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Bill

Calling on Federal law enforcement, led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration, to provide an immediate briefing to the public regarding the recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York.

House

Calls for an immediate public briefing from federal law enforcement and aviation agencies on recent drone activity in New Jersey and New York

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

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the Anthony “Tony” J. Gallopo VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Jul 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 514 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, as the Mildred Joyce Coleman Crump Post Office Building

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, the Leonard G. 'Bud' Lomell, VA Clinic, and for other purposes.

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, as the Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell VA Clinic

Latest action: Fri Sep 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office.

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the James J. Howard Post Office

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

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the James A. Cotten Post Office

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

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act

Senate

Establishes federal watershed protection measures for the New York-New Jersey watershed

Latest action: Mon Sep 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025

House

Establishes restoration and grant programs to coordinate and fund protection of the New York-New Jersey Watershed through 2031

Latest action: Tue Oct 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".

House

Designates Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station

Latest action: Mon Feb 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.

House

Expresses support for designating September 23, 2025, as national Bruce Springsteen Day and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation

Latest action: Tue Sep 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

Senate

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the James A. Cotten Post Office

Latest action: Tue Jul 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey.

House

Expresses formal disapproval of Representative LaMonica McIver through a House censure resolution

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to name the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony 'Tony' J. Gallopo VA Clinic".

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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

Anti-Congestion Tax Act

House

Prohibits DOT from giving MTA capital grants until certain Manhattan congestion toll crossings are exempted or fully credited, and allows a federal tax credit for those tolls

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act

House

Directs GAO to review Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions and report findings and recommendations to improve transparency and congressional oversight

Latest action: Tue Sep 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.

Senate

Require the United States Postal Service to assign ZIP Codes to certain communities for postal designation purposes

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

Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025

House

Prohibit federal spending at properties owned managed or controlled by Donald J. Trump and bar new federal agreements with those properties

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

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)
Bill

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the U.S. Postal Service to assign one unique ZIP Code to each of 74 specifically named communities

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Appalachian Trail Centennial Act

Senate

Establishes a centennial measure for the Appalachian Trail centered on national parks recognition and related trail commemoration

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Appalachian Trail Centennial Act

House

Establishes a centennial measure for the Appalachian Trail to mark its 100th anniversary within public lands policy

Latest action: Thu Sep 04 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

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

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Appropriates FY2026 funding for the Department of the Interior, EPA, the Forest Service, Indian Health Service, and related environmental and cultural agencies, while setting limits on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 24 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

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

Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.

House

Censures Representative LaMonica McIver and removes her from the House Committee on Homeland Security

Latest action: Wed Sep 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Senate

Authorize a study of the Upper Raritan River watershed for possible designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers program

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

Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

Senate

Directs a study of the Mullica River Watershed for possible inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System

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

To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

House

Renames a trail bridge and a park at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 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

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

Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026

House

Create a tax credit for selling products that promote New Jersey and give those businesses preference for retail space at port authorities

Latest action: Mon May 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

One Seat Ride Act

House

Requires the Department of Transportation to study the benefits and obstacles of one seat commuter rail service, including impacts on New Jersey Transit peak hour trips

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)