Legislative subject term
Federal preemption
A legislative subject term is one of any number the Congressional Research Service assigns to a bill. The term is the government's own wording, shown word for word; this site did not write it or choose it.
105 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
Follow this topic by feed — new official actions on these bills, no account needed.
Bills, most recent action first
- H.R. 9340 (119th) Sep 30, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Act
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
-
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0.
-
SAT Streamlining Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
-
Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- H.R. 7757 (119th) Jul 13, 2026
KIDS Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
-
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
-
Carla Walker Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 8646 (119th) Jun 8, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Received in the Senate.
-
Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
-
Know Before You Drive Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
-
Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.
-
App Store Accountability Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
-
SMK Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
-
Safer GAMING Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
-
Parents Over Platforms Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
-
SAFE BOTs Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
-
Servicemember Residence Protection Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
-
Access to Birth Control Act
Star Print ordered on the bill.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
-
Access to Birth Control Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.J.Res. 87 (119th) Jun 12, 2025
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
- H.J.Res. 88 (119th) Jun 12, 2025
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
- H.J.Res. 89 (119th) Jun 12, 2025
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
- H.R. 2056 (119th) Jun 12, 2025
District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
-
Carla Walker Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
Service Member Residence Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
-
CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
-
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
-
App Store Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
-
NO FAKES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
NO FAKES Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
-
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
-
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
-
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
-
Mining Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Prevention Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-46.
-
PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
-
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
-
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
-
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
-
Right to Contraception Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
-
Right to Contraception Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
SHUSH Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
-
SHUSH Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
-
SAGA Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
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.
-
Hearing Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 2 (118th) Dec 17, 2024
Secure the Border Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
-
Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
-
ACCESS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Legal Workforce Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
-
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
-
States Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
-
Carla Walker Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
Carla Walker Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
-
Data Privacy Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 673.
-
College Cost Reduction Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 624.
- S. 4445 (118th) Sep 17, 2024
Right to IVF Act
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
-
NO FAKES Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
NO FAKES Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
-
SHUSH Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
-
Access to Birth Control Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- S. 4381 (118th) Jun 5, 2024
Right to Contraception Act
Motion to table the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
-
Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Economic Policy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-556.
-
Access to Birth Control Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
Access to Family Building Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Access to Family Building Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Secure the Border Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
-
Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act of 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-316.
-
U.S. Data on U.S. Soil Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
- 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.
-
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
-
Freedom to Breathe Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Freedom to Breathe Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
ENCRYPT Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- H.R. 1338 (118th) Jul 25, 2023
SAT Streamlining Act
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 163, 1 Present (Roll no. 365).
-
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
DELETE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
DELETE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
-
Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Right to Contraception Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Right to Contraception Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
-
Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
-
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
-
BROADBAND Leadership Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
-
STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
-
People Over Parking Act of 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2299-2300)
-
Food Date Labeling Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
-
SECURE Notarization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
-
Hearing Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
-
SAFER Health Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
-
SAFER Health Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
-
Lifting Local Communities Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
-
To provide States with the authority to name post offices located in the State, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
A bill gets a page here once it reaches a recorded vote; until then its official record on congress.gov is the link. Every bill in the covered Congresses is tracked either way.