Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Substance Use Prevention Month Resolution
Senate resolution supports designating October 2026 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month to raise public awareness.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
Request for Israel Human Rights Information
Senate resolution asking for information about Israel's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act; referred to committee.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
Day of the Deployed 2026
A resolution honors deployed service members and their families on October 26, 2026.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
Honoring Nancy Kassebaum’s Memory
The Senate honors former Senator Nancy Kassebaum and asks that the resolution be sent to her family and the House.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
FTC Act overhaul tightens rules and penalties
The bill would give the FTC power to set rules on deceptive acts. It would extend penalties to more violations, affecting businesses and consumers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Military Cybersecurity College Pilot
A pilot would pair military cyber units with selected colleges to support research, training, and student pathways to federal cybersecurity careers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Fort Bragg Veterans Land Transfer
Allows a land transfer for a planned veterans' State home, with transfer costs paid by the State.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
National Hazing Awareness Week
Supports a week of hazing awareness and encourages prevention efforts to continue year-round.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5010)
NAHASDA Reauthorization
reauthorizes native housing programs under nahasda to continue support for tribal housing and Native self-determination, with potential changes to program administration and funding in future texts.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
AI Systems Transparency Act
Would require public disclosures about certain AI models, safety practices, privacy, and use.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 674.
Connected Vehicle Security and Trade Controls
Proposes bans on connected vehicles, software, and hardware tied to certain countries; sets Commerce Department authority, authorizations, and penalties.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
Tailoring and Indexing Enhanced Regulations
Amends Financial Stability Act to allow tailoring and indexing of enhanced financial regulations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
National Purple Heart Recognition Day
A Senate resolution encourages learning about the Purple Heart and honoring its recipients on August 7, 2026.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
Oklahoma Baseball Championship Congratulated
Congratulates University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I title; agreed to in the Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4761)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Grants Program
The proposal would let the CDC award grants to states to support colorectal cancer awareness, education, and early detection efforts, especially among younger people.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
defense budget cut based on audits
2% defense budget cuts may apply to parts lacking a clean audit, with savings sent to the Treasury to help reduce the deficit.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Disaster aid auto-approval plan
If passed, some disaster requests would be treated as approved, speeding help for states after disasters. Aid would depend on tests and might be given sooner.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)
Indigenous Students Excel Parity Act
Directs Interior and BIE to study updating the Indian School Equalization Formula and identify revenue to bring Bureau-funded school pay and resources into parity.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sammy's Law
Allows parents or children to delegate child account control to registered safety apps via real-time APIs on very large social platforms.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Citizenship Proof for Mail Voter Registration
States could require proof of citizenship for mail voter registration. It could add paperwork and potential delays for some voters.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
States May Require Citizenship Proof for Mail Voting
The bill would let states add a citizenship proof requirement to mail voter registration. Your state could choose to use it or not.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Wealth tax mark-to-market expansion
Proposes annual taxation on gains for ultra-wealthy individuals, trusts, and related entities using a mark-to-market approach and transfer recognition rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Annual Reports on Border Tunnels
It would require yearly reports on countering illicit cross-border tunnels. No new agencies, powers, or funding are created.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.