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in committee · Tennessee · House Oct 24, 2025

HR 5817: Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act of 2025

This bill would prevent anyone holding foreign citizenship from being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate. It disqualifies candidates who are citizens of any country besides the United States, regardless of their U.S. citizenship status. The law would apply directly to congressional election candidates and would take effect upon the bill's passage.
Randy Fine (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Oct 24, 2025

HR 5815: District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act

HR 5815, the District of Columbia Medicaid Fairness Act, adjusts federal Medicaid funding for Washington D.C. by setting a specific Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for the district. It directly affects D.C. residents enrolled in Medicaid by guaranteeing a minimum federal funding share: 70% for fiscal years before 2027, gradually decreasing to 55% by 2029. For fiscal years 2030 and beyond, D.C. will receive the standard FMAP rate calculated under the Social Security Act, without the special adjustment. This change ensures D.C. receives a higher federal share than it would under the standard formula until 2029, after which it aligns with other states. The bill modifies Section 1905 of the Social Security Act to implement these funding adjustments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGuarantees minimum federal Medicaid funding (70% before 2027), securing essential program funding and stabilizing D.C.'s fiscal burden through federal appropriation.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGuarantees minimum federal Medicaid funding (70%→55%) for D.C. residents, preventing coverage cuts and ensuring stable healthcare access through Medicaid.95% confidence
Michael Cloud (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 3038: Health Care Workforce Real-Time Data Dashboard Act

This bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to create a real-time online dashboard tracking graduate medical education residency programs. It requires the dashboard to show residency application numbers, geographic applicant distribution, match rates, training completion, and physician placement in rural/underserved areas - all using de-identified data to protect privacy. The dashboard will be developed with collaboration from agencies like Medicare (CMS) and the VA, and must integrate with existing systems to avoid duplication. HRSA must report annually to Congress on the dashboard's operation and findings related to physician workforce distribution.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly tracks physician placement in rural/underserved areas via HRSA dashboard, enabling better workforce planning to improve healthcare access and address shortages.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyUses de-identified data to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections as a key indicator.90% confidence
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 3054: Kayla Hamilton Act

The Kayla Hamilton Act updates rules for placing unaccompanied alien children (UACs) in U.S. custody. It requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consult with immigration and law enforcement before placing a UAC, and to conduct background checks on potential sponsors. Children aged 12 or older who are flight risks, dangerous, or have certain criminal histories (like gang-related tattoos or past convictions) must be placed in secure facilities. The law also bans placing UACs with non-citizen sponsors or those with serious criminal records, and mandates detailed background information to be shared with immigration authorities.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates HHS consultation with immigration enforcement, background checks on sponsors, and secure facilities for certain UACs, restricting placement and increasing enforcement cooperation.90% confidence
John Cornyn (R) · 13 co-sponsors
introduced · Tennessee · Senate Oct 22, 2025

S 3030: Pay Our Military Act of 2025

S 3030, the Pay Our Military Act of 2025, ensures that active-duty military members, reservists, civilian Defense personnel, and supporting contractors continue receiving pay and essential benefits during any funding gap in fiscal year 2026. It appropriates necessary funds from the Treasury to cover pay, allowances, housing, travel, and other payments if Congress hasn’t passed full-year appropriations by September 30, 2026. These funds are charged to future appropriations when regular funding is enacted, preventing delays in military compensation. The bill takes effect retroactively as of September 30, 2025, to cover any missed payments during the prior fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures continued military pay funding during appropriations gap, protecting essential government spending without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures uninterrupted pay/benefits for military personnel during funding gaps, directly protecting employment security and financial stability for covered workers.95% confidence
Dan Sullivan (R) · 22 co-sponsors
introduced · Tennessee · Senate Oct 22, 2025

S 3031: Keep America Flying Act of 2026

S 3031, the Keep America Flying Act of 2026, provides temporary funding to ensure continued pay and benefits for critical aviation personnel during the 2025-2026 federal budget gap. It appropriates funds for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners, and their contractors who support flight safety and security operations. This funding covers standard pay, allowances, and benefits for these staff until regular appropriations are enacted or by September 30, 2026. The bill directly affects FAA and TSA employees and contractors whose work is essential to maintaining safe air travel.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for essential aviation personnel pay/benefits during budget gap, directly funding critical safety operations per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds pay/benefits for aviation workers during budget gap, protecting employment conditions and benefits per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds critical aviation personnel (FAA, TSA) for flight safety/security operations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure maintenance and safety standards.95% confidence
Ted Cruz (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 22, 2025

