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This bill would stop foreign nationals from donating money to state and local ballot measure campaigns. Currently, federal law doesn't explicitly ban these contributions. This change would make it clear that foreign nationals cannot donate to local ballot measure campaigns. The new rule would take effect immediately if signed into law.

Federal agencies would need public input before settling lawsuits that lead to new rules affecting many people or governments. The bill aims to make these agreements more open. It would do this by requiring public comments and high-level approval, changing how agencies currently handle such settlements.

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This bill would make the Treasury Department and the Office of Management and Budget regularly study how the government can respond to big financial problems like recessions or pandemics. The Government Accountability Office would then review this study.

This bill, called the 'Don't Sell My DNA Act,' would make sure your genetic information can't be sold or used if you go through bankruptcy. This is only allowed if you give written permission. Right now, there aren't specific rules for this, so the bill would add new protections for people's private genetic data. These changes would apply to both ongoing and new bankruptcy cases.

This bill would increase the pay for Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, who haven't seen a raise since 1994, from $60 to $120 per case. It would also extend the terms of temporary bankruptcy judge offices in several states for an additional five years. These changes aim to improve the functioning and funding of the bankruptcy system without using taxpayer dollars.

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This bill would make sure everyone knows when foreign individuals or groups are paying for federal lawsuits. It would also completely stop foreign governments and their investment funds from funding these cases. If passed, these new rules would apply to all ongoing and new federal civil actions.

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