This bill extends duty-free treatment for imports from eligible African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act from September 30, 2025, to December 31, 2028. It also provides for retroactive application of these trade benefits for goods entered during the lapse period. Additionally, the bill extends the collection of customs user fees for a short period.
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Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 218. (CR S4405)
HR-10033119th Congress
AV Emergency Response Coordination Act
This bill establishes minimum standards for autonomous vehicle operators to coordinate effectively with emergency responders. It requires operators to provide detailed emergency response guides and rescue sheets, maintain a 24/7 emergency hotline, and comply with geofence notices. The legislation aims to enhance safety and facilitate efficient emergency response during incidents involving autonomous vehicles.
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
S-289119th CongressCommerce
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
The Youth Poisoning Protection Act bans consumer products containing 10% or more by weight of sodium nitrite by classifying them as banned hazardous products. This measure aims to prevent poisoning by restricting access to highly concentrated forms of the substance. Exemptions apply for industrial uses and products regulated as food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
HR-10026119th Congress
Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026
No summary available
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR-10013119th Congress
Compassionate Care Act
This bill, the "Compassionate Care Act," aims to improve end-of-life care through comprehensive consumer and provider education initiatives. It establishes a national public education campaign on advance care planning and mandates the creation of resources and training programs for healthcare providers. Additionally, it makes permanent certain telehealth flexibilities for hospice care and commissions studies on national advance directive policies and registries.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
S-3977119th CongressFinancial Sector
Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
This bill, the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, modifies eligibility requirements for certain bankruptcy chapters. It increases the debt limit for small businesses seeking relief under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 to $7.5 million. Additionally, it raises the debt limit for individuals filing under Chapter 13 to $2.75 million, expanding access to these bankruptcy options.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S-5207119th Congress
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to maintain the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, and for other purposes.
No summary available
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
HR-10017119th Congress
To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
No summary available
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
S-5220119th Congress
A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the battery processing and manufacturing program, and for other purposes.
No summary available
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S-2098119th CongressPublic Lands
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convey approximately 3.372 acres of land in Anchorage, Alaska, to the Southcentral Foundation within two years. The property is intended for health and social services programs and will be transferred via warranty deed without cost or conditions for the Foundation. It also exempts the Foundation from liability for pre-existing environmental contamination on the conveyed land.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 534.
HRES-1470119th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month." It recognizes the severe threats plastic pollution poses to human health and the environment. The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to actively participate in reducing plastic pollution throughout the year.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HJRES-209119th Congress
Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".
This joint resolution supports designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day." Its purpose is to honor and celebrate fathers who have lost children serving in the United States Armed Forces. This designation recognizes their extraordinary sacrifice and loss.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.