination rules during passenger screenings. The report, due within 90 days of enactment and then every year, will be sent to specific congressional committees to highlight any areas needing improvement. It directly affects the TSA by mandating regular oversight of its security practices to ensure they do not discriminate against travelers. The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability without changing the actual security procedures themselves.
This joint resolution asks Congress to officially reject a rule from the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection that attempted to cancel an earlier regulation on whistleblower protections. The bill directly affects the Bureau by declaring its cancellation attempt invalid and restoring the previous rules that allowed whistleblowers to report financial misconduct. If passed, the Bureau would be required to keep the original whistleblower protections in place rather than removing them.
This Senate resolution expresses the Senate's view that the United States should prioritize countering the People's Republic of China as its main strategic competitor. The document outlines specific policy directions, including strengthening military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, protecting American economic interests from Chinese trade practices, and leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. It also calls for maintaining strong alliances with nations such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, while supporting democratic values and human rights globally.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for keeping United States troops as part of the Kosovo Force (KFOR). The bill directly affects the roughly 600 U.S. military personnel currently stationed in Kosovo and the NATO mission they support. It asserts that maintaining this presence is vital for stabilizing the region amid ongoing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia. The text urges that American forces remain in Kosovo until the peace mission is fully completed.
