Legislative subject term
Floods and storm protection
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119 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- H.R. 9497 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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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Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
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A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- H.R. 8646 (119th) Jun 8, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 7567 (119th) May 19, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 7147 (119th) Apr 30, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
- H.R. 8029 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Received in the Senate.
- 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. 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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NFIP Extension Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 391.
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National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-431, Part I.
- H.R. 504 (119th) Jan 8, 2026
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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.
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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
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TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
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Improving Flood and Agricultural Forecasts Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.
- 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. 4553 (119th) Sep 10, 2025
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
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TWISTER Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
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To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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TORNADO Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88.
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Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
- 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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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- S. 4367 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-272.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 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.
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A concurrent resolution providing for corrections in the enrollment of S. 4367.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 752.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Held at the desk.
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Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.
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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
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Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.
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To authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 642.
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Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act
Became Public Law No: 118-117.
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Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
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.
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Border Weather Resiliency Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
- H.R. 8812 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 8997 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.
- 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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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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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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BUILD for Veterans Act of 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- 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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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-548.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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MRRRI Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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MARKET CHOICE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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NFIP Extension through 2023 Act
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-591.
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Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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NDSP Amendment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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TORNADO Act
By Senator Cantwell from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 118-138.
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Seawall Expansion Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4394 (118th) Nov 1, 2023
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
- H.R. 662 (118th) Nov 1, 2023
Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
Under the order of 10/24/23, having not achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 53. Record Vote Number: 285.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- H.R. 5525 (118th) Sep 29, 2023
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 4367 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
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. 4367.
- H.R. 4368 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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To require the Corps of Engineers to update Upper Mississippi River levee and floodwall design standards, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
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Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Federal Disaster Responsibility Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Safeguarding Our Levees Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
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GREEN Hospitals Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
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Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
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VA Flood Preparedness Act
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Flood Prevention and Snowpack Management Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
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Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Coastal Broadband Deployment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Toxic Health Threat Warning Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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