Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Missing Armed Forces Records Collection
Establishes a centralized archive for missing service members and civilian records, with a review board, disclosure rules, and deadlines.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Senate Resolution Praises Faith-Based University
A symbolic Senate resolution recognizing a faith-based university for its history, mission, and community contributions, without any funding or regulatory changes.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)
Senate resolution on clemency
A non-binding sense of the Senate resolution opposing clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting accountability for crimes against minors and support for victims; it does not change statutes or sentencing.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
Anti-Counterfeiting Awareness Month
A Senate resolution designates July 2026 for consumer education on counterfeits and trademarks; non-binding and does not create new laws or funding.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4351; text: CR S4338-4339)
Eastern Mediterranean Engagement and Energy Security
proposes diplomatic priority in the eastern mediterranean focusing on energy security, defense cooperation, and regional connectivity, with annual reports and feasibility studies on potential binational partnerships.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
Pioneer Day Commemoration Resolution
A non-binding resolution recognizing pioneers and Pioneer Day, praising religious liberty, industry, and community contributions in the American West.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4268-4269)
Ethics resolution condemning judge misconduct
This resolution condemns alleged misconduct by a federal judge; it expresses disapproval, cites ethical standards, and notes no discipline or penalties are specified.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
Black Music Month June 2026
The Senate names June 2026 Black Music Month and highlights music education gaps for Black students. It is symbolic and does not create funding.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
Draft Alcohol Equipment Depreciation
Proposes 15-year depreciation for energy-efficient draft-alcohol equipment used by restaurants and venues, affecting leases and placed-in-service after 2025.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
National Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Campaign
CDC will run a public campaign to teach families and providers about early signs and screening for type 1 diabetes. Grants help local groups share screening information.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HBCU Infrastructure Grant Program
A proposal to fund campus infrastructure at historically Black colleges and universities through competitive grants, supporting construction, broadband, labs, safety, and long-term planning.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
fetal disposition notice requirement
requires hospitals and birth centers to notify parents about burial or cremation options after miscarriage or stillbirth, with short notice and election deadlines and a civil remedy for noncompliance.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Puppy Welfare Standards
Sets minimum care, housing, and breeding rules for dogs sold by dealers; requires veterinary screenings, temperature-controlled housing, scheduled socialization, and a 18-month timeline for final regulations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Medicare Generics and Biosimilars Reform
Requires Medicare Part D plans to include low-cost generics and biosimilars on formularies and to offer cheaper copays.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BRAVE Burma Sanctions and Envoy Act
Extends sanctions authority on Burma’s military regime, adds an ambassador-level Special Envoy to coordinate policy and humanitarian efforts, and directs IMF engagement and reviews of key Burmese entities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Defense technology cooperation with ally
Proposes a DoD-led initiative to accelerate joint defense technology research and transfer with an allied partner, with regular reports, public updates where possible, and authorized funding.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Stop Citizenship Abuse
A bill to denaturalize naturalized citizens within 10 years for certain crimes or associations, with retroactive effect and expedited removal.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
Automatic SAM Exclusion for Convicted Individuals
Would automatically place certain individuals on the SAM Exclusions list for three years after federal felonies tied to contracts, grants, or other assistance, with agency waivers and required implementing guidance.
Introduced
Hearing Implants Coverage
A proposed healthcare measure would require many private health plans to cover cochlear and bone-conduction implants, external sound processors, and related services, with upgrades every five years and protections against higher cost-sharing.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Joint security training pilot
A plan to establish a joint military training pilot focused on countering cross-border crime, with timelines, consultation, and congressional oversight.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Campus recruiter access expansion
The bill expands campus access for military recruiters at high schools and mandates recruitment events and sharing of student contact information, prompting privacy concerns and administrative costs for districts.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
grant rescission for unaccepted grants
Rescinds unaccepted grant funds by moving them to the Treasury to reduce deficits, with unclear rules on when acceptance occurs and how it applies to different grant types.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Restrictions on gender-affirming care funding
This measure would cut federal payments and tax deductions for gender transition procedures, with carve-outs for certain conditions, and would remove coverage from essential health benefits.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Energy sanctions expansion
Expands energy-related sanctions on foreign actors involved in oil, gas, and LNG logistics; adds visa bans for designated officers and families; and creates an interagency group to coordinate enforcement.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.