A resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026
This resolution supports the designation of February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Week. It also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Alaska as a State FFA Association of the National FFA Organization.
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2026
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act This bill prohibits federal funding of, or support for, state databases that list (1) firearms lawfully owned or possessed by individuals, or (2) individuals who lawfully own or possess firearms.
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2026
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2026
ePermit Act This bill establishes requirements related to digitizing environmental reviews conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) must develop, publish, and iteratively update data standards for the collection and curation of certain data related to environmental reviews. CEQ must also design, test, and build prototype tools for environmental reviews. Additionally, CEQ must publish guidance to assist relevant agencies in implementing such standards as well as certain minimum functional requirements, such as data sharing that enables automated transfer of relevant data among federal agencies. Federal agencies responsible for environmental reviews or authorizations must implement the data standards and such minimum functional requirements. To the maximum extent practicable, CEQ and such agencies must iteratively develop and maintain a unified interagency data system consisting of interconnected federal agency systems and shared services for environmental reviews and authorizations, including a common interactive, digital, cloud-based authorization portal. Within a year, CEQ must oversee a pilot of shared services for environmental reviews and authorizations, including the portal. To the maximum extent practicable, CEQ must develop and implement the unified interagency data system by December 1, 2027.
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2026
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2026
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act This bill clarifies that students who complete their secondary education in a home school setting recognized under state law are high school graduates for purposes of eligibility for federal student aid.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act This bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill specifies what documents are considered acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship, such as identification that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates U.S. citizenship. Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process to demonstrate U.S. citizenship. Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by certain sources. Additionally, states must remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters. The bill (1) provides for a private right of action for certain violations, and (2) establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses. Individuals voting in federal elections must present an eligible photo identification document. An individual who votes by absentee ballot must submit a copy of their identification document with both the request for, and the submission of, the absentee ballot.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 2026
This resolution honors the memory of the victims of the Potomac River mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who lost their lives in the incident. It also (1) acknowledges the bravery and professionalism of the first responders and emergency personnel, servicemembers, medical professionals, and investigators who assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts; and (2) expresses a commitment to translating the safety lessons learned from the collision into action.
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 13 January 2026
Pregnant Students' Rights Act This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for pregnant students to carry a baby to term or students who may become pregnant while enrolled at the IHE to carry a baby to term. In particular, this required information must include a list of community and on-campus resources that exist to help a pregnant student in carrying the baby to term and caring for the baby after birth, information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth, and information on how to file a discrimination complaint related to the student's determination to carry a baby to term.
United States · United States Congress · 8 January 2026
United States · United States Congress · 8 January 2026
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United States · United States Congress · 18 December 2025
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United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2025
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2025
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2025
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2025
United States · United States Congress · 9 December 2025
Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces Act or the AGRITOURISM Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to designate an Agritourism Advisor within the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development. The advisor must encourage and promote agritourism activities and businesses in each state and on land under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. Under the bill, agritourism activities and agritourism businesses include educational experiences, outdoor recreation, entertainment and special events, direct sales, and accommodations.
United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2025
Back the Blue Act of 2025 This bill establishes new criminal offenses for violent conduct against judicial officers and law enforcement officers and makes related changes. The bill also broadens the authority of certain law enforcement officers to carry firearms. Specifically, the bill prohibits killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill a federal judge, a federal law enforcement officer, or a public safety or judicial officer for a state, local, or tribal agency that receives federal funding. The bill also prohibits fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for an offense. Additionally, the bill prohibits killing former federal judges, former federal law enforcement officers, or former public safety or judicial officers for state, local, or tribal agencies that receive federal funding. The bill also prohibits certain assaults on state or local law enforcement officers for state (or District of Columbia) agencies that receive federal funding. The bill limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge. The bill also limits the recoverability of damages and attorney's fees in a proceeding to enforce a civil rights violation during or relating to conduct by the injured person that constitutes a felony or crime of violence. The bill allows federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to carry firearms if authorized by law. The bill also allows qualified law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.