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119th United States Congress

2025–2027 meeting of U.S. legislature

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Jan 31, 2026
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Clemency for illegal aliens bill

There is no sweeping federal "" law currently enacted; historically and legally, "amnesty" or clemency in immigration means a pardon or statutory path from unlawful status to lawful permanent residenc...

Oct 29, 2025
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What is the current legislative schedule for House Republicans under Mike Johnson's leadership?

House action under Speaker Mike Johnson is essentially paused: the House has not conducted legislative business since September 19 amid the government shutdown, and Johnson has not announced a firm re...

Jan 15, 2026
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What legal standards would courts apply if the president explicitly invoked the Insurrection Act in 2026?

If the president explicitly invoked the Insurrection Act in 2026, federal courts would apply a mix of statutory text, historic practice, constitutional limits, and evolving standards from recent refor...

Jan 31, 2026

What legal standards govern state access to federal law enforcement body‑worn camera footage in officer‑involved shootings?

State access to federal body‑worn camera (BWC) footage in officer‑involved shootings is not governed by a single, uniform statute; instead it sits at the intersection of and proposals, state public‑re...

Nov 6, 2025

When did Republican members of the Senate return from recess in 2025?

Republican members of the Senate were back in Washington and the Senate was in active session in the first week of November 2025, with media schedules showing the chamber meeting on November 3 and a f...