Federal Policy Pulse

H.J. Res. 220 proposes a constitutional amendment letting voters enact or repeal most federal laws through petitions and 60% ballot approval,...

Trump's order creates a pilot program to cancel mortgage insurance premiums once equity thresholds are met, potentially saving borrowers thousands on...

Nine House Democrats partnered with the SEEC Institute to publish the Thriving Economy Project on September 15, 2026, outlining priorities for clean...

• Worker bill creates up to two years of income support during retraining plus expanded unemployment insurance and tuition assistance.
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The Blue Dog Coalition's Congressional Budget Reform Act targets three areas with targeted changes.

• Budget fixes: Bundle 12 appropriations bills...

• Broad proposals target ending presidential immunity for crimes and reasserting congressional checks after decades of executive growth.
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Advocates seek renewal authority for Continuum of Care grants in the December 11 continuing resolution to prevent funding disruptions for FY2026...

An interactive explorer lets users test realistic policy mixes against CBO’s February 2026 baseline and see direct impacts on 2036 debt and...

The enacted ROAD to Housing Act grew substantially, reaching 59 sections across 12 titles—16 more than the Senate version and 21 more than the House...

The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program offers up to $30,000 or a 1% commission on uncovered fraud for tips leading to convictions or major...

The FDA expects draft guidance on generative AI in medical devices within months, with a clear emphasis on postmarket monitoring after receiving over 500 comments on its discussion paper. This priority reaches the White House level.

The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's emergency application to restrict gender-affirming care for federal prisoners, preserving treatment for nearly 1,000 inmates and marking a rare win against the White House effort.

• Executive order creates structures: Trump signed an order establishing a new women's health division at NIH and a White House task force.
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What evidence and transparency must support large federal fraud figures before they justify policy actions?

• Vance's $250 billion claim lacks any...

Mississippi is advancing telehealth access in rural areas through 2026 state legislation and federal support.

• Key state proposals include Medicaid...

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed Joint Resolution 66-2026 last week, formally petitioning Congress under Article IV to admit Puerto Rico as the...

Congress introduced nine bills this week, touching contractor accountability, military family support, and foreign policy.

• Senate bills target...

Housing advocates are pushing lawmakers during the October recess to prioritize robust FY27 funding for HUD programs amid rising costs and a looming...

White House crypto policy leadership remains unfilled after key resignations, raising concerns that coordination gaps could disrupt the CLARITY Act...

The United Houma Nation reached a new milestone by hand-delivering its supplemental petition for federal recognition on Oct. 15, 2026, building on a...