Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Senate resolution supporting democratic transition
A non-binding Senate resolution urging a peaceful, democratic transition in a foreign nation through free and fair elections.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
Rural opioid response program
A proposal to fund rural opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery through HRSA grants, boosting coordination across health, social services, and community groups.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Spotted Wing Drosophila Research Fund
Creates a dedicated fund under the Plant Protection Act to support research and on-the-ground pest mitigation for spotted wing drosophila over five years.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
American Grown Flower Month
Nonbinding resolution celebrating domestically grown flowers and foliage.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Transit grant forecasting flexibility
This proposal would broaden acceptable ridership forecasting inputs for transit grants, allowing population growth and development plans to influence project justification while increasing potential for growth-focused routes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Emergency watershed protection added to RCPP
This measure adds emergency watershed measures to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, enabling linked, disaster-focused conservation efforts without changing funding or eligibility.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Emergency watershed RCPP expansion
Proposes to include emergency watershed protection within the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to coordinate flood and erosion responses with conservation efforts.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Immigration Courts Independence Act
Would create an independent immigration courts system with trial and appellate divisions, separate budget, and published decisions, moving adjudication away from executive agencies and changing appointment and transition rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Turn the Tide Act
Funds and changes programs for substance use treatment, overdose reversal access, recovery housing, and related community supports and grants.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and Financial Services, 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.
Privately Insured Credit Unions Conversion Modernization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Venezuela Democratic Transition Act
Requires State Department to plan a Venezuelan democratic transition, impose sanctions for serious human-rights violations, and report monthly to Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Commending Taiwan's 1996 Election
House resolution praising Taiwan's democracy on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election and expressing support for its institutions and self-defense.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Portugal Day Resolution
Recognizes Portugal Day, honors Portuguese-American contributions, and reaffirms U.S.–Portugal partnership.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Arctic Strategic Engagement Resolution
Reaffirms Arctic importance and urges continued congressional cooperation with allies, focusing on security, infrastructure, science, and Indigenous engagement.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act
Directs NSF to coordinate biotechnology workforce training with federal research, support pathways, partnerships, metrics, and biennial reporting.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy
Requires the Secretary of State to deliver a strategy and progress reports to support a democratic transition and protect rights in Venezuela.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 5.
SWAT Act of 2026
Creates a USDA fund for research and mitigation of spotted wing drosophila and authorizes $6.5M annually for five years.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
National Bread Month Resolution
Recognizes November as National Bread Month and highlights bread's nutrition, affordability, cultural importance, and baking industry contributions.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National Airborne Day
Designates August 16, 2025, to honor U.S. airborne forces and calls for public observance.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)
Spotted Lanternfly Research Act
Adds spotted lanternfly control to high-priority ag research and extends program authorization to 2030.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
Directs NOAA to develop AI weather and wildfire models, datasets, partnerships, and open data to improve forecasts and warnings.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention
Implements commission recommendations: training, smoke monitoring, mapping, grants, faster wildfire recovery payments, and new data offices.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Protecting Guests During Ukraine Hostilities
Creates temporary Ukrainian guest status and work authorization for eligible parolees, ending after hostilities cease and safe return is possible.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration Act
Creates a joint Wildfire Intelligence Center to provide data, modeling, and decision-support for wildland and community fire planning, response, and recovery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)