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HR 10326 and the PROOF Act: Oversight of Federal Program Fraud

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 Published Sep 29, 2026

Immigration

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S 2, the Secure America Act, and its $70 billion immigration funding

This overview examines the provisions and legislative path of the Secure America Act, which was enacted into law in June 2026.

Immigration Published Aug 5, 2026

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S 2, the Secure America Act, signed into law The legislation provides $70 billion in funding for border security and immigration enforcement through fiscal year 2029. Immigration · Jul 17, 2026

Health

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S 2658 and the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act

This bill, currently on the Senate Legislative Calendar, introduces new patent infringement defenses that have triggered an elevated provision-review signal.

Health Published Jul 31, 2026

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S 4776 and the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act This Senate bill seeks to remove long-standing federal restrictions on the ATF’s ability to manage, centralize, and disclose firearms tracing and background check data. Health · Jul 17, 2026

Finance and Financial Sector

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S 4726 and the PEACE in Sudan Act

This bipartisan bill aims to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan through financial and diplomatic measures and currently awaits further action on the Senate floor.

Finance and Financial Sector Published Jul 29, 2026

Defense and National Security

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HR 8800 passes the House in a 216-212 roll call vote

On July 22, 2026, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 with a 216-212 vote, split largely along party lines.

Defense and National Security Published Jul 28, 2026

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Provision Review: HR 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 This overview examines the policy scope and current legislative status of the proposed defense authorization bill as it moves toward House floor consideration. Defense and National Security · Jul 21, 2026

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HR 8800 and the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act The House is moving toward floor consideration of the annual defense policy bill, which outlines spending and operational priorities for the Department of Defense and national security programs. Defense and National Security · Jul 20, 2026

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HR 210 and the expansion of VA dental care eligibility This bill would phase in universal dental coverage for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system over four years. Defense and National Security · Jul 17, 2026

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HR 9237 and the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act This legislative proposal seeks to expand benefits, healthcare access, and suicide prevention programs for veterans, currently pending further House proceedings. Defense and National Security · Jul 17, 2026

Technology and Communications

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S 3315: The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

This bill aims to bolster cybersecurity across the health care sector by mandating new federal standards and improving interagency coordination.

Technology and Communications Published Jul 17, 2026

Judiciary and Civil Rights

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S 3649 and the First Step Act legislative progress

This overview details the provisions of the First Step Act, a bipartisan criminal justice reform proposal currently pending on the Senate Legislative Calendar.

Judiciary and Civil Rights Published Jul 17, 2026

Government Operations and Politics

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HR 7296 and the SAVE America Act

This bill proposes new federal requirements for voter registration and identification, currently pending in the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics Published Jul 17, 2026

Foreign Affairs

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HR 8595 and FY2027 State Department Appropriations

The House passed this appropriations bill in July 2026 to fund foreign affairs, international security assistance, and various related commissions for fiscal year 2027.

Foreign Affairs Published Jul 17, 2026

Legislative news, research, and policy context

HR 10326 and the PROOF Act: Oversight of Federal Program Fraud

Immigration

S 2, the Secure America Act, and its $70 billion immigration funding

Health

S 2658 and the Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act

Finance and Financial Sector

S 4726 and the PEACE in Sudan Act

Defense and National Security

HR 8800 passes the House in a 216-212 roll call vote

Technology and Communications

S 3315: The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026

Judiciary and Civil Rights

S 3649 and the First Step Act legislative progress

Government Operations and Politics

HR 7296 and the SAVE America Act

Foreign Affairs

HR 8595 and FY2027 State Department Appropriations

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