Adelita S. Grijalva
U.S. Representative · ArizonaDemocrat
Ideological profile
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Civil rights and liberties7 actions
Grijalva voted against a series of measures spanning multiple civil liberties domains. These votes included rejection of legislation addressing religious accommodations for military servicemembers, restrictions on legislative committee participation, disability access requirements for veterans services, committee removal procedures, gender-affirming medical care prohibitions, firearms regulations, and parental notification requirements regarding student gender identity. The voting pattern reflects consistent positions across distinct areas where civil liberties questions intersected with policy proposals, though the specific civil liberties at issue—legislative rights, medical autonomy, due process, and student privacy—varied substantially across the individual measures.
Criminal justice5 actions
Grijalva voted against a series of criminal justice measures during this period. Her votes rejected both expansions of law enforcement authority, including increased access to less-lethal weapons and mandatory detention provisions for accused violent offenders, as well as rollbacks of existing police accountability restrictions on restraint techniques. She also declined to support creation of a criminal justice advisory commission and legislation increasing penalties for harm to law enforcement animals.
Economy and labor14 actions
Grijalva's voting record on economy and labor issues reflects consistent support for workers' collective bargaining rights and small business development, alongside skepticism toward certain regulatory streamlining measures. She voted affirmatively on legislation restoring federal employees' unionization protections, strengthening wage classifications for tipped workers, and expanding access to small business financing and research funding. On community and infrastructure matters, Grijalva supported affordable water project financing and federal land transfers for local development. She voted against measures that would restrict fiduciary consideration of environmental and social factors in retirement investing, narrow workplace protections and overtime classifications, and streamline permitting for undersea infrastructure projects. Grijalva also opposed a rural economic development resolution and declined to support agricultural program reauthorization, suggesting reservations about the specific policy frameworks in those proposals.
Education5 actions
Grijalva supported federal funding mechanisms designed to expand educational access in underserved communities, voting yes on measures extending resources to rural schools and on tuition equity for students from U.S. territories. She voted no on three education-related measures: one expanding institutional support infrastructure for pregnant students, one permitting flexible employer-sponsored training arrangements, and one reducing veterans' access to professionally trained counseling services on college campuses. Her voting record on education reflects prioritization of resource expansion in geographically disadvantaged areas while raising concerns about shifts in service delivery models and institutional support structures.
Environment and energy39 actions
Grijalva's voting record on environment and energy matters demonstrates consistent support for environmental protection and clean energy advancement. She voted to support ecosystem restoration projects including invasive species removal in the Chesapeake Bay and Everglades stewardship, as well as water quality restoration programs. She voted against measures that would reduce environmental oversight, weaken air and water quality standards, streamline mining and fossil fuel extraction on public lands, or undermine federal energy efficiency requirements. Grijalva also voted against bills that would expand Arctic oil and gas drilling, reverse coal leasing protections, permit mining in protected Minnesota forest watersheds, and relax appliance efficiency standards. Her votes on domestic mineral sourcing for clean energy technologies and grid reliability assessments were negative, indicating her prioritization of environmental protections over energy production and supply chain considerations.
Fiscal policy16 actions
Grijalva's fiscal policy voting record reflects consistent opposition to measures constraining federal spending authority and appropriations processes. She voted against budget frameworks establishing spending and revenue targets, statutory spending caps that would limit government expenditures relative to tax collections, and multiple appropriations bills allocating funds to the Department of Homeland Security across fiscal years 2025 and 2026. She also voted against procedural measures enabling congressional consideration of spending allocations and a continuing resolution temporarily funding government operations. In contrast, Grijalva supported a bill permitting clergy members to opt into Social Security and Medicare taxation and a multi-agency appropriations measure funding commerce, law enforcement, science, energy, water, and environmental programs. Her record indicates a pattern of supporting discretionary federal spending on domestic priorities while resisting spending limits and constraints on congressional budgeting authority.
