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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 2024 | National | HR 9456 | Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 | Bill Passed - House (269 - 149) |
| Sept. 11, 2024 | National | HR 1398 | Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024 | Bill Passed - House (237 - 180) |
| Sept. 11, 2024 | National | HR 1425 | No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act | Bill Passed - House (219 - 199) |
| Sept. 10, 2024 | National | HR 1516 | DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act | Bill Passed - House (249 - 161) |
| Sept. 10, 2024 | National | HR 1103 | Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act | Bill Passed - House (413 - 3) |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | National | HR 8333 | BIOSECURE Act | Bill Passed - House (306 - 81) |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | National | HR 1157 | Countering the PRC Malign Influence Fund Authorization Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (351 - 36) |
| July 25, 2024 | National | H Res 1371 | Strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border. | Resolution Passed - House (220 - 196) |
| July 24, 2024 | National | HR 8998 | Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Passed - House (210 - 205) |
| July 24, 2024 | National | H Res 1367 | Establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. | Resolution Passed - House (416 - 0) |
| July 23, 2024 | National | S 3706 | Victims' VOICES Act | Bill Passed - House (408 - 2) |
| July 23, 2024 | National | S 227 | Improving Access to Our Courts Act | Bill Passed - House (404 - 3) |
| July 23, 2024 | National | HR 7887 | Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills (ACCESS) Act | Bill Failed - House (178 - 234) |
| July 22, 2024 | National | HR 8812 | Water Resources Development Act of 2024 | Bill Passed - House (359 - 13) |
| July 22, 2024 | National | HR 1631 | Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act | Bill Failed - House (248 - 127) |
| July 11, 2024 | National | H J Res 109 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange | Joint Resolution Failed - House (228 - 184) |
| July 11, 2024 | National | HR 8772 | Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Failed - House (205 - 213) |
| July 11, 2024 | National | H J Res 165 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". | Joint Resolution Passed - House (210 - 205) |
| July 11, 2024 | National | H Res 1344 | Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena. | Joint Resolution Failed - House (204 - 210) |
| July 10, 2024 | National | HR 8281 | Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act | Bill Passed - House (221 - 198) |
| July 9, 2024 | National | HR 7637 | Refrigerator Freedom Act | Bill Passed - House (212 - 192) |
| July 9, 2024 | National | HR 7700 | Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act | Bill Passed - House (214 - 192) |
| July 8, 2024 | National | HR 5441 | Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (333 - 51) |
| July 8, 2024 | National | HR 897 | Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (349 - 19) |
| June 28, 2024 | National | HR 8752 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Passed - House (212 - 203) |
| June 28, 2024 | National | HR 8771 | Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Passed - House (212 - 200) |
| June 28, 2024 | National | HR 8774 | Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 198) |
| June 25, 2024 | National | H Res 901 | Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan | Resolution Passed - House (368 - 7) |
| June 25, 2024 | National | HR 7152 | Divided Families National Registry Act | Bill Passed - House (375 - 8) |
| June 25, 2024 | National | HR 2789 | American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act | Bill Passed - House (368 - 19) |
| June 14, 2024 | National | HR 8070 | Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 199) |
| June 12, 2024 | National | S 138 | Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act | Bill Passed - House (391 - 26) |
| June 12, 2024 | National | H Res 1292 | Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with a Subpoena Duly Issued by the Committee on the Judiciary | Resolution Passed - House (216 - 207) |
| June 11, 2024 | National | HR 6543 | No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (No Hidden FEES) Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (384 - 25) |
| June 11, 2024 | National | HR 2964 | Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act | Bill Passed - House (351 - 56) |
| June 5, 2024 | National | HR 8580 | Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 | Bill Passed - House (209 - 197) |
| June 4, 2024 | National | HR 8282 | Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act | Bill Passed - House (247 - 155) |
| May 23, 2024 | National | HR 192 | To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia | Bill Passed - House (262 - 143) |
| May 23, 2024 | National | HR 5403 | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act | Bill Passed - House (216 - 192) |
| May 22, 2024 | National | HR 4763 | Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act | Bill Passed - House (279 - 136) |
| May 21, 2024 | National | HR 3019 | Federal Prison Oversight Act | Bill Passed - House (392 - 2) |
| May 21, 2024 | National | HR 5863 | Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (382 - 7) |
| May 17, 2024 | National | H Res 1213 | A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers. | Resolution Passed - House (337 - 61) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 354 | LEOSA Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (221 - 185) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 8369 | Israel Security Assistance Support Act | Bill Passed - House (224 - 187) |
