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S.Res. 822: A resolution designating July 2026 as “American Grown Flower and Foliage Month”.
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 July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 824: A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as “Gold Star Children’s 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 July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 821: A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation 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 July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 823: A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as “National Farmers Market 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 July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S.Res. 825: A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.
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 July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S. 5194: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve the maintenance, alteration, and construction of United States courthouses, and for other purposes.
Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 2 cosponsors are on that committee.
S. 2511: College Transparency Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S. 3010: 21st Century Dyslexia Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S. 4689: READ Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S. 4965: Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act of 2026
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S. 5046: A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. Explanation: The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on July 30, 2026.
S. 3333: Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S.Res. 817: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Last Action: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 217. Explanation: This simple resolution was agreed to on July 30, 2026. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.
S. 3097: Health Information Privacy Reform Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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 July 30, 2026.
S. 2887: Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act
Ordered Reported: Last Action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 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 July 29, 2026.
S. 5162: Strengthening Taxpayer Advocacy Act
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S. 5156: Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act
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S. 5170: Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026
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S. 5169: Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026
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S. 5165: POLAR Act
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S. 5159: STRONG GRID Act of 2026
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S. 5158: Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026
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S. 5161: CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026
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S.Res. 818: A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety by designating the month of July as “National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month”.
Bill Text: This resolution's text for status (July 29, 2026) is now available.