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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | National | HR 8595 | National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 209) |
| July 13, 2026 | National | HR 3106 | Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - House (400 - 7) |
| June 29, 2026 | National | HR 7128 | Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Bill Passed - House (373 - 15) |
| June 23, 2026 | National | S 629 | Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - House (368 - 19) |
| June 9, 2026 | National | S 2 | Secure America Act | Bill Passed - House (214 - 212) |
| May 20, 2026 | National | HR 1993 | 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act | Bill Passed - House (415 - 0) |
| April 22, 2026 | National | HR 6387 | Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act | Bill Passed - House (220 - 198) |
| April 20, 2026 | National | HR 5200 | Emergency Reporting Act | Bill Passed - House (386 - 7) |
| April 14, 2026 | National | HR 1011 | Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - House (395 - 10) |
| March 26, 2026 | National | HR 8029 | Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act | Bill Passed - House (218 - 206) |
| March 26, 2026 | National | H Res 1128 | Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security | Resolution Passed - House (225 - 187) |
| March 5, 2026 | National | H Res 1099 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism | Bill Passed - House (372 - 53) |
| March 5, 2026 | National | HR 7744 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 | Bill Passed - House (221 - 209) |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | National | HR 7147 | Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes | Bill Passed - House (220 - 207) |