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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5454: Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026

The Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026 amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to exempt certain small, privately held securities firms from mandatory audits by registered public accounting firms under Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) oversight. The bill defines these eligible firms as "non-carrying" brokers or dealers that do not hold customer funds or securities and have no more than 150 registered representatives. To qualify for this exemption, a firm must also be in good standing, which requires maintaining specific financial capital ratios, having no recent regulatory orders or felony convictions, and remaining free from suspensions by industry associations. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB are directed to update their regulations within 180 days of enactment to implement these changes, allowing qualifying firms to satisfy audit obligations through standard generally accepted auditing standards rather than PCAOB-specific requirements.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill exempts certain small securities firms from mandatory audits, potentially reducing oversight and government accountability in the financial sector.75% confidence
Tom Cotton (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5452: A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide for tailoring and indexing enhanced regulations.

S. 5452 raises the asset size limits that trigger enhanced financial regulations for large banks and nonbank financial companies, effectively exempting more institutions from these stricter rules. The bill increases key statutory thresholds, such as raising the limit for certain bank holding company requirements from $250 billion to $370 billion and adjusting other benchmarks from $10 billion to $15 billion. It also mandates that the Federal Reserve adjust these dollar amounts every five years based on inflation or economic growth metrics, ensuring the limits keep pace with the economy over time.
Katie Boyd Britt (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5451: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that recipients of Pell Grants be citizens or nationals of the United States.

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to restrict eligibility for Pell Grants to students who are citizens or nationals of the United States. It directly affects non-citizen and non-national students currently enrolled in or applying to institutions that receive federal financial aid, as they would no longer qualify for this specific grant program. The legislation achieves this by adding a new definition of "eligible student" that explicitly requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, overriding other provisions that might allow broader eligibility.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill restricts eligibility for Pell Grants, a federal financial aid program, to only citizens or nationals of the United States, thereby limiting educational access for non-citizen students.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationThe bill explicitly restricts Pell Grant eligibility to U.S. citizens or nationals, thereby limiting access to financial aid for non-citizen students, which opposes immigrant access to services.95% confidence
Jim Banks (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5450: A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.

This bill raises the pay grade for federal railroad safety inspectors by one level on the government's General Schedule. It directly affects these employees by increasing their base salary through a reclassification of their positions from GS-12 to GS-13 and from GS-13 to GS-14. The legislation requires the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of Transportation to update official job descriptions and grade standards within 180 days of the law's enactment to reflect these changes.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill directly increases the pay grade and thus the base salary for federal railroad safety inspectors, advancing workers' wages and employment standards.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill raises the pay grade for federal railroad safety inspectors, which strengthens the workforce responsible for transportation safety and infrastructure oversight.85% confidence
Gary C. Peters (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5449: Mothers and Newborns Success Act

The Mothers and Newborns Success Act authorizes multiple federal grant programs aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and addressing racial and geographic health disparities in the United States. Key provisions include funding for state-level innovation projects, a pilot program to coordinate postpartum care, and a new national research network established within the National Institutes of Health to study the causes of maternal death. The bill also supports telehealth initiatives to improve access to obstetric care in rural areas and mandates a public awareness campaign focused on recognizing health warning signs and increasing vaccination rates among pregnant women. These efforts are directed at state health departments, tribal organizations, and non-profit entities, with specific funding authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes multiple federal grant programs and provides funding to reduce maternal and infant mortality, directly impacting government spending and appropriations to address health disparities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill authorizes federal grant programs to reduce maternal and infant mortality, address health disparities, fund postpartum care, and establish a research network, all of which directly advance healthcare.95% confidence
Tim Kaine (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5447: FAIR Fees Act of 2026

The FAIR Fees Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations within 270 days that prohibit airlines from charging fees for flight changes, cancellations, baggage, seat selection, or priority boarding if those charges are unreasonable or disproportionate to the actual costs incurred. The bill directs regulators to evaluate specific factors, such as the ability to resell seats and electronic processing costs, when determining if a fee is justified. It also mandates that parents traveling with children age 13 or younger be allowed to sit next to them without paying an extra charge. Airlines holding federal certificates for passenger transport would be subject to these new standards, which must be reviewed and updated at least every three years.
Edward J. Markey (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5446: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act

The Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act requires airlines and ticket agents to provide full cash refunds when a flight is cancelled, significantly delayed, or changed if the passenger declines rebooking or other compensation. A significant delay is defined as arriving at least three hours late on domestic flights or six hours late on international flights. Airlines must issue these refunds within seven business days for credit card purchases and twenty days for other payment methods, while passengers who cancel their own tickets at least 48 hours before departure are also entitled to a full refund within 30 days. The bill allows carriers to offer vouchers or credits as an alternative only if they clearly disclose the passenger's right to choose cash instead and ensure the voucher never expires. Violations of these requirements subject airlines and ticket agents to civil penalties, with specific rules applying to larger carriers based on annual operating revenue thresholds that are adjusted for inflation starting in 2028.
Edward J. Markey (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 5445: GRACE for Military Survivors Act

The GRACE for Military Survivors Act extends the deadline for surviving family members to deposit military death benefits into Roth IRAs or Coverdell education savings accounts from one year to three years. This change directly affects the spouses, children, and other dependents of deceased service members who are eligible for these tax-advantaged contributions. The bill applies to benefits received after enactment, while also allowing a transition period for amounts received between October 7, 2001, and the date the law is passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends the deadline for depositing military death benefits into tax-advantaged accounts, providing a benefit to military survivors which can be seen as a form of tax relief or fiscal support.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill extends the deadline for military survivors to deposit death benefits into tax-advantaged accounts, directly supporting their financial well-being.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to protect national security. Starting in 2027, the bill generally bans these vehicles if they originate from or are controlled by these countries, with separate restrictions on software and hardware taking effect in 2030. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to issue specific exemptions for items that do not pose a security risk and must publish a list of approved products. The law also requires companies to submit declarations confirming their vehicles comply with the rules and imposes heavy fines for violations.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from specific countries, limiting market access and technological availability.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles from specific countries, limiting vehicle availability and technology access.85% confidence
Bernie Moreno (R) · 57 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 22, 2026

S 2735: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025

This bill transfers approximately 265 acres of land (80 acres from BLM land and 185 acres from Indian Creek Ranch) to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians in trust for the Tribe. It revokes a 1964 public land order and requires the Secretary of the Interior to place the land into trust within 180 days of enactment, after a required survey. The land will become part of the Tribe's reservation and be administered under standard federal trust rules, but cannot be used for tribal gaming under federal law. The bill directly affects the Tribe by expanding their reservation landholdings under federal trust management.
Alex Padilla (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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