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H.RES. 1253
119th CongressMay 4th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commends U.S. public servants for their dedication to defending the Constitution, delivering essential services, and supporting the economy, particularly during Public Service Recognition Week.

Brian Fitzpatrick
R

Brian Fitzpatrick

Representative

PA

H.RES. 1243
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially designates May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their significant contributions to U.S. history and culture.

Grace Meng
D

Grace Meng

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1212
119th CongressApr 23rd 2026
Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses support for U.S. library staff, recognizes their essential community services, advocates for adequate funding, and defends their rights to free access to information and union organization.

Pramila Jayapal
D

Pramila Jayapal

Representative

WA

H.R. 5543
119th CongressApr 22nd 2026
Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This Act mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing emerging military, cyber, and political threats to the Baltic states and recommending strategies to enhance their security and U.S. partnership.

Wesley Bell
D

Wesley Bell

Representative

MO

H.R. 8352
119th CongressApr 22nd 2026
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
AWAITING HOUSE

This act updates federal law to expand the sharing of criminal justice records with various government and law enforcement entities, including Peace Officer Standards and Training agencies.

Derek Schmidt
R

Derek Schmidt

Representative

KS

H.R. 8402
119th CongressApr 21st 2026
Civics Learning Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act establishes and expands a federal grant program to improve civics education in K-12 schools, emphasizing hands-on learning and the history of the civil rights movement.

Emanuel Cleaver
D

Emanuel Cleaver

Representative

MO

H.RES. 1199
119th CongressApr 20th 2026
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes the vital contributions of linemen and designates April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

David Rouzer
R

David Rouzer

Representative

NC

H.CON.RES. 40
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
HOUSE FAILED

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, unless necessary for imminent self-defense.

Gregory Meeks
D

Gregory Meeks

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1186
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution censures President Trump and Special Envoy Witkoff for violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause by accepting undisclosed payments from the UAE and demands they divest from related foreign business interests.

Jamie Raskin
D

Jamie Raskin

Representative

MD

H.RES. 1185
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the House's view that the Department of Justice must refuse to administratively settle President Trump's personal legal claims against the U.S. government due to the Domestic Emoluments Clause.

Jamie Raskin
D

Jamie Raskin

Representative

MD

H.R. 8361
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
Clean Slate through Rehabilitation Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act mandates the automatic expungement of certain federal criminal records after five years of clean conduct and expands the removal of adverse information from credit reports when defaulted student loans are resolved.

Nikema Williams
D

Nikema Williams

Representative

GA

H.R. 8356
119th CongressApr 16th 2026
Clean Slate through Consolidation Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act mandates the removal of default records from credit histories once a defaulted federal student loan is paid off through a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan.

Haley Stevens
D

Haley Stevens

Representative

MI

H.R. 4635
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill officially renames the USPS facility at 890 East 152nd Street in Cleveland, Ohio, as the Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building.

Shontel Brown
D

Shontel Brown

Representative

OH

H.R. 8275
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a commission of medical and former government experts to evaluate a President's physical or mental capacity to discharge the duties of the office when directed by Congress.

Jamie Raskin
D

Jamie Raskin

Representative

MD

H.R. 8211
119th CongressApr 9th 2026
Army Security Agency Monument Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes the establishment of a monument at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Army Security Agency veterans who served between 1945 and 1976.

Alma Adams
D

Alma Adams

Representative

NC

H.R. 8176
119th CongressApr 2nd 2026
Moldova Support Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Moldova Support Act of 2026 strengthens the U.S.-Moldova strategic partnership by fostering economic and energy cooperation, supporting Moldova’s European Union integration, and maintaining critical sanctions against malign actors.

William Keating
D

William Keating

Representative

MA

H.RES. 1147
119th CongressMar 30th 2026
Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution acknowledges the historical and systemic injustices in women’s health care while affirming a federal commitment to bodily autonomy, equitable treatment, and patient-centered medical research.

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ

H.R. 8158
119th CongressMar 30th 2026
Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act establishes a national requirement for employers to provide employees with paid leave for medical care, procedures, and recovery related to reproductive health.

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ

H.R. 8159
119th CongressMar 30th 2026
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Department of Health and Human Services to identify and address barriers to accessing effective pain management during gynecologic procedures.

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ

H.R. 8160
119th CongressMar 30th 2026
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This legislation authorizes federal funding to expand research, improve public awareness, and enhance professional training regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

Yassamin Ansari
D

Yassamin Ansari

Representative

AZ