Legislation - Page 6

June 4, 2026

Donald Trump says college sports 'turning into pro sports' with no rules, urges for bipartisan bill to sign

President Trump urges Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act this summer as House Majority Leader Scalise pushes back on the bipartisan bill.

May 27, 2026

Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduce bipartisan college athletics legislation targeting NIL, transfer portal and salary cap concerns.

May 21, 2026

Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill

Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.

May 15, 2026

Congress may finally have a bipartisan path forward on college athletics with Cruz-Cantwell legislation

A bipartisan Senate bill will tackle college athletics issues including NIL enforcement, transfer limits and eligibility rules as midterm elections, recess loom

May 15, 2026

Blue state bill targets homeschoolers in latest government power grab

Connecticut may become the first state in 50 years to roll back homeschool freedom as lawmakers advance a bill targeting parental rights in education.

May 11, 2026

ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules

House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.

May 8, 2026

'MOVE THE F--- BACK!': Chaos unfolds after Tennessee redistricting vote

Carley Shimkus provides details on the chaotic scene after Tennessee lawmakers passed a new congressional map that will likely flip the only Democratic district.

May 6, 2026

Louisiana bill expands first-degree murder charges and death penalty eligibility after mall shooting

Louisiana lawmakers cite the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting as justification for expanding first-degree murder charges and death penalty eligibility.

May 4, 2026

Rashida Tlaib's new 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' would protect homeless camping

Tlaib's resolution would grant homeless Americans over a dozen new protections, including rights to camp, panhandle and access affordable housing.

May 4, 2026

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

Rhode Island's SB 2710 targets semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns while leaving enforcement unclear, raising fears of forced confiscation.