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| Bill | Title | Introduced | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR 7489 | Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 35 | House Amendment 35 On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 180). | Agreed to (219-206) | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 34 | House Amendment 34 On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3944 | Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2360 | To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 928 | House Amendment 928 On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HR 8580 | Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 8041 | Driving Forward Act Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5184 | School Security Enhancement Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 294 | House Amendment 294 On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4366 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Became Public Law No: 118-42. | Passed | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3632 | READI Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3217 | USA Act of 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2483 | School Security Enhancement Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2417 | Protection of Children Act of 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 898 | Recruit and Retain Act of 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 7452 | Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2966 | Military Spouses Employment Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2871 | READI Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1958 | Protection of Children Act of 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1402 | More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 645 | School Security Enhancement Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 8597 | Policing Transparency Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 8413 | MINOR Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 7861 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 7737 | More Choice for Career Training Act of 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 715 | Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4951 | School Security Enhancement Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3940 | Protection of Children Act of 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2667 | Military Spouses Employment Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2450 | Military Base Operations and Infrastructure Innovative Management Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 6447 | Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5392 | MINOR Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4854 | Justice Served Act of 2018 Became Public Law No: 115-257. | Passed | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 613 | Supporting the goal of ensuring that members of the Armed Forces have opportunities to receive career technical education training and credentialing opportunities during their term of service to ensure they can transition directly into in-demand civilian careers. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 305 | House Amendment 305 Carter (TX) amendment (A033) modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment numbered 79 printed in Part B of House Report 115-295, before "dollar amount" insert "first". | Vote: 115-295 | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3355 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 238 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army. Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1133 | Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 495 | Protection of Children Act of 2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5734 | Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5634 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4584 | POLICE Act of 2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 621 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of the Supreme Court. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4537 | READI Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3128 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 320 | House Amendment 320 On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendment (A052) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1149 | Protection of Children Act of 2015 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 759 | Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5143 | Protection of Children Act of 2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4903 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 85 | Federal Emergency Management Agency Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 79 | Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3111 | Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2217 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1883 | Secure Firearms Act of 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1591 | CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 906 | Human Trafficking Reporting Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 705 | Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 704 | Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 6630 | Fort Hood Casualties Benefits Clarification Act Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 6219 | Salamander Community Conservation Act Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 6174 | Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4902 | To suspend temporarily the duty on photomask blanks. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 498 | Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HRES 495 | Recognizing the November 5, 2009, attack on Fort Hood, Texas, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 3540 | Military Families Child Care Assistance Act of 2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2982 | Human Trafficking Reporting Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2671 | CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 740 | House Amendment 740 On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 523 | House Amendment 523 On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2217 | Southern Border Sheriffs Community Impact Aid Act of 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 378 | House Amendment 378 On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A030) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 392). (consideration: CR H3933-3934) | Agreed to (242-180) | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2025 | Border States Security Improvement Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 2014 | Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 304 | House Amendment 304 On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. | Agreed to by Voice Vote | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 60 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units". Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 58 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters". Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 59 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers". Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 61 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Sewage Sludge Incineration Units". Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1235 | Regulation Moratorium Act of 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 1154 | VETS Dogs Act Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 826 | Military Active Shooter Training Act of 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 800 | Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 42 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| Amendment 88 | House Amendment 88 On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A078) Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 177 (Roll no. 86). (consideration: CR H1142) | Agreed to (250-177) | View Bill Details | |
| HR 687 | Military Spouses Employment Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 625 | Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 21 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule". Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 298 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building". Became Public Law No: 112-107. | Passed | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 19 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act". Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 9 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 103 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act". Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HJRES 100 | Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HCONRES 319 | Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Active | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5584 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5585 | WAIVER Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 5529 | Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4791 | Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | In Committee | View Bill Details | |
| HR 4764 | Military Spouses Employment Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | In Committee | View Bill Details |
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