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GradeBillTitleSponsorSpon. stateSpon. partyChamberTypeIntroducedStatusCospon.ActionsRoll callsLatest actionAction dateMethodology
116·HRES 28Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 264) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 265) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 266) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 267) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, 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.Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MADHouseHRES2019-01-080112Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HRES 31Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]NYDHouseHRES2019-01-09060Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HRES 32Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]WYRHouseHRES2019-01-09060Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HRES 33Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]MADHouseHRES2019-01-0926730Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HRES 34Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]NJDHouseHRES2019-01-091330Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HRES 6Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes.Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]MDDHouseHRES2019-01-030243Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 60Yellowstone Gateway Protection ActSen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]MTDSenateS2019-01-09110Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 61Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2019Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]IARSenateS2019-01-091210Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 62Empowering Medicare Seniors to Negotiate Drug Prices Act of 2019Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MNDSenateS2019-01-093410Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 63Bipartisan Budget and Appropriations Reform Act of 2019Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]RIDSenateS2019-01-09710Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 64Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars ActSen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MNDSenateS2019-01-09710Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 65Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act of 2019Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]CADSenateS2019-01-09410Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 66Assault Weapons Ban of 2019Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]CADSenateS2019-01-093410Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S103-104)2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 67California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2019Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]CADSenateS2019-01-09110Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S104-105)2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 68Smart Choices ActSen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]ALDSenateS2019-01-09510Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 69Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TXRSenateS2019-01-093810Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 70Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument ActSen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]MSRSenateS2019-01-09210Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 71Special Counsel Independence and Integrity ActSen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]SCRSenateS2019-01-09510Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·S 72Federal Employees Civil Relief ActSen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]HIDSenateS2019-01-093110Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.2019-01-09not yet graded
116·SRES 12A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]KYRSenateSRES2019-01-09030Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S87; text: CR S105-106)2019-01-09not yet graded
116·SRES 13A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]NYDSenateSRES2019-01-09030Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S87; text: CR S106)2019-01-09not yet graded
116·HJRES 25Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve.Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]ALRHouseHJRES2019-01-10330Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 226Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NYDHouseHR2019-01-033111Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 264Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]ILDHouseHR2019-01-080192Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 269Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]CADHouseHR2019-01-087161Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 429Real Time Transparency Act of 2019Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]ILDHouseHR2019-01-10130Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 438HELD ActRep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]CARHouseHR2019-01-10430Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 443PROTECT KIDS ActRep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FLRHouseHR2019-01-10040Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 446Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2019Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CADHouseHR2019-01-102530Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 454Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2019Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]TNRHouseHR2019-01-10130Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 455Safe and Secure Federal Websites Act of 2019Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]TNRHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 457Health Savings Account ActRep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]NERHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 467Reducing the Demand for Human Trafficking Act of 2019Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]ILRHouseHR2019-01-102030Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 469To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes.Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MORHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 470To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MORHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 471Taxpayer Exposure Mitigation ActRep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MORHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 472Community Mapping ActRep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MORHouseHR2019-01-10130Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 476Solar EDGE ActRep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]CODHouseHR2019-01-10030Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HR 479SAFE for America ActRep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]FLRHouseHR2019-01-104830Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.2019-01-10not yet graded
116·HRES 35Recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]CADHouseHRES2019-01-102430Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.2019-01-10not yet graded

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