Senate Committee Advances 2026 Legislative Branch Funding Bill, Freezing Congressional Pay
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Mullin. With written report No. 119-38.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-69.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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