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BOAT Act

House

Establishes the BOAT Act as a named measure introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strategic Ports Reporting Act

Senate

Require reporting on strategic ports to inform foreign relations and related maritime security oversight

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act

Senate

Extends authorization for Save Our Seas 2.0 marine debris infrastructure programs to continue marine debris management efforts

Latest action: Thu Nov 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

House

Establishes a framework to modernize public access to ocean areas and improve use of public oceans resources

Latest action: Mon Feb 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

House

Establishes a federal framework for fog observations and geographic forecasting to improve weather forecasting capabilities

Latest action: Wed Jun 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Maritime Supply Chain Security Act

House

Authorizes competitive port infrastructure grants to replace or upgrade China-linked port cranes, including their hardware and software, to strengthen maritime supply chain security

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Secure Our Ports Act of 2025

House

Prohibits certain U.S. maritime transportation facilities in high-security port areas from leasing to or being owned or operated by enterprises partly or wholly owned by China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PERMIT Act

House

Limits the Clean Water Act by narrowing which waters count as navigable under federal law

Latest action: Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strategic Ports Reporting Act

House

Require the State Department to study strategic ports worldwide and report to Congress on Chinese and U.S. control, related security and economic interests, and protective options for maritime infrastructure

Latest action: Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Great Lakes Gateways Network for nationally significant historic and cultural sites connected to the Great Lakes

Latest action: Mon Feb 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

Senate

Directs NOAA to carry out a project to improve coastal marine fog forecasting, advisories, and observation coverage to better inform mariners and reduce fog-related safety and economic harms

Latest action: Tue Oct 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

House

Authorizes the President to bar certain vessels from entering or operating in the United States when they used expropriated U.S.-owned port facilities in Western Hemisphere free trade partner countries

Latest action: Thu Apr 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MAPWaters Act of 2025

Senate

Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize and publish public access and restriction data for federal recreational waterways

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes the Integrated Ocean Observation System through 2030 to continue federal ocean and coastal observation activities

Latest action: Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Senate

Directs NOAA to create public geospatial mapping and website tools showing recreational use restrictions and protected areas in federal waterways and the U.S. exclusive economic zone

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

House

Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize, digitize, and publish public access and restriction data for federal waterways used for recreation and fishing

Latest action: Fri Dec 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025

House

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to report and brief Congress on threats, vulnerabilities, coordination, and technology recommendations for preventing and responding to vehicular terrorism

Latest action: Tue Nov 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes the Federal Maritime Commission through FY2029 while expanding oversight of anticompetitive practices in international ocean shipping

Latest action: Tue Dec 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025

Senate

Combat foreign illegal seafood harvesting by strengthening federal restrictions and enforcement against unlawfully caught imported seafood

Latest action: Tue Mar 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FISH Act of 2025

House

Establishes the FISH Act of 2025 as a fisheries measure advancing through House committee consideration

Latest action: Tue Apr 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

House

Expands the above-the-line federal tax deduction for educator expenses to include early childhood educators in prekindergarten schools

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Advancing Commonsense Policies Act

House

Establishes broad policy changes under the Advancing Commonsense Policies Act

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

House

Establishes and modifies federal requirements across retirement accounts, sex offense penalties, foreign investment reviews, appropriations, livestock market reporting, credit union governance, and NASA leasing authority

Latest action: Fri Mar 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize Coast Guard operations and programs for fiscal year 2025 under maritime transportation policy

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

House

Authorize Coast Guard programs and activities for fiscal year 2025, covering maritime operations and agency functions

Latest action: Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act

House

Sets Department of State policy across management, security, economic affairs, foreign assistance, and public diplomacy, including China-linked facilities limits, Africa trade initiatives, Caribbean security planning, and diplomatic authorities

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 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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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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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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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)
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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)