Government accountability and transparency21 actions
Grijalva's voting record on government accountability and transparency reflects support for mechanisms that require explicit government action and public disclosure while showing skepticism toward certain investigative and disciplinary processes. Grijalva voted yes on bills mandating FCC reporting on emergency communications failures and company compliance with calling requirements, requiring public release of investigation documents, establishing standards for information handling across federal agencies, and forcing Congress to vote explicitly on debt limit extensions rather than allowing automatic increases. Grijalva also supported measures expanding regulatory oversight of technology access, strengthening whistleblower protections at the IRS, and establishing transparent congressional procedures. However, Grijalva voted no on releasing House Ethics Committee records of sexual harassment investigations, on formal disapproval documenting a representative's conduct, and on impeachment proceedings regarding presidential abuse of power, suggesting a distinction in Grijalva's approach to transparency depending on whether measures target procedural disclosure versus institutional discipline or judgment. Grijalva voted no on bills primarily addressing economic policy positioning or lacking direct accountability mechanisms, indicating a pattern of supporting transparency requirements tied to specific regulatory outcomes or public access to information.
Healthcare10 actions
Grijalva's healthcare voting record reflects priorities centered on rural access, housing stability, and restrictions on state involvement in reproductive and gender-related medical decisions. She supported continued federal funding for rural health infrastructure and measures linking housing security to health outcomes, while voting against bills that would restrict Medicaid coverage for gender transition procedures or redirect welfare funds toward pregnancy centers. She voted against legislation reducing insurance costs and supporting veteran pension distribution, suggesting concerns about the mechanisms or broader provisions within those bills.
Immigration6 actions
Grijalva's immigration voting record reflects support for temporary legal status and work authorization for specific migrant populations, particularly Haitian nationals, while rejecting measures that would streamline deportation procedures for immigrants with criminal convictions or fraud-related offenses. She voted to affirm a presidential declaration regarding border security and immigration enforcement, yet opposed bills that would expand deportation eligibility for those convicted of benefit fraud or crimes against law enforcement. Grijalva also voted against legislation that would have expanded factors considered in the placement of unaccompanied migrant children in custody.
National security and foreign policy18 actions
Grijalva's voting record on national security and foreign policy reflects consistent prioritization of congressional authority over executive military action alongside support for defensive and infrastructure-focused security measures. She voted affirmatively on legislation requiring explicit congressional approval before military operations against Iran, terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere, and Venezuela, establishing a pattern of reinforcing legislative oversight of armed conflict decisions. Grijalva supported bills expanding domestic counterterrorism resources, cybersecurity infrastructure against foreign adversaries, and diplomatic economic tools such as trade preferences and international financial pressure, while declining to support surveillance expansion, executive discretion in enforcement actions, and confrontational foreign policy designations. She rejected votes on Department of Homeland Security funding and foreign intelligence authorities, indicating skepticism toward broad executive surveillance tools even when framed as national security necessities. Her record demonstrates alignment with constraints on unilateral presidential military deployment paired with backing for congressionally-controlled security investments and multilateral economic statecraft.
Activity ledger — most recent first
May 14, 2026
Grijalva rose to commemorate the anniversary of the sacrifice of Officer John Anthony Valenzuela of the South Tucson Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on May 17, 1993.
Apr 30, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — This bill supports the economy and labor by reauthorizing and modifying agricultural programs that affect commodity markets, farm credit, rural employment, crop insurance, and rural development through 2031.
Apr 30, 2026
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's authority to conduct surveillance on foreign targets outside the U.S. to gather intelligence on national security threats.
Apr 29, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. — This bill establishes the federal government's spending and revenue targets for the next decade, directly shaping how much the government will spend, tax, and borrow.
Apr 29, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would require schools to notify parents before honoring a student's gender identity preferences, which restricts transgender students' ability to control their own identity expression at school.
Apr 29, 2026
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act — This bill would advance civil rights by correcting historical religious misidentifications on military graves and allowing families to restore accurate religious markers for Jewish servicemembers.
Apr 27, 2026
IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act — This bill strengthens protections and incentives for people who report illegal activity to the IRS, making it easier to challenge award decisions and hold the agency accountable.
Apr 27, 2026
Clergy Act — This bill allows certain clergy members to opt into Social Security and Medicare taxes, potentially increasing government tax revenue and reducing future benefit obligations.
Apr 23, 2026
HEATS Act — This bill would make it easier to develop geothermal energy by removing environmental and historic preservation reviews, which could speed up clean energy production but reduce environmental protections.
Apr 22, 2026
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act — This bill removes requirements for federal buildings to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2030, allowing continued reliance on fossil fuels instead of transitioning to clean energy.
Apr 22, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken federal energy efficiency standards for buildings and modify endangered species protections, undermining environmental conservation efforts.
