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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5228: STOP the SWAMP Act

The STOP the SWAMP Act modifies congressional rules to impose stricter penalties on witnesses who refuse to answer questions or commit perjury during federal investigations. Under the new provisions, such individuals would face misdemeanor charges, potential jail time, and automatic debarment from future federal employment. Additionally, the bill creates a streamlined process allowing members of Congress to quickly pass resolutions cutting the salary and expenses of federal employees who violate these rules. These measures aim to increase accountability for witnesses by ensuring they face immediate consequences for non-compliance or dishonesty.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens integrity of federal investigations by penalizing perjury and obstruction, which supports fair judicial processes.85% confidence
Roger Marshall (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5227: First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act

The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act allows individuals to use funds from long-term 529 college savings plans to purchase a principal residence without incurring federal income taxes. To qualify, the account must have been open for at least 15 years, the distribution must be used within 60 days, and the total amount withdrawn for this purpose cannot exceed $35,000. If the home is sold or no longer used as a primary residence within five years, the beneficiary must repay the tax benefit, though this penalty decreases by 20 percent for each full year the home is kept. The law also adjusts the overall limit on special rollovers to Roth IRAs to account for these new home purchase withdrawals.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for first-time home buyers by allowing tax-free withdrawals from 529 plans, aligning with fiscal support for middle-income households.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tax-free use of 529 funds for first-time home purchases, increasing access to homeownership and supporting affordable housing goals.85% confidence
Jon Husted (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5226: Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026

This bill requires social media companies to obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing anyone under 16 to create or maintain an account. If consent is provided, the platform must set up the account as a parent-supervised profile, giving parents tools to manage privacy settings, limit screen time, control communications, and monitor activity. The Federal Trade Commission will establish rules for verifying age and consent, while state attorneys general are authorized to enforce the law through civil actions. The legislation defines "child" as anyone under 16 and excludes services like email, text messaging, and educational platforms from its requirements.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts youth access to social media platforms and imposes parental consent requirements, limiting digital rights and internet usage for minors.85% confidence
Ruben Gallego (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5225: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

The K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 allows federal education funds to be used for teaching artificial intelligence to students and training educators on how to use it responsibly. By amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the bill permits schools to spend money on AI curricula that focus on safe and effective usage, as well as professional development for teachers and staff. This change directly affects state and local school districts by expanding the list of allowable expenses to include specific instruction on AI tools and the skills needed to teach them. The legislation defines artificial intelligence using the same standard established in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to ensure consistency across programs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly funds AI literacy and teacher training, expanding educational resources and modernizing curriculum.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds AI literacy education and teacher training to promote responsible technology use in schools.95% confidence
Tim Sheehy (R) · 3 co-sponsors
introduced · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5221: Stop Corrupt Trading Act

The Stop Corrupt Trading Act prohibits the President, Vice President, and their controlled businesses from selling or exchanging nonpublic information gained through their official positions for financial gain. This law defines nonpublic information as data that is confidential, exempt from public disclosure, or not available to the general public, and it bans anyone else from buying or selling such information for profit. Violators face criminal penalties including fines up to double the transaction value or up to five years in prison, as well as civil lawsuits that can result in the forfeiture of profits and significant monetary penalties. The bill also establishes a six-year statute of limitations for civil actions, which is paused while the President or Vice President holds office, and requires the Office of Government Ethics to refer credible evidence of violations to the Attorney General.
Alex Padilla (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 4, 2026

HR 10040: No TSA Data for ICE Act

This bill, titled the No TSA Data for ICE Act, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from sharing passenger data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It specifically bars these agencies from using TSA information or data from private brokers to perform immigration enforcement functions. Additionally, the legislation prevents the denial, suspension, or early termination of Trusted Traveler programs like PreCheck and Global Entry if an individual's participation in First Amendment-protected activities is the reason. The law defines the restricted data as personally identifiable information about flight passengers obtained from the TSA or private sector entities.
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill restricts federal immigration enforcement access to TSA data, limiting cooperation and protecting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects passenger data privacy by prohibiting TSA from sharing data with immigration agencies, aligning with digital rights and privacy indicators.85% confidence
Rashida Tlaib (D) · 32 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 4, 2026

