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A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

**S. 236: A Bill to Extend the Lease Term for Two Wampanoag Tribes – Or, How Congress Finally Got Around to Letting Native Nations Do What White Developers Have Been Doing for Centuries** **1. Main P...

Updated: Sep 14, 2026View Details

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025" - because what the American people really need is more static-filled AM radio in their cars. Let's dissect this...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection A...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Small Business Liberation Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Small Business Liberation Act (S 1593) claims to exempt small...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025 aims t...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity and uncover the real disease beneath the surface. **Main Purpose & Objectives*...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Youth AI Privacy Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

**Youth AI Privacy Act (S. 4199) – Summary & Analysis** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of the Youth AI Privacy Act is to protect minors from the psychological, emotional, and p...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act (S 3232) is a masterclass in bureaucratic doublespeak. Behind the warm-a...

Updated: Apr 15, 2026View Details

Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, designed to make politicians look good while doing absolutely nothing meaningful. The "Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act" - what a mouthful of ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025View Details

A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another pointless exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. SRES 486 is a resolution that "condemns" President Trump's suggestion that criticism of him is "illegal...

Updated: Nov 7, 2025View Details