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25 bills this Congress3 moved past introduction

Furthest along first, then most recent action. Subjects are the Congressional Research Service's index terms.

H.R. 5334

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Jimmy Panetta D-CA · Sep 18, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-111.

Became law
H.R. 1512

Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

Ann Wagner R-MO · Dec 2, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-45.

Became law
H.R. 1744

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026

Christopher H. Smith R-NJ · Oct 26, 2026: Presented to President.

Sent to President
H.R. 10853

Yemen TPS Act

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Introduced
H.Con.Res. 119Introduced
H.R. 10473

Justice for Ukrainian Children Act

James R. Walkinshaw D-VA · Sep 16, 2026: 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.R. 10291

JARED Act

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

Introduced
H.J.Res. 200Introduced
H.R. 9043

Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act

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

Introduced
H.R. 8707

No Funds for Iran War Act

Patrick Ryan D-NY · May 7, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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. 7545

Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

Betty McCollum D-MN · Feb 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.R. 7565

Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026

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

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

Introduced
H.R. 6840

ARMENIA Security Partnership Act

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

Introduced
H.R. 6151

Global Respect Act

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.R. 6056

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

Robert Garcia D-CA · Nov 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Introduced
H.Res. 358

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

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

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

Introduced