Apr 22, 2026
FIRE Act — This bill would make it easier for states to exclude wildfire smoke from air quality measurements, potentially weakening enforcement of clean air standards.
Apr 22, 2026
Expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities. — This resolution expresses support for rural economic development through policies promoting energy production, manufacturing, food production, and broadband access as drivers of national economic stability and labor opportunities.
Apr 21, 2026
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. — This bill extends deadlines for hydropower projects to begin construction, which could delay renewable energy development but keeps these projects in the pipeline for eventual clean energy generation.
Apr 21, 2026
Kari's Law Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly report on how well companies are following emergency calling requirements and what barriers they face.
Apr 21, 2026
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 — This bill would expand healthcare access and infrastructure in rural areas by continuing federal funding for rural health service providers and networks through 2030.
Apr 20, 2026
Emergency Reporting Act — This bill advances government accountability by requiring the FCC to publicly investigate and report on emergency communications failures, making previously unreported outages visible to the public.
Apr 20, 2026
Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act — This bill would accelerate the approval process for building broadband infrastructure on public lands by creating a coordinating team to speed up federal agency reviews.
Apr 17, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. — This bill extends the government's foreign intelligence surveillance powers for nearly four more years, advancing national security tools used to monitor threats.
Apr 16, 2026
FENCES Act — This bill weakens air quality enforcement by allowing states to avoid penalties for failing to meet pollution standards, even when pollution sources within their control contribute to the problem.
Apr 16, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — This bill would restrict the President's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval, limiting unilateral executive action in foreign conflicts.
Apr 16, 2026
RED Tape Act — This bill reduces environmental oversight by eliminating EPA review requirements for federal projects that already undergo environmental assessment, potentially weakening air quality protections.
Apr 16, 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally work and stay in the United States temporarily without fear of deportation, expanding protections for a specific immigrant group.
Apr 16, 2026
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This resolution supports tax relief policies aimed at helping working families, advancing a fiscal approach that prioritizes reducing tax burdens on middle and lower-income households.
Apr 15, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6387) to amend the Clean Air Act to require revisions to regulations governing the review and handling of air quality monitoring data influenced by exceptional events or actions to mitigate wildfire risk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6398) to amend the Clean Air Act relating to review by the Environmental Protection Agency of proposed legislation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6409) to amend the Clean Air Act to clarify standards for emissions emanating from outside of the United States, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1156) expressing support for tax policies that support working families. — This bill would weaken air quality standards by allowing regulators to exclude wildfire-related pollution from compliance data, potentially reducing environmental protections and accountability.
Apr 15, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1689) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. — This bill would allow Haitian nationals to legally live and work in the United States temporarily by granting them protected status based on conditions in their home country.
Apr 14, 2026
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 — This bill expands financial assistance to farmers and forest owners for disaster recovery and conservation efforts, supporting environmental restoration and resilience to natural disasters.
Apr 14, 2026
ALERT Act — This bill advances technology adoption by mandating expanded use of aircraft tracking technology and data systems to improve aviation safety and oversight.
Mar 27, 2026
Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill addresses procedural disposition of a Senate amendment to a consolidated appropriations bill, which has minimal direct impact on government accountability and transparency requirements.
Mar 27, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 — This bill gives the President tools to protect American assets and enforce consequences against Western Hemisphere allies that seize U.S. property by restricting their vessels from U.S. ports.
Mar 27, 2026
House roll call vote
Mar 26, 2026
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security. — Passing this bill would affirm support for continued funding of the agency responsible for protecting the country from domestic threats and security risks.
Mar 26, 2026
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, representing a direct government expenditure that affects the overall budget.
Mar 25, 2026
Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025 — This bill would advance criminal justice in DC by creating a commission to advise on criminal and immigration matters, though its actual impact on public safety would depend on the commission's specific recommendations and authority.
Mar 25, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill that determines how much federal money will be spent on that department in the coming fiscal year.
Mar 24, 2026
American Water Stewardship Act — This bill strengthens environmental protections by funding and reauthorizing multiple water quality restoration programs through 2031.
Mar 19, 2026
Federal Working Animal Protection Act — This bill enhances criminal justice by creating stricter consequences for harming law enforcement animals, making such offenders subject to deportation.
