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Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
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148 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Secure Space Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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PLAN for Broadband Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
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Data BRIDGE Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
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SAT Streamlining Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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U.S. Tech PATH Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 510.
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BANNED in Latin America Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- H.R. 2913 (119th) Jul 20, 2026
Ukraine Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
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CLOSE THE GAP Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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PLAN for Broadband Act
By Senator Cruz from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 119-123. Minority views filed.
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USA 6G Global Leadership Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 2.
- 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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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 261 (119th) Feb 12, 2026
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
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Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
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Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-486, Part I.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Next Generation 9–1–1 Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- 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.
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Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
- 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.
- 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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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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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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Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CABLE Expansion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Cable Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Undersea Cable Control Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Rescissions Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
- H.R. 4 (119th) Jul 24, 2025
Rescissions Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
- H.R. 1717 (119th) Jul 16, 2025
Communications Security Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
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To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)
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Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- S.J.Res. 7 (119th) May 9, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
Held at the desk.
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Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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FUTURE Networks Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Secure Space Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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Prioritizing American Farmers and Agricultural Industry Over Bureaucracy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 723.
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A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6989; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4088)
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A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of October 23, 2024, as "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6734; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6452)
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To amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A bill to amend the National Marine Sanctuary Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.
- H.R. 1513 (118th) Sep 19, 2024
FUTURE Networks Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 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. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
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NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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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Electronic Filing of Electioneering Communication Reports Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 21.
- H.R. 3935 (118th) May 16, 2024
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-63.
- H.R. 6572 (118th) May 16, 2024
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 388.
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AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 389.
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Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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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To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 267.
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5G SALE Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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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.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
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Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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CLOSE THE GAP Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-311.
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A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: CR S5147)
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American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- H.R. 5525 (118th) Sep 29, 2023
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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No Fortune for Fraud Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
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Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to conduct a study and issue a report about ways to increase the accessability of live broadcasts of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to individuals without cable or satellite television, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 208.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
- H.R. 1338 (118th) Jul 25, 2023
SAT Streamlining Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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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DISCLOSE Act of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Balloon Location and Identification Pronouncement Study Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AAERO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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CABLE Leadership Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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CABLE Competition Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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CABLE Expansion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Cable Transparency Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Spectrum Coexistence Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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NWR Modernization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
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Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1423-1424)
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Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Secure Space Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
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Honest Ads Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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FILM Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Undersea Cable Control Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Communications Security Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S831)
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Communications Security Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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No Fame for Fraud Resolution
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Honest Ads Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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DISCLOSE Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Make NEXUS Work Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S148-150)
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RUSH WAS RIGHT Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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