Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
American Lending Fairness Act
Lets states opt out of federal interest-rate preemption for loans by banks and credit unions chartered in that state; repeals a 1980 provision on rate exportation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
Camden Battlefield Park Study
Requires an Interior Department study on making the Camden Battlefield area in South Carolina a National Park Service unit.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Requires the Bureau to implement IG recommendations, improve data, and set national standards for inmate-on-staff sexual misconduct.
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
Withdraw Forces From Oman
Require removal of armed forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Sultanate of Oman.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
National Voter Registration Day
Senate agreed to recognize September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day and urged eligible citizens to register, check their registration, and vote.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
Patriot Week Memorial Resolution
A symbolic Senate designation of Patriot Week in 2026 to honor September 11, with no mandatory actions or funding.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
Transparency in other transaction awards
Requires agencies to report more awards and standardize data on award visibility and accessibility.
Became Public Law No: 119-106.
Disaster tax relief provisions
Clarifies disaster-related deductions and makes wildfire relief payments tax-free for select years.
Became Public Law No: 119-108.
Ballot Receipt Deadline for Federal Elections
Proposes a federal rule to set a deadline for ballot receipt in federal races; full text unknown, details TBD.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
nuclear export financing change
This measure would modify the existing ban on exports of U.S. financing for civil nuclear energy, with unclear outcomes for jobs, safety oversight, and international lending.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Tribal Budget Consultation
Requires a formal process for tribal consultations on budget decisions affecting tribal programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
anti-corruption bureau
Establishes a dedicated bureau to investigate corruption, coordinate enforcement, and oversee anti-corruption efforts with safeguards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4372-4385; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4371-4372)
Medal of Sacrifice Act
Creates a presidential medal for law enforcement and first responders killed in the line of duty and establishes a commission to manage awards.
Became Public Law No: 119-94.
Secure Release of Detainees in China
Urges the President to press for release, proof of life, and medical and legal access for several named detainees during meetings with Xi Jinping.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
Strengthening Housing Supply Act
Authorizes CDBG funds to pay for building new affordable housing for eligible low- and moderate-income residents, for amounts appropriated after enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BUILD Housing Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Condemning WLFI–Trump Entanglements
Senate resolution condemning financial ties between World Liberty Financial and President Trump, citing conflicts, foreign payments, and the Foreign Emoluments Clause.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064-3065)
HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Requires HUD to publish state and local zoning guidelines to increase housing supply, create a report on adoption, abolish a clearinghouse, and authorizes funding through 2030.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
VA Home Loan Awareness Act
Adds a VA loan notice to the standard mortgage form and requires a GAO compliance report.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in Emancipation Hall
Authorizes Emancipation Hall for a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on April 23, 2025.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Great Lakes Day Designation
Designates March 6, 2025, as Great Lakes Day and urges preservation and protection, including Lake St. Clair.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
School Social Work Week
House resolution supports designating the week starting March 2, 2025 as School Social Work Week to recognize school social workers' roles.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Censure of Rep. Al Green
Resolution to censure Representative Al Green for interrupting the President's joint session address and order public reading of censure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.