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The House-passed bill would require states to share data with the Department of Justice to assist in investigating fraud within federally funded programs.
Government Operations and Politics
The House has passed legislation to designate the American Mastodon and Tyrannosaurus rex as official national fossils, sending the bill to the Senate.
Government Operations and Politics
The House has passed legislation requiring the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a nationwide exercise simulating an agroterrorism attack.
Government Operations and Politics
Introduced in August 2026, this legislation seeks to address overtime compensation parity for Border Patrol agents.
Government Operations and Politics
This briefing summarizes the 32 legislative items surfaced in the latest LawLinter Live On The Floor activity window.
Government Operations and Politics
The Voter ID Act, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil, has moved to the Union Calendar following committee approval.
Government Operations and Politics
The House has passed legislation aimed at curbing improper federal payments by granting agencies new authority to pause and verify high-risk vouchers.
Government Operations and Politics
This bill proposes new federal requirements for voter registration and identification, currently pending in the House Committee on House Administration.