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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 8h

We have some news that has absolutely nothing to do with bills, regulations, or legislative tracking: we now have a store stuffed full of exciting BillTrack50 merch!

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BillTrack50 launches a new store selling company products

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 8h

🦋 Monarchs, milkweed, and legislation — yes, they’re all connected.

🎙️ Clip from Beyond the Bill Number: “Monarchs on the Line”
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#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorWeek #EnvironmentalPolicy #LegislationMatters #BillTrack50 #SaveTheMonarchs

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 5d

Is “dispatchable power” the new buzzword in energy policy? H.R. 1047 could change which projects get plugged into the grid first.
Read →https://www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/issuevoter-bill-of-the-month-october-2025-congress-takes-another-swing-at-grid-reliability
#EnergyGrid #Electricity

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 18d

Monarch butterflies are iconic — but their habitat isn’t keeping up. Our latest blog explores new state bills and a proposed ESA threatened listing aimed at saving this migration miracle. 🌿🦋
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#MonarchButterfly #PollinatorProtection #Legislation

Monarchs on the Line: How Lawmakers Are Trying to Save America’s Iconic Butterfly | BillTrack50

An exploration of new legislation aimed at halting declines in Monarch butterfly populations in the U.S.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 19d

Incarcerated firefighters fight fires — but can’t fight for a career afterward. 🚒
Our new episode explores CA’s AB 1380 and its promise (and challenges).
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#Justice #Wildfire #AB1380 #Reentry

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · 27d

Remember the smoggy L.A. skies of the 70s? Nostalgia is back in fashion on Capitol Hill. The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act could make “air you can chew” trendy again.
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#FreedomToPollute #PublicHealth #ClimateAction

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚗💨 The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act aims to erase clean car standards. Is it deregulation or “freedom to pollute”? Dive into our balanced breakdown of the bill’s stakes for health and states’ rights.
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#CleanAir #ClimatePolicy #FuelEmissionsFreedomAct

The Fuel Emissions Freedom Act | BillTrack50

An analysis of a congressional bill that would remove all fuel emissions regulations in the U.S.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 27

Do gig workers deserve overtime and safety protections? We dive into H.R. 1319, which could redefine “employee.” Is expanding the definition overdue—or overreach? Give it a listen and join the conversation. billtrack50.substack.com/p/who-counts...
#LaborLaw #WorkerRights #GigEconomy

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 21

Microschools are growing fast—but laws haven’t caught up. From Arizona’s embrace to New York’s oversight, states are rewriting the rules. Would you send your child to a microschool, or do you worry about accountability? Read more: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/sm...

Small Schools, Big Questions: How States Are Wrestling with Microschooling | BillTrack50

An exploration of microsholling trends since 2020.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 12

Should you be able to take a paid sick day… for your cat? 🐾 New York lawmakers think so — and they’re not alone. From NYC to Italy, pet leave is going mainstream. Here’s why it’s more than just a ‘purrk'.
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Who Let The Dogs Out | BillTrack50

A look at a New York Bill which allows paid sick leave for vet visits

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 11

Who Counts as an Employee?
House bill HR 1319 represents the most significant proposed change to federal worker classification standards in decades.
Read the full analysis of the bill here: www.billtrack50.com/info/blog/is...

Who Counts as an Employee? | BillTrack50

An examination of HR 1319 which attempts to redefine the classification of workers as contractors.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Shush Act
Should silencers for guns be deregulated, on health grounds? Or is it a slippery slope to further deregulation?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/silence-is...
#guns #firearms #suppressors

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Aug 5

America's Nuclear renaissance
small modular reactors are fuelling a boom in new nuclear technologies . But will they ever live up to the hype?
See full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number wherever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/americas-n...
#smr #nuclear

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Global Stakes of America's $9 Billion Budget Cut
The U.S. has slashed overseas aid, peacekeeping, refugee assistance, and funding for public broadcasting. Prudent management of finances, or withdrawal from the world?
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#usaid #pbs #rescission #doge

The Global Stakes of America's $9 Billion Budget Cut

Congress passes its first rescissions act

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 25

America's Nuclear Renaissance
Is nuclear power the answer to generating plentiful, reliable, cheap, clean energy? States across the U.S. are betting big on small modular reactors to make the dream a reality.
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#smr #nulclear #energy #renewable

America's Nuclear Renaissance | BillTrack50

A look at legislation driving the revolution in small modular reactor development.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 21

Crypto in the Crosshairs
Federal and state governments take aim at digital assets. What does it mean for the future of cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and other such innovations?
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#crypto #stablecoin#digitalassets

Crypto in the Crosshairs

Federal and State Governments Take Aim at Digital Assets

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 14

Who Owns Your Data?
We discuss cookie banners, GDPR and the wave of privacy legislation sweeping the U.S.
See the full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number where ever you get your podcasts, or here: open.substack.com/pub/billtrac...
#privacy #gdpr #cookie

The Great American Privacy Awakening

Who's data is it anyway?

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 10

The rescission Act of 2025 cuts $9.37bn from the U.S. budget by codifying Doge cuts to spending on overseas aid. Should America address its budget deficit by retreating from its position as a humanitarian superpower?
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#doge #usaid #pepfar

The Global Stakes of America's $9.4 Billion Budget Cut | BillTrack50

A deep dive into the cuts to USAID and other programs in the federal rescission bill.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jul 9

Should the federal government regulate crypto currency? Or should it be left to states? We take a look at legislation currently in Congress and California to see what it all means for the future of digital finance.

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#cryptocurrency #digitalfinance #stablecoin

Crypto in the Crosshairs: Federal and State Governments Take Aim at Digital Assets | BillTrack50

A look at cryptocurrency bills in Washington and California and what they mean for the future of digital finance.

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jun 23

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill - what's in it and how will it affect your taxes, healthcare and student loans? We've read it so you don't have to!
See the full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number where ever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/one-big-be...

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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jun 16

Partisan Politics Could Determine Who Survives The Next Pandemic
How much power should the governor have to impose restrictions?
See the full episode on BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number where ever you get your podcasts, or here: billtrack50.substack.com/p/partisan-p...

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jun 11

Should you have to pay tax on overtime pay?
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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · Jun 11

Should trans women be able to compete in women's sports? Republicans in Congress think not. Watch the full episode on our podcast BillTrack50: Beyond The Bill Number or at billtrack50.substack.com/p/the-fight-...

BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · May 29

The False Choice Driving America's New Day Care Policies
Cheaper Childcare or Child Safety?
Sarah and Stephen discuss the latest wave of childcare (de)regulation sweeping America, in Beyond The Bill Number
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BillTrack50 @billtrack50.bsky.social · May 21

We were delighted to speak to Kim Durcho on the BIPAC podcast Advocacy In Action. Listen now, as we talk about AI regulation, the SAVE Act, and tips for tracking legislation!
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Advocacy in Action | Legislative Trends

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