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H.RES. 1126
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Recognizing the role of Mae Krier and her contributions as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors original Rosie the Riveter Mae Krier for her lifelong service and advocacy in celebration of her 100th birthday.

Brian Fitzpatrick
R

Brian Fitzpatrick

Representative

PA

H.RES. 1127
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 22, 2026, through March 28, 2026, as "National Cleaning Week".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates March 22–28, 2026, as "National Cleaning Week" to honor the essential role of the cleaning industry in protecting public health and safety.

Darin LaHood
R

Darin LaHood

Representative

IL

H.R. 8023
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for increasing wages paid to child care providers.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a federal tax credit for employers who increase the wages of their child care workers, with an enhanced credit rate for facilities located in rural areas.

Linda Sánchez
D

Linda Sánchez

Representative

CA

H.R. 8006
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026 authorize over $1.4 billion in inflation-adjusted funding to complete critical municipal, rural, and Tribal water infrastructure projects across North Dakota.

Julie Fedorchak
R

Julie Fedorchak

Representative

ND

H.R. 8000
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
END 7-OH Act
IN COMMITTEE

The END 7-OH Act classifies synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I controlled substance while exempting the substance when naturally occurring in kratom.

Gus Bilirakis
R

Gus Bilirakis

Representative

FL

H.R. 8013
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Keep Innovators in America Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Keep Innovators in America Act amends student visa regulations to expand practical training opportunities and allow F-1 students to maintain their status while pursuing permanent residency.

Sam Liccardo
D

Sam Liccardo

Representative

CA

H.R. 8012
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Helping Oversee and Ward off Infrastructure Emergencies Act
IN COMMITTEE

The HOWIE Act mandates that railroads report any accidents to the Federal Railroad Administration if they have a reasonable suspicion that their operations caused the damage.

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

S. 4010
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
21st Century Worker Act
IN COMMITTEE

The 21st Century Worker Act establishes a standardized, three-part framework for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors to provide greater clarity and consistency across federal labor and tax laws.

Mike Lee
R

Mike Lee

Senator

UT

S. 4029
119th CongressMar 9th 2026
A bill to reinforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 by establishing a limitations period of 10 years for antibribery offenses, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting foreign bribery offenses under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act from five years to ten years.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S. 4012
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Fiscal Commission Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Fiscal Commission Act establishes a bipartisan congressional commission tasked with developing legislative recommendations to improve the federal government's long-term fiscal health and provides expedited procedures for Congress to consider those proposals.

John Curtis
R

John Curtis

Senator

UT

H.R. 6967
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
Public Company Advisory Committee Act of 2026
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill establishes a Public Company Advisory Committee within the SEC to provide expert guidance on regulatory policies, corporate governance, and capital formation.

Frank Lucas
R

Frank Lucas

Representative

OK

S. 4014
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.

Maria Cantwell
D

Maria Cantwell

Senator

WA

S. 4019
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act requires the President to provide advance congressional notification and obtain Senate advice and consent before terminating or modifying the 1966 agreement concerning the British Indian Ocean Territory.

John Kennedy
R

John Kennedy

Senator

LA

S. 4017
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
End Prediction Market Corruption Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits high-level government officials from trading event contracts and mandates stricter financial disclosure requirements to prevent the misuse of nonpublic information.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 4011
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act reauthorizes funding for the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation program at $20 million annually from fiscal years 2028 through 2032.

Christopher Coons
D

Christopher Coons

Senator

DE

H.RES. 1124
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
Supporting the designation of March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the vital contributions and leadership of women across the U.S. agricultural sector.

Katherine Cammack
R

Katherine Cammack

Representative

FL

H.R. 7085
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes.
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill repeals the conflict mineral disclosure requirements mandated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Dodd-Frank Act.

Bill Huizenga
R

Bill Huizenga

Representative

MI

H.R. 1799
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act
AWAITING HOUSE

This bill increases federal financial reporting thresholds for currency transactions and suspicious activity, mandates periodic inflation adjustments, and extends the congressional testimony requirement for the Director of FinCEN.

Barry Loudermilk
R

Barry Loudermilk

Representative

GA

H.R. 7056
119th CongressJan 22nd 2026
Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act
AWAITING HOUSE

The Community Bank Regulatory Tailoring Act adjusts various banking and financial regulatory thresholds to account for historical GDP growth and establishes a mechanism for periodic future updates.

Garland Barr
R

Garland Barr

Representative

KY

S. 4004
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the public disclosure of sensitive information regarding Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and establishes an interagency task force to develop a government-wide strategy for protecting such data.

Sheldon Whitehouse
D

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator

RI