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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)
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Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

House

Enhances biodefense diplomacy by strengthening U.S. international engagement on biological threat prevention and response

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

House

Improve consultation procedures for federal water projects by updating how agencies engage during project review and development

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.

Senate

Honors Dr. Jane Goodall for her lasting legacy in ethology, conservation, and activism

Latest action: Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate

Extend authorization for stem cell therapeutic and research programs through a 2026 reauthorization measure

Latest action: Mon Jun 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Senate

Honors the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall through a Senate resolution of recognition

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

House

Requires the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation to formalize a joint research partnership for cross-cutting research and development, data sharing, infrastructure, and training

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to support nucleic acid screening, and for other purposes.

House

Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to advance biosecurity standards and best practices for nucleic acid synthesis screening and related risk management

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and updates HRSA stem cell transplant programs that match patients with unrelated bone marrow and cord blood donors

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

House

Authorizes a formal DOE and NASA research partnership to coordinate joint scientific work, data sharing, and access to research infrastructure for space and aeronautics missions

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a national biotechnology initiative to coordinate federal biotechnology policy and activities in 2025

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.

House

Amends title 51 of the United States Code to keep space law current and make technical code improvements

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Risky Research Review Act

Senate

Establishes an independent Life Sciences Research Security Board to review and approve federal funding for high-risk life sciences research involving dangerous pathogens and related products

Latest action: Wed Sep 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025

House

Establishes a national biotechnology initiative to coordinate federal biotechnology policy, research, and workforce efforts

Latest action: Wed Apr 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Risky Research Review Act

House

Establishes an independent board to review and approve federal funding for high risk life sciences research involving dangerous pathogens and related work

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Hire Veterans Act

House

Requires OPM to run a five year pilot program that tests and channels veterans into noncompetitive federal land management jobs

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize intelligence and intelligence-related activities for fiscal year 2026 across U.S. national intelligence programs

Latest action: Fri Nov 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)