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Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 official step on bills, from votes to new laws.

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Sent to the President 1 bill

S. 4530

A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell R-KY

Introduced 1 House bill · 1 Senate bill

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H.J.Res. 189

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici D-OR

S. 4618

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley D-OR