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Monday, September 14, 2026

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

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Passed the House 1 bill

S. 283

Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz R-TX

Introduced 2 House bills · 0 Senate bills

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H.J.Res. 215

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".

Sponsor: Rep. Pramila Jayapal D-WA

H.R. 10374

Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Terri A. Sewell D-AL