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End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5238-5239)
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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.
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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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Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
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Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
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PEACE in Sudan Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
- 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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Permanent Trump Secure Border Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
- H.R. 2913 (119th) Jul 20, 2026
Ukraine Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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Deport Alien Gang Members Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
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Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Oversight Act of 2025
Committee Hearings Held
- H.Res. 1259 (119th) May 13, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
- H.R. 7147 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
- H.R. 8029 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Received in the Senate.
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Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.
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Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
- 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.
- 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.
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Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
- H.R. 4371 (119th) Dec 17, 2025
Kayla Hamilton Act
Received in the Senate.
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REMOVE Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
- 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.
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Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
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A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
- 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.
- H.R. 3486 (119th) Sep 15, 2025
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
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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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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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Syria Sanctions Accountability Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 23.
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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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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 94.
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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
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Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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. 36 (119th) May 6, 2025
MEGOBARI Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
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MEGOBARI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
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No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
- 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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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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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.
- H.R. 29 (119th) Feb 10, 2025
Laken Riley Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S525)
- S. 5 (119th) Jan 29, 2025
Laken Riley Act
Became Public Law No: 119-1.
- H.R. 23 (119th) Jan 28, 2025
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410)
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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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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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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Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 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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Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Grant’s Law
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.
- H.R. 2 (118th) Dec 17, 2024
Secure the Border Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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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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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Abortion Justice Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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WISE Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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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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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act
Held at the desk.
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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
- H.R. 9495 (118th) Dec 2, 2024
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Received in the Senate.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the murder of James Wright Foley and calling for the moral courage to prioritize the return of Americans held captive abroad and take all necessary efforts to deter international hostage taking and arbitrary detention.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6468-6469)
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Urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan from imprisonment.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- 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. 8282 (118th) Sep 11, 2024
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 7/9/2024 CR S4269)
- 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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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
- 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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Pretrial Release Reporting Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 7.
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Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
Held at the desk.
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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)
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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)
- H.R. 7343 (118th) May 16, 2024
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
- H.R. 5826 (118th) Apr 17, 2024
No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 5947 (118th) Apr 17, 2024
To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2716; text: CR S2721-2722)
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Sarah’s Law
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
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SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
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Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 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.
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Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
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A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.Res. 149 (118th) Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- H.Res. 1065 (118th) Mar 12, 2024
Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Laken Riley Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 7511 (118th) Mar 11, 2024
Laken Riley Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Robbery Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
- 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.
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Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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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Transparency in National Security Threats Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- H.R. 2766 (118th) Feb 26, 2024
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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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.
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Halt the Invasion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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PREP Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- S.Res. 504 (118th) Jan 16, 2024
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Motion to table the motion to discharge S. Res. 504 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 11. Record Vote Number: 8.
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Secure the Border Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
- H.R. 5961 (118th) Dec 4, 2023
No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
- H.Res. 793 (118th) Nov 28, 2023
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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POW Priority Care Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 5894 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 5894 would be postponed.
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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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A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5463)
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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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Humane Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Held at the desk.
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Border Security and Terrorism Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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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.Res. 771 (118th) Oct 25, 2023
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S.Res. 417 (118th) Oct 19, 2023
A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5097-5100, S5102; text: S5112-5113)
- H.R. 4365 (118th) Oct 16, 2023
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
- 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.
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A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
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Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 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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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- H.Res. 492 (118th) Sep 12, 2023
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
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A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
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The People’s Response Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 3941 (118th) Jul 20, 2023
Schools Not Shelters Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
By Senator Warner from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 118-59. Additional views filed.
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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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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Kate's Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.Res. 377 (118th) Jun 13, 2023
Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution condemning the deportation of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and the forcible transfer of children within territories of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
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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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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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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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Declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Schools Not Shelters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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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 Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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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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A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1588; text: 02/01/2023 CR S210)
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Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Federal Prison Oversight Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 90 (118th) Apr 25, 2023
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Pretrial Release Reporting Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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