What Your President and Congress Members Are Doing

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Bill Introduced Economics and Public FinanceHR 8469

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: John R. Carter (Republican, Texas)

What

Funds military construction, veteran benefits, and VA healthcare.

Status

Reported in House, awaiting full House consideration.

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Proclamation2026-14991Jul 20, 2026

Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages

What

Imposes a 50% duty on specific Canadian imports.

Status

Signed and active; effective August 19, 2026.

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Bill In CommitteeS 4394

Promoting Police Leadership Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (Republican, Texas)

What

Improves federal police training programs for law enforcement leaders.

Status

Introduced in Senate, awaits committee consideration.

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Proclamation2026-14997Jul 20, 2026

Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

What

Imposes a 50% duty on specific Canadian imports.

Status

Signed and scheduled to take effect August 19, 2026.

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Bill Introduced Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 8052

Veteran Infection Prevention Act

Sponsor: Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican, Virginia)

What

Requires VA sterile processing technicians to be certified.

Status

Introduced in House, awaiting committee action.

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Proclamation2026-14992Jul 20, 2026

Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Dairy

What

Imposes a 50% duty on specific Canadian products.

Status

Signed and active; effective for goods entering the U.S. on August 19, 2026.

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Bill Introduced International AffairsHCONRES 75

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer (Democratic, New Jersey)

What

Orders removal of U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran.

Status

In committee, no House vote yet.

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Notice2026-15024Jul 21, 2026

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Mali

What

Extends a national emergency declaration regarding the situation in Mali.

Status

Signed and active; continues the existing emergency status.

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Bill In Committee LawS 3966

TREY'S Law

Sponsor: Ted Cruz (Republican, Texas)

What

Voids non-disclosure agreements hiding child sexual abuse.

Status

Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.

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Proclamation2026-14990Jul 20, 2026

Further Strengthening Actions Taken To Adjust Imports of Aluminum Into the United States

What

Creates an investment incentive program for U.S. primary aluminum production.

Status

Signed and active; requires new investment and construction plans.

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