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A legislative subject term is one of any number the Congressional Research Service assigns to a bill. The term is the government's own wording, shown word for word; this site did not write it or choose it.
51 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- 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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NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- 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.
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A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8580)
- 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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A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed around the world.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8004)
- 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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To provide for the authorities of the Secretary of State.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 20.
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To provide for the public diplomacy authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
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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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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653)
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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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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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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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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
- H.R. 3012 (118th) Nov 21, 2024
North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6337; text: CR S6336)
- 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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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3961; text: 09/28/2023 CR S4766-4767)
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Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
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International Freedom Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
- 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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PRESS Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5365-5366)
- H.R. 4665 (118th) Oct 3, 2023
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.
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A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4665-4666; text: CR S4661)
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Requiring foreign state media outlets with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.
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A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.
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Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- H.Res. 377 (118th) Jun 13, 2023
Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Honest Ads Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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A resolution urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S833-834)
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A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S806)
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Requiring foreign state media outlets with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Honest Ads Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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World Deserves To Know Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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