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12 bills this Congress2 moved past introduction

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

S. 2403

Retire through Ownership Act

Sen. Roger Marshall R-KS · Oct 15, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-124.

Became law
H.R. 5169

Retire through Ownership Act

Rep. Rick W. Allen R-GA · Jan 14, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.

Reported by committee
H.R. 10835

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act of 2026

Rep. Norma J. Torres D-CA · Oct 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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
H.R. 10115

Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026

Del. James C. Moylan R-GU · Aug 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
H.R. 6213

Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025

Rep. Mark B. Messmer R-IN · Jul 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Introduced
H.R. 9458

Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act

Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT · Jun 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 8555

Living Wage For All Act

Rep. Delia C. Ramirez D-IL · Apr 28, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 3532

Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA · May 21, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 3545

TEENS Act

Rep. Dusty Johnson R-SD · May 21, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 3335

Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act

Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT · May 13, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced
H.R. 3139

Public Service Worker Protection Act

Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA · May 1, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced