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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
See the federal decisions shaping immigration enforcement, and tell Congress what safeguards and priorities you support.
Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents
Follow congressional responses to deaths and serious injuries involving immigration enforcement, including use-of-force rules, traffic stops, body cameras, officer identification, public reporting, investigations, and independent oversight.
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
Follow the latest war-powers fight and tell your officials what role Congress should play.
In the news
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Trump declares US won Iran war, naval blockade continues
President Trump stated that the U.S. has won the war with Iran, while confirming that the naval blockade against Iran will remain in place. He indicated that further military strikes are unlikely but left the option open if circumstances change. (Sources include: The Washington Post, BBC, Axios, Al Jazeera)
Take action on US-Iran diplomacy and peace dealsUSDA proposal could cut food stamp benefits for 6.3 million Americans
A proposed rule from the USDA could result in nearly one in five food stamp recipients losing their benefits by ending broad-based categorical eligibility. This change would affect low-income individuals and families who currently qualify due to receiving other public aid.
Take action on Food desertsHouse Votes to Block Impeachment of Pete Hegseth
The House voted 211 to 204 to refer articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively ending the impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie. This decision prevents any further consideration of the impeachment before the current session of Congress expires.
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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…
Drawing heavy public attention on Congress.gov this week.
A floor vote is likely soon.
A floor vote is likely soon.
The bill matters because some large health care companies own both the care side and the payment or supply side. That can create a conflict when the same parent company can steer…
Bills to act on now
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