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Homelessness and emergency shelter
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141 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569)
- 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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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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Every Veteran Housed Act
Committee Hearings Held
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ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- H.Res. 1299 (119th) May 20, 2026
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Referred sequentially to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, pursuant to the order of March 3, 1988, for 30 calendar days excluding any day on which the Senate is not in session, and if not reported by that day, the Committee be discharged from further consideration thereof, and the bill be placed on the calendar.
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End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Yes in God's Backyard Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579-8580)
- 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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Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 294.
- 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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Child Care for Every Community Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)
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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.
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Yes in God's Backyard Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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FEMA Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
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ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.
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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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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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AID Youth Employment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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AID Youth Employment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1926-1930)
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Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Homes for Young Adults Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 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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FLASH Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E160-161)
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START Housing Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Safe Shelters Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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People CARE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Project Turnkey Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Vital Documents Access for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 741.
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Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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People CARE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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WISE Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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DASH Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Safe Shelters Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6789; text: CR S6782-6783)
- H.R. 8371 (118th) Nov 19, 2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, the Budget, and Homeland Security, 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. 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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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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A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5677; text: CR S5690)
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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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HUD Accountability Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 488.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
- 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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End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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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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Homes for Young Adults Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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HELP Act of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. McGarvey asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3498, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Project Turnkey Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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ETS Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) 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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Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-548.
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Yes in God's Backyard Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
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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Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 319.
- 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. 3848 (118th) Dec 6, 2023
Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Halt Homelessness Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5676; text: CR S5677)
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Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 4820 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4820 would be postponed.
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Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Congressional Sneaker Caucus Shoe Drive for the Homeless Community.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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DIRECT Care for the Homeless Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Expand Emergency Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Housing for All Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Prevent Homelessness Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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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START Housing Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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SUPPORT For SNAP Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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PUPP Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Food Access and Stability Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Providing Access to Treatment and Housing Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HELP Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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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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Housing for All Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3765)
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A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3624-3625)
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The People’s Response Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 3941 (118th) Jul 20, 2023
Schools Not Shelters Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 143.
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2023
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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CHARGE Act of 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
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Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
- H.Res. 461 (118th) Jun 22, 2023
Condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for aliens who are not admitted to the United States.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Ending Homelessness Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Schools Not Shelters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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HELP Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Housing PLUS Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Hotel to Housing Conversion Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Child Care for Working Families Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Child Care for Working Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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AID Youth Employment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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AID Youth Employment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1343-1347)
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1349-1350)
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Healthy Foundations for Homeless Veterans Act
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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DASH Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.Res. 132 (118th) Feb 27, 2023
Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the authorization of appropriations for homeless veterans reintegration programs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Fighting Homelessness Through Services and Housing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S56-57)
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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