Legislation · 119th Congress · as of Nov 12, 2026

Where this Congress’s bills stand

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How far 19,857 bills and resolutions have gotten

So far · as of Nov 12, 2026

In committee 17,493 88%
Sent to committee, never taken up16,656 84%Discussed in committee, not voted out837 4%Approved by committee707 4%Passed the House or Senate1,476 7%Passed the House and Senate39 <1%Vetoed2 <1%Became law140 <1%1 ceremonial

1 of 140 are ceremonial (post-office namings, coins, designations).

Ceremonial laws pile up in the lame duck: the 118th finished at 29%, but was at 11% at this point.

40 to 60% of a Congress’s laws arrive after Election Day.

88% of this Congress’s bills and resolutions have not left committee; the 118th was at 89% at month 22. 1 in 142 became law.

Includes 2,392 non-binding resolutions and ceremonial bills. House and Senate companions count once each. Congress.gov via GovInfo · to Nov 12, 2026 How we count stages How we classify bills

Shortcuts and dead ends

How endings are recorded

Endings

25Failed floor votevoted down in the House or Senate
2Vetoedby the President
2Veto upheldof the 2 vetoed
7Committee recommended against itall House resolutions of inquiry

Routes around committee

777Skipped committeeof the 1,657 that passed at least one chamber, with no committee report
111forced out of committee, by petition or Senate rule8 House discharge petitions reached 218 signatures this Congress

Veto upheld is part of vetoed. A count of 0 has no list to open. Skipped committee usually means suspension of the rules or unanimous consent; discharge is by House petition or Senate Rule XIV.

How far bills get, by lobbying

Each group by stage reached · colors as in the bar above

No lobbying on file12,751 bills and resolutions · 11% past committee
1 to 4 organizations lobbied6,114 bills and resolutions · 11% past committee
5 or more organizations lobbied913 bills and resolutions · 22% past committee

Bills and resolutions that 5 or more organizations lobbied on got past committee about twice as often as bills and resolutions with no lobbying on file.

Counts organizations that reported lobbying on a bill, once each, from filings made before the bill left committee. Only organizations with a PAC on file are counted (about 2,200), so universities, hospitals, local governments and most nonprofits are left out and “no lobbying on file” can include bills others lobbied on. Set aside: 79 must-pass bills (spending, defense, stopgap, budget) and the handful of bills lobbied by more organizations than almost any other (10 became law).

Lobbying disclosure filings · 119th so far Method

How long they take

median days10th–90th

Introduced → approved by committee114 days
17,493 not yet approved by committee
Approved by committee → passed a chamber10 days
707 not yet passed a chamber
Passed one → passed both72 days
838 not yet passed the other chamber
Passed both → became law20 days
18 awaiting the President
06 mo1 yrCongress ends

Half of the bills a committee approved got there within 114 days.

Medians use only bills that made the step.

Action dates · 119th so far Method

How long they are

Words (each step is 10 times longer) · bills per bar

median 523
2001k10k100k1M
ShortestH.Res. 598Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.7 words
LongestH.R. 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027422,562 words

The median bill or resolution is 523 words; 3 are over 200,000.

Latest text version. 142 without text are left out; under 500 words is the first bar.

GovInfo bill text, latest version · 119th so far Method

Every bill

16,656 bills and resolutions · latest action first

Stage: Sent to committee, never taken upClear all
BillTitleSponsorIntroducedTypeStageWordsCosponsorsLobbied by
H.Res. 1575Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.DSteve Cohen TNSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee17k words00
H.Res. 1576Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.DSharice Davids KSSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee1.9k words10
H.Res. 1577Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.DDanny K. Davis ILSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee612 words10
H.Res. 1578Supporting the designation of September 2026 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".DRosa L. DeLauro CTSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee813 words10
H.Res. 1579Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026, as "National Children's Emotional Wellness Month" and for increased public awareness regarding children's emotional health and wellness.RYoung Kim CASep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee242 words10
H.Res. 1580Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".DLucy McBath GASep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee634 words110
H.Res. 1581Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2026.RAddison P. McDowell NCSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee1k words30
H.Res. 1582Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.DGrace Meng NYSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee1.2k words30
H.Res. 1583Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".DRaul Ruiz CASep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee417 words51
H.Res. 1584Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people.RChristopher H. Smith NJSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee456 words311
H.Res. 1585Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.DDina Titus NVSep 24, 2026Non-binding resolutionIn committee426 words250
S. 5494Zeus 95 Memorial ActDPatty Murray WASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee250 words20
S. 5495Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026DAndy Kim NJSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee246 words10
S. 5496Health CARE Act of 2026DMark R. Warner VASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee37k words02
S. 5497Providing Veterans Essential Medications ActIAngus S. King, Jr. MESep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee195 words30
S. 5498Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion ActDMark R. Warner VASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee142 words00
S. 5499STOP TICKS ActDMark R. Warner VASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee289 words00
S. 5500Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026DLisa Blunt Rochester DESep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee1.2k words01
S. 5501A bill to amend the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act to modify and continue an exemption from application of the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, and for other purposes.RLisa Murkowski AKSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee40 words10
S. 5502Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure ActDMargaret Wood Hassan NHSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee649 words10
S. 5503Taxpayer Funded Compensation Accountability ActRBill Cassidy LASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee224 words00
S. 5504A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program on Department of Defense partnerships with institutions of higher education recognized in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program for Cyber Research, and for other purposes.DJacky Rosen NVSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee365 words10
S. 5505Safe and Fair Elections Act of 2026RBill Cassidy LASep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee3.4k words00
S. 5506National Talent Strategy Act of 2026DLisa Blunt Rochester DESep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee1.5k words10
S. 5507Saver's Match Enhancement Act of 2026DRon Wyden ORSep 24, 2026SubstantiveIn committee419 words01

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