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Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026
What This Bill Does Based on its title and available information, the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 appears to focus on strengthening safeguards against fraud in federal student aid programs.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 581.
Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 580.
A resolution recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry and to healthy diets.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452)
A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2435; text: CR S2445)
STEAM Act
Please note: Because no official description was provided for this bill, and "STEAM Act" could refer to several different pieces of legislation, the following summary is based on the most commonly referenced federal bill using this title.
Geothermal Royalty Reform Act
This bill proposes changes to how the federal government collects royalty payments from companies that produce geothermal energy on public lands.
Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
This bill directs the federal government to create a comprehensive reference guide — informally called a "Gold Book" — focused on geothermal energy development on public lands.
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
GEO Act
Important Note: Because no official description was provided for this bill, and the title "GEO Act" could refer to several different pieces of legislation, this summary is based on limited available information.
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
This bill deals with geothermal energy — a type of energy produced by harnessing heat from within the Earth.
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".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize an increase of the retirement age for members of the Capitol Police.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
This bill would establish a new museum dedicated to American women's history as part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
The Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 is a bill recently introduced in the U.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567.
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
This resolution proposes that U.