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Science, Technology, Communications

10 bills this Congress2 moved past introduction

AllAdvanced technology and technological innovations 2Computers and information technology 2Digital media 2Internet, web applications, social media 2Administrative law and regulatory procedures 1Advisory bodies 1Child safety and welfare 1Computer security and identity theft 1Congressional oversight 1Consumer affairs 1Crimes against children 1Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation 1Data collection, sharing, protection 1Emergency communications systems 1Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 1Fraud offenses and financial crimes 1Government information and archives 1Government studies and investigations 1Pornography 1Sex offenses 1Spacecraft and satellites 1Technology assessment 1Telephone and wireless communication 1User charges and fees 1

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

S. 146

TAKE IT DOWN Act

Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX · May 19, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-12.

Became law
H.R. 7022

Mystic Alerts Act

Rep. August Pfluger R-TX · Oct 22, 2026: Signed by President.

Signed
H.R. 10594

Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2026

Rep. August Pfluger R-TX · Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Introduced
H.R. 10522

Companion Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing Act

Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY · Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9619

People-First Chatbot Act

Rep. Valerie P. Foushee D-NC · Jul 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 9521

Broadband Infrastructure Extension Act

Rep. Addison P. McDowell R-NC · Jun 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
H.R. 8893

Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act

Rep. Valerie P. Foushee D-NC · Jun 25, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

Introduced
H.R. 9417

Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Don Bacon R-NE · Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced
S. 1269

Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2025

Sen. Marsha Blackburn R-TN · Mar 19, 2026: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Introduced
H.R. 1094

Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

Rep. August Pfluger R-TX · Feb 6, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced