The ReportScams.gov Act establishes a comprehensive federal framework to combat scams by creating a centralized website, reportscams.gov, where the public can access prevention resources, report incidents, and find victim assistance. This initiative requires the Office of Management and Budget to set a national priority goal for reducing scams and form an interagency Steering Committee involving major departments like the FBI, FTC, and Secret Service to develop a unified action plan. The bill mandates the creation of a secure online portal that routes scam reports to relevant federal and state authorities while providing detailed, up-to-date information on recognizing and avoiding fraud. Additionally, the legislation ensures accountability through quarterly progress reviews, annual public reports on scam trends and financial losses, and a specific authority for agencies to transfer funds to support these coordinated efforts.
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments for five years on how foreign terrorist organizations use generative artificial intelligence to spread extremist messages or develop weapons. These reports must analyze specific incidents from the previous year and include recommendations for countermeasures while protecting privacy and civil liberties. The unclassified portions of these assessments will be made public on a government website, and federal agencies will share relevant intelligence with state and local fusion centers to improve information sharing.
The NO FAKES Act of 2026 establishes a new property right for individuals to control the creation and use of their digital voice and visual likeness replicas, extending protection to both living people and their heirs for up to 70 years after death. The bill requires companies and platforms that distribute these digital replicas or sell tools to create them to obtain explicit authorization from the right holder, while also setting up a notification system for online services to remove unauthorized content. Additionally, the law preempts existing state laws regarding digital likeness rights and includes specific penalties and safe harbor protections for platforms that comply with the new requirements.
The Improving IRS Customer Service Act requires the Internal Revenue Service to enhance transparency and accessibility for taxpayers by mandating real-time public dashboards that display phone wait times, call statistics, and refund processing details. The bill also directs the IRS to expand online tools, allowing individuals and authorized representatives to view tax documents, respond to notices, and track refund status through a unified website or mobile app. Additionally, the legislation establishes programs to identify taxpayers facing economic hardships and provide them with information on alternative payment options, while requiring the National Taxpayer Advocate to publish monthly performance statistics on case resolution times. These measures aim to improve communication between the IRS and the public, reduce wait times, and increase the availability of digital services for filing and account management.
The One Giant LEAP Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to create an online portal for processing commercial space launch licenses within one year of the bill's enactment. This system will allow applicants to submit and modify applications, track all communications between the government and stakeholders, and manage related documentation in one place. The portal will also display detailed timelines and status updates for each application to both the Secretary and the public, increasing transparency in the approval process.
This bill creates an online portal to help surviving spouses and estate executors prepare and file their taxes after a death. The portal will offer tools like checklists, pre-filled forms, and secure document uploads while automatically connecting with Social Security death records. To support this system, the bill also establishes a grant program to help states improve how they record and report death information to the Social Security Administration.
This bill authorizes the creation of Lending.gov, a centralized online platform designed to streamline access to loans offered by various federal agencies. It requires agencies to migrate their loan management systems to this shared platform within three years, aiming to reduce costs, prevent fraud, and improve the speed and transparency of federal lending. The platform will be operated by a designated provider using modern commercial technology, with oversight from the General Services Administration and performance monitoring through regular surveys and public reporting.
HR 1147 establishes the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee to improve accessibility for veterans with disabilities across Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) services. The committee, composed of 15 members including four veterans with disabilities, four accessibility experts, two VA staff, and five veteran service organization representatives, will assess barriers in VA facilities, digital services, benefits, and communications. It must submit biennial reports identifying accessibility gaps and recommending improvements, with the VA required to respond to these reports within 90 days. The committee directly affects veterans with disabilities by mandating regular VA consultation on compliance with accessibility laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act or the MAIN Event Ticketing Act This bill expands measures to protect the security and integrity of online ticket sales. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of applications that perform automated tasks to purchase event tickets from online ticket sellers in circumvention of the seller's posted ticket purchasing order rules. This includes using software applications that circumvent access control systems or security measures. In addition, online ticket sellers must establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the seller's website or service. Further, online ticket sellers must report known incidents of circumvention to the Federal Trade Commission and take reasonable steps to address any such incidents. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this bill (and related prohibitions under current law) and authorizes the commission to bring civil actions for such violations. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies must coordinate as appropriate with the commission to share information about known instances of cyberattacks against the websites or online services used by ticket sellers. The commission must report to Congress on the status of enforcement actions taken under this bill.
HR 2713, the MAIN Event Ticketing Act, requires ticket-issuing websites to implement stronger security measures to prevent automated bots from bypassing purchase limits and circumventing online ticketing rules. It directly affects ticket sellers (like major platforms) and their third-party service providers, mandating they establish technical safeguards, report security breaches within 30 days, and address circumvention incidents. Key provisions include requiring access controls to enforce purchase limits, creating a public complaint website for consumers, and imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations. The bill strengthens enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, which will issue compliance guidance and oversee civil actions for non-compliance.
