Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Republican · AL · 18 bills sponsored
Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026
# Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill would crack down on companies and individuals who violate U.S. customs laws through fraud or negligence. It increases financial penalties for these violations and creates import bans for offenders. Specifically, it triples the maximum financial penalties for fraudulent customs violations (from the current value of the goods up to three times that value) and increases penalties for grossly negligent violations. The bill would also ban anyone committing fraud from importing goods into the U.S. for five years. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily targets importers, customs brokers, and businesses involved in international trade who deliberately mislead customs officials or act with severe carelessness regarding trade regulations. Consumers could potentially be affected indirectly if enforcement leads to higher import costs. It also gives U.S. Customs and Border Protection stronger enforcement tools. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It has not advanced beyond the initial review stage.
GUARD Act
# GUARD Act Summary I don't have access to the specific details of S 2544 (the GUARD Act) from the 119th Congress in my training data, so I can't provide an accurate summary of what this particular bill would do, who it affects, or its key provisions. To get reliable information about this bill, I'd recommend: - **Congress.gov** - Search for "S 2544" to see the full text, sponsors, and current status - **Your representative's website** - They often provide summaries of bills they support or oppose - **Nonpartisan sources** like the Congressional Research Service or news outlets covering Congress If you can share the bill's text or key provisions, I'd be happy to help you understand them in plain language!
NIH IMPROVE Act
# NIH IMPROVE Act Summary The NIH IMPROVE Act is a bill currently under consideration in the Senate that would make changes to how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) operates. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't fully detailed in the information provided, bills with "IMPROVE" acronyms typically focus on enhancing efficiency, accountability, or management within federal agencies. This bill would primarily affect the NIH, the federal government's main medical research agency, along with researchers, medical institutions, and potentially patients who benefit from NIH-funded studies. **Current Status:** The bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Until it advances further in the legislative process, the specific provisions and their full impact remain under discussion. For detailed information about what changes the bill would make, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov or contact the bill's sponsor, Senator Katie Britt (R-AL).
Citizen Ballot Protection Act
# Citizen Ballot Protection Act Summary Unfortunately, I don't have access to the detailed text or provisions of S 3177 to provide you with an accurate summary of what this bill would specifically do. The information you've provided shows only that it's a Senate bill sponsored by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) currently in committee, but the actual contents and key provisions aren't included. To give you a reliable, factual summary covering what the bill does, who it affects, and its key provisions, I would need access to the bill's text or a legislative summary. I'd recommend checking: - **Congress.gov** (search for S 3177) - the official source with full bill text - **Senator Britt's website** - which typically has summaries of sponsored legislation - **Legislative tracking sites** like GovTrack or LegiScan This will ensure you get accurate information rather than speculation about the bill's contents.
Water Research Optimization Act of 2025
# Water Research Optimization Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Water Research Optimization Act of 2025 would establish or modify federal programs focused on water-related research. Based on its subject areas, the bill appears to address scientific studies in hydrology (water systems), atmospheric science, weather patterns, and geographic mapping—likely aimed at improving how the federal government conducts and coordinates water research across agencies. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect federal research agencies, water resource managers, and potentially state water authorities. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic information available, bills of this type typically focus on funding research, establishing research priorities, improving data collection, or coordinating between agencies like the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The research could inform policies on water availability, flood prediction, drought management, and environmental protection. **Current Status** As of now, S. 1523 is in committee review, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can search for the bill's text on Congress.gov.
Small Entity Update Act
# Small Entity Update Act (S. 2924) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Small Entity Update Act is currently in committee and hasn't been formally detailed in public legislative materials. Based on its title, the bill appears intended to update rules or definitions related to "small entities"—a term typically used in federal law to refer to small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. Without access to the full bill text, the specific updates proposed cannot be determined from the information provided. **Who It Affects:** If passed, this bill would likely affect small businesses, small nonprofits, and potentially small government agencies that fall under federal regulatory definitions. It may also impact federal agencies that oversee small business regulations. **Current Status:** As of now, S. 2924 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was sponsored by Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL). To understand the specific provisions and current status, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.
