issue_code,issue_description,primary_agencies,regs_gov_agency_prefixes,related_committee_ids,notes
ACC,Accounting,"SEC, PCAOB, Treasury","SEC,TREAS","SSBK,HSBA",Financial reporting standards; auditing rules; PCAOB oversight
ADV,Advertising,"FTC, FCC","FTC,FCC","SSCM,HSIF",Advertising standards; truth-in-advertising; FCC broadcast rules
AER,Aerospace,"NASA, DoD, FAA","DOD,FAA,NASA","SSAS,HSAS,HSSY",Defense procurement; space policy; aviation manufacturing
AGR,Agriculture,"USDA, EPA","USDA,EPA","SSAF,HSAG",Farm policy; crop insurance; SNAP; agricultural trade; pesticides
ALC,Alcohol and Drug Abuse,"HHS, SAMHSA, DEA","HHS,DEA","SSHR,HSIF",Substance abuse policy; opioid regulation; drug scheduling
ANI,Animals,"USDA-APHIS, FWS, NOAA","USDA,FWS","SSAF,SSEV,HSAG,HSII",Animal welfare; endangered species; APHIS inspections; marine mammals
APP,Apparel/Clothing/Textiles,"Commerce, USTR, CBP","DOC,CBP","SSCM,HSIF",Trade policy; tariffs; textile labeling; import regulation
ART,Arts/Entertainment,"NEA, NEH, FCC, Copyright Office",FCC,"SSCM,HSJU",Copyright; broadcasting; arts funding; content regulation
AUT,Automotive Industry,"NHTSA, EPA, DOT","NHTSA,EPA,DOT","SSCM,SSEG,HSIF,HSPW",Vehicle safety; emissions standards; fuel economy (CAFE); EV policy
AVI,Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines,"FAA, DOT, TSA","FAA,DOT,TSA","SSCM,HSPW",Air traffic; airline regulation; airport policy; aviation safety
BAN,Banking,"Fed, OCC, FDIC, CFPB","FRB,OCC,FDIC,CFPB","SSBK,HSBA",Bank regulation; capital requirements; consumer lending; fintech
BEV,Beverage Industry,"TTB, FDA, FTC","TTB,FDA","SSCM,SSFI,HSIF,HSWM",Alcohol taxation; labeling; food safety for beverages
BNK,Bankruptcy,"DOJ, Courts",DOJ,"SSJU,HSJU",Bankruptcy reform; creditor rights; Chapter 11/13 rules
BUD,Budget/Appropriations,"OMB, Treasury, CBO",OMB,"SSAP,SSBU,HSAP,HSBU",Federal budget; spending levels; sequestration; debt ceiling
CAW,Clean Air and Water,EPA,EPA,"SSEV,HSIF,HSPW",Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; WOTUS; air quality standards; NPDES permits
CHM,Chemicals/Chemical Industry,"EPA, OSHA","EPA,OSHA","SSEV,HSIF",TSCA; chemical safety; hazardous materials; PFAS regulation
CIV,Civil Rights/Civil Liberties,"DOJ-CRD, EEOC, ED-OCR","DOJ,EEOC","SSJU,HSJU",Voting rights; anti-discrimination; EEOC enforcement; privacy
COM,Communications/Broadcasting,FCC,FCC,"SSCM,HSIF",Telecom regulation; spectrum allocation; net neutrality; broadband
CON,Constitution,"DOJ, Courts",DOJ,"SSJU,HSJU",Constitutional amendments; civil liberties; separation of powers
CPI,Computer Industry,"Commerce, FTC, NIST","DOC,FTC,NIST","SSCM,HSIF,HSSY",Data privacy; cybersecurity standards; export controls; AI policy
CSP,Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection,"CPSC, FTC, FDA","CPSC,FTC,FDA","SSCM,HSIF",Product safety; consumer fraud; recalls; data privacy
DEF,Defense,"DoD, VA",DOD,"SSAS,HSAS",Military spending; weapons systems; base closures; personnel
DIS,Disaster Planning/Emergencies,"FEMA, DHS","FEMA,DHS","SSGA,HSHM,HSPW",Disaster relief; emergency preparedness; flood insurance; FEMA reform
DOC,District of Columbia,DC Government,N/A,"SSGA,HSGO",DC home rule; DC budget; statehood
