Christopher Murphy

This bill would give the town of Scotland, Connecticut, its very own ZIP Code, 06264. If passed, the U.S. Postal Service would create this unique ZIP Code for Scotland within 180 days.

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This bill would mostly keep U.S. Border Patrol agents within 25 miles of the U.S. border, changing how they operate in the country's interior. It would also require new public reports on Border Patrol activities and encounters with people, including U.S. citizens, at checkpoints and inland.

This bill would move control of certain gun exports from the Commerce Department back to the State Department. It aims to reduce the flow of U.S.-made firearms that fuel violence and crime in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. New rules would require stricter monitoring and congressional review for these exports. The transfer of control would happen within one year. However, some key monitoring rules would not fully take effect until up to two years after the bill becomes law.

This bill would stop schools from using certain types of restraints and seclusion on students. It would also set strict rules for when other physical restraints can be used, requiring trained staff and immediate parent notification. These changes would affect students, parents, and school staff in schools that receive federal money, aiming to create safer environments.

This bill would end the waiting periods for Social Security disability benefits and Medicare coverage for people with metastatic breast cancer. Currently, these individuals have to wait to receive these benefits, but this bill would allow them to get help sooner.

This bill would require a background check for nearly all private gun sales. Many private gun sales currently happen without a background check. This bill would make it against the law to transfer a gun to another unlicensed person unless a licensed dealer first runs a background check. There are specific exceptions for family gifts, temporary loans, and self-defense situations.

This bill would bring back free phone and electronic communication for people held in immigration detention. It would ensure they can contact family and legal help, which was stopped in 2024 due to a lack of funding. The federal government would pay for these calls, helping detainees stay connected and access legal support.

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