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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | National | HR 8029 | Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act | Bill Passed - House (218 - 206) |
| March 25, 2026 | National | HR 5103 | Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 | Bill Passed - House (218 - 206) |
| March 19, 2026 | National | HR 4638 | Federal Working Animal Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (228 - 190) |
| March 18, 2026 | National | HR 1958 | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 | Bill Passed - House (231 - 186) |
| March 5, 2026 | National | HR 7744 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 | Bill Passed - House (221 - 209) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26 | HR 8029 | Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act | Bill Passed - House (218 - 206) |
| 3/25 | HR 5103 | Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 | Bill Passed - House (218 - 206) |
| 3/19 | HR 4638 | Federal Working Animal Protection Act | Bill Passed - House (228 - 190) |
| 3/18 | HR 1958 | Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026 | Bill Passed - House (231 - 186) |
| 3/05 | HR 7744 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 | Bill Passed - House (221 - 209) |