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125 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 9497 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3255 Northwest 94th Avenue in Coral Springs, Florida, as the "Nancy Metayer Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 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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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
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Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690)
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American Shores Protection Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably and an amendment to the title.
- 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.
- 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.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893; text: CR S8925-8926)
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
- H.Res. 893 (119th) Nov 19, 2025
Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Censuring Representative Cory Mills.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Clarke (NY) notified the House of her 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. 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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Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 220.
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A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the inaugural flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis and recognizing Kennedy Space Center for its economic, educational, and cultural contributions to the State of Florida and the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7159; text: CR S7159)
- 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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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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A resolution observing the 20th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4830)
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4584; text: CR S4626)
- H.R. 3095 (119th) Jul 22, 2025
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
- 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.
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/12/2025 CR S3393)
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A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2955)
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)
- 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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Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
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RESTORE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981)
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To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act
Became Public Law No: 118-247.
- S. 4367 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-272.
- S. 4199 (118th) Jan 3, 2025
JUDGES Act of 2024
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the "Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-212.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-216.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14280 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida, as the "Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-217.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the "Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-221.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the "U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-223.
- 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.
- S. 3998 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-203.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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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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To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.Res. 1608 (118th) Dec 5, 2024
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
- H.Res. 1609 (118th) Dec 5, 2024
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6789; text: CR S6783)
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Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act
Became Public Law No: 118-117.
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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the "Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center".
Became Public Law No: 118-128.
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A resolution honoring the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6577; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6456)
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- 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. 8998 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Florida Panthers on winning the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5657; text: CR S5687)
- 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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A resolution commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S4334; text: 6/20/2024 CR S4185)
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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To ensure that Big Cypress National Preserve may not be designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4059; text: CR S4058)
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 290 NW Peacock Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as the "Trooper Zachary Fink Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building".
Became Public Law No: 118-58.
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A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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A resolution honoring the life of Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham, former Senator for the State of Florida.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 7023 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
- 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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A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S960; text: CR S959)
- 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.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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A resolution congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Soccer Championship.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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Tigertail Historical Tree Island Repatriation Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: CR S5812)
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4821 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
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Censuring Representative Brian Mast.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Jacobs notified the House of her 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. 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.
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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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To make available certain unobligated balances to carry out a timber block grant program.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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A resolution commemorating the passage of 2 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2250; text: CR S2243-2244)
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National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2035; text: CR S2035)
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Mathe Avenue in Interlachen, Florida, as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park, Florida, as the "Alcee Lamar Hastings Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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PROTECT Florida Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Stop Poisoning Florida Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in Florida Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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American Shores Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S376-377; text: CR S400)
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To establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for particular communities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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American Shores Protection Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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