Mar 18, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 — This bill makes it easier to deport immigrants convicted of or admitting to public benefits fraud and bars them from returning or receiving protection from deportation.
Mar 18, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. — This bill would require the federal government to spend no more than its average income over three years, except during emergencies approved by a two-thirds congressional majority, fundamentally constraining how much money the government can spend relative to what it collects in taxes.
Mar 18, 2026
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act — This bill would prevent federal agencies from restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands, potentially increasing environmental contamination from lead that harms wildlife and ecosystems.
Mar 17, 2026
MAWS Act of 2026 — This bill supports environmental protection by creating a market-based program to remove an invasive fish species from the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
Mar 17, 2026
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act — This bill supports small business growth and economic development by expanding federal research funding programs that help small companies innovate and commercialize new technologies.
Mar 17, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules. — This bill would make it easier to deport immigrants convicted of defrauding the government, unlawfully receiving public benefits, or harming law enforcement animals.
Mar 5, 2026
Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. — This bill asserts a hardline stance on Iran by officially designating it as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, which supports a more confrontational national security posture toward the country.
Mar 5, 2026
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. — This bill would require the President to end military actions against Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes them, asserting congressional authority over military decisions.
Mar 5, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security's operations including border security, intelligence, and oversight capabilities that protect the country from security threats.
Mar 4, 2026
Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 — This bill advances homeownership and economic opportunities for Native Americans by requiring faster government processing of mortgage and property documents on tribal trust lands.
Mar 4, 2026
Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act — This bill makes college more affordable for students from U.S. territories by requiring public universities to charge them the same tuition as in-state students.
Mar 4, 2026
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives. — This bill would require the House Ethics Committee to publicly release records of investigations into sexual harassment and misconduct by members of Congress, increasing transparency into how the chamber handles these violations.
Mar 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allocates federal spending toward the Department of Homeland Security, directly affecting how taxpayer money is distributed across government priorities.
Feb 25, 2026
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act — This bill would eliminate federal programs that help low and moderate-income households switch to electric appliances and improve energy efficiency in homes.
Feb 24, 2026
Information Quality Assurance Act of 2025 — This bill would require the federal government to establish stronger standards for how agencies handle and share important information that affects public policy and private decisions, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Feb 24, 2026
ROTOR Act — This bill advances technology use in aviation by mandating broader adoption of aircraft tracking and communication technology to improve safety and oversight.
Feb 24, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4758) to repeal provisions of Public Law 117-169 relating to taxpayer subsidies for home electrification, and for other purposes. — This bill would restrict new energy conservation standards and eliminate federal subsidies for home electrification, undermining efforts to reduce energy consumption and transition to cleaner energy sources.
Feb 24, 2026
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act — This bill would make it harder for the government to set strict energy efficiency standards for household appliances by requiring consideration of product costs and removing deadline requirements for updates.
Feb 12, 2026
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act — This bill would make it easier for law enforcement to access less-lethal weapons like TASERs by removing federal gun regulations that currently apply to them.
Feb 11, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025 — This bill advances civil rights by requiring the VA to establish a dedicated committee to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to veterans' services.
Feb 11, 2026
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 — This bill removes federal permit requirements for undersea fiber optic cable projects in marine sanctuaries, streamlining infrastructure development by deferring to existing state and federal authorizations.
Feb 11, 2026
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act — This bill advances domestic sourcing of minerals needed for clean energy technologies and energy infrastructure by requiring the government to identify and secure supplies of critical energy resources.
Feb 11, 2026
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. — This bill would affirm the President's declaration of a national emergency, which based on the February 1, 2025 date appears to relate to border security and immigration enforcement measures.
Feb 11, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, 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. — This procedural rule waives transparency requirements that would normally apply to congressional consideration of these bills, reducing the public's ability to scrutinize how lawmakers evaluate them.
Feb 10, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would expand access to certain firearms and weapons technology, which could either enhance or restrict civil liberties depending on one's perspective on Second Amendment protections versus public safety regulations.
Feb 9, 2026
PROTECT Taiwan Act — This bill would strengthen U.S. national security by authorizing pressure on international financial organizations to exclude China in response to threats against Taiwan, a strategic ally in a region vital to American interests.
Feb 9, 2026
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — This bill advances social policy by expanding federal support for affordable housing through increased financing options and grants for community development.