HR 10027: Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026

The Stop ICE's Medical Neglect Act of 2026 requires the Department of Homeland Security to create an online system where detained individuals, their lawyers, or family members can confidentially report medical neglect at immigration detention facilities. Under this bill, an independent medical expert would review each complaint to determine if neglect occurred, ensuring necessary treatment is provided if the claim is valid while allowing for an appeal process if it is denied. The legislation also mandates that detainees cannot face retaliation for filing complaints or seeking medical care and must have access to language translation services. Additionally, the law defines specific criteria for what constitutes medical neglect, such as failures in providing timely care, medication management, or specialty referrals.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances oversight of immigration detention facilities by creating a reporting system for medical neglect, protecting detainee rights and improving accountability within the justice system.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reporting of medical neglect and ensures necessary treatment for detained individuals, directly protecting patient rights and access to healthcare.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill protects immigrant rights by requiring DHS to address medical neglect in detention facilities and ensure necessary treatment.95% confidence
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5046: A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

This bill prevents the Secretary of Education from moving specific offices and their functions to other federal agencies or contracting them out. It directly affects the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Postsecondary Education, Office of Indian Education, and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The law blocks agreements that would allow these offices to share projects, use equipment, or transfer funds to other agencies, while also stopping internal transfers of these functions to other parts of the department before outsourcing them. The only exceptions are contracts or agreements that were already active on February 1, 2025, or renewals that keep the same terms.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects specific Education Department offices from transfer or outsourcing, ensuring continued federal support for special education, postsecondary, Indian, and K-12 programs.85% confidence
Tim Kaine (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 4965: Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act

This bill creates a new administrative account for the Railroad Retirement Board to manage funds specifically for its operations and technology upgrades. It establishes strict limits on how much money can be moved into this account between 2027 and 2031, based on a percentage of benefits paid or investment trust amounts, while also setting aside millions of dollars annually for modernizing outdated computer systems. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to produce reports reviewing the Board's efforts to update its legacy IT systems and consult with various stakeholders, including railroads and unions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds modernization of Railroad Retirement Board systems, improving operational efficiency and benefit administration for railroad workers.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds specifically for modernizing outdated computer systems and technology upgrades at the Railroad Retirement Board.85% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 4097: State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act

This bill, known as the State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act, clarifies that state-run student loan programs are not subject to certain federal rules about preferred lender arrangements. It directly affects state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other entities that offer private student loans without federal government backing. The legislation defines these state programs by requiring that they offer interest rates and fees at least as favorable as federal Direct PLUS loans and that borrowers are informed about federal loan options before taking out private loans. By making this exclusion explicit, the bill ensures state programs operate under different regulatory requirements than federally backed lending arrangements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies state loan programs aren't subject to federal preferred lender rules, potentially expanding student loan access and protecting state-run educational financing options.75% confidence
Lisa Murkowski (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 3097: Health Information Privacy Reform Act

S 3097, the Health Information Privacy Reform Act, updates privacy rules for health data by requiring new federal regulations that harmonize with existing HIPAA and HITECH standards. It directly affects healthcare providers, insurers, and technology companies handling health information by mandating clearer privacy rules, stricter breach notifications, and new requirements for patient access to records. Key provisions include requiring written consent for selling health data, banning HIPAA protections for wellness app data (like step counts), and clarifying when health data can be shared without patient permission. The bill also establishes standardized rules for de-identifying health data and requires companies to notify patients if their health data is no longer protected under HIPAA. These changes aim to strengthen patient control over health information while aligning with modern data practices.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates written consent for health data sales, stricter breach notifications, and patient access to records, strengthening privacy protections in healthcare data handling.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates stricter health data privacy rules, requiring written consent for data sales and enhancing breach notifications, directly strengthening privacy protections for tech companies handling health information.95% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 2511: College Transparency Act

The College Transparency Act establishes a federal data system to collect and analyze student-level information about college enrollment, costs, completion rates, and post-graduation outcomes. The National Center for Education Statistics must develop this system within 4 years, collecting data on student demographics, program of study, financial aid, and earnings while prohibiting sensitive information like health data or citizenship status. The system will provide public, aggregated data through an online tool that allows students and families to compare institutions and make informed education decisions. The bill repeals a previous prohibition on such a data system and amends requirements for colleges to submit data, aiming to reduce reporting burdens while improving transparency. It includes privacy protections, an advisory committee with diverse representation, and prohibits using the data for federal rankings or to limit student services.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes federal data system for college transparency, aiding student decision-making and accountability in higher education.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits collecting sensitive data (health, citizenship) in a federal data system, protecting data privacy as a key technology policy.85% confidence
Bill Cassidy (R) · 26 co-sponsors
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