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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the law enforcement agents and other personnel of the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, who have been temporarily engaging in civil immigration enforcement operations, should be returned to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's view that Justice Department and Homeland Security personnel temporarily assigned to civil immigration enforcement should return to their primary missions during periods of active hostility with Iran

Latest action: Wed Mar 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To authorize the Department of Justice and the Department of State to provide law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance, training, capacity building, and advisory support to the Government of Ukraine to achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.

House

Authorize the Departments of Justice and State to assist Ukraine in securing prisoner exchanges, releasing civilian detainees, and returning forcibly transferred Ukrainian children

Latest action: Fri Nov 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Justice Integrity Act of 2026

House

Establishes standards to protect integrity within the Department of Justice through oversight and accountability measures

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

A resolution condemning any financial compensation from the Department of Justice to President Donald Trump tied to previous Federal investigations into his unlawful actions.

Senate

Condemns any Department of Justice financial compensation to President Donald Trump tied to prior federal investigations into his unlawful actions

Latest action: Tue Oct 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice.

Senate

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate non-sensitive materials from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to restore public trust and affirm accountability

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.

Senate

Authorizes the Senate to initiate litigation over actions by the President and Department of Justice officials alleged to conflict with their legal duties under federal law

Latest action: Thu Feb 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.

House

Expresses the sense of the House that the Justice Department should refuse administrative settlement of legal claims against the United States filed by President Donald Trump under the Domestic Emoluments Clause

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's view by condemning handling of the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint, urging a Justice Department investigation and prosecution, and declaring the House impeachment of President Donald J. Trump illegitimate

Latest action: Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits, or withdrawing referrals to the Department of Justice of claims, relating to the release of certain carcinogens, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the EPA Administrator to obtain congressional approval before ending lawsuits or Justice Department claim referrals involving releases of certain carcinogens

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to religious freedom, and commending the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation.

House

Condemns the violent disruption of a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, reaffirms religious freedom, and commends the Justice Department investigation

Latest action: Fri Jan 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to prohibit funds made available to the Department of Justice from being used to make a personal payment to the President in connection with a claim that is subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, whether in the form of a settlement or any other payment from the Judgment Fund for the personal benefit of the President.

Senate

Prohibits Justice Department funds from being used for a personal payment to the President on a Federal Tort Claims Act claim, including settlements or Judgment Fund payments

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

A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, under which $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and President Trump, his family, and his political allies.

Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2446)

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Condemning a legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026, regarding the Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court decision that recognized institutional isolation of people with disabilities as discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action: Mon Aug 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

House

Sets terms for House consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 and waives a House rule requirement for certain Rules Committee resolutions

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

House

Provides full-year FY2025 continuing appropriations for federal agencies and extends multiple expiring health and other federal programs and authorities through FY2025

Latest action: Sat Mar 15 2025 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)
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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)
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

House

Impeaches President Donald Trump by presenting seven articles charging high crimes and misdemeanors, including obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and bribery

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.

House

Calls for an immediate public briefing from federal law enforcement and aviation agencies on recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 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)
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Epstein Files Transparency Act

House

Requires the Department of Justice to publicly release searchable unclassified Jeffrey Epstein investigation and prosecution records while allowing limited withholding of protected information

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".

House

Commends President Trump, his administration, and personnel from the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the success of Operation Absolute Resolve

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

House

Requires the Department of Justice to set national standards to prevent and punish sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated people against Bureau of Prisons staff

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

House

Directs the Department of Justice and the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program to better document veteran status among state prison and local jail inmates

Latest action: Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Senate

Establishes Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons requirements to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated people against prison staff

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025

House

Establishes a new section within the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division to enforce federal animal cruelty laws

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the federal government to coordinate gun violence prevention policy

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025

House

Establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention to coordinate federal gun violence prevention policy and activities

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025

House

Establishes a national reporting system requiring law enforcement agencies to submit deadly force data to the Bureau of Justice Statistics

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

National Human Trafficking Database Act

House

Establishes a national online database for state-by-state human trafficking data and authorizes state grants to collect and report that information

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Human Trafficking Database Act

Senate

Establishes a national online database for state-by-state human trafficking data and sets a framework for collecting that information

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

Police CAMERA Act of 2025

House

Authorizes Justice Department grants for states, local governments, and Indian tribes to obtain body worn cameras and run law enforcement camera programs

Latest action: Tue Feb 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

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

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

House

Strengthens enforcement of environmental justice protections and community remedies for harmful pollution exposure

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Empowering and Enforcing Environmental Justice Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes environmental justice enforcement measures to strengthen legal remedies and protections against discriminatory environmental harms

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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