United States Bills
Zero-carbon schools resilience program
A proposal to retrofit and staff public schools for cleaner energy, healthier environments, and community resilience.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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CFTC Whistleblower Protections
Expands whistleblower protections under the Commodity Exchange Act, adds employer education requirements, and speeds award processing timelines.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Rural Emergency Hospital Expansion
Expands eligibility for rural emergency hospitals, adds inpatient units, increases Medicare lab payments, and supports Medicaid coverage and swing bed services.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Nutrition labeling modernization
Proposes clearer nutrition labels, online data access, and warnings.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Senate resolution on clemency
A non-binding sense of the Senate resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting accountability for crimes against minors and support for victims; it does not change statutes or sentencing.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
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Fairness for Immigrant Families Act
expands relief pathways for families, limits removal while petitions are pending, and strengthens protections against immigration fraud and unscrupulous consultants.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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quantum technology acceleration initiative
plan to speed quantum tech development, boost domestic sensor projects, and expand foundry access across agencies
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Disqualification rules joint rulemaking
A proposal to require case-by-case determinations and written procedures before disqualifications apply to entities under securities and commodities rules.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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H-1B Reform and Caps
A proposal to pause new H-1B visas, raise wage floors, require attestations, and restrict staffing and status changes.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Bribery definition reform
Proposes expanding what counts as an official act in bribery cases, including single acts, multiple acts, course of conduct, and pardons.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recusal rules for executive officers
This measure expands recusal duties for executive-branch staff by applying a four-year lookback to recent associations, including officers, directors, and contractors, to reduce conflicts of interest.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Seed access for farmers
A proposal would narrow federal protections for plants to two existing acts and affect contracts about research, seed saving, and propagation.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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CEO crime ban for appointments
restricts appointment of individuals convicted of covered crimes if any misconduct occurred while they were CEO of a non-public entity.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Training grants for small police departments
Funds to train small police units through accredited nonprofits or states.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Alzheimer's stamp extension for NIH funding
Extends the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp sales for six years to fund NIH research.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Accessible Visitable Housing for New Homes
Requires at least one level of newly built housing with federal assistance to meet ansi type c visitability, plus enforcement and potential retrofit requirements.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Religious vaccine exemption funding rule
This proposal would allow schools to receive funding only if they permit exemption requests based on religious belief without documentation for vaccine requirements.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Independent Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children
Establishes an independent ombudsperson to monitor facilities, investigate complaints, and publicly report monthly data on immigrant children in custody, with cross-agency coordination, annual oversight, and privacy protections.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Black Music Month June 2026
The Senate names June 2026 Black Music Month and highlights music education gaps for Black students. It is symbolic and does not create funding.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
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Block Medicare Prior Authorization Rule
Stops a new Medicare rule that would require prior approval for some services. Providers and patients would not face those new approval steps.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
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Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness Month
A symbolic designation of a national anti-counterfeiting awareness month promoting consumer education without new funding or legal powers.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
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Senate Honors AANHPI Heritage Month
The Senate names May as AANHPI Heritage Month and encourages public events and education. It raises awareness but creates no new laws or funding.
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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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FHA First Responder Housing
Proposes an FHA mortgage insurance program for first-time buyers who are first responders and teachers, allowing 100% financing with no down payment and a larger upfront premium; time-limited funding.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Report on Fairness in Female Athletics
A report to Congress assessing fairness, safety, and harassment in women's athletics, and the effectiveness of state laws addressing competitive balance.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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