Tim Kaine

Senate · Democrat · Virginia · since Jan 2019

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Friday, Sep 25

Became law

S. 603 · A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 119-115.

What it would change

This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)

The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Their bill moved

S. 603 · A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Signed by President.

What it would change

This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)

The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Thursday, Sep 24

Introduced a bill

S. 5540 · PREP Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 244

H.Con.Res. 89 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On the Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolution Rejected, 49–50.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 243

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 74–25.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 242

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute. Official page ›

On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 77–23.

Wednesday, Sep 23

Their bill moved

S. 3313 · Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

What it would change

No official summary yet.

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 874 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Paraguay's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936-4937)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 882 · A resolution requesting information on the Central African Republic's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4942-4943)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 883 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Burundi's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4943-4944)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 885 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guinea-Bissau's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 873 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Moldova's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 878 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4939-4940)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 880 · A resolution requesting information on the Commonwealth of Dominica's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 879 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ecuador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4940-4941)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 887 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Palau's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4946-4947)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 877 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uganda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4939)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 881 · A resolution requesting information on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941-4942)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 875 · A resolution requesting information on the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 884 · A resolution requesting information on Belize's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4944)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 876 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Sierra Leone's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4938)

Introduced a bill

S.Res. 886 · A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Liberia's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945-4946)

Introduced a bill

S. 5480 · School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4935)

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 241

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 50–47.

What is a nomination vote?

A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.

Tuesday, Sep 22

Their bill moved

S. 603 · A bill to designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Presented to President.

What it would change

This bill establishes the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System to promote public appreciation of the historic contributions made by George Catlett Marshall, Jr. (George Catlett Marshall, Jr. served as Army Chief of Staff during World War II, and later as Secretary of State, president of the American Red Cross, and Secretary of Defense.)

The bill designates the George C. Marshall International Center as the management entity for the affiliated area. The Department of the Interior must enter into an agreement with the center that describes the roles and responsibilities for management of the affiliated area. Further, Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the center for the purpose of providing financial assistance for the marketing, marking, interpretation, and preservation of the affiliated area.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 523

S.Res. 931 · A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266) · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 932 · A resolution requesting information on Venezuela's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5266-5267) · Sep 30, 2026

S. 5675 · Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 924 · A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) · Sep 29, 2026

S.Res. 911 · A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074) · Sep 28, 2026

Committees

  • Senate Committee on Armed Services Member
  • Emerging Threats and Capabilities Member
  • Readiness and Management Support Member
  • Seapower Ranking member
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Member
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism Member
  • State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development Member
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Ranking member
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Member
  • Education and the American Family Member
  • Employment and Workplace Safety Member
  • Senate Committee on the Budget Member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.