United States Bills
Appropriations procedure reform
A bill proposal altering congressional budgeting procedures for spending bills, seeking new rules on timing, debate, and amendments under the 1974 budget framework.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Ten-Year Limit on Export Controls
Sets a ten-year clock for pursuing export-control violations, potentially altering civil and criminal enforcement timelines and raising questions about exceptions and resources.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Budget resolution framework
A concurrent resolution would set the congressional budget for FY 2027 and establish budgetary levels for 2028–2036, guiding future spending and revenue decisions.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 550. (text: CR S4571-4577)
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FY2027 Fiscal Framework
A non-binding framework setting spending, revenue, and deficit targets for FY2027 through 2036, guiding later appropriations and budget actions.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551. (text: CR S4577-4583)
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Social Security solvency process
Establishes a formal process to safeguard the long-term solvency of the Social Security trust funds and outline potential future actions affecting benefits or payroll taxes.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4521-4523)
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counsel representation authorization
This resolution authorizes in-house counsel to represent the chamber in a named federal case, for a single matter only, with potential costs and conflicts not specified.
Status
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
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Independence Anniversary Resolution
A ceremonial senate statement recognizing an independence anniversary; symbolic diplomacy with no new programs or spending.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Turn the Tide Act
Funds and changes programs for substance use treatment, overdose reversal access, recovery housing, and related community supports and grants.
Status
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.
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Senate Honors Veterans Who Aided U.S.
The Senate formally honors veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces. It is symbolic and gives no new benefits or legal rights.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2937)
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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.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Portugal Day Resolution
Recognizes Portugal Day, honors Portuguese-American contributions, and reaffirms U.S.–Portugal partnership.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Arctic Strategic Engagement Resolution
Reaffirms Arctic importance and urges continued congressional cooperation with allies, focusing on security, infrastructure, science, and Indigenous engagement.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
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Shingle Springs Land Transfer
Transfers about 204 acres of federal land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band; land becomes reservation and gaming is prohibited.
Status
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Lower Elwha Klallam Lands Act
Transfers about 1,083 acres in Olympic National Park into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, with river management and a gaming ban.
Status
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Mashpee and Aquinnah Leasing Authority
Allows 99-year leases for land held by Mashpee Wampanoag and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).
Status
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Shingle Springs Land Transfer Act
Transfers specified public land into trust for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and makes those lands part of the tribe's reservation.
Status
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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200 Years of Diplomatic Ties with Peru
House resolution marking 200 years of diplomatic ties with Peru and affirming cooperation, trade, security, and recognition of Peruvian American contributions.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Real Courts, Rule of Law Act
Creates a new independent United States Immigration Courts system with appellate, trial, and administrative divisions and transfers existing immigration adjudication functions.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
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SWAT Act of 2026
Creates a USDA fund for research and mitigation of spotted wing drosophila and authorizes $6.5M annually for five years.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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RCORP Authorization Act
Maintains and funds a rural opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery grant program run by HRSA.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CJD Awareness Day Resolution
Senate resolution supporting a CJD awareness day and urging attention to surveillance, research, and caregiver needs for this rare, fatal prion disease.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8207)
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National Bread Month Resolution
Recognizes November as National Bread Month and highlights bread's nutrition, affordability, cultural importance, and baking industry contributions.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Supports designating September 2025 as a month to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, genetic risk, disparities, and research needs.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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National ACERT Grant Program
Creates grants to set up teams that help children exposed to trauma by linking services and training responders.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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