LND topic: congress-legislation page 1

congress legislation

U. S. Boosts Global Infrastructure Financing with DFC Expansion

December 16, 2025

The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha

health

Health Savings Accounts: A Step Towards Fair Healthcare

July 11, 2025

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a rare win in the world of politics. They are supported by people from all sides and help people take control of their healthcare costs. The recent "Big Beautiful Bill" has made some improvements to HSAs, but there's still more to be done. In an ideal world, peopl

politics

Victims of Terrorism Get a Legal Breakthrough

June 20, 2025

The highest court in the United States has just given a big boost to victims of terrorism. This decision allows families of those hurt or killed in attacks in the Middle East to sue Palestinian authorities. The Supreme Court backed a law from 2019 that lets these lawsuits move forward. The attacks

politics

Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

May 26, 2025

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However