Computers and information technology

This bill repeals restrictions on the circumstances under which law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia (DC) may engage in vehicular pursuits (i.e., police chases) of suspects fleeing in motor vehicles, and instead generally requires such pursuits in the absence of other means of apprehension.

Currently, pursuant to DC’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, law enforcement officers generally may not engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects fleeing in motor vehicles unless the officer reasonably believes (1) the suspect was involved in a crime of violence or poses an immediate and serious threat to another person, (2) the pursuit is necessary to prevent that threat and is not likely to result in death or serious injury to any person, and (3) all other options have been exhausted or are unreasonable given the circumstances.

The bill repeals these restrictions and instead requires law enforcement officers to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects fleeing in motor vehicles unless the officer or a higher-ranking officer reasonably believes that (1) such pursuit would be futile, (2) the pursuit would entail an unacceptable risk of harm to a person other than the suspect, or (3) the suspect can be apprehended more effectively or expeditiously by other means.

The bill also requires the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the costs and benefits of DC’s Metropolitan Police Department adopting technology that alerts the public of an active police pursuit in their immediate vicinity.

Sponsors

Clay Higgins (R) LA

Cosponsors

Byron Donalds (R) FL

Introduced on
Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Subjects
Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, District of Columbia, Law enforcement administration and funding, Law enforcement officers, Motor vehicles

HR 5089: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Sponsors

Frank Lucas (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Aquatic ecology, Atmospheric science and weather, Aviation and airports, Computers and information technology, Disaster relief and insurance, Emergency communications systems, Hydrology and hydrography, Natural disasters, Public contracts and procurement, Public-private cooperation, Spacecraft and satellites, Water quality

HR 5079: Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act

Sponsors

Andrew Garbarino (R) NY

Cosponsors

Michael McCaul (R) TX

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Infrastructure development, Intergovernmental relations, State and local government operations, Subversive activities

HR 5078: PILLAR Act

Sponsors

Andrew Ogles (R) TN

Cosponsors

Andrew Garbarino (R) NY, Eric Swalwell (D) CA, Gabe Evans (R) CO

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Government lending and loan guarantees, Government studies and investigations, Internet, web applications, social media, State and local government operations

S 2651: ROAD to Housing Act of 2025

HR 4669: FEMA Act of 2025

S 2381: PROACTIV Artificial Intelligence Data Act of 2025

Sponsors

John Cornyn (R) TX

Cosponsors

Andy Kim (D) NJ

Introduced on
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Child safety and welfare, Computers and information technology, Crimes against children, Pornography, Research and development

SRES 330: A resolution designating June 23, 2025, as “Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day”.

Sponsors

Amy Klobuchar (D) MN

Cosponsors

Marsha Blackburn (R) TN

Introduced on
Monday, July 21st, 2025

Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays, Computers and information technology, Crime victims, Internet, web applications, social media

HR 4491: SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

Sponsors

Gilbert Cisneros (D) CA

Cosponsors

Brian Jack (R) GA

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Administrative remedies, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Small Business Administration, Technology assessment

HR 4503: ePermit Act

Sponsors

Dusty Johnson (R) SD

Cosponsors

Scott Peters (D) CA

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Government information and archives, Internet, web applications, social media, Licensing and registrations, Public contracts and procurement

S 2354: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the science agencies, and several related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Commerce for

the International Trade Administration,
the Bureau of Industry and Security,
the Economic Development Administration,
the Minority Business Development Agency,
Economic and Statistical Analysis,
the Bureau of the Census,
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office,
the National Institute of Standards and Technology,
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and
Departmental Management.

The bill provides appropriations to DOJ for

Justice Operations, Management, and Accountability;
the Executive Office for Immigration Review;
the Office of Inspector General;
the U.S. Parole Commission;
Legal Activities;
the U.S. Marshals Service;
the National Security Division;
Interagency Law Enforcement;
the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
the Drug Enforcement Administration;
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and
the Federal Prison System.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOJ for state and local law enforcement activities, including

the Office on Violence Against Women,
the Office of Justice Programs, and
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

The bill provides appropriations for science agencies, including

the Office of Science and Technology Policy,
the National Space Council,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and
the National Science Foundation.

The bill provides appropriations to related agencies, including

the Commission on Civil Rights,
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
the U.S. International Trade Commission,
the Legal Services Corporation,
the Marine Mammal Commission,
the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and
the State Justice Institute.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Jerry Moran (R) KS

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Alaska, Appropriations, Asia, Assault and harassment offenses, Aviation and airports, Building construction, Business investment and capital, Buy American requirements, California, Census and government statistics, China, Commission on Civil Rights, Community life and organization, Competition and antitrust, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Crime prevention, Crime victims

HR 4416: To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Deborah Ross (D) NC

Cosponsors

Randy Weber (R) TX

Introduced on
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Subjects
Computers and information technology, Emergency communications systems, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Floods and storm protection, Research administration and funding

S 2245: A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

Sponsors

Tammy Baldwin (D) WI

Cosponsors

Lisa Murkowski (R) AK

Introduced on
Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Subjects
Computers and information technology, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Intergovernmental relations, Internet, web applications, social media, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, State and local government operations

HR 4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Sponsors

Sam Graves (R) MO

Cosponsors

Rick Larsen (D) WA, Mike Ezell (R) MS, Salud Carbajal (D) CA

Introduced on
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advisory bodies, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Assault and harassment offenses, Atmospheric science and weather, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Citizenship and naturalization, Civics education, Civil actions and liability, Coast guard, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Crime prevention, Crime victims, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Criminal justice information and records

HR 4249: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and joint items such as

the Joint Economic Committee,
the Joint Committee on Taxation,
the Office of the Attending Physician, and
the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services.

In addition, the bill provides FY2026 appropriations for

the Capitol Police;
the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights;
the Congressional Budget Office;
the Architect of the Capitol;
the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright Office;
the Government Publishing Office;
the Government Accountability Office;
Congressional Office for International Leadership Fund; and
the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the Senate are not included in the House bill.)

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this bill.