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H.R. 9495 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R. 9495 provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations to the Department of Defense for military personnel, operations, procurement, and research activities.
No CBO estimate yet.
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
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S. 3066 ensures that federal employees and contractors continue to receive their regular pay and benefits during government shutdowns caused by lapses in appropriations.
No CBO estimate yet.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 4591 — NO FAKES Act of 2026
S. 4591 creates a federal property right allowing individuals to control the use of AI-generated digital replicas of their voice and visual likeness.
No CBO estimate yet.
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S. 2620 limits brand-name drug makers to selecting a single patent eligible to trigger automatic delays in generic drug approvals.
No CBO estimate yet.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5000)
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