16 Sep Bills That Passed in the Last 48 Hours

Past 48 hours, 2026-09-16. Source: Congress.gov roll-call records.

What just passed

1. S4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026 — senate on 2026-09-15: 73 Yea, 23 Nay. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-24, 3/5 majority required). Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX).
2. PN1093-3 — senate on 2026-09-15: 51 Yea, 44 Nay. Nomination Confirmed (52-45).
3. HR3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 — house on 2026-09-14: 345 Yea, 60 Nay. Passed. Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI).
4. HR4219: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 — house on 2026-09-14: 371 Yea, 33 Nay. Passed. Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI).

What “passed” means

A bill passing one chamber is a milestone but not the final step. Most legislation requires both House and Senate passage, plus presidential signature, to become law. Click any bill above to see the full vote breakdown by member, plus the bill’s broader status.

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