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Bill (official record) · H.R. 3385 · 118th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications · Mar 06, 2024

H.R. 3385: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill (official record) · H.Res. 869 · 118th Congress · Congress · Nov 15, 2023

H.Res. 869: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5961) to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes.

…of the bill (H.R. 5893) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill…
Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 39 · 118th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance · May 24, 2023

H.J.Res. 39: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on…
Bill (official record) · H.Res. 327 · 118th Congress · Congress · Apr 26, 2023

H.Res. 327: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 39) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

…debt), and H.J. Res. 39 (which nullifies a rule submitted by the Department of Commerce that allows for the suspension of duties on certain solar panels that are completed in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam and use certain Chinese…
Bill (official record) · H.R. 8318 · 117th Congress · Health · Jul 07, 2022

H.R. 8318: To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 213 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection · Sep 17, 2026

H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor Craft regulation. Among other elements, the amendments proposed by CARB and partially authorized by…
Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 75 · 119th Congress · Energy · May 09, 2025

H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new…
Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 15 · 119th Congress · Energy · Jan 09, 2025

H.J.Res. 15: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

…to achieve more energy savings. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill (official record) · H.R. 4842 · 119th Congress · Commerce · Aug 01, 2025

H.R. 4842: SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act

Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within…
Bill (official record) · H.R. 1325 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications · Mar 25, 2025

H.R. 1325: Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025

…2030. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill (official record) · H.Res. 975 · 118th Congress · Commerce · Jan 18, 2024

H.Res. 975: Recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter and the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of Florida.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Bill (official record) · H.R. 5515 · 118th Congress · Commerce · Sep 14, 2023

H.R. 5515: Commercial Geostationary Remote Sensing Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Bill (official record) · H.R. 9483 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection · Jun 25, 2026

H.R. 9483: Clean Ports for Commerce Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Bill (official record) · S.J.Res. 112 · 119th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector · Apr 30, 2026

S.J.Res. 112: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce relating to "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
Bill (official record) · H.R. 1363 · 118th Congress · Taxation · Dec 17, 2024

H.R. 1363: American Space Commerce Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill (official record) · H.R. 9026 · 118th Congress · Economics and Public Finance · Jul 11, 2024

H.R. 9026: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
Bill (official record) · H.J.Res. 164 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement · Jul 11, 2024

H.J.Res. 164: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 23.
Bill (official record) · S. 4652 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement · Jul 10, 2024

S. 4652: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill (official record) · H.R. 6841 · 118th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Jun 27, 2024

H.R. 6841: To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

Subcommittee Hearings Held
Bill (official record) · H.R. 8364 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement · May 10, 2024

H.R. 8364: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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H.R. 3385: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.

H.J.Res. 39: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

H.R. 8318: To restrict limitations on the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce.

H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 15: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

H.R. 4842: SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act

H.R. 1325: Commercial Remote Sensing Amendment Act of 2025

H.Res. 975: Recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter and the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of Florida.

H.R. 5515: Commercial Geostationary Remote Sensing Act of 2023

H.R. 9483: Clean Ports for Commerce Act

H.R. 1363: American Space Commerce Act of 2023

H.R. 9026: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

H.J.Res. 164: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

S. 4652: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

H.R. 6841: To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Coastal and Estuarine Resilience and Restoration Program, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8364: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act