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119th Congress1st Session

13956 bills
S.5273

eDNA in fisheries stock assessments

A proposal to incorporate environmental DNA data into fisheries stock assessments to improve population estimates and monitoring, with questions about validation, standards, and funding.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S.J.Res.209

joint resolution disapproving at-berth vessel rule

a joint resolution under the congressional review act to disapprove an epa rule on at-berth vessel emissions at ports.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.5265

Innovation-focused trade actions against foreign practices

The measure would direct agencies to identify high-income countries whose trade or industrial actions could harm U.S. innovation and authorize responses to address these concerns.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.J.Res.206

Disapproval of vehicle emissions waiver

This joint resolution would disapprove the EPA waiver allowing a state to enforce its greenhouse gas vehicle standards and prevent a substantially similar rule from being issued.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.J.Res.207

Overriding EPA vehicle emissions waiver

This joint resolution seeks to reverse an EPA waiver and constrain states' ability to apply stricter vehicle emission standards.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.J.Res.208

Disapproval of EPA emissions waiver

This measure uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove an EPA rule related to vehicle-emission standards and state waivers, potentially blocking federal action.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.5234

Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Program

Proposal to create a federal program to reduce conflicts between people and wildlife by coordinating funding, research, and nonlethal management across federal, state, and local partners.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

S.5180

Medicare physician payment reform

This proposal would change medicare physician payments by capping swings, updating input costs every five years, and adding reconciliations.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.5201

Domestic violence gun restrictions

This measure would expand who is barred from owning or buying guns under rules tied to domestic-violence cases, with potential changes to background checks and enforcement.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.Res.827

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.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.5022

Cannabis Regulation and Reinvestment Act

Deschedules cannabis, creates federal regulatory framework, funds restorative justice, public health, housing, and employment programs with a tax and grants approach.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R.3100R

Expanding Background Checks for Contractors and Caregivers

Allows organizations serving vulnerable groups to request background checks for contractors, volunteers, employees, and people they license or certify.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

S.4796D

Stock Buyback Accountability Act

Raises the excise tax on corporate stock repurchases to four percent and narrows reductions for stock given to certain employees and highly paid persons.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2821)

S.545

Xylazine Scheduling and Oversight

This measure places xylazine on Schedule III, adds tracking, and calls for penalty review and regular reports.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.

S.4283D

Public Health and Bio-Preparedness Reauthorization

Reauthorizes the public health and bio-preparedness loan repayment program through fiscal years 2027–2031.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.921

Tyler's Fentanyl Testing Guidance

A study to examine routine fentanyl testing in emergency departments and issue guidance on use, costs, privacy, and clinician understanding.

Held at the desk.

S.1830R

Right to Treat Act

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

H.Res.1098D

National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day

Supports designating March 3, 2026 to raise awareness about triple-negative breast cancer and call for action.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

S.3913D

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.3916R

Gun Owner Registration Protection Act

Stops federal funding for state lists of gun owners, except lost-or-stolen reports.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

H.R.5365D

ENABLE Conservation Act of 2025

Adds State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement land to continuous CRP enrollment and updates an acreage reference in the statute.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

S.1463D

Finding ORE Act

Allows Interior to sign MOUs with partner countries to map critical minerals and rare earths, support training, protect data, and encourage private investment.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.

S.1776R

Medicare Co-Pay Fairness Act

Caps certain ambulatory surgical center coinsurance at the annual inpatient hospital deductible, effective January 1, 2026.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R.2258D

National Museum of Forestry and Logging

Designates the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley as the National Museum of Forestry and Logging History for federal references.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.