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S.J.Res. 210: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; C
Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
S.J.Res. 209: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards
Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
H.Res. 1478: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Simele Massacre of 1933.
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H.R. 10066: Stop Corrupt Trading Act
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H.R. 10062: Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act
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S. 4505: A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Bill Text: This bill's text for status (Aug. 6, 2026) is now available.
S. 5300: Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026
Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] is the sponsor of this bill.
H.R. 10059: Building Safer Streets Act
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H.R. 10050: Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026
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S.Res. 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as “National Park Week”.
Bill Text: This resolution's text for status (Aug. 6, 2026) is now available.
S.Res. 838: A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Bill Text: This resolution's text for status (Aug. 6, 2026) is now available.
S.Res. 838: A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 839: A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 836: A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as “National Airborne Day”.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 833: A resolution recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 840: A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S. 5300: A bill to ensure the transparency and integrity of casualty accounting and benefits and awards for military and civilian personnel during military operations, and for other purposes.
Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] is a member of the committee.
S.Res. 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as “National Park Week”.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on August 6, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S. 2733: Duplication Scoring Act of 2025
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.
S. 3226: Bring Our Heroes Home Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.
S. 3175: CIPZIP Act of 2025
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.
S. 3270: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the “Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building”.
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.
S. 3296: Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.
S. 3294: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the “Congressman Gerald E. Connolly Post Office Building”.
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on August 6, 2026.