Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Latin Music Appreciation Month
A resolution recognizes Hispanic and Latino contributions to U.S. music and designates September 2026 as Latin Music Appreciation Month.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4947-4949)
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
A resolution honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating Latino culture and contributions; agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
Honoring Dolly Parton
A Senate resolution honoring Dolly Parton's life and contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture; agreed to unanimously in the Senate.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
Prohibit Slavery as Punishment
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ban slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment; referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Religious freedom in China
A measure addressing actions on religious freedom in China; detailed provisions are not included in the available text.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ticket scalping prohibition
a federal measure to curb speculative ticket sales and scalping, potentially affecting buyers, resellers, platforms, and organizers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Medicare program integrity enhancements
A proposal to strengthen oversight and coordination of Medicare fraud enforcement under the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Detention extensions for removal orders
Proposed measure would extend detention for certain noncitizens awaiting removal, with cost and civil-liberty implications.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Withdrawal of Forces from Iran
A joint resolution to order withdrawal of forces from hostilities with Iran not authorized by Congress, limiting executive use of force without congressional approval.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Block Unauthorized War With Iran
Stops U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress votes yes. Keeps troops safe and forces public debate before big new wars.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
DIGITAL Applications Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-486, Part I.
Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Expanding Veterans’ Access to Military Care
Plans would help veterans access care at military facilities and improve coordination between military and veterans’ health services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program
Creates health care partnerships to mobilize civilian medical support during emergencies.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies.
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Enhanced COVID-19 Transparency Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Senate resolution supports prostate cancer awareness, research, screening discussions, and care access during September 2025.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)
To expand the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program to include commercial additive manufacturing facilities in contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
PROTECTED Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Safe Schools Data Initiative
Requires districts receiving grants to adopt anti-bullying rules, publicly report school-level incidents, provide a grievance process, and undergo independent evaluations every two years.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing
Raises FHA Title I loan caps, allows loans for accessory dwelling units, and requires HUD study of factory-built housing cost effectiveness.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)