Digital Services (Rewrite) (Amendment 1) Act 2026
Sponsored by amazingconnor | Signed July 20th, 2026
Fully rewrites the Digital Services Act 2025 and replaces it with a new structure. The Act formally sets up the Digital Services Administration (DSA), explains who runs it, and outlines its responsibilities for managing all official White House digital resources (mainly the website and Discord server). It defines how the website must be run, kept safe, updated, made accessible, and requires a Digital Portal page for transparency. It also sets rules for Discord ownership, access, and digital improvements. The Act also introduces clear processes for digital projects, including public feedback, and BETA testing through the Lab Rat Program. It creates a system for reporting bugs and suggestions, and explains how the DSA must respond, especially during critical incidents. It also sets legal protections for DSA members, outlines how lawsuits involving digital services work, and requires AES encryption for the Election Portal to protect voting security. Finally, it explains who can amend the Act depending on whether DSA members are White House employees, and requires the Director of Digital Services to respond to any changes made through primary legislation.
Employment (Amendment 8) Act 2026
Sponsored by Veren | Signed July 20th, 2026
Updates the Leave of Absence (LOA) system in the Employment Act 2025 by replacing the entire LOA section with a clearer, unified framework. The Act standardizes how employees request and use LOAs, allowing all employees to take a Standard LOA between 5 and 21 days and introducing an Emergency LOA for urgent situations. It sets a maximum allowance of 31 LOA days within every 60 day period and clarifies that LOAs starting in the final three days of a week do not excuse weekly tasks unless it is an emergency. The Act outlines how LOAs must be submitted, including alternative methods when the website is unavailable, and requires GS‑15+ leadership to respond within 48 hours. Approved LOAs must be published on the employee’s record, and employees may cancel pending or active LOAs at any time. Overall, the amendment strengthens fairness, prevents misuse, and ensures consistent activity and accountability across the White House
This concludes the legislation signed by the President on July 20th, 2026. Once again, I gotta give a round of applause for the hard work that went into these pieces of legislation. This work is the pride of the White House and I am serving gold stars for all of you involved in the process that makes the magic happen.
Yours Truly,
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