Legislative subject term
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
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151 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Presented to President.
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A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
Became Public Law No: 119-117.
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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America’s Living Library Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Received in the Senate.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 671.
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Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
- 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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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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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.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Held at the desk.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
- H.R. 1329 (119th) May 21, 2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 1993 (119th) May 21, 2026
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Received in the Senate.
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Advancing Commonsense Policies Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Maverick Act
Held at the desk.
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Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-82.
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America’s Living Library Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, 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. 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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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 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. 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.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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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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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
- H.R. 4275 (119th) Jul 23, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 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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To clarify the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016, to appropriately limit the application of defenses based on the passage of time and other non-merits defenses to claims under that Act.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
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Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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To designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum, located in Bradley, Maine, as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 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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Responsible Legislating Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Black History is American History Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 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. 3448 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-197.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Held at the desk.
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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Received in the Senate.
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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Responsible Legislating Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Became Public Law No: 118-144.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: S6220-6222)
- 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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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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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
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American Music Tourism Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 3250 (118th) Apr 11, 2024
National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Received in the Senate.
- 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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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, home of Brigadier General and President Benjamin Harrison and First Lady Caroline Harrison.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2333; text: CR S2332-2333)
- 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.
- 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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Providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Became Public Law No: 118-28.
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Providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Became Public Law No: 118-29.
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Providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Became Public Law No: 118-30.
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Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 5894 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies 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. 5894 would be postponed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
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Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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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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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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A resolution designating July 14, 2023, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: CR S2992)
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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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Expressing support for the designation of July 14th as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Equality Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and 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.
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Equality Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
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National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act
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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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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PAST Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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COVID–19 National Memorial Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Emancipation Statue Removal Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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National Cold War Center Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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National Cold War Center Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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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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Black History is American History Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Fred Korematsu Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States whose visionary leadership secured passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Social Security Amendments Act (Medicare) of 1965, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Higher Education Act of 1965, and Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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