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Congressional Office for International Leadership Accountability and Reform Act of 2026

House

Establishes accountability and reform requirements for the Congressional Office for International Leadership

Latest action: Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

House

Notifies the Senate that the House has assembled with a quorum and has elected its Speaker and Clerk for the 119th Congress

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's thanks to Senator Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore and names her President Pro Tempore Emerita

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

House

Authorizes informing the President that the House elected Mike Johnson as Speaker and Kevin McCumber as Clerk for the 119th Congress

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act

House

Exempts people in counties with fewer than two exchange insurers from the minimum essential coverage requirement and shifts specified congressional and executive officials to unsubsidized exchange health plans

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds the House legislative branch and related congressional agencies for FY2026 and sets conditions on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.

House

Establishes procedures to break legislative gridlock by changing how measures advance through Congress

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.

House

Establishes House rules for the 119th Congress by adopting prior rules with changes to floor procedure, budget limits, committee operations, and selected House entities

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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)
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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)
Bill

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

House

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a congressional time capsule for the Declaration of Independence semiquincentennial, to remain sealed until 2276

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

House

Establishes a congressional time capsule program tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial observance

Latest action: Fri Nov 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

Senate

Notifies the House of Representatives that Senator Charles E. Grassley was elected President pro tempore of the Senate

Latest action: Mon Jan 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

Senate

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a congressional time capsule in the Capitol Visitor Center for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with opening scheduled for July 4, 2276

Latest action: Wed Feb 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

Senate

Notifies the President that Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa was elected President pro tempore of the Senate

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Promoting Police Leadership Act

Senate

Establishes a police leadership initiative aimed at advancing law enforcement leadership development

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Authorize a Congressional Gold Medal honoring Robert Parris Moses for his civil rights leadership and public service

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Promoting Police Leadership Act

House

Amend the COPS program to improve training for command-level law enforcement personnel under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

Latest action: Fri May 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim for heroism, leadership, and humanitarian service

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025

House

Requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to encourage and assist participation in wireless communications standards bodies while excluding entities deemed national security threats

Latest action: Tue Jul 15 2025 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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A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

Senate

Recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday while celebrating founder Juliette Gordon Low and the organization’s leadership legacy for girls

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.

Senate

Honors the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter while mourning his passing and expressing sympathy to his family

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

Strengthening United States Leadership at the IDB Act

Senate

Strengthens United States leadership at the Inter-American Development Bank through measures aimed at the bank's governance and U.S. role

Latest action: Thu Oct 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder Juliette Gordon Low and the legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

House

Recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and honors Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2024

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Accountable Leadership for Veterans Act of 2025

House

Establishes accountability requirements for leadership within veterans programs and services in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.

House

Commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizes its leadership in the Space Launch System and human space exploration

Latest action: Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizing its continued leadership in the development of the Space Launch System and human space exploration.

Senate

Commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizes its leadership in the Space Launch System and human space exploration

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

Senate

Honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., for his civil rights leadership and long advocacy for justice, equality, and human rights

Latest action: Mon Mar 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.

House

Condemns the assassination of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk and political violence while honoring his life, leadership, and legacy

Latest action: Fri Sep 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act

House

Directs a federal trade investigation and creates a commission to develop a comprehensive Indo-Pacific trade strategy

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act

House

Require the Small Business Administration to strengthen its Office of Rural Affairs through qualified leadership, rural small business outreach, and annual activity reporting

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Leadership in CET Act

Senate

Directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to speed patent examination for critical and emerging technologies through a pilot program and report its results to Congress

Latest action: Wed May 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

House

Amends House rules to limit privileged impeachment, censure, expulsion, and leadership vacancy resolutions to those backed by a committee investigation and report or directed by a party caucus or conference

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes the National Telecommunications and Information Administration through FY2026 while restructuring its leadership and updating statutory authorities and reporting requirements

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act

House

Revise appointment, removal, and oversight rules for the Librarian of Congress, the Government Publishing Office, and the Copyright Office, including a new Copyright Office inspector general and GPO human capital system

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PROFIT Act of 2026

House

Reorganizes the State Department's economic affairs office into specified bureaus and offices, defines their duties, and places oversight of the technology security and semiconductor supply chain fund there

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act

House

Reauthorizes and expands Teacher Quality Partnership grants through FY2031 to include principal and school leader training, strengthen partnership standards, and study best practices for preparing educators

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act

House

Establishes a State Department energy security bureau and authorizes international energy and critical minerals programs with partner countries

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)