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H.Res. 1638

Honoring and commemorating United Baptist Church's 100 years of historic contributions to the Akron and surrounding communities.

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes D-OH · Oct 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
H.R. 227

Clergy Act

Rep. Vince Fong R-CA · Oct 20, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-125.

Became law
H.R. 10841

Securing Elections From AI Deception Act

Rep. Shontel M. Brown D-OH · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10852

Mass Timber Growth and Innovation Act

Rep. Andrea Salinas D-OR · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced
H.R. 10819

To establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group.

Rep. James Gallagher R-CA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 10820

Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026

Rep. Robert Garcia D-CA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced
H.R. 10822

To restrict the usage of automated license plate reader system by governmental entities, and for other purposes.

Rep. Pat Harrigan R-NC · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Introduced
H.R. 10824

Stroke Education and EMS Care Improvement Act of 2026

Rep. George Latimer D-NY · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10826

Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 10828

To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks D-NY · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Introduced
H.R. 10829

One Front Door for Elder Fraud Act of 2026

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10834

Gas Money Saved Act

Rep. Dina Titus D-NV · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.Res. 1627

Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.

Rep. Delia C. Ramirez D-IL · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.Res. 1628

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Rep. Mike Thompson D-CA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced
S. 5684

No Cash for Incompetent and Malicious Contractors Act

Sen. Rick Scott R-FL · Oct 15, 2026: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced
S.J.Res. 221

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Sen. Jeff Merkley D-OR · Oct 15, 2026: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced
H.R. 10798

Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act

Rep. J. Luis Correa D-CA · Oct 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10770

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily limit the use of rebates under the 340B Program.

Rep. Robert P. Bresnahan R-PA · Oct 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
H.R. 10773

RELA Act of 2026

Rep. Jeff Crank R-CO · Oct 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced
H.R. 10779Introduced
H.R. 10787

Access to Medical Supplies Act

Rep. Gregory F. Murphy R-NC · Oct 9, 2026: 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.

Introduced
H.Con.Res. 123

Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM · Oct 6, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
S. 2754

Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act

Sen. Michael F. Bennet D-CO · Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.

Passed Senate
H.R. 10642

Stop the Settlements Act

Rep. Joaquin Castro D-TX · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and 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.

Introduced
H.R. 10654

PFB Act

Rep. Herbert C. Conaway D-NJ · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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.

Introduced
H.R. 10680

Food Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026

Rep. George Latimer D-NY · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Introduced
H.R. 10686

Community Disaster Protection Act

Rep. Dave Min D-CA · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced
H.R. 10719

Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

Rep. George Whitesides D-CA · Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

Introduced
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