| May 16, 2024 | National | HR 8146 | Police Our Border Act | Bill Passed - House (254 - 157) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 3935 | Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (387 - 26) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7343 | Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act | Bill Passed - House (265 - 148) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7581 | Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act | Bill Passed - House (356 - 55) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 4581 | Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (408 - 3) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 4510 | National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act (NTIA) of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (374 - 36) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 6960 | Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act | Bill Passed - House (399 - 13) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 7530 | DC CRIMES Act | Bill Passed - House (225 - 181) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 1797 | Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act | Bill Passed - House (378 - 34) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | H Res 1210 | Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result. | Resolution Passed - House (223 - 185) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 4310 | Youth Poisoning Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (376 - 33) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 6572 | Deploying American Blockchains Act | Bill Passed - House (334 - 79) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 6571 | Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act | Bill Passed - House (390 - 19) |
| May 15, 2024 | National | HR 3950 | Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act | Bill Passed - House (388 - 24) |
| May 14, 2024 | National | S 546 | Recruit and Retain Act | Bill Passed - House (370 - 18) |
| May 14, 2024 | National | HR 7659 | Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024 | Bill Passed - House (376 - 16) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | S 870 | Fire Grants and Safety Act | Bill Passed - House (393 - 13) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | H Res 1209 | Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant. | Resolution Tabled - House (359 - 43) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 7109 | Equal Representation Act | Bill Passed - House (206 - 202) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 2925 | Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024 | Bill Passed - House (216 - 195) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 8289 | Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II | Bill Passed - House (385 - 24) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | H J Res 109 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange | Joint Resolution Passed - House (228 - 182) |
| May 8, 2024 | National | HR 4143 | National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act | Bill Passed - House (358 - 41) |
| May 7, 2024 | National | H J Res 98 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". | Joint Resolution Failed - House (214 - 191) |
| May 7, 2024 | National | HR 6192 | Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act | Bill Passed - House (212 - 195) |
| May 6, 2024 | National | HR 7219 | Information Quality Assurance Act | Bill Passed - House (377 - 4) |
| May 6, 2024 | National | HR 7525 | Special District Grant Accessibility Act | Bill Passed - House (352 - 27) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | H Res 1112 | Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies. | Resolution Passed - House (223 - 191) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | HR 6090 | Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (320 - 91) |
| May 1, 2024 | National | HR 6285 | Alaska's Right to Produce Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (214 - 199) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 764 | Trust the Science Act | Bill Passed - House (209 - 205) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 529 | Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act | Bill Passed - House (402 - 6) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 3397 | WEST Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (212 - 202) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 3195 | Superior National Forest Restoration Act | Bill Passed - House (212 - 203) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 1767 | Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act | Bill Passed - House (406 - 6) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 6093 | Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (394 - 19) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 615 | Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (214 - 201) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 4824 | Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act | Bill Passed - House (364 - 44) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 4877 | Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act | Bill Passed - House (333 - 75) |
| April 30, 2024 | National | HR 3738 | Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act | Bill Passed - House (403 - 10) |
| April 29, 2024 | National | HR 4866 | Fire Weather Development Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (341 - 48) |
| April 29, 2024 | National | HR 4755 | Privacy Enhancing Technology Research Act | Bill Passed - House (354 - 36) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 8038 | 21st Century Peace through Strength Act | Bill Passed - House (360 - 58) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 8035 | Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 | Bill Passed - House (311 - 112) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 3602 | End the Border Catastrophe Act | Bill Failed - House (215 - 199) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 8036 | Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 | Bill Passed - House (385 - 34) |
| April 20, 2024 | National | HR 8034 | Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 | Bill Passed - House (366 - 58) |
| April 18, 2024 | National | H Res 1143 | Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. | Resolution Passed - House (404 - 14) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 6323 | Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (271 - 147) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 5947 | To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. | Bill Passed - House (259 - 160) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 4691 | Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (278 - 141) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 6046 | Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act | Bill Passed - House (285 - 135) |
| April 17, 2024 | National | HR 4639 | Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act | Bill Passed - House (219 - 199) |
| April 16, 2024 | National | H Res 883 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and its use must be condemned. | Resolution Passed - House (377 - 44) |
| April 16, 2024 | National | HR 6245 | Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023 | Bill Passed - House (419 - 4) |