A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
# S 2636 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent non-citizens from voting in Washington, D.C. elections and would overturn a 2022 D.C. law that allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. Currently, D.C. permits certain non-citizen residents (including green card holders and other legal permanent residents) to participate in municipal elections. If passed, S 2636 would eliminate this voting right and restrict voting to U.S. citizens only in D.C. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects non-citizen residents of Washington, D.C. who are currently eligible to vote under the 2022 law. It's sponsored by Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill represents a partisan divide on voting eligibility, with Republicans generally opposing non-citizen voting while some Democrats and D.C. officials have supported expanded voting access to increase civic participation among long-term residents.
Lulu’s Law
# Lulu's Law Summary **What the bill does:** Lulu's Law would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to officially allow wireless emergency alerts to be sent to people's cell phones warning them about shark attacks. Currently, the FCC permits emergency alerts for other threats to public safety—like severe weather, missing children, and other dangers—but shark attacks aren't explicitly listed as an authorized alert type. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects people in coastal areas where shark attacks are a realistic concern. It would also affect government agencies and emergency management officials responsible for public safety notifications, giving them a clearer tool to warn swimmers and beach visitors of immediate danger. **Current status:** The bill has already passed the Senate and is named after Lulu, a child who was killed in a shark attack in Alabama. While the bill addresses a serious safety concern, shark attacks remain extremely rare—making this a narrow but significant addition to emergency alert capabilities for coastal communities.
Stop the Scroll Act
# Stop the Scroll Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Stop the Scroll Act (S. 1885) is a proposed law that would regulate how social media platforms recommend content to users. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't listed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on limiting algorithmic recommendations that keep users scrolling through feeds for extended periods—practices often criticized as addictive or harmful, particularly to young people. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, which would need to change how their recommendation algorithms work. It would also affect users, potentially changing their social media experience. Young people and families concerned about screen time and social media's mental health effects would be the intended beneficiaries of such legislation. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL). For detailed information about specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov, as those details aren't provided in this summary.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act
# Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would extend federal protections and benefits to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians by applying the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA)—a 1934 law governing Native American tribal sovereignty and land rights—to the tribe. Specifically, it would allow the U.S. Department of the Interior to hold land "in trust" (protected federal status) for the tribe's benefit and would confirm that previous decisions to do so were valid. **The Issue It Addresses:** A 2009 Supreme Court ruling (Carcieri v. Salazar) created a legal obstacle for tribes by stating that the Interior Department could only take land into trust for tribes that were under federal jurisdiction in 1934 when the IRA was passed. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians faced this limitation and couldn't benefit from this land trust arrangement. This bill would fix that problem for this specific tribe by declaring them eligible under the original 1934 law. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL).
Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025
# Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025 (S 1667) is a proposed law currently under review in the Senate. Based on its title and sponsorship, the bill appears designed to address issues affecting homeless children and young people, though specific legislative details are not yet publicly detailed. The bill was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in the 119th Congress. **Current Status** As of now, this bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It has not advanced to later stages of the legislative process. Bills at this stage often undergo revision and may never reach a final vote. **Note:** Complete details about specific provisions are not available in the provided information. For comprehensive information about what this bill would actually authorize or require—such as funding amounts, program types, or implementation details—you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov or await committee documentation.
MOMS Act
# MOMS Act Summary I don't have access to the detailed text of S 1630 (MOMS Act) from the 119th Congress to provide you with accurate specifics about what it would do, who it affects, and its key provisions. While I can see it's a Senate bill sponsored by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) currently in committee, I would need to review the actual bill language to give you reliable information about its contents. **To get accurate details, I'd recommend:** - Visiting Congress.gov and searching for "S 1630" to read the full bill text and summary - Checking Senator Britt's official website for her statement on the bill - Looking at news coverage from reputable sources that have reported on the bill's introduction I want to avoid guessing at the bill's purpose based only on its title, as that could mislead you. Would you like help finding these resources, or do you have the bill text available to share?
