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Recent Congressional Acts Affecting People
Several new bills in Congress are poised to impact individuals in significant ways, ranging from federal employee benefits to voting rights.
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Federal Employee Benefits and Protections
RECOVER PII Act – Introduced by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), this bill would extend lifetime identity protection coverage to federal employees and contractors affected by the 2015 Office of Personnel Management data breach, which exposed personal information of about 22 million people Federal News Network.
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act – Led by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), this would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave for all Family and Medical Leave Act–covered reasons, including serious health conditions or family emergencies Federal News Network.
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Voting Rights and Voter ID Requirements
New SAVE Act Proposals – Republican lawmakers in both chambers have reintroduced versions of the SAVE Act, which would require voters to show documents like a passport or birth certificate to register. These bills would disenfranchise millions, especially younger voters and voters of color, and impose heavy burdens on election officials without adequate funding Brennan Center for Justice. Implementation could be immediate or within a year or two, potentially causing confusion and reducing voter turnout.
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Other Notable Legislative Efforts
Stop Insider Trading Act (SITA) – Passed by the House in July 2026, this would raise penalties for insider trading in Congress from $200 to $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value (whichever is greater) plus any profits, and ban legislators from buying company stock GovTrack.us.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) – Passed in 2026, this amends the Homeland Security Act to strengthen protections against electromagnetic threats to critical infrastructure Act for America.