Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Block New Seasonal Worker Rule
If passed, this cancels new protections for seasonal foreign workers and keeps current employer rules. Employers avoid new oversight and workers lose added safeguards.
Introduced
Senate Names New Secretary
The Senate tells the House that Jackie Barber is its new Secretary. This is a routine administrative step that does not change laws or services.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
The Senate tells the House it elected Jennifer Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms. This records who runs Senate security and access but does not change laws.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate Declares Quorum, Begins Work
The Senate says enough members are present and can start business. The Secretary will tell the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
President Can Reduce Specific Spending
If adopted, the President could reduce specific spending amounts when signing bills. Congress can restore cuts only with two‑thirds votes in both chambers.
Introduced
Big Pass-Through Deduction and Estate Repeal
Lowers taxes for many small business owners and ends the federal estate tax after 2024. It also makes some business reorganizations non-taxable.
Introduced
Electoral Vote Joint Session Scheduled
Sets when and where Congress will open and count electoral votes on January 6, 2025. It does not change election results or voter rights.
Introduced
Jimmy Carter to Lie in State
People may visit the Capitol Rotunda to pay respects January 7–9, 2025. Capitol officials will set up the space and manage hours and security.
Introduced
Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
This names who runs Senate security, building access, and daily operations. Most people won't see changes, but visitors and staff may notice access rules.
Introduced
Senate Names New Sergeant at Arms
This names who runs Senate security and visitor access. It does not change laws or affect daily life.
Introduced
Gary Myrick Named Senate Minority Secretary
This names the top staff leader for the Senate minority. It has no direct effect on your taxes, benefits, or daily life.
Introduced
Senate Names Grassley President Pro Tempore
Names Senator Grassley to preside when the Vice President is absent. Keeps Senate operations and the presidential succession clear.
Introduced
Senate Default Noon Start Time
Requires the Senate to meet each day at noon unless leaders set a different time. It only changes the Senate's schedule, not public services.
Introduced
Senate Names Secretary
Chooses Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate starting January 3, 2025. This is an internal staffing decision and does not change public services or laws.
Introduced
Senate Chooses New Secretary
This names Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate. It is an internal change with no direct effect on the public.
Introduced
Reserved for the Minority Leader
No changes now. The bill slot is reserved and has no text, so it has no effect until details are filed.
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Reserved Priority Bill Slot
Nothing changes now. The slot is saved for a future priority bill, so wait for details.
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Reserved Bill Number No Text Yet
This bill number is reserved and has no text yet. It makes no changes to rights, taxes, or services now.
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Reserved Bill Number, No Details
No changes now. This reserved bill number has no text or effects; check later for details.
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Reserved Bill Number - No Text Yet
This is a placeholder bill with no text. It does not change laws or affect people until actual text is introduced and passed.
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Reserved for the Speaker
No text or rules are public yet. It does not change your daily life now.
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