Tracing crypto scams and ending the penny | September 14, 2026

In this episode of Congress in Context, we move past the political noise to examine how critical legislative machinery and procedural maneuvers directly touch the lives of everyday Americans[1][2]. From the cost-saving phaseout of the circulating one-cent coin under the Common Cents Act (H.R. 10167) and its new cash-rounding rules at the checkout counter[3], to major fraud prevention measures like the GUARD Act (H.R. 2978)[6][7], federal lawmakers are making decisions that directly affect your wallet and personal security[8][9]. Simultaneously, high-stakes floor debates over the War Powers Resolution (H. Con. Res. 93) and presidential oversight illustrate how procedural votes define the strict limits of military engagement and constitutional accountability[2]. By breaking down these key committee actions and floor votes, this episode clarifies the structural policy trade-offs that shape our national economy and democratic institutions[1].

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Legislation Mentioned

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• H. Con. Res. 93 - War Powers Resolution (Hostilities with Iran)[1][2]
• H.J. Res. 210 - Disapproval of EPA California Nonroad Engine Standards[2]
• H.J. Res. 213 - Disapproval of EPA California Engine & Harbor Craft Rule[3][4]
• H. Res. 1486 - Resolution Impeaching President Donald Trump[4]
• H.R. 2978 - Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act (GUARD Act)[7]
• H.R. 5334 - Supporting Early Childhood Educators' Deductions Act of 2025 (SEED Act)[8][9]
• H.R. 9576 - National Fraud Enforcement Division Establishment Act[10][11]
• H.R. 10152 - Open-Source AI Leadership Act[12]
• H.R. 10158 - Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026[13]
• H.R. 10163 - American Quantum Competitiveness Act[14]
• H.R. 10167 - Common Cents Act[15]
• H.R. 10170 - Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026[16]
• H.R. 10238 - Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026[17]
• H.R. 10328 - Badge-to-Business Act[18]
• H.R. 10329 - Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026[19]
• S. 252 - Guidance Out of Darkness Act (GOOD Act)[20]
• S. 1568 - Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025 (LIT Act)[21]
• S. 4749 - Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression Act (JAWBONE Act)