ECN,Economics/Economic Development,"Commerce-EDA, SBA, Treasury","DOC,SBA","SSSB,HSSM,SSBK",Economic development; small business programs; trade zones
EDU,Education,"ED, NSF",ED,"SSHR,HSED",Student loans; K-12 policy; higher education; Title IX; IDEA
ENG,Energy/Nuclear,"DOE, NRC, FERC","DOE,NRC,FERC","SSEG,HSIF",Energy production; nuclear regulation; grid policy; renewables; fossil fuels
ENV,Environmental/Superfund,EPA,EPA,"SSEV,HSIF,HSII",Superfund; RCRA; NEPA; brownfields; environmental justice
FAM,Family Issues/Abortion/Adoption,"HHS, ACF",HHS,"SSFI,SSJU,HSJU,HSWM",Family policy; adoption; child welfare; reproductive rights
FIR,Firearms/Guns/Ammunition,"ATF, DOJ","ATF,DOJ","SSJU,HSJU",Gun control/rights; ATF regulation; background checks; ammunition
FOO,Food Industry,"FDA, USDA-FSIS","FDA,USDA","SSAF,SSHR,HSAG,HSIF",Food safety; labeling; GRAS; meat inspection; dietary guidelines
FOR,Foreign Relations,"State, USTR, USAID",DOS,"SSFR,HSFA",Diplomacy; foreign aid; sanctions; trade agreements; treaties
FUE,Fuel/Gas/Oil,"DOE, DOI-BOEM, EPA, FERC","DOE,EPA,BOEM,FERC","SSEG,HSII,HSIF",Oil/gas leasing; refining; pipeline regulation; fuel standards; LNG exports
GAM,Gaming/Gambling/Casino,"DOI-BIA, FTC",DOI,"SLIN,HSJU,HSII",Tribal gaming; online gambling; sports betting; wire act
GOV,Government Issues,"OPM, GSA, OMB","OPM,GSA","SSGA,HSGO",Federal workforce; procurement; government reform; FOIA
HCR,Health Issues,"HHS, CMS, FDA, CDC, NIH","HHS,CMS,FDA,CDC","SSHR,SSFI,HSIF,HSWM",Healthcare policy; ACA; drug approval; public health; pandemic prep
HOM,Homeland Security,"DHS, CBP, ICE, TSA, CISA","DHS,CBP","SSGA,HSHM",Border security; cybersecurity; immigration enforcement; terrorism
HOU,Housing,"HUD, FHFA","HUD,FHFA","SSBK,HSBA",Housing policy; Fannie/Freddie; fair housing; homelessness; LIHTC
IMM,Immigration,"DHS-USCIS, ICE, DOJ-EOIR, State","DHS,USCIS","SSJU,HSJU,HSHM",Visa policy; asylum; deportation; employment-based immigration; DACA
IND,Indian/Native American Affairs,"DOI-BIA, IHS","BIA,IHS","SLIN,HSII",Tribal sovereignty; Indian health; gaming; land trust; treaty rights
INS,Insurance,"Treasury-FIO, State regulators, CMS","TREAS,CMS","SSBK,SSFI,HSBA,HSWM",Insurance regulation; health insurance; flood insurance; crop insurance
LAW,Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice,"DOJ, FBI, DEA, BOP","DOJ,FBI","SSJU,HSJU",Criminal justice reform; sentencing; policing; drug enforcement
LBR,Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace,"DOL, NLRB, OSHA, EEOC","DOL,NLRB,OSHA","SSHR,HSED",Wages; workplace safety; union rights; antitrust; gig economy
MAN,Manufacturing,"Commerce, DOD, EPA, OSHA","DOC,DOD","SSCM,HSIF",Industrial policy; defense manufacturing; environmental compliance; trade
MAR,Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries,"NOAA, USCG, MARAD","NOAA,USCG","SSCM,HSPW,HSII",Fisheries management; shipping; maritime safety; offshore energy
MED,Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs,"NIH, FDA, CDC, CMS","NIH,FDA,CDC","SSHR,HSIF",Medical research funding; drug/device approval; clinical trials; lab regulation
MIA,Media/Information/Publishing,"FCC, FTC, Copyright Office","FCC,FTC","SSCM,HSJU,HSIF",Media ownership; copyright; FOIA; press freedom; platform regulation
