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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.R. 8610
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Sudan Waiver Report Reduction Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill streamlines reporting requirements for Sudan waivers by mandating one initial report and subsequent reports only when a waiver is granted.

Patrick Fallon
R

Patrick Fallon

Representative

TX

H.RES. 1228
119th CongressApr 29th 2026
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution directs the House Oversight Committee Chair to sue Pamela J. Bondi to compel her testimony regarding the federal government's enforcement of sex trafficking laws related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Robert Garcia
D

Robert Garcia

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1208
119th CongressApr 22nd 2026
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses support for honoring Earth Day while affirming Congress's commitment to environmental protection, climate action, and reversing recent environmental rollbacks.

Doris Matsui
D

Doris Matsui

Representative

CA

H.R. 8427
119th CongressApr 21st 2026
Congressional Pension Integrity Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This act prohibits members of Congress convicted of certain felonies related to their official duties or found to have engaged in sexual misconduct with a subordinate from receiving their federal pension.

Suhas Subramanyam
D

Suhas Subramanyam

Representative

VA

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.R. 6317
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12109 New Kent Highway in New Kent, Virginia, as the Patricia Paige Post Office.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill officially renames the United States Postal Service facility in New Kent, Virginia, as the Patricia Paige Post Office.

Robert Wittman
R

Robert Wittman

Representative

VA

H.R. 5058
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46164 Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia, as the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building.
HOUSE PASSED

This bill officially names the United States Postal Service facility in Sterling, Virginia, as the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building.

Suhas Subramanyam
D

Suhas Subramanyam

Representative

VA

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.CON.RES. 82
119th CongressMar 27th 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating the achievements of the transgender community and recognizing their ongoing fight for equality and dignity.

Sara Jacobs
D

Sara Jacobs

Representative

CA

H.CON.RES. 81
119th CongressMar 26th 2026
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution formally recognizes the persistence of the gender wage gap in the United States and reaffirms a commitment to achieving equal pay for equal work.

Lois Frankel
D

Lois Frankel

Representative

FL

H.R. 8041
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
Supporting VA Families Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Supporting VA Families Act provides Department of Veterans Affairs employees with four additional weeks of unpaid parental leave following the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Janelle Bynum
D

Janelle Bynum

Representative

OR

H.R. 7977
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Energy Bills Relief Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Energy Bills Relief Act aims to lower energy costs for families by reversing clean energy rollbacks, expanding assistance programs, streamlining grid upgrades, and increasing transparency in utility regulation.

Sean Casten
D

Sean Casten

Representative

IL

H.R. 7973
119th CongressMar 18th 2026
Momnibus Act
IN COMMITTEE

The Momnibus Act is a comprehensive legislative package designed to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce racial disparities by addressing social determinants, expanding nutritional and mental health support, diversifying the perinatal workforce, and investing in data-driven, community-based care.

Lauren Underwood
D

Lauren Underwood

Representative

IL

H.R. 1422
119th CongressMar 16th 2026
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
HOUSE PASSED

The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 mandates broad economic and immigration sanctions on foreign individuals, entities, and financial institutions that support Iran’s nuclear, missile, drone, or terrorist activities, while specifically targeting the country's petroleum and petrochemical sectors.

Michael Lawler
R

Michael Lawler

Representative

NY

H.CON.RES. 38
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
HOUSE FAILED

This resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution.

Thomas Massie
R

Thomas Massie

Representative

KY

H.R. 7806
119th CongressMar 4th 2026
Direct File Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The Direct File Act of 2026 establishes a permanent, free, government-owned online tax filing system within the IRS while prohibiting agreements that restrict the government from providing tax preparation services.

Brad Sherman
D

Brad Sherman

Representative

CA

H.RES. 1106
119th CongressMar 4th 2026
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution honors the life, legacy, and enduring commitment to civil rights and equality of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.

Maxine Waters
D

Maxine Waters

Representative

CA

H.R. 7802
119th CongressMar 4th 2026
Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill strengthens democracy by banning foreign spending in U.S. elections, increasing transparency for "dark money" in politics, and mandating clear disclosure of funders in political advertising.

Chris Pappas
D

Chris Pappas

Representative

NH

H.R. 6365
119th CongressMar 3rd 2026
Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
HOUSE PASSED

This act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to issue a specific right-of-way for an emergency egress from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Wintergreen after certain environmental and alternative analyses are completed.

John McGuire
R

John McGuire

Representative

VA