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Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

House

Restricts DHS funding to colleges and universities that maintain ties with Confucius Institutes, the Thousand Talents Program, or specified Chinese entities of concern until those relationships end

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rescissions Act of 2025

Senate

Rescinds specified unobligated funds for State Department and USAID foreign assistance programs, related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Latest action: Tue Sep 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Rescissions Act of 2025

House

Rescinds specified unobligated funds for State Department and USAID programs, related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of State, national security activities, foreign assistance, international organizations, and related programs, while setting limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jul 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for national security, the Department of State, and related foreign affairs, assistance, and international programs, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Wed Jul 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.

House

Require the Secretary of State to report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4425; text: CR S4436-4437)

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To provide for the public diplomacy authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

House

Establishes public diplomacy authorities for the Department of State to govern specific public diplomacy activities and functions

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Authorize intelligence and intelligence-related activities and set fiscal year 2026 oversight and funding rules for U.S. intelligence programs

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Commerce, Justice, science, and related agencies and sets conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Sep 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 financial services, general government, national security, Department of State, and related foreign assistance programs while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Sets FY2026 defense and national security policies and authorities for Defense Department programs, military construction, nuclear security, and related State Department, Coast Guard, and intelligence activities

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds multiple federal departments and agencies for the rest of FY2026, continues Homeland Security funding temporarily, and extends several expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Tue Feb 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

House

Extends continuing appropriations for agriculture, the legislative branch, and military construction and veterans affairs, while continuing related extensions for fiscal year 2026

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies through early December 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

House

Continues FY2027 funding for federal agencies through December 11, 2026 or until regular appropriations are enacted, while extending multiple expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Senate

Provides continuing fiscal year 2026 funding for federal agencies, permanently extends expanded health insurance tax credits, and extends several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Thu Oct 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

House

Extends FY2026 federal funding through a short-term continuing resolution while permanently extending expanded health insurance premium tax credits and continuing several expiring programs

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)