Our Scans · (FS.7.03) United States Legislation · Weekly Summary

• New US state legislation is paving the way for substantial fuel volumes, and the prospect of additional states following suit unveils a clearer roadmap to reaching the US interim goal of 3 billion gallons by 2030. 4AIR
• The US bilateral review legislation under consideration in Congress could expand secondary sanctions applicability to South African entities. CES Intelligence
• US Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a $1.15 trillion annual defence policy bill, saying they would not advance legislation that could be seen as approval of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. 10 Things Global News
• Third, industry lobbying: tech companies are increasingly advocating for federal preemption of state laws, which could accelerate US legislation. Pwlrv | Prediction Market
• Concerns were raised that US ownership could expose sensitive data to access requests from US authorities under extraterritorial legislation, including the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) and disclosure obligations linked to US law. CELIS Institute
• In 2026 the global picture splits into three postures: the EU's binding, risk-tiered law; a US federal approach favoring light-touch rules and preemption of state law; and active US state legislation filling the federal gap. Collibra
• A broad coalition of communications and infrastructure stakeholders today urged U.S. House leadership to advance the American Broadband Deployment Act (H.R. 2289), legislation designed to accelerate broadband deployment by establishing a streamlined, predictable nationwide permitting framework. NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association
• With 328,000 BTC already in government custody and active accumulation legislation moving through Congress, the next 6-12 months will produce decisive announcements that shape the trajectory of US crypto policy. Altrady

Last updated: 08 September 2026