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68 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 4795 (119th) Sep 14, 2026
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.Res. 516 (119th) Jun 27, 2025
Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
- H.R. 36 (119th) May 6, 2025
MEGOBARI Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 70.
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MEGOBARI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
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A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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To designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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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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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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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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Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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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Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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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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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
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International Freedom Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
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No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- H.Res. 883 (118th) Apr 16, 2024
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
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Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2024
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- H.R. 2766 (118th) Feb 26, 2024
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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To redesignate the area of Sumner Row on the 1100 block of 16th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexei Navalny Way", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
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A concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
Held at the desk.
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A resolution condemning Hamas and antisemitic student activities on college campuses in the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 10/19/2023 CR S5113)
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Protect Peaceful Protests Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
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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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Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Expunging the January 13, 2021, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and Roberts Temple National Historic Site 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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Commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
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Expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs.
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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Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Recognizing and celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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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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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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Department of Peacebuilding Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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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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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Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.Con.Res. 7 (118th) Jan 26, 2023
Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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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