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H.RES. 984
119th CongressJan 9th 2026
Supporting the recognition of January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially designates January 9, 2026, as "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" while also establishing National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor law enforcement officers.

Tim Moore
R

Tim Moore

Representative

NC

H.RES. 985
119th CongressJan 9th 2026
Expressing opposition to the use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution declares elective declawing of cats inhumane and urges states to prohibit the practice except when medically necessary.

Jerrold Nadler
D

Jerrold Nadler

Representative

NY

H.RES. 978
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deep sorrow over the passing of Representative Doug LaMalfa.

Ken Calvert
R

Ken Calvert

Representative

CA

H.RES. 977
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution sets the debate and voting procedures in the House for considering three separate bills concerning showerhead definitions, manufactured housing efficiency standards, and fiscal year 2026 appropriations.

Erin Houchin
R

Erin Houchin

Representative

IN

H.J.RES. 138
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill supports designating the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day" while establishing the Desert Conservation and Restoration Act to protect and manage key US desert ecosystems.

Raul Ruiz
D

Raul Ruiz

Representative

CA

H.RES. 983
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's first flight and honors its service to the U.S. Navy and its personnel.

Ann Wagner
R

Ann Wagner

Representative

MO

H.RES. 982
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6039) to advance commonsense priorities.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution establishes a fast-track process for the House to consider and vote on H.R. 6039, waiving standard procedural objections and setting specific amendment rules.

Joseph Morelle
D

Joseph Morelle

Representative

NY

S.RES. 575
119th CongressJan 6th 2026
A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution congratulates the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship.

James Lankford
R

James Lankford

Senator

OK

H.R. 6981
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
SHINE Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The SHINE Act of 2026 establishes a voluntary federal program to help local governments streamline and speed up the permitting process for residential clean energy systems like solar panels and EV chargers.

Susie Lee
D

Susie Lee

Representative

NV

H.R. 839
119th CongressJul 23rd 2025
No FED in West Texas Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This act prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

Jodey Arrington
R

Jodey Arrington

Representative

TX

H.RES. 780
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
HOUSE PASSED

This resolution establishes special, expedited procedures for the immediate consideration and vote on H.R. 1834, including automatic adoption of a specific minority substitute amendment.

James McGovern
D

James McGovern

Representative

MA

H.RES. 981
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the House's sense that the United States should aim to reduce and maintain the federal budget deficit at or below 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product.

Bill Huizenga
R

Bill Huizenga

Representative

MI

H.R. 6965
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
IMPROVE Safety for Schools Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill encourages schools to inform parents about gun safety devices, establishes a tax credit for purchasing them, and mandates new state and local school safety training and resource requirements.

John James
R

John James

Representative

MI

H.RES. 980
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution observes the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Southern California wildfires, honoring victims and first responders while affirming commitment to ongoing community rebuilding efforts.

Judy Chu
D

Judy Chu

Representative

CA

H.R. 6964
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to include school security as an element of the National Security Strategy, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the inclusion of school security in the National Security Strategy and requires a comprehensive threat assessment of schools across the nation.

John James
R

John James

Representative

MI

H.J.RES. 137
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Commending Sail250® for its advancement of goodwill among nations, its dedication to continuing the legacy of commemorating the history of the United States, and its effort to educate the next generation of Americans about the Nation's maritime heritage.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commends Sail250 for its efforts to commemorate the nation's maritime history and advance international goodwill through tall ship events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Nicole Malliotakis
R

Nicole Malliotakis

Representative

NY

H.RES. 976
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes the daily meeting schedule for the House of Representatives, setting the start time at 2 p.m. on Mondays and noon on other weekdays, unless otherwise ordered.

Glenn Thompson
R

Glenn Thompson

Representative

PA

H.RES. 974
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill establishes a two-member committee, appointed by the Speaker, to formally notify the President that the House has a quorum and is ready for communication.

Glenn Thompson
R

Glenn Thompson

Representative

PA

H.R. 224
119th CongressJan 20th 2026
Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
SIGNED

This act excludes service-connected disability compensation from income calculations for certain housing assistance programs and mandates a report on HUD's treatment of this compensation.

Mónica De La Cruz
R

Mónica De La Cruz

Representative

TX

H.R. 6950
119th CongressJan 6th 2026
District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill ensures the District of Columbia receives equitable federal transportation funding across various grant programs, including those for buses, state apportionments, culvert replacement, and safe streets initiatives.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC