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130 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Held at the desk.
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Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
- 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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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 8.
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USCP Empowerment Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 1.
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PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 7147 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
- H.R. 7613 (119th) Apr 15, 2026
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 8029 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Received in the Senate.
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Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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ACPAC Modernization Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 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.
- S. 2503 (119th) Feb 24, 2026
ROTOR Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 264 - 133 (Roll no. 72).
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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
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A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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PART Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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SAFE Exit Act of 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Aviation Funding Solvency Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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ROTOR Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Pipeline Security Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
- 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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PIPES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
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She DRIVES Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements 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.
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Taiwan Allies Fund Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 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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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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To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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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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To amend titles 46 and 49, United States Code, to streamline the environmental review process for major projects, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 760.
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Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 765.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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PIPES Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
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LICENSE Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
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Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 592.
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Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 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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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
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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.R. 3935 (118th) May 16, 2024
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-63.
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Taiwan Allies Fund Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Expansion Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 18.
- 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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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.
- S.J.Res. 38 (118th) Feb 29, 2024
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.
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RAIL Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. Sykes asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1633, a bill originally introduced by Representative Johnson (OH), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 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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Railway Safety Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284.
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NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
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RESPECT Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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REAL Trucking Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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No Kill Switches in Cars Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Valve Safety Fairness Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4820 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4820 would be postponed.
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Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Rail Worker and Community Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 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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To establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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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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JETSET Costs Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Transportation for Reentry Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Trucking Workforce Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.
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Aircraft Noise Reduction Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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JETSET Costs Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Fly Together Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Safe Skies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish guidance and implementation procedures for unmanned aircraft systems with respect to environmental reviews, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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To provide for a rulemaking on operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Drone Safety and Efficiency Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Freights First Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Disability Access to Transportation Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of traffic photo enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Disability Access to Transportation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 346 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-4.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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ACPAC Modernization Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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HOWIE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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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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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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LICENSE Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Railway Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Advanced Aviation Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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FAIR Fees Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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FAIR Fees Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Booster Seat Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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