United States Bills

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 9191: National Fossil Act of 2026

This bill designates the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur for the United States. It achieves this by amending Title 36 of the U.S. Code to officially recognize these specific species within the legal framework for national symbols. The changes update the relevant chapter heading to include "fossil" and add a new section to formally establish these designations.

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 9086: Foreign Service Modernization Act

The Foreign Service Modernization Act aims to reform the U.S. diplomatic workforce by updating recruitment, training, and management policies. It requires the State Department to recruit more broadly from community colleges and technical schools, establish a new Veterans and Foreign Service Pathway Program, and create a pilot Diplomatic Reserve Corps to handle crises. The bill also mandates comprehensive training on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and crisis leadership, while strengthening protections for officers pursuing external education and clarifying rules for promotions and assignments.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 8193: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 7890: Science of Reading Act of 2026

The Science of Reading Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to require states receiving federal literacy development grants to align their reading instruction with "science of reading" principles. It explicitly prohibits the use of the "three-cueing model" (a method teaching word recognition through pictures, context, or guessing) and defines science of reading as evidence-based instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension. States must describe this alignment in grant applications, and federal funds for literacy programs will only support initiatives meeting these standards. This directly affects states and school districts administering ESEA-funded literacy programs starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 7365: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 6006: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · United States · House Sep 17, 2026

HR 837: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.

This bill directs the Forest Service to convey specified property to Gila County, Arizona, upon the county's submission of a written request for such conveyance. The property, identified as the Gila County Area, consists of approximately 232.9 acres of National Forest System land located in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The county must use the land for the purposes of serving and supporting veterans. If any land conveyed under this bill ceases to be used for such purpose, all right, title, and interest in and to the land shall revert to the United States, at the discretion of the Forest Service. The conveyance must be made with a quitclaim deed and without consideration (value, such as payment, provided in exchange for the property). The Forest Service must not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the land and improvements conveyed to the county under such conveyance. As a condition of the conveyance, the county must pay all the costs associated with the conveyance, including any (1) surveys, (2) environmental analysis or resource survey required under federal law, and (3) analysis required to comply with certain provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HCONRES 118: Designating September 2026, as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".

This concurrent resolution designates September 2026 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month to highlight conditions such as cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. The bill cites statistics regarding annual diagnoses and deaths to emphasize the need for better public understanding of these diseases. It encourages individuals across the United States to learn about risk factors and supports efforts to promote prevention, research, and improved health outcomes for affected women.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

SJRES 216: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution seeks to prohibit a proposed sale of military equipment to the Saudi Arabian government. The specific items targeted for disapproval include over 10,000 Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance kits and more than 10,000 general purpose bombs, along with associated support services and spare parts. If enacted, this measure would block the transfer of these defense articles under the Arms Export Control Act.

in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

SJRES 215: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from any hostilities within or against the Sultanate of Oman, unless Congress has explicitly authorized such action through a declaration of war or specific statutory approval. The bill asserts that threatening the use of force in this region constitutes an imminent introduction into hostilities under the War Powers Resolution, which requires congressional authorization. It includes a provision ensuring that the directive does not prevent the United States from defending itself against an armed attack or an imminent threat of one.

in committee · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HJRES 217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia that was submitted to Congress in September 2026. The bill directly affects U.S.-Saudi diplomatic and energy relations by blocking the formalization of this specific nuclear partnership. It operates as a procedural vote where members of Congress can reject the executive branch's submission under the Atomic Energy Act.

Topics ✗ Energy

in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

SRES 858: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery.

This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Constance Benjamin Clery, who passed away in June 2026. It recognizes her pivotal role in establishing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act after the murder of her daughter, which requires colleges to disclose crime statistics and security policies. The text also highlights her decades of work with the Clery Center to support victims and improve campus safety standards. Finally, the resolution expresses condolences to her family and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to enforcing existing federal campus safety laws.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

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