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119th Congress1st Session

13819 bills
S.J.Res.99D

Joint Resolution on USCIS EAD Rule

A joint resolution to disapprove a USCIS rule affecting work permit extensions for EAD holders.

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106)

H.R.6719R

Sextortion of Minors Prohibition

Creates a new offense for threatening to coerce a minor into producing sexual images via online messages.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.

S.Res.543R

Centenary College Bicentennial Commendation

Senate resolution honoring Centenary College for 200 years of service and asking the Senate to send a copy to college leaders.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)

S.3535D

GRACE Act

Requires the President set a minimum refugee admissions goal and quarterly reporting on admissions and processing.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.Res.548D

Senate resolution condemning authoritarianism

A Senate statement reaffirming checks and balances and free speech as safeguards against authoritarianism, with examples of democratic benefits and non-binding scope.

Introduced

S.3488R

Asylum Eligibility Changes

A proposed immigration measure tightens asylum rules, adds transit restrictions, raises credible fear standards, bars certain conduct, and allows family detention during removal or asylum proceedings.

Introduced

H.R.6715R

expanded liability for minor depictions

A federal proposal to broaden criminal liability for creating or distributing sexually explicit images depicting minors, including depictions where the minor did not participate.

Introduced

S.3470D

Public Employer Section 1983 Liability

Expands accountability by allowing suits against federal enforcement agencies under Section 1983 for constitutional rights violations by officers.

Introduced

S.3482D

juvenile justice and record reforms

expands sentence reductions, seals juvenile records, and strengthens background-check accuracy.

Introduced

S.3484D

Extend First Step Act Reports

Extends the required reporting period for First Step Act reports from 5 years to 10 years by amending section 3634 of title 18.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)

S.3430R

PURE Act

Changes how methamphetamine amounts and purity are measured for federal charges and directs sentencing review; aims to reduce lab work and adjust guidelines.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.3438D

Federal prosecutor staffing grant program

Creates competitive grants to support hiring, training, and retaining prosecutors and staff across states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions.

Introduced

S.3440R

Temporary Family Visitation Act

Creates a new short-term family visitor visa with sponsor, insurance, and 90-day limits.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.3453R

No Bounties on Badges Act

Authorizes Attorney General rewards for information about bounties targeting federal law enforcement officials.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.3458D

Background Check Completion Act

Requires firearms dealers to wait for federal background checks to finish before transfer.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.Res.542D

Southeast Asian refugee commemoration

this senate resolution honors southeast asian refugees and encourages continued efforts to improve education and health access for these communities.

Introduced

S.3414R

Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.3419D

Reuniting Families Act

Bill to reduce visa backlogs, recognize permanent partners, protect refugee families, and limit removal during pending family applications.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.Res.540D

Human Rights Day 2025

Designates December 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day, commemorates the UDHR's 77th anniversary, and urges support for defenders and release of political prisoners.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8627)

S.3394R

csam guideline revisions

reforms sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material offenses to reflect harm, technology, and broader offender conduct while guiding increased consideration of related actions

Introduced

S.3397R

ECCHO Child Coercion Act

Creates a federal crime for using online or interstate methods to force a minor to commit serious harm, including doxxing or swatting, with enhancements to juvenile prosecution and cross-state enforcement.

Introduced

S.3398R

Sextortion Threat Prohibition

Prohibits threatening to distribute child sexual abuse material to extort or intimidate, with enhanced penalties when threats involve known depictions of minors.

Introduced

S.Res.533D

Condemning White Supremacy and Antisemitism

Senate resolution rejecting white supremacy, antisemitism, and platforming of those views; referred to Judiciary Committee.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8531-8532; text: CR S8531)

S.Res.534D

Honoring Alpha Phi Alpha

Senate resolution congratulating Alpha Phi Alpha on 119 years of service and community leadership.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8532)