Legislative subject term
Georgia
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95 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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A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 5362 (119th) Jul 21, 2026
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the "Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic".
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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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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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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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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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
- H.R. 8646 (119th) Jun 8, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Received in the Senate.
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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 426.
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Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
- 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.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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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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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 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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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
- 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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Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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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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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
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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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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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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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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 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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Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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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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Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.
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 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office".
Became Public Law No: 118-256.
- H.R. 9600 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
Became Public Law No: 118-268.
- 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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WILLIS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 4199 (118th) Jan 3, 2025
JUDGES Act of 2024
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
- H.R. 6983 (118th) Jan 2, 2025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office".
Became Public Law No: 118-224.
- 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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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614.
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 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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Condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6003; text: CR S5983-5984)
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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.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Appalachian Trail Centennial Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 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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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- H.R. 593 (118th) May 13, 2024
To rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia, as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic".
Became Public Law No: 118-61.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the "Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office".
Became Public Law No: 118-57.
- 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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To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 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.
- 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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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
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Censuring Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Balint 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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WILLIS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Condemning the violent "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, Georgia.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Black Sea Security Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Black Sea Security Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Airport Communities from Particle Emissions Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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American Shores Protection Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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To designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia, as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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A resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S127-128; text: CR S124)
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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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