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North Rim Restoration Act

House

Allows the National Park Service to speed Grand Canyon North Rim wildfire recovery contracts, including emergency and noncompetitive procurement for fire-damaged forests, structures, and assets

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

Senate

Establishes the REDUCE Act as energy legislation under Senate consideration following hearings in the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy

Latest action: Wed Apr 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes a forest restoration measure for the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest in Arizona

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025

House

Modernize fisheries data collection and improve accuracy in federal fishery management systems

Latest action: Wed Nov 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act

Senate

Reauthorizes and updates NOAA marine debris activities and the Marine Debris Foundation, including tribal outreach and foundation governance changes

Latest action: Fri Dec 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Proven Forest Management Act of 2025

House

Expedite approval and implementation of fuel reduction forest management activities on National Forest System land while setting related coordination and monitoring requirements

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for collaboration and coordination on wildfire intelligence in agriculture and forestry policy

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

Senate

Establishes forest restoration financing, critical facility energy resilience, and wildfire mitigation programs for National Forests and communities

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes pipeline safety measures under the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 despite limited public bill details

Latest action: Mon May 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fix Our Forests Act

Senate

Establishes a broad forest management and wildfire policy framework aimed at improving forest conditions and reducing wildfire risks

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Department of Homeland Security and set conditions and restrictions on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

House

Funds the Department of Homeland Security through the rest of FY2026, ending the partial shutdown and authorizing back pay for affected employees

Latest action: Thu Apr 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriate FY2026 funding for the Department of Homeland Security, end the partial shutdown, and authorize back pay and approval of shutdown-related obligations

Latest action: Mon Mar 09 2026 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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Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Extends FY2026 continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security through May 22, 2026, while authorizing shutdown back pay and ratifying certain obligations incurred during the partial shutdown

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 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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Fix Our Forests Act

House

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

Latest action: Thu Mar 06 2025 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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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Authorize intelligence and intelligence-related activities and set fiscal year 2026 oversight and funding rules for U.S. intelligence programs

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 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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Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

House

Establishes protections for water infrastructure subcontractors and taxpayers in federally supported water projects

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes protections in water infrastructure contracting to safeguard subcontractors and taxpayers in project payments and oversight

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2025

House

Prohibit executive agencies from competing with private businesses through federal commercial activities under government reform policy

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

American Cargo for American Ships Act

House

Require all Department of Transportation financed ocean cargo to move on U.S.-flag commercial vessels when available at fair and reasonable rates

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

Senate

Establishes federal safeguards for a specific program or regulatory area identified by the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025

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

House

Allocates more passenger aviation security fee revenue to TSA funds for baggage screening systems and checkpoint technology

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Extend reauthorization of federal weather research and forecasting programs under the Weather Act through 2025

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Aviation Funding Solvency Act

House

Continues FAA funding from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund during appropriations gaps and permanently extends the FAA non-premium war risk insurance program

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2025

House

Establishes an HHS program and domestic procurement rules to expand U.S. manufacturing of personal protective equipment for public health emergencies

Latest action: Thu Jan 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

House

Establishes a minerals security framework aimed at strengthening access to critical minerals supplies

Latest action: Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SECURE Minerals Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to secure critical mineral supply chains and strengthen domestic mineral development

Latest action: Thu Jan 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes NASA programs through FY2026 while directing continued low Earth orbit planning, ISS operations, lunar and Mars missions, and aeronautics research

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

Senate

Reauthorizes NASA programs through FY2025 while revising and creating space exploration, low-Earth orbit, and aerospace research initiatives

Latest action: Wed Mar 04 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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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)
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IRONDOME Act of 2025

Senate

Requires the Department of Defense to carry out specified steps to strengthen homeland missile defense capabilities, including force transfers, rapid acquisition, budgeting, and airship deployment

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Allied Defense Sales Act

House

Directs the State Department to carry out a strategy for multinational military procurement through allied defense sales and to report on its implementation

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 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)
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USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

Senate

Authorize and structure an athletics program for the United States Merchant Marine Academy under the USMMA Athletics Act of 2026

Latest action: Mon Aug 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Defending Defense Research from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act of 2025

Senate

Prohibits certain colleges doing Defense Department research from contracting with China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or other foreign entities of concern, and restricts covered principal investigators from paid work with those entities for 10 years

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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