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Flock Cameras and Surveillance
See proposals on camera surveillance, data sharing, and privacy safeguards.
Worldwide Pause on Immigrant Visas
The State Department temporarily paused immigrant visa processing worldwide while consular officers are briefed on stricter rules for deciding whether applicants may rely on public benefits. The pause affects people applying from abroad, including many family-based applicants.
Immigration and ICE
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Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents
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Taxes on the Wealthy
Take a position on how high incomes, large fortunes, investments, inheritances, corporations, offshore income, and tax enforcement should be treated. Modern Action connects your views to relevant legislation, drafts your message, and helps you contact the elected officials who can act.
Congressional approval for military action involving Iran
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Thousands of US Flights Canceled and Delayed After Nationwide Grounding
A communications failure led to a five-hour nationwide grounding of US flights, resulting in nearly 10,000 cancellations and delays. Airlines are struggling to clear the backlog as the Thanksgiving travel period approaches.
Take action on Flight delays from aging air traffic systemsFAA Ground Stop Caused by Equipment Upgrade Error
A nationwide ground stop by the FAA, the longest since 9/11, was attributed to a contractor error during a routine equipment upgrade. The incident disrupted over 10,000 flights on Saturday. (Sources include: Al Jazeera)
Take action on Flight delays from aging air traffic systemsFAA Grounds Flights After Air Traffic Control Upgrade Issues
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop after communications failures linked to a contractor's upgrade of air traffic control equipment. The incident led to significant flight cancellations and delays across the United States. (Sources: The New York Times)
Take action on Flight delays from aging air traffic systemsThis week in Congress
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Bills you should know about
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Federal farm policy affects food production, household food aid, and daily life in rural communities. This bill would set many of those rules through 2031. It could change how far…
Housing is hard to find and expensive in many places, and this bill tries to remove some delays and financing gaps that can slow new homes. It does not force cities to change zoni…
Stores often have limited control over the network that handles a credit card sale. This bill could give them more choices and may affect the fees or terms they receive. It could…
Compounded drugs can help patients who need a medicine made in a special way, but poor controls can create safety risks. This bill would limit routine copying of drugs already sol…
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Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
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Bills to act on now
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Some sellers and real estate agents would lose employee status under wage law
Hearing scheduled (Nov 17)
Franchise brands would face a stricter test for being workers’ employers
Hearing scheduled (Nov 17)
Synthetic DNA sellers would have to check customers and risky orders
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Bill would keep NOAA research partnerships with universities and nonprofits
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Bill would create an East Coast shellfish research task force
Business meeting scheduled (Nov 18)
Tribes would get federal help to restore and manage buffalo herds
Floor consideration likely scheduled (Nov 17)
Civil rights history network would continue for seven more years
Floor consideration likely scheduled (Nov 17)