What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, February 12, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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101 bills active 3 advancing 57 D-sponsored 43 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (3)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
S.Res. 609
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional operations and organization, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Senate
1 cosponsor — including Charles E. Schumer
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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S.Res. 610
A resolution congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Athletes, Congressional tributes, Professional sports, Washington State
1 cosponsor — including Maria Cantwell
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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S.Res. 611
A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Doggi Gras Pawrade on February 25, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S614)
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Committee Activity (98)

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
H.R. 7521
United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial Services, 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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors — including Nydia M. Velázquez, Rosa L. DeLauro, Mark Pocan and 19 more
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Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
H.R. 7524
Older Workers’ Bureau Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Suzanne Bonamici, Sylvia R. Garcia
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Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
H.R. 7525
Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
H.R. 7526
Safe Skies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Brian K. Fitzpatrick, John Garamendi, Don Bacon and 1 more
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Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
H.R. 7527
Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Kevin Hern, Carol D. Miller, Nicole Malliotakis and 2 more
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Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R. 7528
GAP Supply Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
H.R. 7529
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Darin LaHood
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Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
H.R. 7530
Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Dusty Johnson
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Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
H.R. 7531
Healthy Families Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
146 cosponsors — including Alma S. Adams, Yassamin Ansari, Becca Balint and 143 more
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Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
H.R. 7532
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4431 Main Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Dr. Constance 'Connie' E. Clayton Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including Robert P. Bresnahan, Madeleine Dean, Christopher R. Deluzio and 6 more
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Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
H.R. 7533
RISE Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including John W. Mannion, Terri A. Sewell
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Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
H.R. 7534
To amend the Small Business Act to establish a goal for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans in procurement contracts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Derrick Van Orden, Byron Donalds, Wesley Hunt and 2 more
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Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
H.R. 7536
GRADUATE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Sara Jacobs, Robert Garcia, Eleanor Holmes Norton and 5 more
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Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
H.R. 7537
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
H.R. 7538
Migrant Child Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Lance Gooden, Mary E. Miller, Anna Paulina Luna and 2 more
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Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
H.R. 7539
SAFE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
H.R. 7540
United States-Israel FUTURES Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Michael Lawler and 21 more
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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
H.R. 7541
U.S. Farmworker Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Nancy Pelosi, Jesús G. "Chuy" García, Joaquin Castro and 5 more
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Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
H.R. 7543
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
42 cosponsors — including Hillary J. Scholten, Sharice Davids, Suzanne Bonamici and 39 more
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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 7544
Illegal Alien Animal Abuser Removal Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
H.R. 7545
Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors — including Chellie Pingree, Bonnie Watson Coleman, André Carson and 12 more
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Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
H.R. 7546
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ayanna Pressley
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Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8]
H.R. 7547
To provide for Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Donald G. Davis, Chrissy Houlahan
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Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
H.R. 7548
SCAM Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including J. Luis Correa, Young Kim, Laura Friedman
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Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
H.R. 7549
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
33 cosponsors — including Rashida Tlaib, Summer L. Lee, Janice D. Schakowsky and 30 more
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Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
H.R. 7550
Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Anna Paulina Luna, Gus M. Bilirakis, Daniel Meuser
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Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
H.R. 7551
HILTON Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
H.R. 7553
Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including André Carson, Jay Obernolte, Jimmy Panetta
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Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]
H.R. 7554
CARBON Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.R. 7556
Pensions for All Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors — including Rashida Tlaib, André Carson, Shri Thanedar and 7 more
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Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
H.R. 7557
Respect NATO Allies Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, 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. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Michael R. Turner
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Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
H.R. 7559
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
H.R. 7560
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Becca Balint
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Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
H.R. 7561
Local Infrastructure Tax Cuts Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Debbie Dingell, Hillary J. Scholten, Kristen McDonald Rivet
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Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
H.R. 7562
Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Alma S. Adams, James P. McGovern, Frederica S. Wilson
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Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
H.R. 7563
Rare Earth Magnet Market Revitalization Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Neal P. Dunn
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
H.R. 7564
Jaime’s Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors — including Jared Moskowitz, Lois Frankel, Kathy Castor and 13 more
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Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
H.R. 7565
Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
17 cosponsors — including André Carson, Troy A. Carter, Steve Cohen and 14 more
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Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
H.R. 7566
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development 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. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Ilhan Omar, Summer L. Lee, LaMonica McIver and 1 more
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S. 462
Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 06, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Federal-Indian relations, Geography and mapping, Housing supply and affordability, Hunting and fishing, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Livestock, Nevada, Water resources funding, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 1349
Ruby Mountains Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Apr 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jacky Rosen
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
S. 1464
Buffalo Tract Protection Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ben Ray Lujan
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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
S. 1497
Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ben Ray Lujan
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Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
S. 1898
