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143 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 997 (119th) Sep 28, 2026
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123)
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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
- 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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A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)
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Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
Committee Hearings Held
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 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. 7006 (119th) Jan 15, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Received in the Senate.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-57.
- 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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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
- 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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District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270.
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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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
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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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Burma GAP Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
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Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518-3519)
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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237; text: CR S3236)
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his 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.
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CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2542; text: CR S2569)
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SAVE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 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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PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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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Veterans Collaboration Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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People CARE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 5, 2025, as "National Prosecutors Day".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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FAIR Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Censorship Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9076 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
Became Public Law No: 118-258.
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House Office of Legislative Counsel Modernization Act
Became Public Law No: 118-263.
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Stopping Border Surges Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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First Amendment Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
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WILLIS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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ALVIN Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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People CARE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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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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FAIR Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 9598 (118th) Dec 9, 2024
Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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PREVAIL Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6697; text: CR S6691)
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 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.
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Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 450.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
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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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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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A resolution designating June 15, 2024, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2024 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525; text: CR S5516-5517)
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Censorship Accountability Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 479.
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Rohingya GAP Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
- 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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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
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VA Appeals Reform Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- S. 4361 (118th) May 23, 2024
Border Act of 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 182. (CR S3878)
- H.R. 7888 (118th) Apr 20, 2024
Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Became Public Law No: 118-49.
- 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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A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Miller.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520-2521)
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. 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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Accurate VA Accreditation Information Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in People of the State of Michigan v. Berden, et al.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text: CR S502)
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Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 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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Woman’s Right To Know Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Woman’s Right To Know Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Nformangum.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5965-5966)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Antonio.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5968; text: CR S5966)
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Woman’s Right To Know Act
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6825)
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FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023
Reported by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 118-302, Part I.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
- 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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A resolution recognizing the fifth commemoration of the antisemitic attack that occurred on October 27, 2018, at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5194)
- 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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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4233; text: CR S4231-4232)
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WILLIS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
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Strengthening America’s Families 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.
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Censorship Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Sahady.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)
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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Bozell.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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HUBS for Veterans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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HUBS for Veterans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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A resolution designating June 15, 2023, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2238-2239)
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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FAIR Act of 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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ALVIN Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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CARE for Long COVID Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Sentencing Commission Improvements Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S829-831)
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CARE for Long COVID Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
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Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Armed 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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One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Kalief’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution to make effective appointment of Senate Legal Counsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
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A resolution to make effective appointment of Deputy Senate Legal Counsel.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7; text: CR S7)
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