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Bill

A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)

Latest action: Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Senate

Commends Delta State University for 100 years of service and recognizes its academic, cultural, and athletic excellence

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

Commemorating and honoring the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and recognizing the important role nuclear power plays in energizing life in Mississippi.

House

Commemorates the 40-year anniversary of Entergy's Grand Gulf Nuclear Station and recognizes nuclear power's role in Mississippi energy

Latest action: Wed Jul 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College and celebrating a century of educational excellence, workforce development, student success, and service to the people of Mississippi and the United States.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4480; text: CR S4478-4479)

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

Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to coordinate fishery management across the basin in 2025

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act

Senate

Establishes a Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission to coordinate fishery management across the basin

Latest action: Fri Mar 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.

Senate

Expresses gratitude to Mississippi State Representative Becky Currie for introducing Mississippi's Gestational Age Act, the abortion measure tied to the Dobbs decision overturning Roe and Casey

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

A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and the historical significance of the city.

Senate

Recognizes the 200th anniversary of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and honors the city's historical significance

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

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office.

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land located in Franklin County, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Senate

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer specified National Forest System land in Franklin County, Mississippi, for a land conveyance purpose

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

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related energy and water agencies, while imposing spending restrictions

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

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related independent agencies, while setting conditions on use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

House

Directs the Department of the Interior to transfer about 7 acres from Vicksburg National Military Park to Mississippi for an interpretive center and remove that land from the park boundary

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act

Senate

Modify the boundary of Vicksburg National Military Park to change the park's authorized area

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

Offshore Parity Act of 2026

House

Amends offshore policy to create parity in treatment under federal law for offshore matters

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.

Senate

Congratulates the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl and recognizing the team's championship achievement

Latest action: Wed Feb 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing and honoring Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery, for their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2296-2297; text: CR S2308)

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

RESTORE Act

House

Authorize restoration activities under the RESTORE Act following referral on natural resources matters

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

A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Senate

Establishes the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and, if Interior finds it meets required criteria, Historic Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution observing the 20th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region.

Senate

Commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and recognizes rebuilding progress across the affected Gulf Coast region

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

Cormorant Relief Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize relief measures targeting cormorant impacts under the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025

Latest action: Wed Apr 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act of 2026

Senate

Reauthorizes regional ocean partnerships through 2026 to continue coordinated ocean and coastal planning activities

Latest action: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cormorant Relief Act of 2025

House

Requires the Interior Department to restore and periodically renew a depredation order allowing control of double crested cormorants harming aquaculture facilities and fish hatcheries

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

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.

House

Appropriates fiscal year 2027 funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related veterans and defense agencies, while setting conditions on use of the funds

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for FY2027 while setting conditions on the use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Mon Jun 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for USDA, the Food and Drug Administration, rural development, nutrition assistance, and related agricultural agencies, while setting conditions on use of those funds

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

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

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for transportation and housing programs at DOT, HUD, and related agencies, while setting conditions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Mon Jul 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and related transportation and housing agencies, with limits on how funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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)
Bill

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 programs and agencies in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies, while setting conditions and restrictions on how appropriated money may be used

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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)
Bill

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

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)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

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

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)
Bill

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

House

Elects Representative Michael Guest of Mississippi to serve as Chair of the House Committee on Ethics

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