Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed 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.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution
Senate resolution supports recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day in October 2026 and encouraging public observances.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
Sickle Cell Physician Incentives
Would authorize scholarships and loan repayment for physicians working in sickle cell research, treatment, and care.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution requesting information on the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938)
Request for Uganda Human Rights Report
Requests a State Department report to Congress on Uganda’s human rights practices and U.S. actions involving people sent there.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4939)
Ecuador Human Rights Information Request
Requests a State Department report on Ecuador's human rights practices and treatment of people sent there by the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4940-4941)
Congo Human Rights Information Request
Requests a report to Congress on human rights practices and the treatment of people sent to Congo by the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941-4942)
A resolution requesting information on Belize's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4944)
Religious Freedom in AI
Senate resolution encourages transparent AI and fair representation of religious beliefs.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
Disapproving ICE student admission rule
Nullifies an ICE rule setting fixed admission periods and an extension process for student and exchange visitor visa categories.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
central asia diplomacy resolution
non-binding senate resolution signaling U.S. diplomacy with central asia on sovereignty, security cooperation, and trade relations.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790)
National Estuaries Week Resolution
Supports designating Sept 19–26, 2026 as National Estuaries Week.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
New IDEA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Independence Anniversary Resolution
A ceremonial senate statement recognizing an independence anniversary; symbolic diplomacy with no new programs or spending.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Irrigation Shortage Planting Payments
Changes eligibility for prevented planting payments when farmers cannot reasonably expect enough irrigation water.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Financial Literacy Month
Designates April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month and encourages public awareness activities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)
National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
Coordinates federal biotechnology work, research, regulation, safety, and workforce development.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Designates November 2025 for awareness and encourages education, screening, and research on lung cancer, including women, veterans, and minority groups.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
The Senate recognizes November 2025 as a month to raise awareness of hospice and palliative care.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8793; text: CR S8782)
American Diabetes Month 2025
Senate designates November 2025 for diabetes awareness, education, prevention, early detection, research, and treatment.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8281-8282)
National Direct Support Professionals Week
A Senate resolution recognizes direct support professionals and designates a week in their honor.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
National Estuaries Week Resolution
Supports designating September 20–27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week to raise awareness of estuaries' ecological and economic importance.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)