Legislative subject term
Right of privacy
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221 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 10326 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
PROOF Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
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GPO Modernization Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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NDO Fairness Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 687.
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Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Held at the desk.
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Kids Online Safety Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Youth AI Privacy Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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CHATBOT Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Health Information Privacy Reform Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 1181 (119th) Jul 15, 2026
Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- H.R. 7757 (119th) Jul 13, 2026
KIDS Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act
Received in the Senate.
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Stop Stealing our Chips Act
Held at the desk.
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VA Research Reform Act of 2025
Committee Hearings Held
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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 3.
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Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.R. 7959 (119th) Apr 28, 2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Stop Stealing our Chips Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
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Veteran DATA Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Houlahan asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1742, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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REPAIR Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 312.
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Renewed Hope Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 6703 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
Received in the Senate.
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Sammy’s Law
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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App Store Accountability Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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SMK Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Safer GAMING Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 10.
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Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Kids Online Safety Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
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Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Child Care for Every Community Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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SANDBOX Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Became Public Law No: 119-36.
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Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5000)
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-51. Minority views filed.
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RESPECT Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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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Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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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App Store Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Business over Ballots Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
- H.R. 859 (119th) Apr 30, 2025
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
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Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
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Financial Privacy Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
- H.R. 993 (119th) Mar 11, 2025
Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Military and Educational Data Integration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Police CAMERA Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Stop VOYEURS Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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Fourth Amendment Restoration Act
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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Restoring Faith in Elections Act
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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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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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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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Transparency in Coverage Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 767.
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Insurance Data Protection Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 787.
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Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 754.
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Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Abortion Justice Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Better Deals and Lower Prices Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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CARE for Moms Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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American Donor Privacy and Foreign Funding Transparency Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 731.
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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act
Held at the desk.
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Data Privacy Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 673.
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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-802, Part I.
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Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663.
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Bank Resilience and Regulatory Improvement Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 651.
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Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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College Cost Reduction Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 624.
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IDEA Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.
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Protecting Investors’ Personally Identifiable Information Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.
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Military and Educational Data Integration Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Fair Credit for American Hostages Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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PUBLIC Lands Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
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Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2023
Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 32.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Kids Online Safety Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Taxpayer Data Protection Act
Received in the Senate.
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Police CAMERA Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 4445 (118th) Sep 17, 2024
Right to IVF Act
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 242. (CR S6078)
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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
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IDEA Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 3019 (118th) Jul 25, 2024
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Became Public Law No: 118-71.
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DEFIANCE Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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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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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- H.R. 3935 (118th) May 16, 2024
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-63.
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MOMS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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International Freedom Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
- H.R. 4755 (118th) Apr 30, 2024
Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 4639 (118th) Apr 18, 2024
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Received in the Senate.
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BUILD for Veterans Act of 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Combat Transnational Repression Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
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Stop VOYEURS Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Became Public Law No: 118-39.
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Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-592.
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SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
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Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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Patient Privacy and Caregiver Awareness Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Financial Privacy Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
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Kids Online Safety Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 287.
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Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
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Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 248.
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Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
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U.S. Data on U.S. Soil Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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SCORE for Small Business Act of 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-232.
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Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2023
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-232.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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American Genetic Privacy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Rail Worker and Community Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-231, Part I.
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Sammy’s Law of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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CARE for Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597)
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Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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First Amendment Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.
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No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Cooper Davis Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.
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ENCRYPT Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Tech to Save Moms Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HELP Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Speech Privacy Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
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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DELETE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
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DELETE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2241-2242)
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SECURE Act
Star Print ordered on the bill.
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LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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My Body, My Data Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Doxing Threat Assessment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
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Tech to Save Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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My Body, My Data Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 3089 (118th) May 16, 2023
NDO Fairness Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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STOP CSAM Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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YODA
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Federal Prison Oversight Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Kids PRIVACY Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Trigger Leads Abatement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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ERRPA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1055)
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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New Deal for New Americans Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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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IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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