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Assault and harassment offenses
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Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5241)
- S. 307 (119th) Sep 16, 2026
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
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JAWBONE 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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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- 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.Res. 1399 (119th) Jun 30, 2026
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to .monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution designating June 23, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update directives of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the management of acute sexual assault, and for other purposes.
Committee Hearings Held
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TREY'S Law
Held at the desk.
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TREY'S Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2083-2084)
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A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294)
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
- H.R. 4275 (119th) Jul 23, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
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FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574-2575)
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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FAFSA Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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SANE Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sue VOYEURS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
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Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 30 (119th) Jan 17, 2025
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Fair Play for Girls Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- H.Res. 5 (119th) Jan 3, 2025
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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Stop Campus Hazing Act
Became Public Law No: 118-173.
- H.R. 663 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Native American Child Protection Act
Became Public Law No: 118-160.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Held at the desk.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SANE Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- H.R. 7909 (118th) Sep 19, 2024
Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 1105 (118th) Jul 30, 2024
Debbie Smith Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-72.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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FAFSA Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 379.
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Protect and Serve Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3368; text: CR S3320-3321)
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Sue VOYEURS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-555.
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No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Law Enforcement Support and Transnational Repression Hotline Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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Condemning rape and sexual violence against women.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2024 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 1/18/2024 CR S188)
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Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Debbie Smith Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Native American Child Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
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Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Rail Worker and Community Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Stop Campus Hazing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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FACE Act Repeal Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Securing Women’s Independence For Today Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
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AQUAA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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HELP Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Healthy Families Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 136.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
By Senator Warner from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 118-59. Additional views filed.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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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Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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AQUAA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2494 (118th) May 18, 2023
POLICE Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Doxing Threat Assessment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
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EARN IT Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
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Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Statutes of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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SAVE Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1055)
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Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Defending Our Defenders Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Stop Our Sexual Assault in the Military Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2023 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect and Serve Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H507)
- S.Res. 13 (118th) Jan 26, 2023
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 2. (text: 1/25/2023 CR S103)
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2023 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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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Back the Blue Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preventing Vigilante Stalking that Stops Women’s Access to Healthcare and Abortion Rights Act of 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.Res. 5 (118th) Jan 9, 2023
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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