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Commerce.

Business regulation, trade practices, small business, and consumer protection. We're tracking 13 bills in this area — 13 still in play.

S. 289Passed Senate62% oddsAug 10, 2026
Ban on High-Concentration Sodium Nitrite Products

Bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite.

S. 5171Passed Committee35% oddsAug 5, 2026
New Safety Rules for AI-Powered Children's Toys

Establishes federal safety standards specifically for artificial intelligence features in toys marketed to children.

H.R. 9914Introduced18% oddsJul 23, 2026
Boost Government-Private Sector Security Cooperation

Bill title suggests it creates formal collaboration between government and private sector on security threats and risks.

H.R. 9757Introduced12% oddsJul 16, 2026
Regulate Conversational AI Services

Bill addresses oversight of conversational AI (chatbots, language models) — likely targeting safety, transparency, or user protections.

S. 4946Introduced12% oddsJul 13, 2026
Restrict Health and Location Data Sales

Limits how companies can collect, use, and sell health data and real-time location information about Americans.

H.R. 7757Passed House62% oddsJun 29, 2026
Bill Requires Tech Platforms to Protect Kids Online

Social media and video game platforms must provide parental controls, limit kids' access to sexual content, and restrict addictive features like disappearing messages.

H.R. 9482Introduced18% oddsJun 25, 2026
Bill restricts how companies collect and share health and location data

Creates new privacy rules for how businesses collect, use, and sell health information and location tracking data.

S. 4915Introduced12% oddsJun 24, 2026
Requires AI systems to be clearly labeled

Bill would mandate labeling requirements for artificial intelligence systems and their outputs.

H.R. 915Passed Committee45% oddsJun 3, 2026
Help small businesses adopt new technology

Aims to help small businesses access and adopt new technology and tools.

H.R. 2804Passed Committee42% oddsMay 20, 2026
Bill to Protect Small Business Competitions

Detailed policy specifics unavailable—official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 2232Passed Senate62% oddsMay 4, 2026
Bill expands federal surety bond program

Expands the surety bond program, which guarantees contractor performance on federal contracts.

S. 97Passed Senate72% oddsMay 26, 2025
Congress Pushes Chip Manufacturing to U.S.

Requires SelectUSA (Commerce Department program) to ask state economic development officials how to attract foreign chip makers to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

H.R. 859Passed House62% oddsApr 30, 2025
Smart Device Camera/Mic Disclosure Required

Manufacturers must tell buyers before purchase if smart appliances contain hidden cameras or microphones.

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