Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Zero-carbon schools resilience program
A proposal to retrofit and staff public schools for cleaner energy, healthier environments, and community resilience.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate Resolution Praises Faith-Based University
A symbolic Senate resolution recognizing a faith-based university for its history, mission, and community contributions, without any funding or regulatory changes.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)
CFTC Whistleblower Protections
Expands whistleblower protections under the Commodity Exchange Act, adds employer education requirements, and speeds award processing timelines.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nutrition labeling modernization
Proposes clearer nutrition labels, online data access, and warnings.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate resolution on clemency
A non-binding sense of the Senate resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting accountability for crimes against minors and support for victims; it does not change statutes or sentencing.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness Month
A Senate resolution designates July 2026 for consumer education on counterfeits and trademarks; non-binding and does not create new laws or funding.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
Fairness for Immigrant Families Act
expands relief pathways for families, limits removal while petitions are pending, and strengthens protections against immigration fraud and unscrupulous consultants.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
quantum technology acceleration initiative
plan to speed quantum tech development, boost domestic sensor projects, and expand foundry access across agencies
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Disqualification rules joint rulemaking
A proposal to require case-by-case determinations and written procedures before disqualifications apply to entities under securities and commodities rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
CEO crime ban for appointments
restricts appointment of individuals convicted of covered crimes if any misconduct occurred while they were CEO of a non-public entity.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Training grants for small police departments
Funds to train small police units through accredited nonprofits or states.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Alzheimer's stamp extension for NIH funding
Extends the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp sales for six years to fund NIH research.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Religious vaccine exemption funding rule
This proposal would allow schools to receive funding only if they permit exemption requests based on religious belief without documentation for vaccine requirements.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pioneer Day Commemoration Resolution
A non-binding resolution recognizing pioneers and Pioneer Day, praising religious liberty, industry, and community contributions in the American West.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4268-4269)
Ethics resolution condemning judge misconduct
This resolution condemns alleged misconduct by a federal judge; it expresses disapproval, cites ethical standards, and notes no discipline or penalties are specified.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
Black Music Month June 2026
The Senate names June 2026 Black Music Month and highlights music education gaps for Black students. It is symbolic and does not create funding.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
Block Medicare Prior Authorization Rule
Stops a new Medicare rule that would require prior approval for some services. Providers and patients would not face those new approval steps.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
Automatic SAM Exclusion for Convicted Individuals
Would automatically place certain individuals on the SAM Exclusions list for three years after federal felonies tied to contracts, grants, or other assistance, with agency waivers and required implementing guidance.
Introduced
Joint security training pilot
A plan to establish a joint military training pilot focused on countering cross-border crime, with timelines, consultation, and congressional oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness Month
A symbolic designation of a national anti-counterfeiting awareness month promoting consumer education without new funding or legal powers.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4490; text: 07/08/2025 CR S4259)
grant rescission for unaccepted grants
Rescinds unaccepted grant funds by moving them to the Treasury to reduce deficits, with unclear rules on when acceptance occurs and how it applies to different grant types.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Honors AANHPI Heritage Month
The Senate names May as AANHPI Heritage Month and encourages public events and education. It raises awareness but creates no new laws or funding.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3142; text: 05/08/2025 CR S2844-2845)
Restrictions on gender-affirming care funding
This measure would cut federal payments and tax deductions for gender transition procedures, with carve-outs for certain conditions, and would remove coverage from essential health benefits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Report on Fairness in Female Athletics
A report to Congress assessing fairness, safety, and harassment in women's athletics, and the effectiveness of state laws addressing competitive balance.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.