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Bernard Sanders

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sjres158-119

Cosponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

1 clause Mar 26, 2026

sjres138-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

1 clause Mar 19, 2026

sjres137-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

1 clause Mar 19, 2026

s4095-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Justice for Hind Rajab Act

5 clauses Mar 12, 2026

s3466-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

57 clauses Dec 11, 2025
Law Enforcement Government Healthcare Veterans

s3344-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025

2 clauses Dec 4, 2025
Government General Public

s2939-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish universal child care and early learning programs.

26 clauses Sep 30, 2025
Education Social Services Research & Science Religious Organizations

s2827-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025

1 clause Sep 17, 2025

s2534-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.

9 clauses Jul 30, 2025
Healthcare Defense Government Veterans

s2481-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To ensure that teachers are paid a livable and competitive salary throughout their career, and for other purposes.

32 clauses Jul 28, 2025
Education Nonprofits Labor State & Local Government

s2087-119

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To prohibit the use of funds for military force against Iran, and for other purposes.

1 clause Jun 17, 2025

s2070-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To provide limited authority to use the Armed Forces to suppress insurrection or rebellion and quell domestic violence.

11 clauses Jun 12, 2025
Government General Public Defense

s1915-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To rescind each Medal of Honor awarded for acts at Wounded Knee Creek on December 29, 1890, and for other purposes.

2 clauses May 22, 2025

s1709-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025

14 clauses May 12, 2025
Education Labor Healthcare Government

s1068-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title 5 and title 38, United States Code, to put veteran and military families first and to provide protections for employees, benefits, and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

27 clauses Mar 13, 2025
Military Federal Administration Labor Government

s1027-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Military Spouse Hiring Act

1 clause Mar 13, 2025

s997-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

11 clauses Mar 12, 2025
Labor Law Enforcement Government Transportation

sjres32-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

1 clause Mar 10, 2025

s891-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Bipartisan Health Care Act

106 clauses Mar 6, 2025
Education Healthcare Government Pharmacy Benefit Management

s567-119

Cosponsor Passed Senate

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

4 clauses Feb 13, 2025
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