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Plain-language summaries of newly introduced bills, measures gaining traction, and upcoming votes that could affect young people.
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We prioritize legislation with a recent introduction or major action, visible momentum in a committee or chamber, a scheduled or likely vote, and a meaningful connection to young people’s lives.
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U.S. HouseThe proposal would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 extending the federal prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals, explicitly covering state and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
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U.S. HouseH.R. 139 would end the twice-yearly clock change and make daylight saving time permanent. States and areas that had already opted out of daylight saving time would retain choices described in the bill. This change would provide more daylight in the evenings with the downside of having darker mornings.
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U.S. HouseThe proposal would define certain falsely marked substances containing fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or methamphetamine as counterfeit substances. It would direct the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to create a response plan, examine youth and teen-focused education, review existing awareness campaigns, and provide recurring information to Congress.
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U.S. HouseThe Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act combines proposals aimed at changing how large online platforms handle children’s privacy, default settings, design features, parental tools, and harmful or exploitative online activity. The House passed the amended bill on June 29, 2026, by a vote of 267–117.
Read the breakdown ↗U.S. HouseThis broad housing package proposes changes to federal housing programs, development rules, financing, and local capacity with the stated goal of increasing housing supply and affordability. The House approved an earlier version 390–9 in February 2026 and took additional action on the measure in June.
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