Legislative subject term
Citizenship and naturalization
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62 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.Res. 1490 (119th) Sep 1, 2026
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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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FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.
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Recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 198 - 218 (Roll no. 221).
- H.R. 7147 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
- S. 4465 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 119-87.
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Equal Representation Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536.
- H.R. 8029 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Received in the Senate.
- S. 1383 (119th) Mar 26, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
- H.R. 7744 (119th) Mar 9, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- 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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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
- H.R. 22 (119th) Apr 10, 2025
SAVE Act
Received in the Senate.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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English Language Unity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Restoring Faith in Elections Act
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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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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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Climate Resilience Workforce Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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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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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House 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. 8281 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
SAVE Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
- S. 4361 (118th) May 23, 2024
Border Act of 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 182. (CR S3878)
- H.R. 7109 (118th) May 14, 2024
Equal Representation Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 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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American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 324.
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Protecting American Voters Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
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Citizen Ballot Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 316.
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Equal Representation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 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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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Veterans Visa and Protection 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.
- 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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Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- H.R. 4367 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4367.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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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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English Language Unity Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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English Language Unity Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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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Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Dream Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S319-323)
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Ensuring American Voters Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Restoring Faith in Elections Act
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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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