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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 3979: Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026, authorizes expanded cooperation between U.S. federal agencies and Taiwan in civilian space activities. It directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to work with Taiwan on satellite programs, space exploration, weather monitoring, personnel exchanges, and commercial space technology. The legislation requires these agencies to coordinate with the State Department and protect sensitive U.S. information and economic interests while pursuing mutually beneficial initiatives. Officials must submit annual reports to Congress for five years detailing the cooperation efforts and any challenges encountered.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes expanded cooperation in civilian space activities, satellite programs, and commercial space technology between US agencies and Taiwan, advancing technological collaboration and development.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 3957: NSF AI Education Act of 2026

The NSF AI Education Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students studying artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and related fields. The bill establishes new programs to support AI education at community colleges, vocational schools, and historically underserved institutions, including priority funding for rural, Tribal, and minority-serving institutions. It also authorizes grants for AI research in agriculture and advanced manufacturing, requires the development of guidance for AI use in K-12 education, and mandates the creation of workforce frameworks for AI and other emerging technologies. The legislation includes provisions to restrict funding to institutions with certain civil rights violations and establishes requirements for oversight of public-private partnerships and foreign contributions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs NSF to award scholarships and fellowships for AI education, establishes new programs at community colleges and underserved institutions, and provides priority funding for rural and minority-serving institutions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs NSF to award scholarships and fellowships for AI education, establishing new programs to support AI education at community colleges and underserved institutions, explicitly advancing technology education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3949: Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to update cybersecurity and digital service regulations for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The law mandates that states issue chip-enabled EBT cards within four years, ban magnetic stripe cards on new cards, and eliminate replacement fees for cards lost, stolen, or damaged due to fraud. It also requires online transaction security measures, provides funding for retailers to upgrade payment terminals, and establishes reporting requirements to track fraud and system performance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity for EBT cards by mandating chip-enabled technology, banning magnetic stripes, and eliminating fraud-related replacement fees, directly enhancing digital security and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7885: Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act

This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Education to create a pilot program that awards competitive grants to partnerships between colleges and employers to integrate cybersecurity training into postsecondary career and technical education programs. The grants, up to $500,000 each, are intended to help prepare workers for critical infrastructure sectors like energy, water, and transportation by teaching cybersecurity skills aligned with national workforce standards. To receive funding, partnerships must include at least one college and two or more employers in a critical infrastructure sector, and they must submit detailed plans covering curriculum development, workforce needs, diversity goals, and how they will sustain the programs after the grant period ends. The bill also requires recipients to report annually on how funds were used, student outcomes, and employment results, with a total funding authorization of $10 million.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes grants to integrate cybersecurity education into postsecondary programs, expanding educational access and workforce training opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes grants for cybersecurity education integration in workforce training, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities and workforce preparedness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4092: No Crypto in Social Security Act

This bill would prohibit the Social Security Trust Funds from investing in cryptocurrency or any crypto-related investments. It directly affects the Social Security system by amending the Social Security Act to ban digital assets and related financial products from the fund's investment portfolio. The legislation defines "digital asset" using the existing definition from the GENIUS Act and includes various crypto-related investments such as funds tied to digital asset futures, stocks of companies deriving value from digital assets, and other assets whose value depends on cryptocurrency. This change would remove cryptocurrency from the list of allowable investments for Social Security's trust funds.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts cryptocurrency investments in Social Security Trust Funds, limiting access to digital assets and reducing financial inclusion in technology sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 23, 2026

S 3893: SAFE Act

This bill, titled the Security and Freedom Enhancement Act of 2026, amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to reform how intelligence agencies collect and use information about Americans. It directly affects the FBI, intelligence agencies, and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court by requiring stricter rules on searching communications of U.S. persons and limiting access to data about Americans located in the United States. Key provisions include mandatory audits of FBI queries, new approval requirements for searching sensitive individuals like elected officials, expanded reporting to Congress, and restrictions on purchasing personal data from data brokers. The bill also strengthens oversight by requiring the Inspector General to conduct periodic audits and mandates greater transparency through public reporting of surveillance activities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy and digital rights by reforming surveillance authorities, enhancing oversight, and protecting Americans' communications data from intelligence agencies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7704: VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act

This bill requires Veterans Affairs call centers to use multi-factor authentication to verify the identity of callers before taking high-impact actions. It directly affects veterans and beneficiaries who interact with VA services, ensuring their identities are confirmed more securely. The law defines high-impact actions as those where fraud could cause lasting harm, such as diverting funds or accessing sensitive accounts. By adding this requirement to federal code, the bill strengthens existing security controls for vulnerable service members.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens VA call center security to protect veterans' identities and prevent fraud, supporting patient rights and healthcare system integrity.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates multi-factor authentication for VA call centers, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting veterans' data privacy from fraud.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill strengthens VA security by requiring multi-factor authentication for high-impact actions, protecting veterans from identity fraud and unauthorized access to benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 6996: Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act

This bill, known as the Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, aims to increase the global export of U.S.-developed artificial intelligence systems, computing hardware, and related standards. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program that helps industry groups export U.S. AI technology to allied nations while working with the State Department to remove foreign barriers to these exports. The legislation also requires government agencies to develop security measures to prevent unauthorized access by foreign adversaries and to track the success of these export efforts through regular reports to Congress.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes AI technology exports, strengthens global tech collaboration, and aims to expand U.S. technology influence worldwide.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3974: Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026, establishes uniform accessibility standards for web content and applications used by employers, public entities, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers. It requires these covered entities to ensure their digital platforms are accessible to individuals with disabilities, meaning the content must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with various disabilities. The bill directs the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to develop and update specific technical standards within 24 months of enactment, with staggered compliance deadlines for small entities. It also creates enforcement mechanisms allowing for civil penalties and damages, establishes a technical assistance center to help entities comply, and provides grants to small entities for remediating inaccessible digital content.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes accessibility standards for employers and employment agencies, protecting workers with disabilities from digital exclusion and ensuring equal access to employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by establishing accessibility standards for web content and applications, ensuring individuals with disabilities can access digital platforms.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7786: AI Fraud Accountability Act

This bill, known as the AI Fraud Accountability Act, makes it a federal crime to use artificial intelligence or other technology to create realistic digital impersonations of real or fictional people for the purpose of defrauding others of money, documents, or other valuable items. The law applies to communications across state lines and foreign borders, and it allows for criminal penalties including fines and up to three years in prison, along with the forfeiture of assets used to commit the fraud. In addition to criminal provisions, the bill gives the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce these rules as unfair or deceptive business practices and requires the creation of a working group to develop technical best practices for detecting and preventing digital impersonation fraud. The legislation also establishes mechanisms for international cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies to combat cross-border fraud and includes a safeguard protecting parody, satire, and journalism from being classified as illegal impersonation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new federal crimes for digital impersonation fraud, strengthening law enforcement tools and protecting citizens from fraud through enhanced criminal justice measures.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by criminalizing AI-based impersonation fraud, protecting consumers from digital deception and strengthening digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

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