Can a member of Congress propose a bill?

Only a member of Congress can propose a bill on the floor of Congress. After a bill is introduced, it has the possibility of becoming a law if it wins enough votes from members of Congress. Recognize a legally unenforceable situation in your congressional district that you believe needs a law to make it enforceable.

When do all bills and resolutions die in Congress?

All bills not enacted by the end of the session on Jan 3, 2021 die, and Congress will start over. Because there are so many bills and resolutions, it can be difficult to find the one you are looking for. Please consider your options: Start by using the subject areas listed on this page.

Are there any bills coming up in the Senate?

No bills have been posted as coming up by the House or Senate. Bills are put on the calendar of business often just days ahead of major activity. The majority party controls the calendar of business in each chamber.

How many bills have been passed in Congress so far?

There are 498 passed resolutions so far in this session of Congress (for joint and concurrent resolutions, passed both chambers). There are 544 bills and joint/concurrent resolutions that had a significant vote in one chamber, making them likely to have further action.

No bills have been posted as coming up by the House or Senate. Bills are put on the calendar of business often just days ahead of major activity. The majority party controls the calendar of business in each chamber.

How many bills and resolutions have been passed in Congress?

You can also get alerts based on citations to the United States Code. There are 136 enacted bills and joint resolutions so far in this session of Congress. There are 498 passed resolutions so far in this session of Congress (for joint and concurrent resolutions, passed both chambers).

How to get email alerts about bills in Congress?

There are many ways to get email alerts about bills in Congress from GovTrack. If you are interested in a particular bill, start by finding that bill. You can also get alerts for subject areas and bills assigned to committees. If you are interested in the legislative activity of your representative and senators, start by finding who represents you.

How many bills and concurrent resolutions are there?

There are 95 bills and joint/concurrent resolutions that had a significant vote in one chamber, making them likely to have further action. This bill is provisionally dead due to a failed vote for cloture on May 28, 2021. Cloture is required to move past a Senate filibuster or the threat of a filibuster and takes a 3/5ths vote.