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18 bills this Congress0 moved past introduction

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H.R. 10853

Yemen TPS Act

Rep. Rashida Tlaib D-MI · Oct 19, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced
H.R. 10827

Protection of Syrian Religious and Ethnic Minorities Act

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie R-PA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, 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.

Introduced
H.R. 10832

IRAN Act

Rep. Claudia Tenney R-NY · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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. 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
S. 5589

No United States Aid for Terrorism Act

Sen. Rand Paul R-KY · Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced
H.R. 10600

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026

Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL · Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.Con.Res. 119Introduced
H.R. 10291

JARED Act

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam D-VA · Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
H.J.Res. 200

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.

Rep. Dina Titus D-NV · Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 9043

Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act

Rep. Ann Wagner R-MO · May 26, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 7565

Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

Rep. Maxine Waters D-CA · Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 7516

No Funds for Forced Labor Act

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam D-VA · Feb 11, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced
H.R. 6840

ARMENIA Security Partnership Act

Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL · Dec 18, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 6151

Global Respect Act

Rep. Sarah McBride D-DE · Nov 19, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.Res. 358

A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA · Apr 29, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 2411

UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

Rep. André Carson D-IN · Mar 27, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced