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New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
Based on the bill's title and its movement through the House Ways and Means Committee, this legislation appears focused on expanding opportunities for Americans to start or grow small businesses and become more financially self-sufficient.
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
This bill deals with how the federal tax code treats money received by survivors of crimes, abuse, or other serious harm.
Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act
Based on the bill's title and legislative history, this bill appears to focus on two related goals: making sure taxpayers are properly notified when the government takes certain actions related to their tax information, and strengthening protections around the privacy of that information.
BARCODE Efficiency Act
What the bill does: The BARCODE Efficiency Act appears to focus on improving efficiency in government processes, likely related to tracking, data management, or administrative systems — though without an official description, the exact details are limited.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the increase of the retirement age in the United States Capitol Police.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work".
This bill is a "resolution of disapproval," which is a special tool Congress can use to cancel or override a rule created by a federal agency.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".
This bill is a "resolution of disapproval," which is a tool Congress can use to cancel or block a regulation that a federal agency has put in place.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
This resolution is Congress's way of saying "no" to a recent decision made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the federal agency that oversees financial products and consumer protections.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".
This bill is a "resolution of disapproval," which is a tool Congress can use to cancel or reverse a rule that a federal agency has already put in place.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures".
This is a "disapproval resolution," which is a specific type of congressional action that allows Congress to cancel or block a regulation that a federal agency has recently put in place.
Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act
The Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act is a bill focused on making it easier and less frustrating for everyday Americans to interact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
This bill is a Congressional disapproval resolution, which is a specific tool Congress can use to cancel or block a federal agency rule.
Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2057; text: CR S2056)
Clergy Act
The Clergy Act is a piece of federal legislation that deals with tax rules affecting religious ministers and clergy members.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 540.
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
HEATS Act
Important Note: Because no official description was provided for this bill, and the bill's full text is not included here, this summary is limited.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
Baby Changing on Board Act
Note: This bill does not have an official description available, so this summary is based on what can reasonably be inferred from the bill's title and its referral to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.