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119-HR-8322 Journalist Public Summary
H.R. 8322 is a short, two‑week extension that keeps FISA’s Section 702 surveillance authorities (Title VII) in force through April 30, 2026, after the House and Senate cleared it on April 17 and sent...
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119-SRES-669 Working Poor Impact Perspective
This is a symbolic Senate resolution backing DVT/PE Awareness Month. It doesn’t change law, taxes, or funding, so there’s no direct hit or help to my rent, wages, or grocery bill. Still, because...
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119-S-3971 Corporate Impact Analysis
Public Law 119-83 extends SBIR/STTR through September 30, 2031, tightens research-security screening (using multiple federal restricted-party lists), creates a large Phase II “Strategic Breakthrough”...
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119-SRES-627 DC Insider Whip Count Analysis
S.Res. 627 was a low‑friction, bipartisan commemorative that cleared every Senate hurdle by unanimous consent on April 15, 2026 after the Judiciary Committee was discharged. With Republicans running...
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119-SRES-627 DC Insider Prediction Analysis
Bottom line: S.Res. 627 has already cleared the Senate by unanimous consent on April 15, 2026, and—as a simple Senate resolution—it ends there; no House or White House action is required. It’s...
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To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8322 is a short, two‑week extension that keeps FISA’s Section 702 surveillance authorities (Title VII) in force through April 30, 2026, after the House and Senate cleared it on April 17 and sent...
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The Two Continuing Appropriations Bills
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Stopgap duration and leverage window: H.R. 5371 funds agencies through November 21, 2025; S. 2882 runs only through October 31, 2025. A shorter end date forces an earlier return...
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Shutdown Day 20 - Monday 20, October 2025
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Senate cloture wall and vehicle strategy on H.R. 5371: The House-passed short-term CR through November 21 is parked at the Senate’s 60-vote threshold amid a live shutdown. Will leaders...
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Legislative Seriousness Index
The Legislative Signal Index (LSI) #
Most bills introduced in Congress never become law. Many are symbolic, rhetorical, or tactical — designed to make a point, not policy. Others have a credible...
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The Two Defense Appropriations Bills - They are quite different!
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Overall topline and account mix: S. 2572 funds DoD at roughly $851.9B; H.R. 4016 is about $831.5B. Within that, Shipbuilding & Conversion, Navy is about $29.3B in S. 2572 vs....