August 2, 2026
Over the last seven days (Jul 27, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026), Congress introduced new bills, moved measures through committees, took floor votes, and enacted some into law. This page pulls those signals together in one place.
| Bills introduced | 161 |
| Bills with actions recorded | 248 |
| Laws enacted | 0 |
| Recorded floor votes | 8 |
| Committee activity records | 253 |
All counts are based on official congressional data, assembled and normalized by LegiList.
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/sres/817
Recently sponsored bills
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| S 5203 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to certain exempt facility bonds. |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
Recently cosponsored bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S 3101 | SAFE KIDS Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| S 4604 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain percentage depletion rules with respect to oil and gas wells. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| S 5200 | A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as a high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| SRES 819 | A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions. | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390) |
| S 1901 | A bill to address the effect of litigation on applications to export liquefied natural gas, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Recent floor votes by this member
| Date | Chamber / Vote | Question |
|---|---|---|
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Jul 30, 2026 Cast: Yea |
Senate Roll Call 217 Related bill: S.Res. 817 |
On the Resolution S.Res. 817 |
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Jul 30, 2026 Cast: Nay |
Senate Roll Call 216 Related bill: S.J.Res. 181 |
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
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Jul 30, 2026 Cast: Nay |
Senate Roll Call 215 Related bill: S.J.Res. 199 |
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
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Jul 29, 2026 Cast: Yea |
Senate Roll Call 214 Related bill: S.Res. 817 |
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 |
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Jul 29, 2026 Cast: Yea |
Senate Roll Call 213 Related bill: H.R. 5334 |
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Recent bill activity
| Bill | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
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S 5202 A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition for minors. |
Referred To | Jul 30, 2026 |
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S 5195 A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools. |
Referred To | Jul 30, 2026 |
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S 5193 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity to improve health outcomes and increase access to specialized care. |
Referred To | Jul 30, 2026 |
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S 5190 A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. |
Referred To | Jul 30, 2026 |
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S 4689 READ Act |
Markup By | Jul 30, 2026 |
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S 5179 A bill to clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex. |
Referred To | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Date | Chamber / Roll Call | Question & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 217 Related bill: S.Res. 817 |
Question:
On the Resolution S.Res. 817 Result: Resolution Agreed to Yea 50 · Nay 47 · Present 0 · Not Voting 3 |
| Jul 30, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 216 Related bill: S.J.Res. 181 |
Question:
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected Yea 49 · Nay 50 · Present 0 · Not Voting 1 |
| Jul 30, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 215 Related bill: S.J.Res. 199 |
Question:
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected Yea 47 · Nay 52 · Present 0 · Not Voting 1 |
| Jul 29, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 214 Related bill: S.Res. 817 |
Question:
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to Yea 50 · Nay 45 · Present 0 · Not Voting 5 |
| Jul 29, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 213 Related bill: H.R. 5334 |
Question:
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to Yea 84 · Nay 12 · Present 0 · Not Voting 4 |
| Jul 28, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 212 Related bill: H.R. 5334 |
Question:
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to Yea 86 · Nay 12 · Present 0 · Not Voting 2 |
| Jul 28, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 211 Related bill: PN1092 |
Question:
On the Nomination PN1092 Result: Nomination Confirmed Yea 51 · Nay 47 · Present 0 · Not Voting 2 |
| Jul 27, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 210 Related bill: PN1092 |
Question:
On the Cloture Motion PN1092 Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to Yea 51 · Nay 43 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6 |
Reported by committee
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| S 3097 | Health Information Privacy Reform Act |
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
Other actions
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| S 5180 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program. |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| SJRES 181 | A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. |
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| SJRES 199 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". |
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vo Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9992 | To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrators of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration to establish a memorandum of understanding to share disaster relief data and information, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10009 | To amend section 3282 of title 18 to extend the statute of limitations for bribery or theft offenses concerning public officials or federal funds, and other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9979 | To prohibit discrimination against firearms shippers or transporters by common carriers and contract carriers, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9977 | To exempt certain home building products from certain tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10003 | To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10010 | Build Homes, Not Hate Act of 2026 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9995 | To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workfo Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9982 | To impose sanctions on the Polisario Front if it cooperates with an Iranian-affiliated terrorist organization. |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9989 | To require candidates for Federal office to divest publicly traded securities or place such securities in a qualified blind trust upon filing for office, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ho Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10006 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain population census tracts containing former military installations to be designated as qualified opportunity zones. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9978 | Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act of 2026 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10002 | To require the President to carry out the hazard mitigation program under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9991 | To amend section 102 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that a person who refuses to answer certain questions or is finally convicted of perjury before either House of Congress shall be debarred from Federal employment, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Gover Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HRES 1465 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from engaging in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10001 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for employees in fire protection activities for worker's compensation under chapter 81 of such title, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10007 | To prioritize educating and training for existing and new environmental health professionals. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9990 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9988 | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10005 | To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a survey with respect to data center resource consumption, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10008 | Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Service Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9996 | To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain health coverage of newborns. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10004 | To amend title 10, United States Code, to incorporate requirements for data centers for the protection of water resources, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ar Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9980 | To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require a school food authority to make publicly available any waiver of the Buy American requirement, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9985 | AI Ads Act |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9987 | To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a standardized national database for tracking recyclable materials, recycling infrastructure capacity, material recovery outcomes, landfill diversion, geographic areas with limited access to recycling collection services and processing facilities, and extended producer responsibility program performance, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9984 | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9997 | To establish a pilot program to address critical workforce integration and national security imperatives. |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Serv Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9981 | Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Act |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10000 | To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Mountain Pine Beetle Response Program under which the Secretary may issue competitive grants for use carrying out emergency mountain pine beetle response projects on National Forest Service lands, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9994 | To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security to ensure that child protective services systems do not permit the separation of children from parents solely on the basis of poverty, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9986 | Read for Reentry Act of 2026 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HRES 1466 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from cohabitating with any employee of the House of Representatives. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9999 | To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities to address mountain pine beetle infestations and reduce associated wildfire risk, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HRES 1468 | Encouraging Congress to pursue reforms to ensure that all United States citizens contribute to funding the operations of the Federal Government in proportion to the economic gains they realize. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 10011 | No PREJUDICE Act |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, f Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
| HR 9993 | To increase child care supply availability and affordability and invest in home based child care, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Jul 30, 2026 |
Based on bills that moved in the last seven days, these subjects appeared most often:
International Affairs (25) Public Lands and Natural Resources (15) Health (12) Parks, recreation areas, trails (9) Congressional oversight (8) Government information and archives (7) Government studies and investigations (7) Education (6) Native Americans (6) Water Resources Development (6)
Counts reflect distinct bills with actions this week that were tagged with each subject.
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