Bill Hagerty

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

Congress is considering blocking a new Washington D.C. law about how police departments report arrest information, which the D.C. City Council recently approved. If passed, this resolution would overturn that local law and prevent it from taking effect. The measure affects how D.C. police handle and disclose arrest data to the public.

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

Congress would reject a new Washington D.C. law that requires police to release body camera footage when officers use force against people. The D.C. Council had approved this transparency measure, but this resolution would block it from taking effect, preventing the public from easily accessing videos of police force incidents in the nation's capital. The decision would affect D.C. residents, police departments, and anyone seeking accountability for law enforcement actions in the district.

Freedom to Build Act

Without specific subjects listed, this bill likely aims to reduce regulations or barriers that slow down construction and housing development projects. Based on its referral to the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, it probably affects builders, developers, and people trying to buy or build homes by streamlining permitting processes or loosening zoning restrictions. The bill's intent appears to be making it easier and faster to construct new buildings and housing.

Main Street Depositor Protection Act

This bill would protect deposits at smaller community banks by ensuring that depositors have insurance coverage for their money even if the bank fails, likely expanding or clarifying existing federal deposit insurance protections. The measure aims to give customers of local and regional banks greater peace of mind that their savings are safe, which could help these smaller financial institutions compete with larger national banks. Community banks and their customers would be the primary beneficiaries of this protection.

A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.

Congress is formally expressing support for the strong partnership between the United States and Japan and officially welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to visit the country. This symbolic resolution affirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance to American lawmakers and recognizes the diplomatic relationship between the two nations. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate without any changes.

Main Street Depositor Protection Act

This bill would protect deposits at smaller community banks and credit unions by ensuring that depositors' money is fully insured even if the bank fails, likely by expanding or clarifying federal deposit insurance coverage beyond current limits. The measure aims to help Main Street businesses and individuals who rely on local financial institutions feel more secure keeping their money in these banks rather than moving it to larger national banks. Community banks and their customers would be the primary beneficiaries of this protection.

Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

The legislation would establish new rules and requirements to prevent foreign governments and foreign-controlled organizations from interfering in U.S. elections, likely through measures such as increased transparency requirements, stronger penalties for violations, and enhanced coordination between election officials and federal agencies. The bill would affect election administrators, political campaigns, social media platforms, and federal agencies responsible for election security and national defense. By closing potential loopholes that foreign actors might exploit, the measure aims to protect the integrity of voting processes and ensure that American elections reflect the will of American voters rather than foreign influence.

Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025

This bill aims to protect people from financial fraud and scams, likely by requiring banks and financial institutions to implement stronger safeguards against elder abuse, identity theft, and other forms of financial exploitation. It would probably establish new rules for how financial companies must monitor suspicious activity and report potential victims to authorities. The legislation would affect banks, credit unions, and other financial service providers that handle customer accounts and transactions.

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025

This bill would protect American property and investments held in foreign countries by establishing legal mechanisms and potentially imposing penalties on countries that seize or unfairly take U.S. assets without compensation. The law would likely affect American businesses, investors, and corporations operating internationally by giving them stronger tools to recover losses if their property is taken abroad. It aims to deter foreign governments from confiscating American-owned assets and ensure U.S. citizens and companies are treated fairly in international disputes.

GENIUS Act

Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act or the GENIUS Act This bill establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins (digital assets which an issuer must redeem for a fixed value). Under the bill, only permitted issuers may issue a payment stablecoin for use by U.S. persons, subject to certain exceptions and safe harbors. Permitted issuers must be a subsidiary of an insured depository institution, a federal-qualified nonbank payment stablecoin issuer, or a state-qualified payment stablecoin issuer. Permitted issuers must be regulated by the appropriate federal or state regulator. Permitted issuers may choose federal or state regulation; however, state regulation is limited to those with a stablecoin issuance of $10 billion or less. Permitted issuers must maintain reserves backing the stablecoin on a one-to-one basis using U.S. currency or other similarly liquid assets, as specified. Permitted issuers must also publicly disclose their redemption policy and publish monthly the details of their reserves. The bill specifies requirements for (1) reusing reserves; (2) providing safekeeping services for stablecoins; and (3) supervisory, examination, and enforcement authority over federal-qualified issuers. The bill allows foreign issuers of stablecoins to offer, sell, or make available in the United States stablecoins using digital asset service providers, subject to requirements, including a determination by the Department of Treasury that they are subject to comparable foreign regulations. Under the bill, permitted payment stablecoins are not considered securities under securities law. However, permitted issuers are subject to the Bank Secrecy Act for anti-money laundering and related purposes.

Equal Representation Act

This bill likely aims to change how representation works in government, though the specific reforms aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, it probably addresses issues like voting districts, congressional seats, or how different groups are represented in elected bodies. The changes would affect voters, elected officials, and potentially how political power is distributed across states or communities.

Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act

This bill would limit how financial companies and payment processors can collect, use, and share information about what people buy. It aims to give consumers more control over their purchase data and prevent companies from selling or using that information for purposes beyond processing the actual transaction. The rules would apply to banks, credit card companies, digital payment services, and other financial institutions that handle consumer purchases.

Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act

Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act This bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act. The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed and intended to be used in a manner not likely to cause death or serious bodily injury; and (3) does not accept (and cannot be readily modified to accept) an ammunition feeding device. The bill also requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to determine whether a device satisfies the definition of a less-than-lethal projectile device within 90 days of a request.

PROTECT USA Act of 2025

Prevent Regulatory Overreach from Turning Essential Companies into Targets Act of 2025 or the PROTECT USA Act of 2025 This bill prohibits businesses integral to U.S. national interests from complying with certain foreign sustainability regulations, including the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Specifically, any business entity integral to U.S. national interests is barred from complying with any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation (i.e., any foreign law, regulation, or legal instrument that requires a person to assess the environmental or social impacts of its operations or value chain, take actions to address those impacts, and report on those impacts and actions). Entities covered by this bill include those that do business with any part of the federal government, including by way of federal contracts or leases. Other covered entities include those businesses organized under the laws of the United States that (1) derive at least 25% of their revenue from activities related to the extraction or production of raw materials from the earth, (2) are primarily involved in manufacturing, or (3) produce arms or other products integral to U.S. national defense. The bill prohibits adverse action against entities that comply with this prohibition and requires the President to take action in the public interest to protect such entities from an adverse action. Affected entities may bring a civil action against persons who have taken an adverse action. Penalties for violators include up to a $1 million fine and three years of ineligibility for federal awards or contracts.

Credit Union Board Modernization Act

Credit Union Board Modernization Act This bill revises the required frequency of meetings held by a credit union's board of directors. Specifically, new credit unions and credit unions with a low soundness rating must meet monthly. All other credit unions must hold at least six meetings annually, with at least one meeting held during each fiscal quarter. Currently, all credit union boards must meet at least once a month.