Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Fort Stewart remembrance resolution
A non-binding Senate resolution commemorating the Fort Stewart shooting anniversary and offering condolences to victims and families.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Austin Post Office Memorial Naming
A measure to ceremonially rename a single post office facility to honor John Madden.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Adoptee Citizenship
Would automatically grant U.S. citizenship to international adoptees who meet conditions, vesting 120 days after enactment, with the department of homeland security issuing a certificate and applying exclusions.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Funding ban on minor gender research
Would restrict federal funding for research and publications on gender transition in minors.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tax-exempt bonds for transportation
Proposes expanding tax-exempt bonds for transportation projects by raising the cap, allowing rolling stock purchases, and lowering the speed threshold for high-speed rail eligibility.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Rights abuses condemnation resolution
Non-binding Senate resolution condemns human rights abuses and urges sanctions, investigations, and due process.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
Gold Star Children's Day designation
Senate resolution designates August 1, 2026 as Gold Star Children's Day to honor children of fallen service members; purely ceremonial with no new programs, funding, or legal effect.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
Education and Workforce Data Integration
A proposal to link statewide education and workforce data with privacy safeguards, public dashboards, and governance to improve outcomes and transparency.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
gray-zone coercion strategy
outlines an interagency effort to map a foreign power's gray-zone activity, coordinate responses, and publish annual public updates.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
GAO funding integrity assessment
GAO will study risk in funding to states and localities, identify weaknesses, and propose actions to reduce waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Medicaid CHIP fluency disorder coverage
Requires Medicaid and CHIP to screen children aged 2 to 6 for childhood-onset fluency disorders and to cover speech therapy services, including telehealth, with parity with other speech services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
PERM Labor Certification Fee Increase
A proposed non-waivable permanent labor certification fee of at least $10,000, adjusted with CPI, with revenue split between a dedicated account and the general fund, plus USAJOBS upgrades.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
AI Campaign Misrepresentation Liability
Proposes penalties for false AI-generated campaign content and expands liability to any person involved in impersonation or fraudulent fundraising.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Transparency in online political posts
Requires paid political posts to include a clear paid-for disclosure on online content, with exceptions for certain internal or employee posts, and a future rulemaking deadline.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Election Integrity and Ballot Tracking
outlines protections for voters, limits on seizing ballots, private actions to stop interference, and grant programs for ballot-tracking systems.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Public Breeding and Germplasm
This bill directs USDA to fund and coordinate public plant and animal breeding, expand germplasm resources, and require domestic production for licenses, aiming to strengthen climate-resilient varieties and seed access.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Adult Content Verification Act
Requires platforms to verify uploader identity and age, obtain consent for each image, and prevent reuploads, with penalties for noncompliance and standards for enforcement.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
consular deployment feasibility
Requires a feasibility study on whether consular officers could accompany coast guard and navy missions, examining demand for services, cost estimates, logistics, security considerations, and potential effects on vessel operations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dual Enrollment for FDPIR and SNAP
Expands eligibility for FDPIR and SNAP to be used together by households on Indian reservations, increasing food assistance options.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Support for US-Israel Defense Transition
House resolution supports moving US–Israel ties from aid to joint defense cooperation, thanks Israel for joint Iran operations, and condemns rising antisemitism.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Protecting Our Democracy Act
A broad measure to limit executive overreach, increase oversight, and strengthen election integrity.
Introduced
Gold Star Children's Day
Designates August 1, 2025, as Gold Star Children's Day to honor children who lost a parent in military service and encourages public observance.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5212)
Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration
Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register federal elections; outlines acceptable documents, in-person proof for mail registrations, data sharing, and penalties for noncompliance.
Received in the Senate.
Voter Citizenship Verification Act
Requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, with state verification, rapid federal responses, and penalties for improper registrations.
Introduced