Feb 4, 2026
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. — Passing this bill would reject the District of Columbia's tax law changes and restore previous tax provisions, representing a congressional override of local fiscal decisions.
Feb 4, 2026
Critical Mineral Dominance Act — This bill would expand mining operations on federal lands to increase domestic mineral production, which could advance energy transition materials but may increase environmental disruption and habitat loss.
Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill allocates federal spending across multiple departments for fiscal year 2026, directly determining how the government uses taxpayer money.
Feb 3, 2026
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4090) to codify certain provisions of certain Executive Orders relating to domestic mining and hardrock mineral resources, and for other purposes. — This bill enables Congress to vote on spending appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and related measures that affect federal budgets and taxation policies.
Feb 2, 2026
Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025 — This bill would reduce educational support services available to veterans on college campuses by allowing non-VA staff to provide counseling instead of requiring trained VA professionals.
Feb 2, 2026
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act — This bill ensures that veterans who die before receiving approved pension payments have those benefits distributed to their surviving family members.
Jan 22, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill enables Congress to vote on spending allocations for the federal government in fiscal year 2026, directly affecting how tax dollars are distributed across government programs.
Jan 22, 2026
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — This bill allocates federal spending to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, directly affecting how much money the government will spend in this area.
Jan 22, 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. — This bill would restrict military operations in Venezuela by requiring explicit congressional authorization, reinforcing Congress's constitutional role in deciding when to deploy armed forces abroad.
Jan 22, 2026
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act — This bill requires colleges to inform students about resources and rights available to pregnant students, expanding support infrastructure for students who choose to continue pregnancies while enrolled.
Jan 21, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use funds for pregnancy centers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6359) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. — This bill would allow states to use federal welfare funds to support pregnancy centers and require colleges to provide information and resources to pregnant students.
Jan 21, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN. — This bill would reverse a federal protection that prevented mining and geothermal drilling on over 225,000 acres of Minnesota forest land designated to protect watersheds and wilderness areas.
Jan 21, 2026
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act — This bill expands government support for pregnancy centers and families by allowing states to use existing welfare funds for services like prenatal education, counseling, and material support for pregnant women and families.
Jan 20, 2026
AI for Main Street Act — This bill advances technology adoption by requiring small business support centers to help companies understand and implement artificial intelligence tools.
Jan 20, 2026
Main Street Parity Act — This bill makes it easier for small businesses to finance property and expansion projects by requiring them to put less of their own money down, which could help them grow and create jobs.
Jan 15, 2026
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act — This bill would restrict retirement plan fiduciaries from considering environmental, social, or governance factors when making investment decisions, requiring them to focus only on financial returns.
Jan 14, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7006) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill establishes the process for Congress to debate and vote on spending allocations for fiscal year 2026, directly shaping how federal tax dollars are distributed across government programs.
Jan 14, 2026
Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill funds federal agencies responsible for financial oversight, government operations, and state department activities, which support transparency and accountability functions, though the bill itself does not directly create new transparency or accountability measures.
Jan 13, 2026
Tipped Employee Protection Act — This bill would strengthen protections for tipped workers by changing how they're classified, potentially ensuring they receive fairer wages and benefits.
Jan 13, 2026
Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act — This bill allows employers to provide child and elder care benefits to workers without those benefits counting toward overtime pay calculations, making it easier for employers to offer these services.
Jan 13, 2026
SHOWER Act — This bill would weaken federal water efficiency standards for showerheads by adopting a less restrictive definition, potentially increasing water consumption and reducing environmental protection.
Jan 13, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. — This bill would establish procedures to consider workplace factors in retirement decisions, narrow what counts as work hours, exclude certain care services from overtime calculations, redefine tipped employee protections, and clarify joint employer liability rules.
Jan 13, 2026
Flexibility for Workers Education Act — This bill would make it easier for employers to offer voluntary training programs without counting them as paid work time, potentially expanding educational opportunities for workers outside regular hours.
Jan 12, 2026
AGOA Extension Act — This bill extends trade preferences for sub-Saharan African countries, which can strengthen U.S. diplomatic relationships and economic influence in the region as a national security strategy.
Jan 12, 2026
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act — This bill extends tax breaks on apparel imports from Haiti to encourage trade and manufacturing jobs in Haiti through 2028.
