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H.R. 9385 · HOUSE1d
To prohibit entities integral to the national interests of the United States from participating in any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9382 · HOUSE1d
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
H.R. 9387 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure consumer choice by requiring truthful labeling of lab-created butter, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9384 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 to adjust the amounts in ABLE accounts excluded from consideration with respect to the Supplemental Security Income Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9381 · HOUSE1d
AWARE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9383 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules with respect to the net operating losses of certain financial institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9386 · HOUSE1d
To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be…
S. 4844 · SENATE5d
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4831 · SENATE5d
A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4823 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 779 · SENATE5d
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
S. 4825 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on systemically important AI activity, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4834 · SENATE5d
A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 780 · SENATE5d
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
S. 4832 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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119th Congress · H.R. 8335 · Introduced

PROTECT Act of 2026

Latest action Apr 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. KENNEDY of Utah:H.R. 8335.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: [The Congress shall havePower . . . ] To make all Laws which shall be necessary andproper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, andall other Powers vested by this Constitution in theGovernment of the United States, or in any Department orOfficer thereof.[Page H2961]

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  • Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] · [R-UT-3] · K000403
    Rep-UT-3 current · 1 term · @repmikekennedy · 1 district office

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  • Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (house) · house · rank 6
  • Federal Lands (house) · house · Vice Chair · rank 9
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 26
  • House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 24 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 33 · site
  • Indian and Insular Affairs (house) · house · rank 5
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (house) · house · rank 16
  • Research and Technology (house) · house · rank 7
  • Space and Aeronautics (house) · house · rank 7

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  • 3549 N University Ave, Suite 275, Provo, UT, 84604 · 801-607-3238 · 40.2805665,-111.6616496

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    2026-04-16T14:02:35ZReferred To

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-04-16IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-04-16IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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  • Display Title2026-04-29T05:08:28Z
    PROTECT Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-04-29T05:08:26Z
    PROTECT Act of 2026
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-04-29T05:08:26Z
    Prioritizing Resources and Opportunities for Talent, Employment, Compliance, and Terms Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-04-29T05:03:43Z
    To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, with exceptions for certain vital professions, and for other purposes.

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