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BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S. 307 (119th) Sep 16, 2026
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
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To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
- 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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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Held at the desk.
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Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
Committee Hearings Held
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A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
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Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)
- 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.
- 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.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- H.R. 5214 (119th) Nov 20, 2025
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
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.
- 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.
- H.R. 3944 (119th) Sep 18, 2025
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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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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Due Process Continuity of Care Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Dexter asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1510, a bill originally introduced by Representative Turner (TX), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to continue its ongoing investigation into the possible mismanagement of the Federal government’s investigation of Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, and for other purposes.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 672, H. Res. 668 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3780; text: CR H3780)
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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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Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 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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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Workforce Reentry Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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BCRA of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2025
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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Marc Fischer Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025
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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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Anthony George Battle granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S140)
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A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Marvin Charles Gabrion II granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S140)
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Justice for 9/11 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Justice for 9/11 Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- H.R. 9076 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
Became Public Law No: 118-258.
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Stopping Border Surges Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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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SERVE Our Communities Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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.
- 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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Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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EACH Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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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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States Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
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BCRA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To require the Administrator of General Services to sell certain property related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 662.
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Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- 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. 8580 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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Justice for 9/11 Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Justice for 9/11 Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- H.R. 3019 (118th) Jul 25, 2024
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Became Public Law No: 118-71.
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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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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
- H.R. 8752 (118th) Jun 28, 2024
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
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. 8752.
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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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Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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DISGRACED Former Protectees Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- 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.
- 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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END CELLS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 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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Guam Host Community Compensation Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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PREP Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- 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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Rehabilitation and Recovery During Incarceration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.
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Rehabilitation and Recovery During Incarceration Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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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PREP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Workforce Reentry Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- 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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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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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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 Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Transportation for Reentry Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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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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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2366)
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Emergency Wildfire Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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END CELLS in CELLS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Humane Correctional Health Care Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Humane Correctional Health Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Combating Workplace Discrimination in Correctional Facilities 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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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Wildfire Emergency Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, as "National Correctional Officers Week".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health 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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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Federal Prison Oversight Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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New Pathways Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Reentry Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Reentry Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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EACH Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Combating Workplace Discrimination in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Pregnant Women in Custody Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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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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Wildfire Emergency Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S174-175)
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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SERVE Our Communities Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Kalief’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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RAISE Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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