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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HJRES 39: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to "Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements".

HJRES 39 is a joint resolution seeking to block a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule on premerger notifications. The rule, published in November 2024, would have required companies to notify the FTC before merging and observe waiting periods for review. If enacted, this resolution would invalidate the rule, meaning companies would not need to comply with the new notification and waiting period requirements. It uses the standard congressional disapproval process under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, to halt the rule from taking effect.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill blocks FTC merger notification rules that could enhance consumer protection and prevent anti-competitive tech consolidation75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 100: Protect the Gig Economy Act of 2025

This bill amends federal court rules to prevent class action lawsuits claiming gig workers were wrongly classified as independent contractors. It adds a new requirement to Rule 23(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, blocking such cases from proceeding if they allege misclassification. The change directly affects gig economy companies (like ride-share or food-delivery apps) facing worker classification lawsuits and limits workers' ability to pursue these claims collectively. This is a procedural change to the legal process, not a new classification standard for workers.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks class actions for gig worker misclassification, limiting collective legal recourse and weakening worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts gig workers' legal rights by blocking class action lawsuits, limiting digital worker protections and favoring tech companies over labor rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 651: Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act

This bill repeals two federal programs that provided funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It eliminates the grant program for charging/fueling stations under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and terminates the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The bill specifically removes authorization for new grants, cancels unspent funds, and prohibits future use of federal money for these programs. As a result, the federal government will no longer fund or support the development of EV charging networks through these specific mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, directly defunding renewable energy infrastructure programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, eliminating programs that support clean transportation and emissions reduction efforts, directly weakening environmental progress.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, reducing technology adoption and limiting access to electric vehicle charging networks.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill repeals federal EV charging infrastructure programs, eliminating grants and canceling unspent funds, directly cutting transportation infrastructure funding for electric vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Data Privacy Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 1367: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act repeals federal tax credits for purchasing new electric vehicles, used clean vehicles, and commercial clean vehicles. It also eliminates the tax credit for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These changes apply to vehicles purchased or with a binding contract entered into 30 days after the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects consumers and businesses that previously used these credits to offset the cost of electric vehicles and charging stations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing tax benefits for consumers/businesses.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing incentives for clean energy vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, reducing incentives for clean transportation adoption and increasing emissions.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill eliminates tax credits for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, restricting technology adoption and limiting clean vehicle access.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, removing financial incentives that promote sustainable transportation adoption.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jul 17, 2025

HR 4530: STOP Shells Act

HR 4530, the STOP Shells Act, requires U.S. export licensing for subsidiaries owned 50% or more by companies listed on Commerce Department "Entity Lists" or "Military End User Lists" due to national security concerns. It mandates that the Commerce Secretary assess whether applying export controls to these subsidiaries would advance U.S. national security interests before adding entities to the lists. The bill also requires the Commerce Secretary to notify Congress within two days of both adding entities to the lists and granting any exemptions for subsidiaries. These provisions aim to prevent entities on restricted lists from circumventing export controls through subsidiary companies.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology exports by imposing additional licensing requirements on subsidiaries of listed entities, limiting tech company operations and access to international markets.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 4000: To prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States, except for those from the "Five Eyes", from accessing or entering Department of Energy sites and facilities.

This bill prohibits non-U.S. citizens from accessing or entering Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities, with an exception for citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom (the "Five Eyes" alliance). It requires the Secretary of Energy to update relevant regulations within 60 days of enactment to implement the restriction. The prohibition takes effect 60 days after the bill becomes law. This directly affects foreign nationals seeking access to DOE facilities, excluding those from the specified allied countries.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts non-citizens (except Five Eyes) from accessing DOE facilities, directly limiting immigrant access to federal sites per immigration enforcement criteria.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts access to DOE facilities for non-U.S. citizens, limiting international collaboration and technology exchange in the energy sector.75% confidence

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passed · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 1166: Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

HR 1166 prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using funds to buy batteries produced by specific Chinese companies, including CATL, BYD, and others listed in the bill, starting October 1, 2027. It directly affects DHS procurement for all its agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration. The bill defines "produced by" to include entities assembling final products or supplying most components of the batteries. DHS may waive the ban for national security reasons or research, but must report on cost and mission impacts within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts DHS from purchasing batteries from specific Chinese companies, limiting technology procurement options and potentially impacting supply chain diversity in tech components.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1671: Interstate Obscenity Definition Act

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to create a specific federal definition for "obscene" visual content, affecting how such material is regulated under federal law. It defines obscenity as visual depictions that (1) appeal to prurient interest, (2) depict sexual acts with intent to arouse, and (3) lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The definition explicitly covers images, videos, and graphic files, referencing existing definitions of "sexual act" from Title 18. This change would standardize federal obscenity enforcement for visual media across state lines and in interstate communications.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts technology by imposing federal obscenity definitions on digital content, potentially limiting internet access and digital rights for visual media.75% confidence

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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 Nov 20, 2025

S 3227: Protecting American Farmland Act

This bill prohibits federal funding for ground-mounted solar projects that convert prime farmland (defined as the most productive agricultural land under existing law) and excludes such projects from key tax credits like the residential clean energy credit (Section 25D), production tax credits (Sections 45, 45Y), and investment tax credits (Sections 48, 48E). It directly affects solar developers and property owners seeking to install solar facilities on prime farmland, blocking both federal financial support and tax incentives for these projects. The bill uses the existing definition of "prime farmland" from the Farmland Protection Policy Act to prevent agricultural land from being repurposed for solar energy generation. Its core mechanism is a dual restriction: no federal funds for covered projects and exclusion from tax credits for solar installations on protected farmland.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly restricts tax credits (Sections 25D, 45, 45Y, 48, 48E) and prohibits federal funding for solar projects on prime farmland, directly limiting tax incentives and defunding specific initiatives.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar on prime farmland, restricting renewable energy development as defined in the bill's summary.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks federal funding and tax credits for solar projects on prime farmland, restricting clean energy development that aligns with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts solar energy technology deployment on prime farmland by blocking federal funding and tax credits, limiting renewable energy technology adoption.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Conservation Tags Agriculture

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