Insurance Data Protection Act
# Insurance Data Protection Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Insurance Data Protection Act would restrict the federal government's ability to collect information from insurance companies. Specifically, it would eliminate the subpoena power of two federal offices: the Federal Insurance Office and the Office of Financial Research. These offices currently use subpoenas to gather data from insurers for purposes like detecting potential threats to the insurance industry or broader financial system. Under this bill, federal regulators seeking insurance data would first have to try getting it from other regulators or public sources before directly requesting it from insurance companies, and even then would need to follow strict paperwork reduction procedures. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects insurance companies (which would face fewer federal information requests), federal financial regulators and oversight agencies (which would have reduced investigative tools), and potentially consumers (since regulators would have less data to identify industry risks or problems). The restrictions could limit the government's ability to spot warning signs of financial instability in the insurance sector. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.
Child Care Availability and Affordability Act
# Child Care Availability and Affordability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act (S 847) aims to address challenges families face in accessing and paying for child care services. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, its title indicates it would likely focus on measures to expand child care options and reduce costs for American families—issues that affect working parents across income levels. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact working families with young children, child care providers, and potentially employers who offer child care benefits. The bill could also affect state and federal child care programs and regulations. **Current Status:** As of now, S 847 is in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) in the 119th Congress. For more detailed information about the bill's specific provisions, you can search for the full text on Congress.gov.
Child Care Workforce Act
# Child Care Workforce Act (S 846) - Summary **What it would do:** The Child Care Workforce Act is a proposed federal law designed to address challenges in the child care industry, though specific details aren't available in the summary provided. Based on its title, the bill would likely focus on improving conditions for child care workers—potentially through measures such as better wages, training programs, or professional development opportunities. **Who it affects:** This bill would primarily impact child care workers across the United States, as well as families who depend on child care services. It may also affect child care facilities and the child care industry broadly. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full vote in the Senate yet. It was introduced by Senator Katie Boyd Britt, a Republican from Alabama, in the 119th Congress. For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can search for the bill on Congress.gov or the sponsor's official website.
Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
# Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand the investment options available through 403(b) retirement plans, which are retirement savings accounts designed for employees of nonprofits, public schools, charities, and religious institutions. Currently, these plans have limited investment choices. The bill would allow them to invest in collective investment trusts (pooled investment funds managed by banks or trust companies) and insurance company separate accounts—options that are already available to other types of retirement plans. Essentially, it levels the playing field by giving employees at these organizations the same investment flexibility that workers in corporate 401(k) plans already have. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects employees of charities, schools, churches, and other tax-exempt organizations who have 403(b) retirement accounts. It also affects the financial institutions that manage these retirement plans and investment products. The changes would likely benefit workers by offering more diversified and potentially lower-cost investment options for their retirement savings. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2025 by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full Senate.
Laken Riley Act
# Laken Riley Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Laken Riley Act requires federal immigration authorities (Department of Homeland Security) to detain non-citizens who are in the country illegally or lack proper entry documents if they've been arrested for property crimes including burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also gives state governments the legal right to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement decisions or failures that cause them financial harm of more than $100. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts non-citizens arrested for the specified property crimes and individuals detained under these new requirements. It also affects state governments by giving them a new avenue to challenge federal immigration policies in court. The bill was named after Laken Riley, a nursing student killed by someone in the country illegally. **Current Status** The bill was signed into law, meaning it has passed Congress and been approved by the President and is now in effect.
WALL Act of 2025
# WALL Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The WALL Act of 2025 would provide $25 billion in federal funding specifically for constructing a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Beyond border construction, it would also make changes to immigration-related policies and federal benefits programs. To help pay for the wall, the bill would modify tax credits and benefits eligibility rules. **Key Provisions:** The bill would restrict certain tax credits—including the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and lifetime learning credit—to people with Social Security numbers who are legally permitted to work in the U.S. It would also impose a $300 fee for each person filing taxes using an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security number. Additionally, the bill would limit access to federal benefits like unemployment compensation, food assistance (SNAP), and housing assistance to those legally eligible to work, and would require agencies to use the E-Verify system to check applicants' work eligibility. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 293) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Katie Boyd Britt (R-Alabama) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.