Federal
American Legislation

119th Congress1st Session
Senate Backs Free, Monitored Elections Abroad
This nonbinding Senate statement urges diplomats to push for free, monitored elections. It signals support for opposition leaders and creates no new laws or spending.
Introduced
Defending the Dollar's Global Role
Urges steps to keep the dollar dominant and counter China's financial moves. It is symbolic and causes no immediate change to daily life.
Introduced
Senate Urges Tougher China Strategy
This nonbinding statement urges tougher military, trade, and tech steps against China. If turned into law later, it could raise some prices and restrict certain trade and research ties.
Introduced
Senate Honors UCLA Women's Basketball Champions
The Senate congratulates UCLA's women's basketball team for winning the national title. It only honors them and does not change laws or cost anyone money.
Introduced
Senate Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Calls for May to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture. It creates no new laws, funding, or programs.
Introduced
Buy America Agency Compliance Scorecards
Requires every federal agency to publish an annual report showing which programs meet Buy America rules and steps to reach full compliance. Reports must be public and reduce broad waivers.
Introduced
Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Forces must stop combat against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. Defensive help, intelligence, and protection for Americans remain allowed.
Introduced
Congress Limits President's Military Action Against Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves. Could mean fewer sudden troop deployments and less risk of war.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
Require Congress Approval for Iran Hostilities
Stops U.S. combat against Iran unless Congress approves a war. Limited self-defense, intelligence sharing, and evacuations remain allowed.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
Require Congressional Approval For War With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from offensive action against Iran unless Congress votes. Keeps self-defense and limited partner aid, reducing sudden-war risk.
Introduced
Congress: No War With Iran Without Vote
Forces must stop fighting Iran unless Congress approves a new war. Defensive missions and evacuations can still continue.
Introduced
End Unauthorized Fighting With Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves war. Keeps defenses, intelligence, and evacuation help for Americans.
Introduced
Stop Unapproved Overseas Combat Operations
Requires ending combat missions that Congress did not approve unless Congress votes to continue. Troops may still defend themselves and protect U.S. facilities and allies.
Introduced
Strengthening Exports Against China Act
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Congress Must Approve Hostilities With Iran
It would force the president to stop combat against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. Defensive protection for U.S. people and allies would still be allowed.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. offensive fighting with Iran unless Congress approves. Troops can still defend people, bases, and help partners intercept attacks.
Introduced
Congress Must Approve Offensive Military Action
It bars offensive military action without approval from Congress and pulls forces from unapproved fighting. Defending Americans and helping allies with defensive aid still allowed.
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
Faster Home Clean Energy Permits
Makes permits and inspections for home solar, batteries, and EV chargers faster and simpler if local offices opt in. You may apply online and get quicker approvals.
Introduced
Stricter Aircraft Tracking and Transparency Rules
Most crewed planes must add traffic-aware receivers by 2031. Government flights face tighter limits and must report when public tracking is turned off.
Introduced
Broaden Immunity For Federal Officials
Current and former federal officials can move many state cases to federal court and get a strong presumption of immunity, limiting state prosecutions.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
Incentives for Low-Carbon Road Materials
Helps states buy lower-emission cement, concrete, and asphalt for roads. Pays part of extra costs and creates a public list of approved materials.
Introduced
Strengthening Exports Against China Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Repeal Energy and Manufacturing Tax Credits
Removes many federal tax breaks for energy projects and related manufacturers. This could raise costs and slow new clean energy investments and jobs.
Introduced
Priority Payment Plan to Prevent Default
If the debt limit is reached, Treasury must pay debt, Social Security, and Medicare first. Other payments are delayed until funds remain.
Introduced