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1,099 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Showing the 200 with the most recent action, of 1,099.
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Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 741.
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504 Program Level Flexibility Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 747.
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SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 742.
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Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 743.
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Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 744.
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504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 745.
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Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 746.
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Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 740.
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21st Century FTC Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Romance Scam Prevention Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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AI Systems Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
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MAIN Event Ticketing Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
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Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
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PACK Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
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Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
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Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Currency Options, Information, and Navigation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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American Copyright Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 561.
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Badge-to-Business Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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16 & Up Social Media Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CLEAR Feedback Act
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Robo COP Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SBA Spanish Resource Report Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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GUARDIAN Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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RESET Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Advertising Disclosure Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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GHOST Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Children's Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Health Information Privacy Reform Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
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Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
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CHAT Act 2.0
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Safe Baby Formula Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Baby Brent’s Bill
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Safe Sips Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Stealth Bot Prohibition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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American Manufacturing Renaissance Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Senior Chatbot Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Held at the desk.
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A joint resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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NO FEES Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Conversational AI Services Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HOLDBACKS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Craft Distilled Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SECURED Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- H.R. 7401 (119th) Jul 13, 2026
Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- H.R. 7757 (119th) Jul 13, 2026
KIDS Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 915 (119th) Jul 13, 2026
Small Business Technological Advancement Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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A bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 624.
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Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2026
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Small Business, H. Rept. 119-716, Part II.
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Spot the Fakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Child Care Small Business Insight and Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Prison to Proprietorship Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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DLARA
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
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COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Main Street Competes Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Voluntary Consumer AI Disclosure Pilot Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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NO FAKES Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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PROTECT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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No Lead in Toys Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SLASH Prices Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4134)
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SAFE KIDS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Small LENDER Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.
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COOL Online Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Timeshare Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SAFE for Kids Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prohibiting Adversarial Patents Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Foreign Adversary Patent Disclosure Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect Our Homes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Defective Firearms Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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DUMP Red Tape Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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CREATOR Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Small Business Succession Planning Act
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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NO FAKES Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-92.
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No Rigged Grocery Prices Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Microbusiness Support Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
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Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Lower Prices at the Pump Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Main Street BRIDGE Act
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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YODA
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act
Held at the desk.
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Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Competitive Prices Act.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Firearm Safety Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CLEAN Mergers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
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Investing in the American Dream Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Investing in the American Dream Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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PRICE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Consumer Price Information Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Small Business Territories Support Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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PRICE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.Res. 1182 (119th) Apr 22, 2026
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3000-3001)
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21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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SECURE Data Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Parents Over Platforms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SOUL Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Territorial Small Business Development Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
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Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789)
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CLEAR LABELS Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Alex Gate Safety Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Stop the Scroll Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Parents Decide Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- S. 3971 (119th) Apr 13, 2026
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
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Lower Grocery Prices Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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Boosting Housing Supply through Small Businesses Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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DPA Private-Sector Outreach Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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SPARK Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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WIPPES Act
Held at the desk.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 22, 2026, through March 28, 2026, as "National Cleaning Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Pro Codes Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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CHATBOT Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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Safe SPEEDS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Farm Freedom to Repair Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Fraud Accountability Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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EDA Short Form Application Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S764)
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Homes for American Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Put America on Commission Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 425.
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Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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SCAM Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SPARK Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Firearm Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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REPAIR Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Know Before You Drive Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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CLEAR Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Fair Repair Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Fair Repair Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SCAM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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