DIThe Distraction Index

#legislation

19 events across 13 weeks

2Damage
7Hype
10Noise
10.1Avg Dmg
16.6Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-28
Congressional Budget and Policy Actions
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
3.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
CLARITY Act Crypto Bill Unlikely to Pass Before Senate Recess
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
16.5
NOISE2026-07-25
Senate Republicans Oppose Daylight Saving Time Bill
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-17
Republicans Struggle to Pass Trump SAVE America Act Despite Congressional Control
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-15
Senators Introduce Legislation to Avert Social Security Shortfall
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
NOISE2026-07-15
Top House Democrat Calls to Split Veterans Omnibus, Advance Major Richard Star Act
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
NOISE2026-07-15
House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.4
NOISE2026-07-12
Shaheen Pushes Congress to Pass Graham Russia Sanctions Bill
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.6
WEEK 76Jun 7 – 13
HYPE2026-06-10
House Passes Border/Immigration Enforcement Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
13.9
Hype
37.5
WEEK 66Mar 29 – Apr 4
HYPE2026-03-28
Congressional Legislation to Repeal Trump AI Moratorium
federal · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
11.5
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
House Rejects Aircraft Safety Locator System Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.6
Hype
7.7
WEEK 58Feb 1 – 7
NOISE2026-02-05
Senate Republicans and Democrats Negotiate Immigration Enforcement Funding
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
1.1
Hype
3.8
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
HYPE2026-01-30
Massachusetts Governor Unveils Legislation Restricting ICE Activity
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · moderate
Damage
3.3
Hype
25.3
WEEK 46Nov 9 – 15
HYPE2025-11-14
Hidden Clause in Shutdown Bill Provides Senators with $1M+ Each
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
15.6
Hype
30.9
WEEK 28Jul 6 – 12
HYPE2025-07-12
Trump Signs OBBBA; Department of Labor and DHS Roll Out Changes
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
38.8
Hype
43.2
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
DMG2025-06-28
Senate Advances "One Big Beautiful Bill" in Dramatic 51-49 Vote
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
49.0
Hype
26.6
NOISE2025-06-26
Senate Parliamentarian Strikes Multiple Provisions from Reconciliation Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.5
Hype
9.2
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
HYPE2025-01-24
Wisconsin Congressmen Reintroduce Bill to Ban DEI in Federal Government
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
11.7
Hype
32.2
WEEK 3Jan 12 – 18
DMG2025-01-18
Senate Advances Migrant Detention Bill
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
37.2
Hype
25.4