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Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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337 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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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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Foreign Service Modernization Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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A bill to designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Elliot L. Engel Building".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4521)
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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.
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BLADE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- S.Res. 817 (119th) Jul 30, 2026
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217.
- H.R. 8595 (119th) Jul 29, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
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A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
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American Decade of Sports Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
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Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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U.S. Tech PATH Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 510.
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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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South China Sea Strategy Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
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Expanded Consular Fellows Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
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Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 516.
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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.
- 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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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.Con.Res. 108 (119th) Jun 30, 2026
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution designating May 1, 2026, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2899)
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Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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PROFIT Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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PEACE Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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YALI Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 6.
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To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building".
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 7.
- 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)
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A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
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Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3317, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Export Controls Enforcement Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
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Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
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MATCH Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 8.
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Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
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USA 6G Global Leadership Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 2.
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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)
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Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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The U.S.-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
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To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 3.
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Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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SHADOW Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
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Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
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Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.
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Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1381-1382)
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BRAVE Burma Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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YALI Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
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Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
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United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 2.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
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American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 4.
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Data Driven Diplomacy Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
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Conflict Prevention Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
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Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
- H.R. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act
Held at the desk.
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A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8892-8893)
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Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- S.Res. 532 (119th) Dec 11, 2025
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 645.
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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 14.
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American Decade of Sports Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 3.
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Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
- 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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A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR 9/17/2025 S6698)
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A resolution honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR 10/21/2025 S7188)
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A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.
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Taiwan International Solidarity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
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Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
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STOP China and Russia Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
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United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
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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.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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To provide for the authorities of the Secretary of State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 20.
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To provide for the management authorities of the Department of State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
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To provide for the political affairs authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
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To provide for the International Security Affairs authorities of the Department of State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 19.
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To provide for the foreign assistance authority of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
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To provide for the public diplomacy authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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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.
- S.Res. 377 (119th) Sep 15, 2025
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 517.
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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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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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PARTNER Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Rescissions Act of 2025
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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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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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
- H.R. 4 (119th) Jul 24, 2025
Rescissions Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-28.
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CCP IP Act
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
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Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 13.
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Abraham Accords Defense Against Terror Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19.
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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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Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4342-4343)
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
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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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Mexico Security Assistance Accountability Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 97.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
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DISRUPT Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
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Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3440-3441)
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, 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. 1263 (119th) May 20, 2025
Strengthening the Quad Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution designating May 2, 2025, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2966; text: CR S2974)
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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 International Solidarity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
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No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.
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No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 6.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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BLUE Pacific Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, 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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United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support or facilitate the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Seven, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025
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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Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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WHO Withdrawal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 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.
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Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 730.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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BLUE Pacific Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act
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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Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
- H.R. 589 (118th) Dec 17, 2024
MAHSA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 118-149.
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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.
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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.
- H.R. 9495 (118th) Dec 2, 2024
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 3012 (118th) Nov 21, 2024
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
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Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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DHS International Cyber Partner Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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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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Summit of the Americas Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Strengthening USAID Management Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 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. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
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VOTES Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Global Anti-Human Trafficking Enhancement Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Pacific Partnership Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 8333 (118th) Sep 10, 2024
BIOSECURE Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Foreign Extortion Prevention Technical Corrections Act
Became Public Law No: 118-78.
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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.
- S. 138 (118th) Jul 12, 2024
Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act
Became Public Law No: 118-70.
- H.R. 8772 (118th) Jul 11, 2024
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
- H.R. 2789 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 7152 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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BRAVE Burma Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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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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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)
- 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)
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A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
- H.R. 8369 (118th) May 21, 2024
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.
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MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States "One China Policy".
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3713-3714)
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A resolution designating May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3626; text: CR S3599)
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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.
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MISSILES Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
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MAHSA Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 373.
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International Freedom Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
- H.R. 815 (118th) Apr 24, 2024
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-50.
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