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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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in committee · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 6349: Migrant Due Process Protection Act

The Migrant Due Process Protection Act (HR 6349) would require immigration judges to allow non-citizens in removal proceedings (who are not held in government custody) to request virtual hearings via video or phone. Judges must approve such requests and ensure virtual formats do not disadvantage the individual. This directly affects people facing deportation who are not currently detained by immigration authorities. The bill adds a new procedural option for remote hearings without changing legal standards or outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances due process rights for non-citizens in immigration proceedings, protecting civil liberties and improving fairness in legal proceedings.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill mandates virtual hearings for non-detained immigrants in removal proceedings, ensuring due process and preventing disadvantage - directly protecting immigrant rights in deportation cases.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes virtual hearing access via video/phone, expanding digital access for non-citizens in immigration proceedings.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Jul 25, 2025

HR 4772: Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2025

The Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2025 modifies the federal tax code to allow mining companies extracting specific critical minerals - including the 15 lanthanide elements and scandium - to claim a 22% tax deduction (known as percentage depletion) on their mining operations. This deduction reduces taxable income for qualifying companies, directly affecting firms focused on these minerals used in technologies like electronics and clean energy infrastructure. The change applies to tax years beginning after the bill's enactment date. The legislation targets a narrow tax provision without altering broader tax policy or funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates 22% tax deduction for mining companies, reducing government revenue. This tax break primarily benefits corporations (wealthy entities), fitting 'oppose' indicator of creating tax breaks for wealthy.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax deduction for critical minerals (used in clean energy infrastructure) directly supports renewable energy supply chain development by incentivizing mining of essential materials.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for mining critical minerals used in electronics and clean energy technology, indirectly supporting technology infrastructure development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 954: BITCOIN Act of 2025

The BITCOIN Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Treasury to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for government-held Bitcoin, directing the purchase of 200,000 Bitcoins annually for five years (1 million total). All government Bitcoin holdings must be stored in decentralized cold storage facilities across the U.S. with a mandatory 20-year holding period during which the Bitcoin cannot be sold or disposed of. The Treasury must publish annual reports and implement a "Proof of Reserve" system for transparency, funded through Federal Reserve remittances and proceeds from gold certificate sales. The bill also allows states to voluntarily place their Bitcoin in segregated accounts within the reserve while affirming private property rights for individuals holding Bitcoin.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes a government Bitcoin reserve and mandates secure decentralized cold storage, advancing digital asset infrastructure and cybersecurity measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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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 Apr 29, 2026

S 3395: Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

S 3395, the Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025, permanently expands telehealth mammography services for veterans by ending the previous pilot program restrictions. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide at least one mammography option - full-service, tele-screening, or mobile - in every state and Puerto Rico within two years. All programs must comply with accessibility standards for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injuries, or other disabilities. This directly affects veterans needing breast cancer screenings, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands telehealth mammography access for veterans, mandates VA coverage in all states, ensures disability accessibility - directly improves patient access and coverage.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands telehealth mammography services and mandates accessibility standards for veterans, directly advancing technology adoption in healthcare.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPermanently expands telehealth mammography access for veterans, requires VA to provide options in all states with accessibility compliance, directly strengthening healthcare benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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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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