Legislation

United States

2026-10-01 21:44:49

U.S. Social Security Claiming Clarity Act Clears Congress, Awaits Presidential Signature

The U.S. Social Security Claiming Clarity Act has passed Congress and is now awaiting the president’s signature before it can take effect, according to Techub News. The bill is designed to clarify the rules for claiming Social Security benefits and to give applicants clearer guidance through the benefits-claiming process. With the congressional phase now complete, the next step is a decision by the president on whether to sign the measure into law. Google News labeled the measure as the CLARITY Act.

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Bitcoin

2026-09-21 03:35:32

House committee advances Bitcoin reserve bill with proposed 20-year holding rule

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Sept. 16 approved an amended version of H.R. 8957, the Reserve Modernization Act, by a 28-21 vote. The bill would place a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and a broader digital asset reserve program into federal law. Under the proposal, any Bitcoin lawfully held by the federal government and not designated for another statutory purpose would have to be retained for at least 20 years from the date the law takes effect. During that period, the government would be barred from selling, exchanging, auctioning, pledging, or otherwise disposing of those holdings. The measure has not yet become law and still needs approval from both the House and the Senate, followed by President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill also directs the Treasury Department to establish the reserve within 180 days of enactment and publish an annual proof-of-reserve report covering holdings, transactions, and private key control. In addition, the Treasury and Commerce departments would study lawful, budget-neutral ways to increase Bitcoin holdings, though the provision does not authorize direct purchases.

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Policy Regula

2026-09-16 00:47:07

Tillis flips CLARITY Act cloture vote to no, says bill is not finished

U.S. Republican Senator Thom Tillis said his decision to switch his cloture vote on the CLARITY Act from yes to no does not mark the end of the bill. In a post on X, Tillis said there has been meaningful bipartisan progress around the legislation and that the White House has played an important role in the process. He added that the procedural motion gives lawmakers room to keep working toward what he described as a positive outcome. Earlier the same day, during a vote held in the early morning hours, Tillis changed his vote from support to opposition. His statement framed the move as a procedural step rather than a reversal of the broader effort tied to the bill.

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Policy and Re

2026-09-09 04:01:40

US and UK lawmakers push superintelligence bans, with up to 20 years in prison under US proposal

Lawmakers in the United States and the United Kingdom are moving in parallel on proposals to ban what they describe as “superintelligence.” In the US, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have released a framework for the “Stop Artificial Superintelligence Act,” which would permanently ban the development and deployment of superintelligence and pause work on more advanced AI until a new federal regulator sets safety rules. The proposal would carry steep penalties, including prison terms of up to 20 years for individuals and possible forced dissolution for companies. In the UK, Labour MP Alex Sobel has introduced a superintelligence bill in the House of Commons. It would ban the development and deployment of superintelligence capable of weakening the control of human institutions such as government, while also requiring the government to monitor and restrict systems that could lead to superintelligence. Both proposals also call for international agreements to prevent research from shifting to other countries. Still, neither measure currently appears likely to become law, given the policy stance of the current US administration and the lack of support from the UK government for a blanket ban.

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US House

2026-09-04 05:08:04

US House Completes Crypto Market Structure Work, Presses Senate on CLARITY Act

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that the House has completed work on crypto market structure and is pressing the Senate to act on the CLARITY Act. Emmer stated, "The Senate must get this done."

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United States

2026-09-03 16:11:35

US Senators Sanders and Casar Propose Bill to Pause Super AI Development

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced a bill calling for a halt on the development of super artificial intelligence, citing concerns over unchecked technological progress and its potential societal impact.

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crypto regula

2026-09-02 05:28:54

Clarity Act Heads to Sept. 15 Senate Procedural Vote With Party Rift Unresolved

The US crypto market structure bill known as the Clarity Act is set for a procedural vote in the Senate on Sept. 15. The legislation aims to draw a clearer line between SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, but Democrats and Republicans still disagree over ethics provisions and stablecoin rewards. Having already missed a legislative window during the August recess, the bill needs bipartisan compromise on ethics language to clear a 60-vote threshold. Even with more than $200 million in crypto industry spending during the 2024 election cycle and a softer tone from the current administration, industry players remain doubtful the measure can pass before year-end.

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California

2026-08-28 19:05:35

California AB 2409 Passes Both Chambers, Targets Public-Official Memecoins

California's AB 2409, a bill aimed at memecoins involving public officials, has passed both chambers of the state Legislature and is awaiting the governor's signature. The measure would regulate meme coins issued by public officeholders or launched in cooperation with them, establishing a legal framework for such token offerings if enacted. Techub News reported, citing Cointelegraph.

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