Technology

in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3533: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

HR 3533, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, creates a legal exemption for most blockchain developers and service providers. It prevents these entities from being classified as money transmitters, financial institutions, or subject to related licensing requirements under federal or state law - unless they personally control users' digital assets. The bill specifically exempts developers who create blockchain software or provide access to blockchain networks (like public ledgers for digital assets), as long as they lack unilateral authority over those assets. This provides regulatory clarity for the industry while preserving existing intellectual property laws and state regulations that align with the bill.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts blockchain developers from financial licensing requirements, reducing regulatory barriers to foster innovation in blockchain technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 4072: Pro Codes Act

HR 4072, the Pro Codes Act, requires standards development organizations (like ASTM or IEEE) to make technical standards publicly accessible online at no cost when those standards are incorporated by reference into federal, state, or local laws or regulations. This applies to over 23,000 standards currently referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations, ensuring the public can read them freely while allowing organizations to maintain revenue through paid subscriptions. The bill amends copyright law to mandate this free online access - including searchable features - within a reasonable timeframe after an organization learns a standard is referenced, without disrupting their business model. It balances public access with copyright protection, placing the burden of proof on anyone claiming an organization failed to comply. The law directly affects standards organizations, government agencies, and the public who rely on these referenced standards for safety, innovation, and compliance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires free public access to technical standards in regulations, promoting transparency and digital equity in tech policy without restricting innovation.92% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Sep 11, 2025

HR 5319: LINE Act

The LINE Act (HR 5319) prohibits the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from sharing Medicaid health data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, it blocks the disclosure of individually identifiable health information from Medicaid enrollment records (under Title XIX of the Social Security Act) to ICE for immigration enforcement purposes. This directly affects Medicaid enrollees, particularly those who may be immigrants, by preventing their health data from being used in immigration proceedings. The law creates a clear barrier between Medicaid health records and immigration enforcement efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits sharing Medicaid health data with ICE, protecting patient privacy and preventing deterrence from accessing healthcare services for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBlocks Medicaid health data sharing with ICE, limiting federal immigration enforcement cooperation and protecting immigrant enrollees' privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBlocks government data sharing with ICE for immigration enforcement, directly protecting Medicaid enrollee health data privacy - aligns with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 3857: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes the federal Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through 2031, updating its focus to integrate advanced technologies for more accurate snowpack measurement and water supply forecasting. It specifically requires the use of commercially available technologies like airborne laser altimetry, imaging spectroscopy, and physics-based modeling to provide real-time, spatially complete data. The program must now emphasize activities that improve forecasting responsiveness to changing conditions, integrate data with water management decisions (including interstate disputes), and build partner capacity in key river basins. The changes directly affect federal water management agencies and Western states relying on snowmelt for water supply planning.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes water forecasting program using advanced tech to improve snowpack/water supply data, aiding resource conservation and climate adaptation efforts without weakening protections.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires integration of specific commercial technologies (airborne laser altimetry, imaging spectroscopy) for water forecasting, advancing tech adoption in federal programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HR 7126: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

The SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 establishes a Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation to secure U.S. supply chains for critical minerals and materials essential to defense, energy, technology, and renewable energy sectors. The Reserve will provide financing and acquisition support for domestic and partner country projects focused on producing, recycling, reusing, and repurposing critical minerals, with the goal of reducing U.S. dependence on foreign sources to no more than 75% for each mineral. It authorizes $2.5 billion in funding and establishes a Board of Governors with specific expertise requirements to oversee operations, while requiring regular risk assessments and annual reporting. This legislation directly affects mineral production and processing companies, federal agencies managing mineral resources, and partner countries working with the U.S. on supply chain security.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySecures critical minerals essential for renewable energy infrastructure, reducing foreign dependence per bill's focus on renewable energy sectors and supply chain resilience.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentSecures minerals for renewable energy sectors, enabling clean energy infrastructure development and reducing foreign dependence for environmental technologies.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets critical minerals essential to technology sectors, securing supply chains to reduce foreign dependence and support domestic tech manufacturing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Recycling