Jan 12, 2026
Remote Access Security Act — This bill expands government oversight of technology access by requiring export controls on remote digital access to U.S. technology and data, giving regulators more authority to restrict which foreign persons can interact with American systems online.
Jan 9, 2026
Affordable HOMES Act — This bill removes energy efficiency requirements for manufactured homes and prevents the government from setting new efficiency standards, which would undermine efforts to reduce energy consumption in the housing sector.
Jan 8, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock. — This procedural rule bill establishes how Congress will debate and vote on legislation, which directly affects whether lawmakers operate with transparent processes and clear accountability to constituents.
Jan 8, 2026
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act — This bill reduces the financial burden on communities for a water infrastructure project by eliminating interest charges and extending repayment over a longer period, making public investment in water delivery more affordable.
Jan 8, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 — This bill allocates federal spending across multiple departments and agencies for commerce, law enforcement, science, energy, water, and environmental programs.
Jan 8, 2026
Breaking the Gridlock Act — This bill would advance government accountability by requiring Congress to vote on whether to extend the federal debt limit rather than allowing it to increase automatically, forcing elected officials to take explicit responsibility for fiscal decisions.
Jan 8, 2026
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act — This bill protects a portion of the Everglades ecosystem by expanding tribal land stewardship and implementing flood protection measures in an environmentally sensitive area.
Jan 7, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken energy efficiency standards by relaxing showerhead regulations and preventing enforcement of efficiency rules for manufactured housing.
Dec 18, 2025
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act — This bill would restrict Medicaid coverage for gender transition medical procedures for minors, limiting access to certain healthcare treatments for young people.
Dec 18, 2025
Pet and Livestock Protection Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by removing endangered species safeguards for gray wolves, undermining wildlife conservation efforts.
Dec 18, 2025
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act — This bill would make it easier for mining companies to use federal lands for waste disposal and related activities, potentially increasing environmental impacts from mining operations.
Dec 18, 2025
SPEED Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by narrowing the scope of environmental reviews required before major federal projects proceed.
Dec 17, 2025
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. — This bill would limit the President's ability to conduct military operations against terrorist groups in the Western Hemisphere without explicit Congressional approval, requiring either a declaration of war or specific military authorization.
Dec 17, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. — This bill would restrict Medicaid funding for certain healthcare procedures for minors while also advancing affordable health insurance access.
Dec 17, 2025
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — This bill would work to reduce the amount Americans pay for health insurance coverage.
Dec 17, 2025
Protect Children’s Innocence Act — This bill restricts medical treatment options available to transgender minors and their families by criminalizing gender-affirming care, which civil rights advocates argue limits personal autonomy and medical freedom while opponents of such care argue it protects children.
Dec 17, 2025
Reliable Power Act — This bill requires annual assessments of electric grid reliability and creates a process for federal regulators to review energy regulations that might threaten sufficient power generation capacity.
Dec 17, 2025
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress. — This bill would require congressional approval before U.S. military action against Venezuela, reinforcing the constitutional requirement for legislative oversight of military operations.
Dec 16, 2025
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 — This bill makes it easier to keep aging power plants operating by lowering the threshold for challenging their retirement, which could delay the transition to cleaner energy sources.
Dec 16, 2025
Kayla Hamilton Act — This bill would require the government to consider more factors when deciding where to place unaccompanied migrant children in custody, potentially affecting how they are treated while in the immigration system.
Dec 16, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children. — This bill would streamline environmental reviews, facilitate hardrock mining operations, remove protections for gray wolves, and potentially reduce energy regulations in ways that could undermine environmental protections while advancing extraction and energy infrastructure.
Dec 15, 2025
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act — This bill makes a minor technical update to a youth recognition program with no meaningful impact on government accountability or transparency.
Dec 15, 2025
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes. — This bill transfers a small parcel of federal forest land to a local county for public purposes like education and youth development, supporting community infrastructure investment.
Dec 12, 2025
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act — This bill speeds up approval of natural gas and LNG projects by reducing environmental review requirements and consolidating decision-making power.
Dec 11, 2025
Protect America's Workforce Act — This bill would restore federal employees' rights to collectively bargain and join unions by blocking an executive order that removed those protections from certain agencies.
Dec 11, 2025
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors. — This bill would hold the President accountable through impeachment proceedings for alleged abuse of power against members of Congress and the judiciary.
