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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 19, 2025 | National | HR 6019 | To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. | Bill Passed - House (426 - 0) |
| Sept. 17, 2025 | National | HR 5125 | District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (218 - 211) |
| July 23, 2025 | National | HR 3357 | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act | Bill Passed - House (381 - 31) |
| May 14, 2025 | National | HR 2243 | Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (229 - 193) |
| April 9, 2025 | National | HR 1526 | No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) | Bill Passed - House (219 - 213) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | HR 6019 | To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes. | Bill Passed - House (426 - 0) |
| 9/17 | HR 5125 | District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (218 - 211) |
| 7/23 | HR 3357 | Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act | Bill Passed - House (381 - 31) |
| 5/14 | HR 2243 | Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) Reform Act | Bill Passed - House (229 - 193) |
| 4/09 | HR 1526 | No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) | Bill Passed - House (219 - 213) |