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BRACE Act

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FLASH Act

House

Establishes the FLASH Act as a named measure with no specific policy details available beyond its title

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

Senate

Disapproves the EPA rule delaying the start of PFAS reporting and recordkeeping submissions under TSCA

Latest action: Wed Aug 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ACRES Act

House

Establishes federal reporting and standardized tracking requirements for hazardous fuels reduction activities to measure acres treated and wildfire risk reduction outcomes

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.

House

Bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite as hazardous products, while exempting certain drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and foods

Latest action: Wed Jul 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strategic Grazing to Reduce Risk of Wildfire Act

Senate

Reduce wildfire risk by directing strategic livestock grazing projects on federal lands in fire-prone areas

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act

House

Revises the tariff definition of water-resistant imported garments by removing the requirement that resistance come from rubber or plastic applications

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

House

Authorizes the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System and requires expanded monitoring of pathogens in wastewater for epidemic response

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025

House

Abolishes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and shifts certain disease and toxic exposure registry duties within HHS

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

House

Authorize measures under the BRUSH Fires Act to improve response to brush fires and related wildfire risks

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes clearer standards for presumptive determinations under veterans' affairs policy through the Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Senate

Designates the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week to recognize asbestos awareness

Latest action: Fri Mar 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Senate

Designates the first week of April 2025 as National Asbestos Awareness Week to recognize asbestos awareness

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Youth Poisoning Protection Act

Senate

Bans consumer products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite while exempting certain drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food products

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Border Lands Conservation Act

Senate

Establishes a border lands conservation measure to protect lands in areas along the border

Latest action: Wed Oct 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026

House

Establishes offshore leasing standards and accountability requirements for federal natural resources leasing

Latest action: Tue May 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act

House

Establishes pipeline cybersecurity preparedness measures to strengthen planning and response for pipeline systems

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

House

Transfers administrative jurisdiction over specified federal land parcels between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California

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

House

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to commission a National Academies study on cancer prevalence and mortality among veterans who served as fixed wing aircrew members

Latest action: Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes standards and accountability requirements for offshore leasing under energy and natural resources policy

Latest action: Wed Jul 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

Senate

Directs HHS to transfer about 3.4 acres in Anchorage to the Southcentral Foundation for health and social services use without payment or reversionary conditions

Latest action: Mon Aug 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS.

House

Requires the Defense Department to create a compensation fund and related medical benefits for military firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

House

Prohibits federal land and wildlife agencies from restricting lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands and waters except in limited wildlife decline cases with state approval

Latest action: Thu Mar 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Senate

Transfers administrative jurisdiction over specified federal land parcels in California between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes.

House

Repeals the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation rule and requires construction of certain roads on National Forest System lands

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025

Senate

Bars federal land management agencies from banning or regulating lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands and waters except in specified wildlife decline cases and under existing rules

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

House

Establishes fairness measures for servicemembers connected to September 11 under the Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for cleaning up legacy mine sites through a dedicated mine cleanup program

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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ACES Act of 2025

Senate

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to arrange a National Academies study on cancer prevalence and mortality among veterans who served as active-duty fixed-wing aircrew members

Latest action: Thu Aug 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legacy Mine Cleanup Act of 2025

House

Establishes a legacy mine cleanup measure for mine reclamation and water resources work

Latest action: Thu Jun 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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GLRI Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through FY2031 to continue Great Lakes protection and restoration projects

Latest action: Wed Apr 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Senate

Designates October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for workers in the United States nuclear weapons program, including uranium, plutonium, and test-site personnel

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025

Senate

Directs research on health effects in descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances, including descendants of women veterans

Latest action: Wed Mar 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month".

Senate

Designates October 2025 as National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month while recognizing harms from military toxic exposures and urging stronger prevention by the Department of Defense

Latest action: Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes compensation for harms caused by the Gold King Mine spill through a federal claims process

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

House

Establishes a research and development effort for next generation pipelines and related pipeline technology

Latest action: Tue Apr 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and honoring the United States veterans who served during the conflict.

Senate

Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and honors U.S. veterans, memorials, and organizations tied to that conflict

Latest action: Mon Nov 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025

House

Directs HHS to transfer about 3.4 acres in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation for health and social services use without payment or reversionary federal interest

Latest action: Mon Aug 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025

House

Revises the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program to allow state agreements and community partnerships for cleaning up drainage and other impacts from abandoned coal mines through 2032

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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