What Happened in Congress on Wednesday?

Wednesday, February 04, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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45 bills active 1 advancing 25 D-sponsored 20 R-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (1)

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S.Res. 596
A resolution designating the week of February 2 through 6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S495; text: CR S492)
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors — including Susan M. Collins, Richard Blumenthal, Lisa Blunt Rochester and 18 more
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Committee Activity (43)

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
H.R. 7340
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
96 cosponsors — including Donald Norcross, Adam Smith, Jimmy Panetta and 93 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]
H.R. 7342
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Employment and training programs, Manufacturing
1 cosponsor — including Shomari Figures
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Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
H.R. 7346
Drain ICE Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
49 cosponsors — including Nanette Diaz Barragán, Suzanne Bonamici, Shontel M. Brown and 46 more
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Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
H.R. 7347
Stop Inhumane Conditions in ICE Detention Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
42 cosponsors — including Nanette Diaz Barragán, André Carson, Yvette D. Clarke and 39 more
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
H.R. 7351
NURSE Visa Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R. 7352
PASTEUR Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Scott H. Peters, Nicholas A. Langworthy, Mike Levin and 9 more
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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
H.R. 7354
Stop Underrides Act 2.0
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Mark DeSaulnier, Deborah K. Ross, Gwen Moore and 2 more
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Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
H.R. 7359
Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Mary E. Miller, Randy Fine, Andy Biggs and 2 more
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 7360
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permanently authorize the emergency safety and security grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
H.R. 7363
ICE Out of Our Faces Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Janice D. Schakowsky, Maxine Dexter, Kweisi Mfume and 4 more
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Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
H.R. 7365
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including John J. McGuire, H. Morgan Griffith, Josh Gottheimer
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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
H.R. 7367
TANF Hygiene Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Sarah McBride, Josh Gottheimer, Emily Randall
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Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]
H.R. 7368
Riley Gaines Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Christopher H. Smith, Anna Paulina Luna, W. Gregory Steube and 3 more
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Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
H.R. 7371
No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Dina Titus, Jefferson Van Drew, Troy A. Carter and 13 more
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Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
H.R. 7377
Know Before You Drive Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsor Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Civil actions and liability, Consumer affairs, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Federal preemption, Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Legal fees and court costs, Motor vehicles, Product safety and quality, State and local government operations
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Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]
H.R. 7380
IRAN Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors — including Claudia Tenney, Yassamin Ansari, Maria Elvira Salazar and 10 more
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 90
Historic Roadways Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Land use and conservation, Roads and highways, Utah
1 cosponsor — including John R. Curtis
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 91
Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Accounting and auditing, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Appropriations, Atmospheric science and weather, Aviation and airports, Budget process, Community life and organization, Computers and information technology, Congressional oversight, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, Disaster relief and insurance, Ecology, Emergency planning and evacuation, Executive agency funding and structure, Fires, First responders and emergency personnel, Forests, forestry, trees, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Land use and conservation, Military education and training, Military operations and strategy, Motor vehicles, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Research and development, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Transportation safety and security, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
1 cosponsor — including Tim Sheehy
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 290
Making National Parks Safer Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Emergency communications systems, Government studies and investigations, Parks, recreation areas, trails
3 cosponsors — including Angus S., Jr. King, John W. Hickenlooper, Cindy Hyde-Smith
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 291
Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arizona, California, Financial services and investments, Government trust funds, Lakes and rivers, Nevada, Water use and supply, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
5 cosponsors — including Catherine Cortez Masto, Adam B. Schiff, Jacky Rosen and 2 more
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 446
A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably and an amendment to the title.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Florida, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 699
Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Indian social and development programs, Minority health
4 cosponsors — including Maria Cantwell, John Thune, Patty Murray and 1 more
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Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
S. 700
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Arizona, Forests, forestry, trees, Geography and mapping, Land transfers
1 cosponsor — including Ruben Gallego
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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
S. 790
A bill to redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Geography and mapping, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Wyoming
1 cosponsor — including John Barrasso
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 1321
Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Land transfers, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Nuclear power, Utah
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 1353
A bill to extend the authority for modifications to the Second Division Memorial in the District of Columbia.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Apr 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas District of Columbia, Military history, Monuments and memorials, Veterans' organizations and recognition
1 cosponsor — including Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 1516
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government studies and investigations, Historic sites and heritage areas, Illinois
1 cosponsor — including Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 1518
Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Geography and mapping, Historic sites and heritage areas, Military history, New York State, Parks, recreation areas, trails, U.S. history
1 cosponsor — including Charles E. Schumer
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 2098
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jun 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Land transfers
1 cosponsor — including Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
S. 2881
A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas California, Geography and mapping, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Parks, recreation areas, trails
1 cosponsor — including Adam B. Schiff
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S. 3771
Department of Veterans Affairs Therapeutic Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including John Boozman
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Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
S. 3772
Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark R. Warner
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Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
S. 3773
Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3774
SCAM Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Bernie Moreno, David McCormick, Peter Welch
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3775
Stop Underrides Act 2.0
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors — including Ben Ray Luján, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Van Hollen and 4 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3776
The Federal Grant Neutrality Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Tim Kaine, Adam B. Schiff, Ben Ray Luján and 1 more
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Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
S. 3777
Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S491)
Sponsor Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Martin Heinrich, Tim Kaine and 17 more
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Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 3778
Carbon Resource Innovation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Maria Cantwell
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3779
ICE Out of Our Faces Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Angela D. Alsobrooks and 1 more
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3780
Give America a Raise Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 3781
A bill to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
S.J.Res. 105
A joint resolution redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S.J.Res. 106
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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Newly Introduced (1)

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S.J.Res. 102
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Marsha Blackburn, Joni Ernst, Roger Marshall and 5 more
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