S 2967: Border Lands Conservation Act

The Border Lands Conservation Act directs the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to install roads and surveillance technology on federal lands adjacent to the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada to enhance border security and operational control. It requires reports on environmental damage and wildfires caused by illegal border crossings, establishes a program to manage vegetation and reduce fire risks on border lands, and prohibits federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants on federal lands (except in detention facilities). The bill affects federal land management agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, and border states, while explicitly protecting tribal sovereignty and legal land uses like grazing and recreation.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill prohibits federal funding for housing undocumented immigrants on federal lands and enhances border security measures, restricting services and increasing enforcement.95% confidence
Mike Lee (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 21, 2025

S 3024: Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025

This bill ensures uninterrupted food assistance benefits for SNAP recipients during a government funding gap. If Congress fails to pass full funding for the Department of Agriculture by September 30, 2025, the bill directs the Treasury to provide necessary funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing without interruption. It also covers missed benefits retroactively from September 30, 2025, through the bill’s enactment date. The funding stops once Congress enacts actual fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture. This directly affects approximately 40 million low-income individuals and families who rely on SNAP benefits.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents SNAP funding interruption during government shutdown by directing Treasury funds, protecting existing program funding continuity.95% confidence
Josh Hawley (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 20, 2025

SRES 457: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week".

SRES 457 is a symbolic resolution designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week" in recognition of the coal industry's historical and ongoing contributions to U.S. energy, military readiness, and economic stability. It highlights coal's role in providing 19.5% of U.S. electricity in 2022, its global significance (36% of global electricity), and progress in reducing emissions from coal power plants. The resolution does not create new policy or affect specific groups, as it is purely commemorative. It was introduced by Senators Lummis, Hoeven, Lee, and others.
Cynthia M. Lummis (R) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 3017: STREAMLINE Act

The STREAMLINE Act increases certain anti-money laundering reporting thresholds: it raises the currency transaction reporting threshold from $10,000 to $30,000 and adjusts suspicious activity report thresholds from $2,000/$5,000 to $3,000/$10,000. It also establishes automatic inflation adjustments for these thresholds every five years, based on the Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest $1,000. Financial institutions that file these reports (like banks and casinos) will be directly affected by the higher thresholds and updated reporting requirements. The bill requires the Treasury to review and streamline reporting forms within 360 days of enactment to improve efficiency in detecting illicit finance.
John Kennedy (R) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Oct 17, 2025

HRES 818: Impeaching Deborah Boardman, Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

This resolution proposes impeaching Judge Deborah Boardman of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, alleging she violated judicial standards by sentencing Nicholas John Roske - a man who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh - to eight years (instead of the 30-year recommendation) - based on Roske’s transgender identity. The resolution claims Judge Boardman’s decision, which cited Roske as a "transgender woman" in sentencing, undermined the law and impartiality required of federal judges. It argues this conduct constitutes "high crimes and misdemeanors" by violating the constitutional standard for judicial "good behavior." The resolution is now referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further review.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill targets a judge's sentencing decision it claims weakened legal standards by considering transgender identity, opposing lenient sentencing in criminal cases.92% confidence
Chip Roy (R) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Tennessee · House Oct 17, 2025

HRES 812: Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

HRES 812 is a non-binding House resolution condemning the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and United Nations for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions. It opposes the plan to require vessels to pay into a centralized international fund based on carbon emissions, arguing this would threaten U.S. sovereignty, raise costs for American exporters, and harm trade competitiveness. The resolution demands that U.S. representatives at the IMO vote against the proposal and asserts that no American shipping company can be taxed by international bodies without Congressional approval. It also calls for reciprocal measures against nations enforcing such a tax, though the resolution itself has no legal effect.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly opposes a proposed global tax on shipping emissions, arguing it threatens U.S. economic interests and sovereignty, directly opposing a tax measure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill opposes a global shipping emissions tax, resisting an environmental regulation intended to reduce emissions and fund climate efforts, arguing it threatens U.S. sovereignty and trade.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly opposes a global tax on shipping emissions, which would impact transportation sector operations and costs, aligning with 'oppose' stance against regulatory restrictions.95% confidence
Andy Biggs (R) · 3 co-sponsors
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