Mitch McConnell

This bill would let a special board decide the mandatory retirement age for Capitol Police officers. Instead of everyone having to retire at 60, the board could set the age anywhere from 57 to 62 years old. This change would affect officers under both the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees' Retirement System.

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This bill would provide the annual funding for the Department of Defense for the government's budget year 2026. It would set aside money for military personnel, daily operations, new equipment, and research across all branches of the armed forces. It also includes funds for healthcare, environmental cleanup, and security assistance to allied nations.

This bill would let the government buy about 551 acres of land to make Mammoth Cave National Park bigger. It would also update an old money limit for the park to account for inflation.

This bill would let World War II Army Rangers veterans receive their Congressional Gold Medal in Emancipation Hall on June 26, 2025. This means a special ceremony can be held in a prominent location to honor their service. Currently, this specific use of the hall is not authorized.

This bill would let people who sell certain farmland avoid paying capital gains taxes on their profits if they put that money into an individual retirement plan within 60 days. It would also increase the amount they can contribute to their retirement plan to match these reinvested profits. However, the farmer buying the land would face a special tax if they stop farming or sell the land within 10 years.

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This resolution would allow Senate committees to spend money on staff, consultants, and other expenses for their work from March 2025 through February 2027. It sets specific spending limits for each committee and creates a reserve fund for unexpected needs. This ensures the committees can continue their investigations, hearings, and other duties.

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This bill would extend federal programs that help people with addiction get treatment, find jobs, and access recovery housing until 2030. It would also increase the money set aside for job support grants and allow some of that money to be used for transportation to these services. This means more people could get help with recovery and finding work.

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