ORBITS Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Maria Cantwell, Roger F. Wicker, Cynthia M. Lummis
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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
S. 2417
Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Forests, forestry, trees, Licensing and registrations, National symbols, Utah
1 cosponsor — including Mike Lee
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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
S. 2554
Alaska Native Landless Equity Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK) Introduced Jul 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Federal-Indian relations, Historical and cultural resources, Indian claims, Indian lands and resources rights, Indian social and development programs, Land transfers, Minority education, Minority health
1 cosponsor — including Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S. 2585
MAP for Broadband Funding Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Internet, web applications, social media, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor — including Catherine Cortez Masto
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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
S. 2754
Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO) Introduced Sep 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Colorado, Dams and canals, Geography and mapping, Land transfers, Water storage
1 cosponsor — including John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 2860
Revitalizing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Tom Cotton, Marsha Blackburn, Katie Boyd Britt
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Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
S. 3082
American Shores Protection Act of 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Sponsor Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Oct 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Florida, Georgia, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Mining, Oil and gas, South Carolina
2 cosponsors — including Rick Scott, Lindsey Graham
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 3199
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Ben Ray Luján, Marsha Blackburn, Shelley Moore Capito and 9 more
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 3266
USMMA Athletics Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Mark Kelly
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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
S. 3468
National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA) Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Employment and training programs, Intergovernmental relations, Internet, web applications, social media, Public-private cooperation, Research and development, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor — including Ted Budd
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 3639
SAT Streamlining Act
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Commodities markets, Government lending and loan guarantees, Licensing and registrations, Radio spectrum allocation, Spacecraft and satellites, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor — including Peter Welch
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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3854
Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Marsha Blackburn
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Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
S. 3855
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Susan M. Collins, John R. Curtis and 5 more
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3856
SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Joni Ernst, Tommy Tuberville
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S. 3857
One Nation, One Visa Policy Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3858
SIREN Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
S. 3859
A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tim Scott
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3860
Office of Small Farms Establishment Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3861
Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
S. 3862
Payment Integrity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors — including Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Bill Hagerty
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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 3863
Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S611)
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors — including James Lankford, Marsha Blackburn, John Cornyn and 6 more
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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
S. 3864
Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren
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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 3865
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors — including Tammy Baldwin, Cory A. Booker, Richard Blumenthal and 16 more
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3866
A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, John R. Curtis, Ben Ray Luján and 5 more
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Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 3867
Holiday Pay Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
S. 3868
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Christopher A. Coons, Ted Cruz, Cory A. Booker and 2 more
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Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
S. 3869
Healthy Families Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
31 cosponsors — including Charles E. Schumer, Patty Murray, Tammy Baldwin and 28 more
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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
S. 3870
Lifelong Learning Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, John W. Hickenlooper
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3871
Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Deb Fischer
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3872
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3873
Jaime’s Law
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Christopher Murphy
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3874
Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
S. 3875
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors — including Angela D. Alsobrooks, Alex Padilla, Christopher Murphy and 9 more
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3876
SPARK Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Mazie K. Hirono, Cory A. Booker
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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 3877
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S611-612)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Raphael G. Warnock
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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
S. 3878
A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Roger F. Wicker
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Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
S. 3879
Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
S. 3880
Small Business Investor Capital Access Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ruben Gallego
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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
S. 3881
Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors — including Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3882
Fair Legal Access Grants Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 3883
Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 3884
Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 3885
Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors — including Ted Budd, John R. Curtis, Ben Ray Luján and 5 more
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Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
S. 3886
Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors — including Andy Kim, Cory A. Booker, Elizabeth Warren and 3 more
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 3887
Defeat Sharia Law in America Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Tommy Tuberville
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 3888
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Maria Cantwell
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Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]
S. 3889
American Lending Fairness Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 3890
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors — including Chris Van Hollen, Adam B. Schiff, Jacky Rosen and 2 more
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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
S. 3891
ICE Accountability Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Elizabeth Warren
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Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
S. 3892
Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Jeff Merkley, Jacky Rosen, Kirsten E. Gillibrand and 1 more
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S.Con.Res. 27
A concurrent resolution celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Jeff Merkley
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S.J.Res. 107
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors — including Charles E. Schumer, Ron Wyden, Sheldon Whitehouse and 1 more
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Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S.J.Res. 108
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of Ukraine of certain defense articles and services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
S.Res. 607
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S612)
Sponsor Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor — including Ashley Moody
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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
S.Res. 608
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)
Sponsor Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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