PolicyBrief

Legislation

S. 1525
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
Common Cents Act
SENATE PASSED

The Common Cents Act mandates the end of one-cent coin production for circulation, updates five-cent coin specifications, and establishes voluntary rounding procedures for cash transactions.

Cynthia Lummis
R

Cynthia Lummis

Senator

WY

S. 2542
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
SENATE PASSED

The Federal Building Threat Notification Act mandates that the Federal Protective Service establish standardized protocols for promptly alerting federal tenants to law enforcement-related threats and emergencies within or near their facilities.

Gary Peters
D

Gary Peters

Senator

MI

H.R. 5334
119th Congress•Aug 7th 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
SENATE PASSED

This legislation imposes sweeping economic sanctions on Russia to isolate its economy and defense sector while extending existing sanctions on Iran for an additional five years.

Jimmy Panetta
D

Jimmy Panetta

Representative

CA

H.R. 7008
119th Congress•Jul 22nd 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
HOUSE PASSED

This bill restricts stock trading by Members of Congress and their families while establishing new federal requirements for voters to provide photo identification in federal elections.

Bryan Steil
R

Bryan Steil

Representative

WI

S.RES. 833
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A resolution recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution honors the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team for their historic undefeated season, Orange Bowl victory, and national championship legacy.

Eric Schmitt
R

Eric Schmitt

Senator

MO

S.RES. 836
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day" to honor the historic contributions and sacrifices of United States airborne forces.

Dan Sullivan
R

Dan Sullivan

Senator

AK

S. 4505
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
AWAITING SENATE

This bill mandates that the United States Postal Service establish unique ZIP Codes for specific communities across various states within one year of enactment.

Joni Ernst
R

Joni Ernst

Senator

IA

S.J.RES. 211
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization.

John Hickenlooper
D

John Hickenlooper

Senator

CO

S.RES. 840
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution authorizes Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Elizabeth Warren’s staff in a federal criminal threat investigation and permits the release of relevant evidence.

John Thune
R

John Thune

Senator

SD

S.J.RES. 207
119th Congress•Aug 5th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution disapproves the EPA rule that granted California a waiver to establish its own motor vehicle pollution and zero-emission vehicle standards.

Pete Ricketts
R

Pete Ricketts

Senator

NE

S.J.RES. 210
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to overturn the EPA’s decision to authorize California’s emission standards for commercial harbor craft.

Bernie Moreno
R

Bernie Moreno

Senator

OH

S. 5220
119th Congress•Aug 3rd 2026
Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Clean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026 expands federal support for battery manufacturing, critical mineral processing, and advanced vehicle technology research to strengthen U.S. energy supply chains and workforce development.

Catherine Cortez Masto
D

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator

NV

S.J.RES. 209
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify the EPA’s authorization of California’s emission standards for ocean-going vessels while at berth.

Dan Sullivan
R

Dan Sullivan

Senator

AK

S.RES. 838
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A resolution commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution honors the victims and commends the heroic actions of the soldiers and first responders following the August 6, 2025, shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

Jon Ossoff
D

Jon Ossoff

Senator

GA

S.RES. 837
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates August 22–30, 2026, as "National Park Week" to celebrate the history, economic impact, and preservation of the National Park System.

Steve Daines
R

Steve Daines

Senator

MT

S. 5271
119th Congress•Aug 8th 2026
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
SENATE FAILED

This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to mandate that voters provide valid photo identification for all federal elections.

Jon Husted
R

Jon Husted

Senator

OH

H.R. 10044
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
AI Tax and Work Protection Act
IN COMMITTEE

The AI Tax and Work Protection Act imposes an excise tax on large-scale AI developers to fund a federal grant program dedicated to creating stable, high-quality public service jobs.

Gregorio Casar
D

Gregorio Casar

Representative

TX

H.R. 10060
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the Treasury Secretary from entering into or recognizing agreements that influence the federal tax matters of the President, their family, or related persons while in office, while mandating public disclosure of any such attempts.

Richard Neal
D

Richard Neal

Representative

MA

H.R. 10062
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Promoting National Service and Reducing Unemployment Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expands national service opportunities by creating 500,000 new positions and permanently increasing living allowances for participants to 200 percent of the federal poverty line.

Eleanor Norton
D

Eleanor Norton

Representative

DC

H.R. 10059
119th Congress•Aug 6th 2026
Building Safer Streets Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Building Safer Streets Act mandates updates to federal design standards and grant requirements to prioritize multimodal safety, improve accessibility for small communities, and ensure street designs better protect all road users.

Seth Moulton
D

Seth Moulton

Representative

MA