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BillTrack50: Beyond the Bill Number

Listen to informative discussion and analysis of current US legislation making the news, by Sarah Biffle and the folk at BillTrack50.

A deeper dive into the history, motivation, and future implications of the US bills your representatives are introducing. billtrack50.substack.com

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19:07

The Global Stakes of America's $9 Billion Budget Cut

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2025/07/28

Sarah and Stephen discuss the $9bn budget cut to international aid, refugee assistance, peacekeeping, and public broadcasting. Read the full post here. Thanks for reading Stephen’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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24:29

Crypto in the Crosshairs

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2025/07/21

Sarah and Stephen discuss federal cryptocurrency bills and those being considered in California. Since recording, the federal bills were passed as part of ‘Crypto Week’. Read the full blog post here. Thanks for reading Stephen’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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19:02

The Great American Privacy Awakening

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2025/07/14

Sarah and Stephen discuss current privacy legislation and the history of the ubiquitous cookie banner! Read the full blog post here.Thanks for reading Stephen’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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21:39

The Hidden Costs of Tax-Free Overtime

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2025/06/30

In the IssueVoter Bill of the Month for June, Sarah and Stephen discuss the No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025. Is it a sensible plan to help struggling Americans coping with rising prices and housing costs, or would it just help explode the deficit with no real impact on workers? Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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26:55

One Big Beautiful Bill

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2025/06/23

Sarah and Stephen discuss the most important piece of legislation that Congress will consider in this session - the massive reconciliation bill. It’s big, but is it beautiful? Or will it take away your healthcare and explode the deficit? Sarah’s read it, so you don’t have to!Read the full blog post with all the numbers here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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16:03

Partisan Politics Could Determine Who Survives The...

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2025/06/16

Sarah and Stephen discuss the legislation introduced across the country that will impact states’ action to combat the next pandemic, when it happens. Should governors be able to close schools or issue mask mandates?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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18:33

The Fight to Define Women in Sports

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2025/06/10

Sarah and Stephen discuss how the controversial topic of trans women in sports is being tackles in both the U.S. and U.K. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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16:59

The False Choice Driving America's New Day Care Policies

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2025/05/26

Sarah and Stephen discuss the wave of bills aiming to deregulate child care with the aim of bringing down costs. Will it work? Is it a sensible approach? And how does it fit into Project 2025?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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22:03

Addressing a Non-Existent Problem at the Cost of...

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2025/05/19

Sarah and Stephen discuss the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Would it genuinely improve confidence in American elections or just disenfranchise large numbers of eligible voters? Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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21:52

Tariff Turmoil: Congress Responds to Trump’s Trade...

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2025/05/14

Sarah and Stephen discuss the president’s tariffs, how they are being seen abroad, and the moves in Congress to either support or curb the trade wars. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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21:56

Parental leave: Congress Fights for Its Own Benefits...

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2025/05/05

Sarah and Stephen discuss House Resolution 23, which would have allowed proxy voting in Congress, and the procedural mayhem that it unleashed. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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15:15

A look at Congressional Efforts to Curb Elon Musk's...

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2025/04/28

Sarah and Stephen take a look at some of the federal bills introduced in an attempt to combat the actions of Elon Musk’s DOGE. Do they have any chance of succeeding?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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22:10

The Battle to Regulate AI Discrimination

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2025/04/21

Sarah and Stephen discuss Colorado’s efforts to implement their Artificial Intelligence Act, and the other states attempting to pass laws to ensure AI always treats people fairly. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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18:40

Should the Occupational Safety And Health...

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2025/04/07

Sarah and Stephen discuss the NOSHA Act, seeking to abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Should the responsibility for workplace safety rest with the states or does the federal government have a role to play?Read the full Substack post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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22:39

New Approaches to Abortion & Their Expanding Impact

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2025/03/31

Sarah and Stephen talk about the patchwork of abortion legislation around the country in the wake of Dobbs.Read the full blog post here. Thanks for reading Stephen’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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20:44

Why Are Adult Sites Going Dark in So Many States?

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2025/03/17

Sarah and Stephen revisit the topic of age verification for adult websites, looking at trends in new state laws and the legal challenges they face. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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18:26

Child Marriage in America

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2025/03/10

Sarah and Stephen discuss New Hampshire's Senate Bill 359 which seeks to create an exception to the state’s law against under 18s getting married. What states do allow minors to marry, and what are the current legislative trends?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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20:14

The Laken Riley Act

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2025/03/03

Sarah and Stephen discuss the Laken Riley Act, a law created in response to the death of a 22-year-old student at the hands of a migrant, which requires ICE to detain undocumented migrants charged with theft-related offences. Is it justified? Will it help prevent future tragedies?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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5:32

Florida Reaches Compromise Over Immigration Law

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2025/02/27

Sarah and Stephen provide an update on the legislative shenanigans in Florida, where the legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis have reached a compromise over new, stringent immigration laws. Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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14:20

Immigrant Bounty Hunter Program

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2025/02/24

Sarah and Stephen discuss two controversial bills aiming to establish programs to empower private bounty hunters to track and detail undocumented migrants. What are the implications for state-level immigration enforcement?Read the full blog post here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billtrack50.substack.com

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