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New York State
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154 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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GLRI Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5140-5144)
- H.R. 9497 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 632.
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A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 592.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 593.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 596.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 591.
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Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
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Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
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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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A resolution congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2873; text: CR S2895-2896)
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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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To authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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A bill to authorize, ratify, and confirm the Agreement of Settlement and Compromise to Resolve the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 4.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 4294 (119th) Mar 18, 2026
MAWS Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Chesapeake WATERS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 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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National Historical Park and National Historic Landmark Establishment and Boundary Adjustments Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
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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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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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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.
- 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.
- 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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Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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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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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
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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.
- H.R. 3095 (119th) Jul 22, 2025
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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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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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
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Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Fire Island AIDS Memorial 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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Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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JUDGES Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
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RESTORE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H607)
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Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Plum Island Preservation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Plum Island Preservation Study Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Anti-Congestion Tax Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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GLRI Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 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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ALVIN 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. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
Held at the desk.
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Plum Island Preservation Study Act
Held at the desk.
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To redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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A bill to designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway", and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-154.
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Plum Island Preservation Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 701.
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Plum Island National Monument Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 707.
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To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 685.
- H.R. 390 (118th) Dec 5, 2024
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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To designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway", and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
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Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
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Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act
Became Public Law No: 118-117.
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Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 590.
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Fire Island AIDS Memorial Establishment Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
- 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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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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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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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
- H.R. 8812 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 8997 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
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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.
- H.R. 5441 (118th) Jul 9, 2024
Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 3250 (118th) Apr 11, 2024
National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Received in the Senate.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
- 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.
- 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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Ensure Funding for Our Environment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 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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Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.Res. 914 (118th) Dec 7, 2023
Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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.
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Hudson River Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 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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Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-232.
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Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 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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Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
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Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Less Talk More Action Water Modernization Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 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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Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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To amend title 40, United States Code, to include Wyoming County in the region covered by the Northern Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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ALVIN Act
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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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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Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Anti-Congestion Tax Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State's Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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