Legislative subject term
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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.
287 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Showing the 200 with the most recent action, of 287.
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Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- H.R. 7618 (119th) Sep 30, 2026
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5140-5144)
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A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 119-115.
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Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 658.
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Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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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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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
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Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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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 resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
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A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
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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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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
- 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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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3194-3195; text: CR S3218-3219)
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Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Held at the desk.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Held at the desk.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
- H.R. 1329 (119th) May 21, 2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 1993 (119th) May 21, 2026
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Received in the Senate.
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To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
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A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2296-2297; text: CR S2308)
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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A resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1207)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058)
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A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687-688)
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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Became Public Law No: 119-79.
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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 1834 (119th) Feb 10, 2026
To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
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To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman’s Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 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.
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Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S118)
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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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STARS Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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World War II Women's Memorial Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History 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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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
Became Public Law No: 119-46.
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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 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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Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 215.
- 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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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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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 expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557; text: CR S6540)
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Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
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A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)
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A resolution designating July 26, 2025, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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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Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: 6/18/2025 CR S3475)
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A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirming the critical importance of maintaining military readiness in defense of the United States and its allies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3536; text: CR S3535)
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Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3440-3441)
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A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3442; text: CR S3441-3442)
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A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3322; text: CR S3319)
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Resolution designating the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319 in the United States Capitol) as the 'Frederick Douglass Press Gallery’
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3142; text: 05/08/2025 CR S2844-2845)
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Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. National Historic Site Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2571-2572)
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A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the historical significance of the city.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2573-2574)
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25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 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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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1785; text: CR S1783)
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Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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RESTORE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)
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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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Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1316; text: CR S1316)
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
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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Patriot Day Act
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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Rosa Parks Day Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "Transit Equity Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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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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Black History is American History Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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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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A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S525)
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James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act
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 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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Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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JFK Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, 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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Capitol Remembrance Act
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
Became Public Law No: 118-226.
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act
Became Public Law No: 118-247.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the "Henry Parham VA Clinic".
Became Public Law No: 118-215.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024
Held at the desk.
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A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Held at the desk.
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A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic".
Became Public Law No: 118-200.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts 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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Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
Held at the desk.
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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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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 719.
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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Became Public Law No: 118-144.
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To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the "Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
Became Public Law No: 118-115.
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Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
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To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
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Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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A resolution designating October 2024 as "National Country Music Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6375)
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To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
- 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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President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- H.R. 8771 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
- H.R. 8998 (118th) Sep 12, 2024
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
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Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as "Patriot Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6003; text: CR S5983)
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A resolution recognizing May 22, 2024, as the 205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, and acknowledging the role that Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911; text: CR S5939-5940)
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James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act
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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Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5788)
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A resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and expressing regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5572-5573; text: CR S5589-5590)
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Supporting the designation of July 20, 2024 as "National Moon Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution designating July 27, 2024, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4337; text: CR S4347)
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Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308; text: CR S4271)
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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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Recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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To designate the United States courthouse located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, as the "Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse".
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
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American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act of 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3739; text: CR S3720-3721)
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Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2781; text: CR S2794)
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win the war and who were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-46.
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Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, home of Brigadier General and President Benjamin Harrison and First Lady Caroline Harrison.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2333; text: CR S2332-2333)
- 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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A resolution designating February 16, 2024, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S960; text: CR S958)
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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S489; text: CR S502)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 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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To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 302.
- 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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Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
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Mark Our Place Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5875; text: CR S5854)
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Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Headstones for Honor Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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