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 Majority Committee Membership
The resolution names majority-party senators to four committees for the 119th Congress.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S136; text: CR S140-141)
Honoring Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
The Senate mourns Jimmy Carter and honors his life and contributions.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S40; text: CR S42-43)
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.
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
No Federal Funds for Political Prosecutions Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Shift Toxicity Assessments to EPA Program Offices
EPA offices will do many chemical health assessments and store toxicity values in a central database. The EPA research office must certify standards use every two years.
Introduced
High School Voter Registration Pilot
Funds a one-year pilot getting voter registration info to high school seniors. Participating districts must work with election officials and report results.
Introduced
Proposing a Federal debt limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
New Abortion Provider Standards
Doctors who do abortions must have nearby hospital admitting privileges, and clinics must meet surgery-center rules to get federal money. Patients are told where to get follow-up care.
Introduced
Stop Imposing Woke Ideology Abroad Act
Would block funding for a State Department representative and its Equity Action Plan.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
End Major Non-NATO Ally Designation
This bill removes a special U.S. ally status and blocks restoring it until Pakistan shows action against the Haqqani Network. It may change military cooperation.
Introduced
One Bill, One Subject Transparency Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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