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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2025

S 2284: Keep Your Coins Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal agencies from restricting individuals' use of convertible virtual currency for personal purchases or self-custodying digital assets via self-hosted wallets. It directly affects people who use crypto to buy goods/services for themselves, regardless of how they obtained the currency. Key provisions prevent agencies from blocking personal transactions or interfering with user-controlled wallets (where owners retain full control over their assets). The law defines "covered users" broadly to include anyone purchasing items for their own use with convertible virtual currency. It does not regulate businesses, exchanges, or government use of digital assets.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits federal restrictions on personal crypto transactions and self-custody, protecting digital asset ownership rights per bill's core provisions.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 14, 2025

S 2266: Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act

This bill (S 2266) requires businesses selling online services with automatic renewals or free trials to clearly disclose renewal terms and make cancellation simple for consumers. It mandates 7-day advance notice before charging for renewals, requires express consent for each renewal (not just initial sign-up), and prohibits deceptive "dark patterns" that hide cancellation options. Violations make renewals void and require full refunds for affected charges. The law directly affects subscription services (like streaming or software) and protects consumers from unexpected fees or hidden billing practices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates clear renewal disclosures, prohibits deceptive 'dark patterns,' and requires express consent for online subscriptions, directly protecting consumer digital rights and transparency in tech transactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 17, 2025

S 2101: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create an electronic system allowing veterans and eligible individuals to send and receive digital messages about their education benefits. It directly affects veterans using VA education benefits, such as the GI Bill, by giving them the option to switch from paper mail to electronic communication. The VA must notify these veterans about the opt-in option and ensure they can choose electronic correspondence instead of mail. The law mandates this change for all communications related to education benefit entitlements under existing VA programs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates VA to create electronic messaging system for veterans' benefits, advancing digital communication access and reducing paper reliance, aligning with digital equity promotion.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates electronic system for VA education benefit communications, improving access/convenience without reducing benefits. Strengthens service delivery for veterans using GI Bill.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2040: Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act

The Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act creates a new Office within the Department of Commerce to review transactions involving connected vehicles (vehicles with internet connectivity) that could pose national security risks from countries like China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. The Office can require companies to implement cybersecurity measures, remove certain components, or block transactions if they pose a significant risk to U.S. critical infrastructure. Companies must provide information about their transactions and comply with review findings, with penalties including fines of up to $1 million per violation. The law requires annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence to identify high-risk supply chain participants, expanding government authority to regulate the connected vehicle supply chain for national security purposes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires cybersecurity measures for connected vehicles to prevent national security risks, aligning with enhanced cybersecurity protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 1000: Cyber PIVOTT Act

The Cyber PIVOTT Act creates a program to build a skilled cyber workforce by providing full tuition scholarships to students in two-year cyber or cyber-relevant associate's degree programs at participating community colleges and technical schools. The program requires scholarship recipients to complete a two-year service obligation in a cyber role for federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government, with exceptions for military service. It includes mandatory skills-based exercises, internships with government agencies or critical infrastructure sectors, and a database of cyber training resources mapped to job roles. The program aims to enroll 250 students in its first year, doubling annually until reaching 1,000 students per year, with a long-term goal of 10,000 students annually within ten years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides full tuition scholarships for cyber associate's programs at community colleges, directly funding higher education access and workforce development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity workforce development via tuition scholarships and service requirements, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1734: Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act

HR 1734 establishes a task force of financial regulators (including Treasury, Fed, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials) to study deep fake threats to banking security. The task force must issue a report within one year detailing current protections used by banks and credit unions, standard definitions for AI terms like "deep fakes," risks of identity theft via AI fraud, and best practices for prevention. The report will also include regulatory recommendations to protect consumers from data theft and fraud. This procedural bill requires a study but does not enact new laws or directly affect consumers or institutions until recommendations are considered.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes task force to study deep fake threats and develop regulatory recommendations for consumer protection in banking security, enhancing cybersecurity measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 25, 2025

S 2165: 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025

This bill makes it illegal to distribute online digital instructions (like 3D printer files) that can automatically program a 3D printer to create a firearm or complete a firearm receiver. It directly affects individuals who share such files online, including those creating or distributing "ghost gun" schematics. The key mechanism prohibits the internet distribution of these specific digital files under federal law, aiming to prevent untraceable firearms. This addresses the concern that 3D-printed guns lack serial numbers, making them difficult for law enforcement to trace after crimes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits 3D gun file distribution to prevent untraceable firearms, strengthening law enforcement's ability to track weapons and reduce gun violence in criminal justice context.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts online distribution of 3D-printed firearm files, limiting technology use for untraceable weapons.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2714: CHAT Act

S 2714 (CHAT Act) requires companies operating AI chatbots designed to simulate friendship or emotional interaction (like companion AI chatbots) to verify user ages and implement protections for minors. It mandates age verification for all users, parental account linkage and consent for minors, blocking access to sexually explicit content for minors, and monitoring for suicidal ideation with resource links. Companies must also display clear notifications every 60 minutes stating users are interacting with AI, not humans. The bill directly affects minors under 18 and the companies providing these chatbot services, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires suicide monitoring and resource links in AI chatbots, directly supporting mental health services and patient safety.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates age verification, parental consent, and safety monitoring for AI chatbots to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulations in technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1362: SAFE Supply Chains Act

The SAFE Supply Chains Act requires the U.S. Department of Defense to only purchase or use certain IT hardware and software (called "covered products") from the original manufacturer or an authorized reseller, prohibiting purchases from other sources. It allows limited waivers for scientific research or to protect critical military operations, but mandates annual reports to Congress detailing waiver reasons, security measures, and efforts to reduce future waivers. The law does not create new funding and will take effect one year after enactment. This aims to strengthen supply chain security by limiting reliance on unvetted vendors for defense-related technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by mandating DoD secure supply chains for IT hardware/software, requiring original manufacturers/authorized resellers to prevent compromised products.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 339: Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

HR 339, the Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, requires state and local governments to approve modifications to existing wireless towers and telecommunications facilities (like base stations) that don’t change their physical size within 60 days - or automatically approve the request. The bill limits governments to requiring only publicly available, relevant documentation for such requests and mandates written denials with specific legal citations if a request is rejected. It defines eligible requests as those improving facility resiliency (e.g., backup power, hardening for public safety) or enabling equipment changes without altering structure size. This law primarily affects telecommunications companies seeking infrastructure upgrades and local governments managing facility approvals, with the FCC required to issue implementing rules within 180 days.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill streamlines approval for wireless tower modifications, enabling faster broadband infrastructure deployment and expansion of internet access, a key aspect of technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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