Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from engaging Iran unless Congress approves. Forces can still defend embassies and people, and keep intelligence work going.
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 244.
Telehealth Awareness Week
Senate resolution designates a week to recognize telehealth and encourage awareness, research, and continued access.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
Nuclear Program Workers Remembrance Day
Designates October 30, 2026, as a day to remember workers who helped build and test U.S. nuclear weapons.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
Hawaiian History Month 2026
Senate resolution designates September 2026 to honor Native Hawaiian history and encourage educational activities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5010-5011)
National Concussion Awareness Day Resolution
Supports recognizing September 18, 2026, as National Concussion Awareness Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
National Country Music Month
A Senate resolution recognizes October 2026 as National Country Music Month and encourages public observances.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
Arkansas Delta Heritage Area
Designates Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area; Senate measure referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roundabouts Eligible for STBG Grants
Adds roundabouts as eligible projects for surface transportation block grants under title 23.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Support for Russian Democratic Actors
Senate resolution recommends supporting pro-democracy actors in Russia and praises civil society and independent media exposing crimes and seeking accountability.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4758-4759)
National Stillbirth Awareness Day
Designates September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, recognizing families and encouraging prevention efforts.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
Lighthouse Day Resolution
Designates August 7, 2026 as Lighthouse Day to honor historic lighthouses and encourage public events and preservation efforts.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553)
Animal cruelty prevention study and grants
A study on risk factors for animal cruelty and a grant program to prevent violence through training, data systems, and rehabilitation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Safe Step Act
Requires health plans to offer a clear, timely exceptions process for medication step therapy and report on exception requests.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
American Franchise Act
Sets a joint-employer test for franchisors under two federal labor laws.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
REDI Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Remove Deed Restrictions on Parcel
Allows the Interior Secretary to remove deed restrictions from a 3.62-acre parcel conveyed to the city, including easements and covenants.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit
Changes repayment rules for the Arkansas Valley Conduit: no interest, limited payers, and a 100-year repayment period.
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Homicide Survivors Awareness Month
Supports a month of awareness, services, and research for people and communities affected by homicide.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8242-8243)
National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day
Senate resolution supports a day to raise awareness and promote stillbirth prevention, research, and support for affected families.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
Buffalo Soldiers Gold Medal
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldier regiments and provides for museum display and bronze copies.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Don't Sell My DNA Act
Adds notice, consent, and deletion rules for genetic data in bankruptcy cases.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nationwide Medicare for All
Every resident gets comprehensive health care with little or no out-of-pocket cost. Private plans may not duplicate benefits and providers are paid from a national budget.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Condemning Abductions of Ukrainian Children
A Senate resolution condemns Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children and urges their return to their families.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1583-1584)
Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages
Delays tax deadlines and refunds penalties for U.S. nationals detained or held hostage abroad; sets up a refund and abatement program and reporting rules.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.