Kennedy’s bills that became law
4 bills and joint resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress, furthest along first. These are the bills counted in Kennedy’s effectiveness score.
2 overturned federal rules · 1 national policy · 1 Federal Bar Association-specific
- S. 269 Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People ActPrevents federal agencies from making improper payments to deceased individuals. AI-readSocial Welfare · Became law Feb 10, 2026 National policy
- S. 616 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025Amends the charter of the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association. AI-readLaw · Became law Dec 12, 2025 Local or single-entity · Federal Bar Association
- S.J.Res. 13 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Overturns Treasury rule revising bank merger application review procedures and removing expedited approval options. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Became law Jun 20, 2025 Overturns a federal rule
- S.J.Res. 11 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".Overturns federal rule requiring oil and gas lessees to submit archaeological reports. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Became law Mar 14, 2025 Overturns a federal rule
Stage comes from each bill’s latest action on congress.gov; the full history is on each bill page.