MMM,Medicare/Medicaid,"CMS, HHS",CMS,"SSFI,HSWM,HSIF",Medicare/Medicaid policy; reimbursement rates; Part D; managed care
MON,Minting/Money/Gold Standard,"Treasury, Fed","TREAS,FRB","SSBK,HSBA",Currency policy; gold reserves; cryptocurrency regulation
NAT,Natural Resources,"DOI, BLM, FWS, NPS, USFS","DOI,BLM,FWS","SSEG,HSII",Public lands; mining; water rights; national parks; forests; wildlife
PHA,Pharmacy,"FDA, DEA, CMS","FDA,DEA,CMS","SSHR,SSFI,HSIF,HSWM",Drug pricing; PBMs; pharmacy regulation; controlled substances
POS,Postal,"USPS, PRC",USPS,"SSGA,HSGO",Postal reform; USPS finances; mail regulation
REL,Religion,N/A (1st Amendment),N/A,"SSJU,HSJU",Religious freedom; church-state separation; faith-based initiatives
RES,Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation,"DOI, EPA, HUD, Army Corps","DOI,EPA,HUD","SSEV,SSBK,HSII,HSBA",Land use; conservation easements; wetlands; zoning; fair housing
RET,Retirement,"DOL-EBSA, Treasury, PBGC, SSA","DOL,TREAS","SSFI,SSHR,HSWM,HSED",Pensions; 401(k) regulation; Social Security; ERISA; multiemployer plans
ROD,Roads/Highway,"FHWA, DOT","FHWA,DOT","SSEV,HSPW",Highway funding; infrastructure; tolling; truck regulation
RRR,Railroads,"FRA, STB, DOT","FRA,STB","SSCM,HSPW",Rail safety; freight regulation; Amtrak; grade crossings
SCI,Science/Technology,"NSF, OSTP, NIST, DOE","NSF,NIST","SSCM,HSSY",R&D policy; science funding; tech standards; AI; quantum
SMB,Small Business,SBA,SBA,"SSSB,HSSM",SBA programs; small business lending; contracting preferences
SPO,Sports/Athletics,N/A (limited federal),N/A,"SSCM,HSIF",Antitrust (sports leagues); Title IX athletics; doping; sports betting
TAX,Taxation/Internal Revenue Code,Treasury-IRS,"IRS,TREAS","SSFI,HSWM",Tax code; IRS enforcement; tax reform; international tax; TCJA
TEC,Telecommunications,"FCC, NTIA",FCC,"SSCM,HSIF",Broadband; 5G; spectrum; net neutrality; universal service
TOB,Tobacco,"FDA-CTP, TTB, FTC","FDA,TTB","SSHR,HSIF",Tobacco regulation; e-cigarettes/vaping; warning labels; youth access
TOR,Torts,"DOJ, Courts",N/A,"SSJU,HSJU",Tort reform; liability; class actions; asbestos litigation
TRA,Trade/GATT/Tariffs,"USTR, Commerce-ITA, ITC, CBP","USTR,ITC,DOC","SSFI,SSFR,HSWM,HSFA",Trade agreements; tariffs; antidumping; export controls; WTO
TRN,Transportation,"DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA","DOT,FMCSA","SSCM,HSPW",Trucking; pipelines; hazmat transport; autonomous vehicles
UNM,Unemployment,DOL-ETA,DOL,"SSFI,SSHR,HSWM,HSED",Unemployment insurance; workforce development; job training
URB,Urban Development/Municipalities,"HUD, EDA, EPA","HUD,EPA","SSBK,HSBA",Urban renewal; community development; brownfields; smart growth
UTI,Utilities,"FERC, EPA, DOE","FERC,EPA,DOE","SSEG,HSIF",Electric/gas/water utilities; rate regulation; grid reliability; renewables mandate
VET,Veterans,VA,VA,"SSVA,HSVR",VA healthcare; veterans benefits; GI Bill; disability claims
WAS,Waste (Hazardous/Solid/Interstate/Nuclear),"EPA, NRC, DOE","EPA,NRC","SSEV,HSIF",RCRA; nuclear waste; Superfund; hazardous waste disposal
WEL,Welfare,"HHS-ACF, USDA-FNS","HHS,USDA","SSFI,SSHR,HSWM",TANF; SNAP; WIC; child care; welfare reform
WOM,Women,"EEOC, HHS, ED-OCR","EEOC,HHS","SSHR,HSED,SSJU",Gender equity; Title IX; pay equity; reproductive health; VAWA