What Happened in Congress Yesterday?

Friday, June 12, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

11 bills active 3 D-sponsored 8 R-sponsored
11 bills

Newly Introduced (11)

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
H.R. 9310
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
Sponsor Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV) Introduced Jun 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 162
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Child safety and welfare, Congressional oversight, Family relationships, Family services, Government information and archives, State and local government operations
4 cosponsors
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
S. 567
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI) Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Conflicts and wars, Congressional tributes, Libraries and archives, Military history, Racial and ethnic relations, Rhode Island, U.S. history
67 cosponsors
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 736
Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Smuggling and trafficking, Telephone and wireless communication
17 cosponsors
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
S. 825
Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, First responders and emergency personnel, Government information and archives, Health promotion and preventive care, Law enforcement administration and funding, Law enforcement officers, Mental health, Neurological disorders
19 cosponsors
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 872
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Budget deficits and national debt, Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Internet, web applications, social media
5 cosponsors
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
S. 1377
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Government information and archives, Mammals, North Dakota, Parks, recreation areas, trails
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 1890
Carla Walker Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Department of Justice, Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation, Federal preemption, Genetics, Government information and archives, Law enforcement administration and funding, State and local government operations
3 cosponsors
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
S. 2033
Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ) Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Government studies and investigations
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 3041
Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced Oct 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Federal-Indian relations, Intergovernmental relations, Law enforcement administration and funding
15 cosponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 4394
Promoting Police Leadership Act
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors

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