Mike Lee

This bill would make schools and education groups that get federal money allow religious exemptions for vaccine rules. If a school requires vaccines, it would have to let students or employees opt out. They could do this by saying it goes against a deeply held religious belief. Schools would not be allowed to ask for any paperwork to prove that belief.

This bill would make online platforms verify the age and identity of people uploading intimate images. It would also require platforms to get explicit written consent from anyone shown in those images. This aims to protect individuals from having their private images shared without their permission, with platforms and users facing penalties for violations.

Oil and gas companies would continue to pay fees for new drilling permits on federal lands until 2037, instead of the current deadline of 2026. These fees would all go to a special fund that helps the government process permits. This would ensure continued funding for improving how the Bureau of Land Management handles drilling applications.

This bill would let the President allow private groups to go after foreign cybercriminals who steal money from Americans. These groups could take cyber actions, seize stolen online money outside the U.S., and would be safe from lawsuits for their approved work. The goal is to get stolen money back to victims and stop cybercrime.

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This bill would require foreign ships to get U.S. government permission before doing scientific research in American waters in the Arctic. It aims to stop countries like China and Russia from using research for spying, and would create a plan to fight their influence. Federal agencies would also need to share information to help review these research requests.

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