All articles tagged with #bill
Originally Published 5 days ago — by politico.eu
The UK is preparing a bill to move closer to the EU, amidst ongoing political developments including discussions on parliamentary restoration costs and upcoming elections in 2026.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The White House (.gov)
On December 18, 2025, the President signed into law S. 2283, designating a post office in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office, and S. 356, reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AL.com
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to remove a controversial provision from a bill that would have allowed Senator Tuberville and seven other senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 over access to phone records, amid criticism that it resembles a 'slush fund' and is a bad look for Congress.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
The US Senate has passed a bill to end the government shutdown, with the House set to vote soon, potentially ending the longest shutdown in history within days, amid ongoing economic and logistical disruptions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Finance
The Senate approved a bill to end the government shutdown, which now moves to the House for a vote. The bill includes provisions for back pay for air traffic controllers, funding federal departments until January 30, and limits on firing federal workers. President Trump supports the measure, and a vote could occur soon, potentially ending the shutdown within days.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Senate failed to pass a measure to extend federal funding, resulting in an imminent government shutdown, as the bill fell short of the required votes amid partisan disagreements over healthcare provisions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Times of India
A bill supported by the White House aims to make DUI offenses a ground for deportation and inadmissibility for green card and visa holders, causing concern among immigrants and experts who argue it lacks proportionality and due process, potentially affecting many with past low-level offenses.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes that FEMA's chief report directly to the president instead of the Homeland Security secretary, aiming to elevate the agency's status and grant it more authority, amid ongoing debates about FEMA's future and responses to natural disasters.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Moscow Times
Pro-Kremlin figures criticize a proposed Russian law that would impose fines for accessing or searching for content labeled 'extremist,' raising concerns about increased surveillance and suppression of dissent, with opposition from various officials and NGOs warning of broad and vague enforcement.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan is in talks with the White House to revive his immigration overhaul bill from the previous Congress, which aims to tighten legal immigration and enforce stricter border controls, amidst ongoing legislative debates and political negotiations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
A CNN poll shows that about 60% of Americans oppose the recent GOP domestic policy bill signed by Trump, with significant opposition from Democrats and mixed reactions from Republicans, especially regarding its impact on the economy, government spending, and deficit concerns. Trump's approval ratings remain steady at 42%, but his handling of the budget and priorities face criticism, with economic issues being the most pressing for the public.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
A proposed bill by Senators Padilla and Booker aims to increase transparency of ICE agents by requiring them to wear visible IDs and banning most face coverings, responding to concerns over masked agents detaining individuals and operating with little accountability.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NJ.com
President Donald Trump signed the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' into law, significantly reducing Medicaid funding for New Jersey by $3.6 billion, which could result in the loss of coverage for approximately 360,000 vulnerable residents, including the working poor, disabled, and elderly.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
Democrats see President Trump's large tax and spending bill as an opportunity to rally support ahead of the 2026 midterms, focusing on its cuts to Medicaid and health care, which are unpopular among the public. Trump promotes the bill as a major achievement and plans to campaign for it, while Democrats criticize it as harmful to health care. Public opinion is mixed, with misconceptions about Medicaid's beneficiaries, and the political landscape remains complex with low approval ratings for both parties, making the upcoming elections highly uncertain.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gizmodo
The U.S. House passed the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which is projected to significantly cut Medicaid, leading to hospital closures, layoffs, and millions losing health coverage, raising concerns about long-term impacts on healthcare access and hospital sustainability.