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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)
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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 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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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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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for media coverage of federal court proceedings, allowing judges to permit photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising in federal courts and the Supreme Court

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026

House

Restores executive branch oversight authority over Offices of the United States Attorneys through changes to Justice Department governance

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibit federal diversity equity and inclusion activities by dismantling DEI-related offices, programs, and requirements across the government

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

House

Prohibits federal diversity equity and inclusion activities under the Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 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)
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Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

House

Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and creates a funded trust to carry out the agreement

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025

Senate

Settles Navajo Nation water rights claims in New Mexico's Rio San José Stream System and establishes a trust fund to carry out the agreement

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

House

Limit federal district court injunctions to the parties in the specific case before the court

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act

House

Establishes additional federal judgeships in the Rocky Mountain region to expand judicial capacity

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

House

Amends District of Columbia courts terminology to revise statutory language in the court system

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

Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act

Senate

Rename parts of District of Columbia courts law to update terminology used for the District's judicial system

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025

House

Requires federal judges and other judicial officials serving in the District of Columbia to live in the District of Columbia

Latest action: Mon Jan 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Venue Named Under Exception Act

House

Requires criminal cases for offenses on federal property in the National Capital Region to be filed in the offender's last known home district, with Washington DC allowed when no residence is known

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2025

House

Prohibits federal courts from issuing injunctions that block federal laws or policies for nonparties except in class actions representing them

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

PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act

Senate

Amends federal court jurisdiction for civil actions involving the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

PLCAA Federal Jurisdiction Act

House

Limit federal court jurisdiction over Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act cases under the PLCAA

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Courthouse Affordability and Space Efficiency Act of 2025

House

Limits new federal courthouse construction by requiring courtroom sharing and fuller use of existing courthouse space

Latest action: Mon Dec 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025

Senate

Clarifies standards for judicial relief under federal law through changes to court-issued remedies

Latest action: Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

House

Increase the number of U.S. district judgeships in the District of Idaho from two to three by authorizing one additional judge

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

A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

Senate

Authorizes an additional U.S. district judgeship for the District of Idaho, increasing the court's total judgeships from two to three

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

House

Prohibit ATF from revoking or refusing to renew federal firearms licenses based on certain self-reported correctable violations, with retroactive application

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

FIREARM Act

Senate

Prohibits ATF from revoking or refusing to renew a federal firearms license based on certain self-reported correctable violations, including retroactive application

Latest action: Mon Jun 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CASE LOAD Act of 2025

House

Establishes a CASE LOAD grant program to improve court access and legal assistance capacity within the judiciary system

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

Court Shopping Deterrence Act

House

Gives the U.S. Supreme Court exclusive authority to hear appeals of nationwide injunctions issued by district courts

Latest action: Fri Mar 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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STOP CSAM Act of 2025

Senate

Expand federal protections, reporting duties, penalties, and victim remedies aimed at online child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse material

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Monitor Accountability Act

House

Requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to set appointment standards for monitors overseeing state and local consent decree reforms, including public notice, term limits, and fee transparency

Latest action: Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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JUDGES Act of 2025

House

Create 64 U.S. district court judgeships, expand where court must be held in two district courts, and require reporting on judicial caseloads and detention space

Latest action: Wed Mar 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Free Speech Protection Act

Senate

Prohibits government retaliation against protected speech under the Free Speech Protection Act

Latest action: Wed Jan 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

House

Establishes a commission to study slavery and discrimination against African Americans and develop reparations proposals including remedies and compensation

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

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to ''Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications''; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

House

Sets the terms for House consideration of four measures, including CFPB rule disapproval resolutions, limits on district court injunctions, and federal voter citizenship verification

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 28) disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1526) to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

House

Sets terms for House consideration of two joint resolutions disapproving Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules and two bills on injunctive relief and voter registration citizenship proof

Latest action: Tue Apr 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and legislative branch operations, while setting limits on how those and other appropriated funds may be used

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

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Defense Department military activities and related defense programs, while setting limits and conditions on use of those funds

Latest action: Mon Dec 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Department of Defense military activities and related intelligence accounts, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Fri Jun 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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