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81 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act
Held at the desk.
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TAS Act
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 8469 (119th) Jul 14, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
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Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement 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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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
- 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.
- 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.
- H.R. 4016 (119th) Dec 8, 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3944 (119th) Sep 18, 2025
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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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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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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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VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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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Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- H.R. 23 (119th) Jan 28, 2025
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 22. (CR S410)
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Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Ending Catch and Release Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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PREVAIL Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650.
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Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 8580 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
- H.R. 8774 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
- H.R. 8282 (118th) Sep 11, 2024
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.
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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435.
- 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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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 459.
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VA Appeals Reform Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Reaffirming that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute and does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- S. 4361 (118th) May 23, 2024
Border Act of 2024
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 182. (CR S3878)
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Asylum Accountability Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
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Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
- 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.
- 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.
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FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023
Reported by the Committee on Intelligence. H. Rept. 118-302, Part I.
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Protecting Veterans Claim Options Act
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
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Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- H.R. 5525 (118th) Sep 29, 2023
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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Protect Our Civil Liberties Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Expedite Veteran Appeals Act of 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-160.
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the maximum number of judges who may be appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
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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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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.
- H.R. 23 (118th) Jan 25, 2023
Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.
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Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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