How do I look up a bill in Congress?

Enter the bill number the way Congress writes it — HR 1 or S 567 — and optionally the Congress number in front. The result links to the full official record on Congress.gov.

What does latest action mean?

It is the most recent step the Library of Congress has recorded: referral, a vote, enrollment, or presentation to the President. It is not a legal conclusion and can lag live floor activity.

Does this include state legislation?

No. This tool covers federal bills and resolutions only. State legislatures publish their own journals, and the numbers are not interchangeable with H.R. and S.

Is a bill law once it appears here?

No. A bill becomes law only after both chambers pass it and the President signs it — or Congress overrides a veto. Most measures listed here never reach that point.

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Bill Status Lookup

Look up any House or Senate bill by number. Status, sponsor, and latest action come from Congress.gov.

Recently updated bills

S. 5365119th CongressSenateAug 7, 2026
Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R. 5733119th CongressHouseOct 10, 2025
Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9641119th CongressHouseJul 15, 2026
Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
H.R. 9642119th CongressHouseJul 15, 2026
Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
H.R. 9644119th CongressHouseJul 15, 2026
Medicare Advantage MLR Transparency Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
S. 4794119th CongressSenateJun 16, 2026
Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5163119th CongressSenateAug 6, 2026
No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 476119th CongressSenateOct 30, 2025
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7851)
H.Res. 806119th CongressHouseOct 14, 2025
Supporting the recognition of October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5162119th CongressHouseSep 4, 2025
Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
S. 5287119th CongressSenateAug 6, 2026
Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4191119th CongressSenateMar 25, 2026
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5283119th CongressSenateAug 6, 2026
Momnibus Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4552119th CongressSenateMay 18, 2026
Moms Matter Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R. 8153119th CongressHouseMar 27, 2026
Maternal Vaccination Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7049119th CongressHouseFeb 24, 2026
Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8055119th CongressHouseMar 24, 2026
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
S. 4481119th CongressSenateMay 11, 2026
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4149119th CongressSenateMar 19, 2026
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R. 8907119th CongressHouseMay 19, 2026
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Source: Congress.gov. A bill listed here may have been amended, tabled, or signed since the last update.

Enter a bill number — HR 1, S 567, or a Congress prefix like 118 HR 5376 — and this tool returns the official title, sponsor, and latest action from Congress.gov. Nothing is stored; the number lives in the page URL so a result is shareable.

Congress.gov is the Library of Congress record of every bill, resolution, and joint resolution. Alto does not interpret the text or call a vote. It shows what the official record currently says, with a link to read the bill itself.

How to read a bill number

House bills are H.R., Senate bills are S. Joint resolutions (H.J.Res., S.J.Res.), concurrent resolutions, and simple resolutions use the same lookup. The Congress number is the two-year session — the 119th Congress covers 2025–2026. If you omit it, the tool uses the current session.

What “latest action” actually means

The latest action is the most recent step recorded on Congress.gov: introduction, committee referral, a floor vote, enrollment, or presentation to the President. It is not a prediction, and it can lag the floor by a few hours. A bill can also be amended or tabled after the action you see here.

Introduced is not enacted

Most bills never become law. Introduction, a hearing, or even House passage still leaves the other chamber, a conference, and a presidential signature. Treat this page as a pointer to the official record, not as notice that a measure is in force.

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Bill Status Lookup — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a bill in Congress?: Enter the bill number the way Congress writes it — HR 1 or S 567 — and optionally the Congress number in front. The result links to the full official record on Congress.gov.
What does latest action mean?: It is the most recent step the Library of Congress has recorded: referral, a vote, enrollment, or presentation to the President. It is not a legal conclusion and can lag live floor activity.
Does this include state legislation?: No. This tool covers federal bills and resolutions only. State legislatures publish their own journals, and the numbers are not interchangeable with H.R. and S.
Is a bill law once it appears here?: No. A bill becomes law only after both chambers pass it and the President signs it — or Congress overrides a veto. Most measures listed here never reach that point.

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