United States Bills
Federal contracting education reform
Proposal to limit minimum education in federal contract solicitations and replace with justification and skills-based alternatives.
Status
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Bundling late-term rule disapprovals
This proposal would let Congress combine multiple late-term rule disapprovals into one joint resolution.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Senate Resolution Praises Faith-Based University
A symbolic Senate resolution recognizing a faith-based university for its history, mission, and community contributions, without any funding or regulatory changes.
Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)
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Senate resolution recognizing SAAMI safety standards
A symbolic Senate recognition of SAAMI's century of safety standards and its cooperative role with industry and scientific groups.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness Month
A Senate resolution designates July 2026 for consumer education on counterfeits and trademarks; non-binding and does not create new laws or funding.
Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
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Mark Juneteenth National Independence Day
The Senate names June 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is symbolic and does not create new benefits or require time off.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
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Pioneer Day Commemoration Resolution
A non-binding resolution recognizing pioneers and Pioneer Day, praising religious liberty, industry, and community contributions in the American West.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4268-4269)
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central asia diplomacy resolution
non-binding senate resolution signaling U.S. diplomacy with central asia on sovereignty, security cooperation, and trade relations.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4271-4272)
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Ethics resolution condemning judge misconduct
This resolution condemns alleged misconduct by a federal judge; it expresses disapproval, cites ethical standards, and notes no discipline or penalties are specified.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
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Settlement on Akwesasne Mohawk Lands
This settlement would ratify agreements, authorize land and easement transfers, and designate tribal lands as Indian Country.
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Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
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Expand Housing Support for Foster Youth
Helps youth leaving foster care get move-in help, utility and rental support, and lease coaching through age 26. States can use Chafee funds and coordinate with housing agencies.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Cross-Program Antifraud Training
This proposal would require a nationwide training program to detect fraud and improper payments in programs funded by agencies, with certification, reporting, and shared tools for staff and partners.
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Introduced
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Automatic SAM Exclusion for Convicted Individuals
Would automatically place certain individuals on the SAM Exclusions list for three years after federal felonies tied to contracts, grants, or other assistance, with agency waivers and required implementing guidance.
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Introduced
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Tribal Forest Protection Expansion
expands the Tribal Forest Protection Act to include more land types, allows tribes to protect or restore both tribal and federal lands, and authorizes limited funding.
Status
Held at the desk.
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Briefing on antisemitism abroad
Requires the Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs to brief Congress in 180 days and annually for two years on antisemitism and related terrorism, plus advisory engagement.
Status
Introduced
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grant rescission for unaccepted grants
Rescinds unaccepted grant funds by moving them to the Treasury to reduce deficits, with unclear rules on when acceptance occurs and how it applies to different grant types.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Graduate medical education office expansion
Establishes a dedicated office to oversee residency and clinical training, coordinate across federal partners, and expand education pipelines to recruit and retain health professionals serving Indigenous communities.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Tribal land settlement for Keweenaw Bay
A one-time payment to settle a land claim and extinguish tribal claims to select lands, while safeguarding private title and restricting gaming-related use.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Expanded lodging access for TRICARE beneficiaries
Allows space-available VA lodging for certain TRICARE beneficiaries and family members traveling for care at non-VA facilities, expanding short-term housing options near medical centers.
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Introduced
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Restrictions on gender-affirming care funding
This measure would cut federal payments and tax deductions for gender transition procedures, with carve-outs for certain conditions, and would remove coverage from essential health benefits.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Multi-State Apprenticeship Approval for Veterans
Would let VA approve cross-state apprenticeship programs for veterans' education benefits, replacing multiple state approvals for multi-state programs.
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Introduced
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USCIRF Authorization Extension
Extends USCIRF authorization for two fiscal years, enabling Congress to decide on funding through 2028.
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Introduced
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Veterans fiduciary reporting to NICS
Would bar sending a veteran’s identifying info to the firearm background-check system solely due to fiduciary payments unless a judge finds the veteran dangerous.
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Introduced
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Wasteful spending disclosure rewards
A proposed framework to reward federal workers who identify wasteful expenses and require CFO review, with public disclosures and oversight by OPM and GAO.
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Introduced
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