PolicyBrief

Legislative Activity

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S. 4297
119th CongressApr 15th 2026
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act repeals the federal tax credit and gross income exclusion for contributions to and distributions from scholarship granting organizations.

Mark Kelly
D

Mark Kelly

Senator

AZ

S. 2378
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

The SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025 mandates that aviation security fees collected from passengers must be exclusively used to fund and upgrade airport security measures, establishing dedicated funds for capital improvements and new checkpoint technology.

Jerry Moran
R

Jerry Moran

Senator

KS

S.J.RES. 171
119th CongressApr 13th 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 U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran while maintaining the authority to conduct defensive operations and support allies.

Andy Kim
D

Andy Kim

Senator

NJ

S.J.RES. 181
119th CongressApr 13th 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 U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides explicit authorization.

Kirsten Gillibrand
D

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator

NY

S.J.RES. 163
119th CongressApr 13th 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 U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, while maintaining the authority to defend against attacks and support partner nations.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S.J.RES. 161
119th CongressApr 13th 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 U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran unless Congress provides a formal declaration of war or specific authorization.

Mark Kelly
D

Mark Kelly

Senator

AZ

S.J.RES. 182
119th CongressApr 13th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify the Department of Education's recent rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

Timothy Kaine
D

Timothy Kaine

Senator

VA

S.RES. 665
119th CongressMar 27th 2026
A resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".
SENATE PASSED

This resolution designates April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month" to recognize the vital role native plants play in sustaining healthy ecosystems and preserving the nation's natural heritage.

Cindy Hyde-Smith
R

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator

MS

S. 4243
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the United States from entering into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia unless the kingdom renounces uranium enrichment and reprocessing and agrees to enhanced IAEA oversight, subject to final Congressional approval.

Edward Markey
D

Edward Markey

Senator

MA

S. 4222
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill eliminates tax credits for enhanced oil recovery projects and removes the use of carbon oxide for oil extraction as a qualifying activity for carbon capture tax credits.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 4246
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026 establishes a new annual federal wealth tax on individuals with net assets exceeding $50 million while increasing IRS funding and enforcement capabilities.

Elizabeth Warren
D

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

MA

S. 4226
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 prohibits the trading of event-based contracts on political elections, government actions, and sporting events to prevent federal systems from facilitating gambling.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S.RES. 661
119th CongressMar 25th 2026
A resolution recognizing the 205th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
SENATE PASSED

This resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek independence while reaffirming the enduring strategic partnership and shared democratic values between the United States and Greece.

Cory Booker
D

Cory Booker

Senator

NJ

S. 4181
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and pre-production plastic materials from facilities involved in their manufacture, use, packaging, or transport into U.S. waters.

Richard Durbin
D

Richard Durbin

Senator

IL

S.RES. 657
119th CongressMar 23rd 2026
A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election while reaffirming U.S. support for Taiwan’s democratic institutions and regional stability.

Tammy Duckworth
D

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

IL

S. 843
119th CongressMar 22nd 2026
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

This bill establishes a dedicated grant program and emergency response fund to support the rescue, rehabilitation, and rapid response efforts for stranded sea turtles.

Edward Markey
D

Edward Markey

Senator

MA

S.J.RES. 137
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed U.S. sale of 10,000 BLU111 500-pound bombs and related support services to the Government of Israel.

Bernard Sanders
I

Bernard Sanders

Senator

VT

S.J.RES. 136
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed licensing of specific defense articles, including Small Diameter Bomb systems, to Israel.

Bernard Sanders
I

Bernard Sanders

Senator

VT

S.J.RES. 138
119th CongressMar 19th 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
IN COMMITTEE

This joint resolution seeks to block the proposed sale of 12,000 general-purpose bomb bodies and associated technical support services to the Government of Israel.

Bernard Sanders
I

Bernard Sanders

Senator

VT

S. 410
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Love Lives On Act of 2025
AWAITING SENATE

The "Love Lives On Act of 2025" restores benefits to surviving spouses of veterans who remarry, including educational benefits, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivor Benefit Plan payments, and TRICARE eligibility.

Jerry Moran
R

Jerry Moran

Senator

KS