Dec 11, 2025
Electric Supply Chain Act — This bill advances environmental and energy goals by requiring the federal government to identify and address vulnerabilities in the electricity supply chain, including the availability of critical materials needed for clean energy generation and transmission.
Dec 11, 2025
PERMIT Act — This bill would weaken environmental protections by narrowing which waterways and water features are protected from pollution under federal law.
Dec 11, 2025
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 — This bill makes it easier for investment funds to pool money into private investments, which could increase capital available for business growth and job creation.
Dec 11, 2025
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act — This bill requires state utility regulators to plan for reliable electricity supply but does not directly advance environmental goals or clean energy transitions.
Dec 10, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes. — This bill would restore federal employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain by overturning an executive order that had exempted certain agencies from labor-management requirements.
Dec 10, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — This bill addresses a specific administrative matter regarding remains at a military cemetery but does not substantively affect national security or foreign policy.
Dec 10, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would weaken water pollution protections, streamline natural gas infrastructure approvals, and prioritize reliable generation over clean energy standards.
Dec 9, 2025
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 — This bill extends federal funding to rural schools and counties with federal land, which can support education resources and infrastructure in underserved areas.
Dec 1, 2025
No New Burma Funds Act — This bill restricts international lending to Burma to pressure the country on policy concerns, using financial leverage as a foreign policy tool.
Nov 21, 2025
Denouncing the horrors of socialism. — This bill expresses a political position on economic policy but does not create new transparency requirements or accountability mechanisms for government.
Nov 20, 2025
REFINER Act — This bill would support fossil fuel refining infrastructure by commissioning research on expanding petrochemical refineries, which could undermine clean energy transition goals.
Nov 20, 2025
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025 — This bill removes environmental and regulatory safeguards for natural gas exports, prioritizing fossil fuel development over climate and energy transition goals.
Nov 19, 2025
To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. — This bill removes senators' ability to sue the government when their office data is accessed or disclosed without required notice, reducing accountability mechanisms for protecting sensitive government information.
Nov 19, 2025
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act — This bill strengthens national security by ensuring communities have better information and support to access federal grants for protecting themselves against terrorist attacks.
Nov 19, 2025
Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. — This bill restricts a legislator's ability to serve on committees, raising civil liberties concerns about legislative speech and assembly rights even while potentially serving accountability purposes.
Nov 19, 2025
Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025 — This bill would undo police accountability measures including restrictions on harmful restraint techniques, moving criminal justice policy in a more permissive direction for law enforcement.
Nov 19, 2025
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025 — This bill would make it harder for people accused of violent crimes to be released before trial by requiring cash bail and mandatory detention in DC.
Nov 18, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision". — This bill would overturn a rule that protected nearly half of Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve from oil and gas drilling, thereby opening more public lands to fossil fuel extraction.
Nov 18, 2025
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. — This bill would block federal rules allowing oil and gas leasing on protected public lands in Alaska, preventing fossil fuel development in sensitive environmental areas.
Nov 18, 2025
Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois. — This bill advances government accountability by formally documenting and publicly disapproving of a representative's conduct, creating a transparent record of the House's judgment on a member's behavior.
Nov 18, 2025
Epstein Files Transparency Act — This bill would require the government to publicly release documents from a major investigation, making official records accessible to the public for scrutiny.
Nov 18, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision". — This bill would block the federal government from allowing oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Coastal Plain, preventing new fossil fuel extraction on sensitive public lands.
Nov 18, 2025
Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. — This bill seeks to remove a member from a committee based on allegations of misconduct, which raises questions about due process protections and the standards for restricting political participation.
Nov 18, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment". — This bill would reverse a decision to stop leasing federal coal lands, instead allowing coal to continue being available for extraction on public lands.
Nov 17, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 — This bill strengthens national security by directing the Department of Homeland Security to develop and report on coordinated strategies to prevent and respond to vehicle-based terrorist attacks.
Nov 17, 2025
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act — This bill strengthens the country's ability to detect and respond to cyberattacks from foreign governments, particularly China, by creating a coordinated government task force to protect critical infrastructure.
Nov 12, 2025
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes. — This bill allows the House to consider a Senate amendment to a continuing appropriations measure that funds government operations and extensions for fiscal year 2026.
Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 — This bill temporarily funds the federal government through November 2025, allowing continued spending but delaying decisions about final budget priorities and allocations.
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