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151 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 9576 (119th) Sep 22, 2026
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 679.
- H.R. 10326 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
PROOF Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
- S. 307 (119th) Sep 16, 2026
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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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.
- 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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STOP Nitazenes Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
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Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 607.
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Carla Walker Act
Held at the desk.
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GUARD Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
- 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. 4405 (119th) Nov 19, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act
Became Public Law No: 119-38.
- 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. 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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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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
- S. 331 (119th) Jul 16, 2025
HALT Fentanyl Act
Became Public Law No: 119-26.
- 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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Carla Walker Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
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BUST FENTANYL Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 54.
- 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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Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1350)
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Police CAMERA Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 27 (119th) Feb 10, 2025
HALT Fentanyl Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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STOPP Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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SAFE Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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National Human Trafficking Database Act
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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Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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ATF Accountability Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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RIFLE Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Deeming certain conduct of members of Antifa as domestic terrorism and designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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National Human Trafficking Database Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Abolish the ATF Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Abolish the ATF Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
- 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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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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MORE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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States Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Carla Walker Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Carla Walker Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Abolish the ATF Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Burlison asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 374, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gaetz, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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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.
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the 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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National Human Trafficking Database Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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STOPP Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
- 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.
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Police CAMERA Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 1398 (118th) Sep 16, 2024
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
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Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
- H.Res. 1292 (118th) Jun 12, 2024
Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- 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)
- S. 3853 (118th) Mar 11, 2024
Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Held at the desk.
- 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.
- 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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RIFLE Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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PREP Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023
Reported by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 118-302, Part I.
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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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Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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PREP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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. 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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Websites and Software Applications Accessibility 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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Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 50th anniversary of the agency.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: 6/13/2023 CR S2073-2074)
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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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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.J.Res. 44 (118th) Jun 22, 2023
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 50th anniversary of the agency.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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COPS on the Beat Grant Program Parity Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. McBath asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 698, 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.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- H.R. 467 (118th) May 30, 2023
HALT Fentanyl Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Block, Report, and Suspend Suspicious Shipments Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
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Federal Prison Oversight Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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ERRPA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the 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 and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Deeming certain conduct of members of Antifa as domestic terrorism and designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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AIM 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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National Commission on Renaming the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters Building Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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SAFE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Marijuana 1-to-3 Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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AIM Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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ATF Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protect U.S. Investments Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S55)
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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David’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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