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Legislative Branch Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
April 29, 2026	National	S J Res 139	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"	Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 52)
April 29, 2026	National	S J Res 99	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents"	Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50)
April 22, 2026	National	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	Bill Passed - House (220 - 196)
March 26, 2026	National	H Res 1128	Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security	Resolution Passed - House (225 - 187)
March 5, 2026	National	H Con Res 38	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	Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
4/29	S J Res 139	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period"	Motion Rejected - Senate (46 - 52)
4/29	S J Res 99	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents"	Motion Agreed - Senate (47 - 50)
4/22	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	Bill Passed - House (220 - 196)
3/26	H Res 1128	Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security	Resolution Passed - House (225 - 187)
3/05	H Con Res 38	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	Bill Failed - House (212 - 219)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
April 5, 2024	Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6	Robert Kennedy
May 9, 2023	House Passes Two Bipartisan Science Committee Bills	Mike Waltz
Jan. 5, 2023	CNN "The Lead" - TRANSCRIPT Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) Is Interviewed About Speaker Vote; Now: House Taking 10th Speaker Vote As McCarthy's Path Uncertain; Kevin McCarthy Loses Speakership Bid On Third Day As Votes Tally Climbs To 11. Aired 5-6p ET	Mike Waltz
March 2, 2022	The Washington Times - Respecting Separation of Powers Key to Restoring Congress	Lee Zeldin
Feb. 3, 2022	Rubio Joins Bicameral Lawmakers In Requesting Information On Biden's Cataloging Of Federal Employees' Religious Beliefs	Marco Rubio

Date	Title	Politician
April 5, 2024	Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Issues Statement on January 6	Robert Kennedy
May 9, 2023	House Passes Two Bipartisan Science Committee Bills	Mike Waltz
Jan. 5, 2023	CNN "The Lead" - TRANSCRIPT Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) Is Interviewed About Speaker Vote; Now: House Taking 10th Speaker Vote As McCarthy's Path Uncertain; Kevin McCarthy Loses Speakership Bid On Third Day As Votes Tally Climbs To 11. Aired 5-6p ET	Mike Waltz
March 2, 2022	The Washington Times - Respecting Separation of Powers Key to Restoring Congress	Lee Zeldin
Feb. 3, 2022	Rubio Joins Bicameral Lawmakers In Requesting Information On Biden's Cataloging Of Federal Employees' Religious Beliefs	Marco Rubio

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Interest Group Ratings

Year(s)	Special Interest Group
2023-2024	U.S. Term Limits (USTL)
2023	The Lugar Center
2021-2022	The Lugar Center
2021	The Lugar Center
2019-2020	The Lugar Center

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 3, 2026	New Mexico	House Joint Resolution 7: New Mexico Establish Salary for State Legislators Amendment	Pending
Nov. 3, 2026	Nebraska	Legislative Resolution 19 Constitutional Amendments: Nebraska Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment	Pending
Nov. 3, 2026	North Dakota	Senate Concurrent Resolution 4008: North Dakota Changes to State Legislative Term Limits Amendment	Pending
May 16, 2026	Louisiana	Amendment 1: Louisiana Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment	Failed
March 29, 2025	Louisiana	Amendment 1: Allow Legislature to Create Trial Courts of Specialized Jurisdiction and Provide Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction to Discipline Out-of-State Lawyers Amendment	Failed

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