Bills that became law in the last four months — what each one does, and who it affects.
In the last 120 days: 21 became law.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
▶Became law21 billsPassed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
What happens next: Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
This Act amends title VII of the Social Security Act to help people who are victims of identity theft.
Yes
Does this strengthen Social Security?+5The bill improves the administration of Social Security by providing specialized assistance to victims of identity theft.
This bill requires an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.
Yes· 2 of 10
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8The bill requires public disclosure of details regarding massive taxpayer-funded projects via the OMB website.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5The bill promotes fiscal accountability by requiring reporting on projects that exceed budgets by $1 billion.
This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.
Yes· 2 of 11
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+3The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.
Would children be better off under this?+2Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit a yearly report to Congress.
Yes· 2 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5The act mandates annual public reports to Congress to increase transparency in the hydropower licensing process.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3The bill increases oversight and transparency in the management of hydropower-related land and water assets.
This bill provides for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois.
Yes· 2 of 3
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6Directly benefits the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma by providing a path to settle land disputes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+4Provides a legal pathway for a Native American tribe to seek redress for historical land disputes.
This bill designates the General George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The goal is to help people appreciate the historic contributions of George Catlett Marshall, Jr.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2Promotes public appreciation of a distinguished military leader's contributions.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2Designates a historic house as an affiliated area of the National Park System, enhancing cultural land preservation.
This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to standardize and publish data related to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways.
Yes· 2 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8Directly increases transparency by requiring a public, interoperable website for federal waterway data.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5Increases visibility and accessibility of data regarding marine protected areas and harmful algal blooms.
This bill simply renames a specific building located in Casper, Wyoming. It changes the name of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to the Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
The entire purpose of the bill is to reauthorize the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System Act of 2000. To do this, it makes a simple change to Section 9 of the original Act.
Yes· 2 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6The bill provides a critical extension for water system resources specifically for the Fort Peck Reservation.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5The act ensures the continued availability of water infrastructure for rural residents in the Fort Peck area.
Its main job is to clarify where court may be held for certain district courts in the states of Texas and California. Specifically, it updates the organization of Texas district courts and California district courts.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3Adding locations like El Centro and College Station increases judicial access for regional and rural residents.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2Increasing the number of locations where court may be held can improve accessibility to legal proceedings.
This bill updates previous laws to make sure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8The bill significantly increases government transparency by requiring the public reporting of other transaction agreements.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5The bill enhances fiscal oversight by increasing the transparency of federal transaction agreements.
This bill updates and extends tax rules related to personal casualty losses from major disasters. It also makes certain wildfire relief payments exempt from gross income.
Yes· 2 of 6
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7The bill provides specific tax relief and income exclusions for individuals affected by major disasters and wildfires.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5Provides significant tax relief for middle-class families facing unexpected disaster-related costs.
This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove deed restrictions from a specific parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The land in question is a 3.62-acre property located at 2956 Park Avenue.
Yes· 2 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+5Specifically enables the transfer of land to the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3Increases potential for low-cost youth programs and recreation.
This bill extends the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation. This foundation wants to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
This bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8Directly honors Medal of Honor recipients and veterans through a permanent monument.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2Honors the sacrifice of veterans through a national monument.
This Act provides funding and legal extensions for various government operations. Division A establishes continuing appropriations for several government departments and agencies for fiscal year 2027.
Yes· 2 of 29
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10Extensively extends health, housing, and mental health benefits for veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8Extends multiple critical healthcare and mental health services specifically for veterans.
The opposite· 2 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3Provides significant additional funding for shipbuilding and national security systems.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?-2Reduces the Medicare Improvement Fund by approximately 21 million dollars.
This bill amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. This bill aims to remove barriers for agricultural producers trying to access funds for emergency conservation measures.
Yes· 2 of 5
Would farmers be better off under this?+6The bill expands the types of eligible wildfire damage and allows producers to access up to 75 percent of costs upfront.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5Agricultural producers benefit from the option of receiving advance payments for emergency repairs and replacements.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to increase housing supply and affordability across the United States.
Yes· 2 of 51
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10Extensive grants, vouchers, rent caps, and wealth-building pilots directly target low-income families.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+10Extensive focus on rural housing preservation, USDA reforms, and rural credit union revitalization.
The opposite· 2 of 6
Would billionaires be better off under this?-8Directly targets and restricts large-scale corporate ownership of single-family homes.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-7Imposes severe penalties on large institutional investors regarding single-family home ownership.
This Act directs the Federal Communications Commission to take specific action regarding emergency notifications.
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5The expansion of wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks enhances public safety during natural or environmental emergencies.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2The bill directs the FCC, a federal agency, to mandate new wireless emergency alert criteria.