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in committee · United States · House Oct 10, 2025

HR 5726: DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act

The DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation Act designates certain small business research programs (SBIR/STTR Phase III agreements) as "Entrepreneurial Innovation Projects" to prioritize national security innovation. Each military department must annually select at least five eligible programs through advisory panels composed of private sector experts, military leaders, and acquisition professionals, based on criteria like national security impact and cost savings. Designated programs receive special budget treatment, including separate funding lines in defense planning documents and inclusion in annual progress reports to Congress. This law directly affects small businesses participating in DOD research contracts and reshapes how the Department of Defense identifies and funds emerging technologies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDesignates defense tech innovation programs for prioritization, advancing national security technology through SBIR/STTR funding and private-sector collaboration95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3245: American Privacy Restoration Act

The American Privacy Restoration Act (HR 3245) would repeal the USA PATRIOT Act and restore federal privacy and surveillance laws to their state on October 25, 2001 - the day before the PATRIOT Act took effect. This means provisions expanded under the PATRIOT Act, such as enhanced surveillance powers for law enforcement, would revert to their pre-2001 legal framework. The bill directly affects federal law enforcement agencies, which would lose expanded surveillance authorities, and individuals whose privacy rights were modified by the PATRIOT Act's provisions. Its key mechanism is the repeal of the PATRIOT Act and the restoration of pre-2001 legal standards for data collection and privacy protections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores pre-PATRIOT privacy laws, reducing law enforcement surveillance powers to protect civil rights - a key criminal justice reform goal.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRepeals PATRIOT Act to restore pre-2001 privacy protections, strengthening data privacy safeguards by limiting surveillance powers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Feb 11, 2025

HR 1218: SHIELD Act of 2025

This bill prohibits non-consensual distribution of intimate images (like photos showing genitals or sexual activity) created in private settings without the subject's consent, if the distribution causes psychological, financial, or reputational harm. It specifically bans sharing nude images of minors with abusive intent. Exceptions cover law enforcement, journalism, medical use, and legal proceedings. Violations carry up to 2 years in prison for non-consensual adult images or 3 years for minor-related offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates criminal penalties for non-consensual image sharing, protecting victims' privacy rights and aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents non-consensual sharing of intimate images, directly protecting data privacy - a core aspect of technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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in committee · United States · House May 5, 2025

HR 3204: BASIC ACT

HR 3204, the BASIC ACT, increases tax incentives for semiconductor manufacturing. It raises the advanced manufacturing investment credit from 25% to 35% for qualifying semiconductor production facilities and extends the deadline for claiming the credit from 2026 to 2030. The bill directly affects companies building or expanding semiconductor manufacturing plants in the U.S. The changes apply to property placed in service after the bill's enactment date. This provides longer-term financial support for domestic semiconductor investment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for semiconductor manufacturers, creating corporate tax breaks per oppose indicators (tax breaks for wealthy entities).95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases tax incentives for semiconductor manufacturing, directly funding a core technology sector through higher credits and extended deadlines.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4321: SMART for TBI Act

HR 4321, the SMART for TBI Act, requires the Department of Defense to create a working group focused on using digital health technologies to improve treatment for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among military personnel. The working group, including military, DoD staff, and external experts, must develop a strategy identifying gaps in current TBI care, analyzing existing digital tools, and recommending specific technology advances and funding priorities. This strategy must be completed by 2026 and presented to Congress. The bill directly affects how the military addresses TBI treatment through digital health approaches, aiming to modernize care using technology.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates DoD to develop digital health strategy for military TBI care, advancing treatment access and funding priorities through technology recommendations.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates strategy for digital health tech advancements and funding to improve TBI care, directly advancing technology in healthcare applications.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates DOD to develop strategy improving TBI care via digital tools and funding, directly enhancing veterans' healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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