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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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A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.

Senate

Commemorates the 80th anniversary of World War II's end with Japan's surrender and honors veterans who served in the Pacific and European theaters

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

House

Recognizes the sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans, urges a formal presidential apology for their mistreatment upon returning home, and backs expanded education about their service and treatment

Latest action: Wed Jan 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

House

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Army and commemorates its historic service to the nation

Latest action: Fri Jun 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".

Senate

Designates August 16, 2025, as National Airborne Day to formally recognize that observance

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

Senate

Recognizes the 250th birthday of the United States Army and honors its historic service to the nation

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell for their bravery and devotion during the Civil War as civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders

Latest action: Tue Jan 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3194-3195; text: CR S3218-3219)

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for its dedicated service during the Revolutionary War

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

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate

Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for its dedicated Revolutionary War service

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

House

Designates a memorial site for the Air Force at Stratton Ridge under the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

House

Designates the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System and sets up its management framework

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

Senate

Designates a memorial at Stratton Ridge to honor Air Force service and remembrance

Latest action: Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act

House

Directs a study on designating Fort Pillow as a National Battlefield Park within the National Park System

Latest action: Wed Jan 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served in the United States Colored Troops with Union forces during the Civil War

Latest action: Mon Feb 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union forces in the Civil War for bravery and outstanding service

Latest action: Thu Feb 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

Senate

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater New York as Saratoga National Battlefield Park

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act

House

Renames Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater New York as Saratoga National Battlefield Park

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

House

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

House

Authorizes the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on a specified National Mall site and sets rules for its exhibits, approvals, and advisory guidance

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

Senate

Directs changes to how American history is presented, as reflected in the Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

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

A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Senate

Recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a time to celebrate those communities' contributions to United States history

Latest action: Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Senate

Recognizes Black History Month as a time to reflect on United States history and honor the contributions of African Americans

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Senate

Recognizes Black History Month as a time to reflect on United States history and honor the contributions of African Americans

Latest action: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Fort Monroe National Historical Park Establishment Act

House

Establishes Fort Monroe National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System

Latest action: Tue Feb 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.

House

Requests the Department of the Interior to allow one-time U.S. semiquincentennial displays and related digital and audiovisual materials around the National Mall and Washington Monument during December 31, 2025, through January 5, 2026

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Act

House

Require federal historical programs and exhibits to present American history under standards aimed at restoring traditional interpretations

Latest action: Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Black History is American History Act

House

Requires Black history to be included in American history instruction for certain Education Department grant eligibility and in National Assessment of Educational Progress history testing

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

House

Recognizes the Greensboro Four's role in the civil rights movement during Black History Month and affirms the importance of racial diversity and nonviolent sit-ins

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

House

Authorize a Congressional Gold Medal to honor President Jimmy Carter for his service and legacy

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

Patriot Day Act

House

Establishes Patriot Day as a federal holiday for nationwide federal observance

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Senate

Authorize issuance of a $2.50 coin for America’s 250th anniversary through the national coinage program

Latest action: Tue Sep 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to unveil the statue of Barbara Rose Johns.

House

Authorize use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event unveiling the statue of Barbara Rose Johns

Latest action: Thu Dec 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution designating July 26, 2025, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Senate

Designates July 26, 2025, as National Day of the American Cowboy to recognize American cowboy heritage and culture

Latest action: Mon Jul 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Resolution designating the House Press Gallery (Rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, and H-319 in the United States Capitol) as the 'Frederick Douglass Press Gallery’

House

Designates the House Press Gallery in the Capitol as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery

Latest action: Mon Jun 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.

Senate

Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to procure and place a Benjamin Franklin statue in a permanent public location in the United States Capitol

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

House

Allows Emancipation Hall to be used for a June 24, 2026 ceremony dedicating the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule

Latest action: Thu Jun 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Supporting the designation of July 20, 2025, as "National Moon Landing Day".

House

Expresses support for designating July 20, 2025, as National Moon Landing Day to recognize the moon landing

Latest action: Thu Jul 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

World War II Women's Memorial Location Act

House

Allows the World War II women home front commemorative work to be located in the Reserve or in Area I

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