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A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

Senate

Designates June 15, 2025, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month to recognize elder abuse awareness

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025

House

Authorize a program to expand access to ultrasound services as reflected in the Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.

Senate

Authorizes Senate testimony document production and legal representation in United States v. Kaminski

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

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.

Senate

Authorizes representation by the Senate Legal Counsel for Senator Ron Wyden in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act

House

Establishes measures to retain Board of Veterans’ Appeals attorneys and reduce the veterans benefits appeals backlog

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expressing support for the designation of February 5, 2025, as "National Prosecutors Day".

House

Expresses support for designating February 5, 2025, as National Prosecutors Day to recognize prosecutors

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025

House

Authorizes the National Taxpayer Advocate to appoint in-house legal counsel and expands personnel authority over all Taxpayer Advocate Service employees

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025

House

Transfers appointment of the District of Columbia Attorney General to the President for a presidential term without Senate confirmation and ends the current Attorney General's term upon enactment

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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First Amendment Accountability Act

House

Creates a federal lawsuit right for First Amendment violations by Executive Branch federal employees acting under federal authority

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

Censorship Accountability Act

Senate

Creates a federal lawsuit right for First Amendment violations committed by Executive Branch federal employees acting under federal authority

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

ALVIN Act

House

Prohibits federal funding for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, rescinds unobligated funds, and seeks reimbursement of funds spent after January 1, 2022

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

Veterans Law Judge Experience Act of 2025

House

Require the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to give preference to candidates with at least three years of relevant legal experience when recommending Veterans Law Judges

Latest action: Mon Jan 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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WILLIS Act

House

Prohibits federal funding for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and seeks recovery of certain funds already spent since 2021

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.

Senate

Authorizes testimony, document production, and Senate Legal Counsel representation in the case In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute

Latest action: Wed Jun 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025

Senate

Revises the federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association to move governance rules into its bylaws and update restrictions on political activity, compensation, loans, and asset distribution

Latest action: Fri Dec 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Veterans Collaboration Act

House

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to run a two-year pilot program fostering partnerships that expand legal assistance for veterans through service organizations and law schools

Latest action: Thu Feb 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025

Senate

Require public reporting and preservation of records for presidential pardons to increase transparency and accountability in the clemency process

Latest action: Sat Jan 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025

House

Establishes quality improvement measures for veterans claims processing within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Latest action: Tue Jun 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act

House

Requires certain state and local prosecutors in larger Byrne grant jurisdictions to report prosecution referral and case outcome data for specified violent, property, and firearm offenses

Latest action: Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PLUS for Veterans Act of 2025

House

Authorize veterans to use Public Law 2807 forms for filing disability compensation claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs

Latest action: Mon Mar 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

House

Requires the Bureau of Prisons to send the District of Columbia regular information about people imprisoned for DC felony convictions to support reentry coordination

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAVE Act

House

Establishes the SAVE Act as a named measure without describing any specific Veterans Affairs or memorial affairs policy change

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

CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025

House

Expand veterans' health care choice options under the CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025

Latest action: Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Burma GAP Act

House

Establishes the Burma GAP Act to set federal policy and programs concerning Burma

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

Senate

Requires federal enforcement, sentencing, and security measures to protect U.S. Postal Service workers, facilities, and mail collection systems

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

Senate

Establishes stricter federal civil asset forfeiture rules by speeding notice, raising proof standards, expanding owner protections, and ending equitable sharing of forfeited assets

Latest action: Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

VA Appeals Reform Act of 2025

House

Reforms Department of Veterans Affairs appeals procedures to change how veterans' claims are reviewed and resolved

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025

House

Requires federal law enforcement, sentencing, and Postal Service security steps to strengthen protection for postal employees and mail facilities

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stopping Border Surges Act

House

Tightens immigration rules for unaccompanied children and asylum seekers by expanding repatriation, raising screening standards, and restricting asylum benefits

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 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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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, related agencies, and rules on fund use

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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)
Bill

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Department of Defense military activities and related defense programs, with limits on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

House

Authorize FY2026 defense programs and military construction, set national security policy for the Department of Defense and related agencies, and speed defense acquisition delivery

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 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)
Bill

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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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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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)
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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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