Legislation Archive | 119th Congress
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S. 3500Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act27Impact
S. 3500
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
27
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Increase transparency in hydropower licensing by making licensing information and review steps more accessible to the public
What this does
- Require hydropower licensing transparency
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2025-12-16ChamberSenateTopicAlternative and renewable resources
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3518FLOWS Act27Impact
S. 3518
FLOWS Act
27
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Authorize measures under the FLOWS Act as a water and power proposal pending Senate subcommittee review
What this does
- Authorize FLOWS Act measures
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2025-12-17ChamberSenateTopicAlternative and renewable resources
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3635Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act27Impact
S. 3635
Fort Peck Water System Reauthorization Act
27
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Extends authorization for the Fort Peck water system to continue federal support for the project
What this does
- Extend Fort Peck water system authorization
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-14ChamberSenateTopicMontana
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3684Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act27Impact
S. 3684
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
27
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Reauthorizes federal research and development activities for water power technologies, including hydropower and marine energy
What this does
- Extend water power research programs
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-15ChamberSenateTopicCongressional oversight
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3693Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act23Impact
S. 3693
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Reauthorizes large-scale water recycling programs to continue federal support for water reuse projects
What this does
- Extend water recycling authorization
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-27ChamberSenateTopicWater quality
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3723Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act23Impact
S. 3723
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Authorize a feasibility study for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project to evaluate regional water supply needs and project options
What this does
- Authorize feasibility study
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicCongressional oversight
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3725Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act25Impact
S. 3725
Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
25
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
25
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
6
Summary
Authorize a feasibility study on expanding the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
What this does
- Authorize expansion feasibility study
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicCongressional oversight
5 cosponsors
OpenS. 3732Water Security and Drought Resilience Act23Impact
S. 3732
Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Establishes a federal framework to strengthen water security and improve drought resilience through water and power policy
What this does
- Establish water security framework
- Expand drought resilience measures
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicWater Resources Development
2 cosponsors
OpenS. 3736Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act23Impact
S. 3736
Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Authorize a feasibility study for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project to assess future water supply development
What this does
- Authorize project feasibility study
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, research
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3737GROW SMART Act21Impact
S. 3737
GROW SMART Act
21
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
21
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
2
Summary
Establishes the GROW SMART Act as a Senate measure under Energy and Natural Resources Committee review
What this does
- Establish GROW SMART Act
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicAgricultural practices and innovations
S. 3738MORE WATER Act21Impact
S. 3738
MORE WATER Act
21
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
21
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
2
Summary
Expand water supply development and management authorities under the MORE WATER Act to increase available water resources
What this does
- Expand water supply authorities
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicCalifornia
S. 3743A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.23Impact
S. 3743
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam
What this does
- Direct feasibility study
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-01-29ChamberSenateTopicAlternative and renewable resources
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 3792Water Project Navigators Act23Impact
S. 3792
Water Project Navigators Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Establishes water project navigators to help communities move water and power projects through federal processes
What this does
- Establish water project navigators
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-02-05ChamberSenateTopicWater Resources Development
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 4040Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 202623Impact
S. 4040
Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2026
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Amends water resources law for the Dakota region to update federal water project authorities and related management provisions
What this does
- Amend Dakota water resources law
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-03-10ChamberSenateTopicWater Resources Development
2 cosponsors
OpenS. 4041Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 202623Impact
S. 4041
Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program for collaborative watershed planning and management activities
What this does
- Extend watershed management program
Latest action2026-03-17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Introduced2026-03-10ChamberSenateTopicWater quality
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 4105Naturalization Accountability Act21Impact
S. 4105
Naturalization Accountability Act
21
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
21
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
2
Summary
Establishes accountability measures for the naturalization process under federal immigration law
What this does
- Establish naturalization accountability measures
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicImmigration
S. 4107Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act25Impact
S. 4107
Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act
25
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
25
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
6
Summary
Increase accountability and transparency in antitrust enforcement through measures tied to competition law oversight
What this does
- Establish antitrust accountability measures
- Increase antitrust enforcement transparency
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicCommerce
8 cosponsors
OpenS. 4108Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act23Impact
S. 4108
Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Corrects veterans burial benefits by changing how a specific burial benefit is applied under veterans' law
What this does
- Amend burial benefit rules
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicDefense
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 4109Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 202623Impact
S. 4109
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Reauthorizes stem cell therapeutic and research programs and activities for 2026
What this does
- Extend stem cell programs
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicHealth
3 cosponsors
OpenS. 4110EMPOWER for Health Act23Impact
S. 4110
EMPOWER for Health Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Establishes the EMPOWER for Health Act as a Senate measure on health policy now before the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
What this does
- Establish EMPOWER for Health Act
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1093)
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicHealth
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 4111Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act27Impact
S. 4111
Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act
27
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
27
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
8
Summary
Imposes a windfall profits tax targeting large oil company earnings from unusually high profits
What this does
- Establish windfall profits tax
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicTaxation
12 cosponsors
OpenS. 4112A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.21Impact
S. 4112
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for the production of refined coal, and for other purposes.
21
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
21
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
2
Summary
Extend the tax credit period for refined coal production by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
What this does
- Amend Internal Revenue Code
- Extend refined coal credit period
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicTaxation
S. 4113AI Guardrails Act of 202621Impact
S. 4113
AI Guardrails Act of 2026
21
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
21
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
2
Summary
Establishes federal guardrails for artificial intelligence, with the measure centered on armed services oversight and use
What this does
- Establish AI guardrails
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicDefense
S. 4114Student Protection and Success Act23Impact
S. 4114
Student Protection and Success Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Strengthens student protections and educational success measures through a Senate proposal on education policy
What this does
- Establish student protections
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicEducation
1 cosponsor
OpenS. 4115BETS OFF Act23Impact
S. 4115
BETS OFF Act
23
Impact
CommitteeUpdated 2026-04-20
Legislative Impact
Limited Policy Signal
23
Momentum Score
Low Momentum
4
Summary
Prohibit the use of interstate communications facilities for sports betting, making sports wagering the most specific supported subject
What this does
- Prohibit sports betting communications
Latest action2026-03-17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced2026-03-17ChamberSenateTopicFinance
2 cosponsors
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