Legislative subject term
Delaware
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28 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 9497 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
- 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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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
- H.R. 4294 (119th) Mar 18, 2026
MAWS Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Chesapeake WATERS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S473; text: CR 1/13/2026 S163)
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
- S. 4367 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-272.
- S. 4199 (118th) Jan 3, 2025
JUDGES Act of 2024
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
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Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act
Became Public Law No: 118-117.
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A bill to designate the visitor center for the First State National Historical Park to be located at the Sheriff's House in New Castle, Delaware, as the "Thomas R. Carper Visitor Center".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.
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Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-233.
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A resolution designating August 2024 as "National Catfish Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5790)
- H.R. 8812 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Received in the Senate.
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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
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Ensure Funding for Our Environment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
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Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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