New Technology Laws

Authorizes funding for the military and defense activities for fiscal year 2025.

Allows a private company to run the commercial driver's license database.

Creates a 'good faith' exception to avoid fines for false patent claims.

Speeds up environmental reviews for building semiconductor factories in the U.S.

Makes it easier for commercial space companies to use radio frequencies.

Renews and updates the law that helps find missing and exploited children.

Reauthorizes and improves the Federal Aviation Administration and its programs.

Updates rules for reporting online child abuse and increases fines for companies.

Provides emergency funding for Israel, Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific, and others.

Updates rules for government surveillance and searching data on U.S. persons.