September 22, 2026
Over the last seven days (Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 22, 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 | 216 |
| Bills with actions recorded | 394 |
| Laws enacted | 2 |
| Recorded floor votes | 10 |
| Committee activity records | 387 |
All counts are based on official congressional data, assembled and normalized by LegiList.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/5334
Recently cosponsored bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HR 5997 | Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| HR 5731 | School Food Modernization Act | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. |
| HRES 775 | Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
| HR 4243 | Homecare for Seniors Act | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| HR 4163 | PRIDE Act of 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Recent floor votes by this member
| Date | Chamber / Vote | Question |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep 16, 2026 Cast: Yea |
House Roll Call 314 Related bill: S 2403 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
|
Sep 16, 2026 Cast: Yea |
House Roll Call 313 Related bill: H R 9497 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
|
Sep 16, 2026 Cast: Yea |
House Roll Call 312 Related bill: H R 9340 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
|
Sep 16, 2026 Cast: Nay |
House Roll Call 311 Related bill: H J RES 213 |
On Passage |
|
Sep 16, 2026 Cast: Nay |
House Roll Call 310 Related bill: H R 10326 |
On Passage |
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Recent bill activity
| Bill | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
S 3715 A bill to establish the Chiricahua National Park in the State of Arizona as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes. |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
|
HR 837 To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
|
S 5039 License to Drill Act |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
|
S 1257 A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to authorize the use of funds for certain additional Carey Act projects, and for other purposes. |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
|
S 291 Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025 |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
|
S 2015 National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 |
Reported By | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Date | Chamber / Roll Call | Question & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 238 |
Question:
On the Nomination PN999-4 Result: Nomination Confirmed Yea 49 · Nay 45 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6 |
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 237 |
Question:
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to Yea 49 · Nay 47 · Present 0 · Not Voting 4 |
| Sep 17, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 236 Related bill: S. 4668 |
Question:
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to Yea 77 · Nay 22 · Present 0 · Not Voting 1 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 314 Related bill: S 2403 |
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Result: Passed Yea 401 · Nay 14 · Present 0 · Not Voting 18 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 313 Related bill: H R 9497 |
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Result: Passed Yea 415 · Nay 9 · Present 0 · Not Voting 9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 312 Related bill: H R 9340 |
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Result: Passed Yea 417 · Nay 3 · Present 0 · Not Voting 12 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 311 Related bill: H J RES 213 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 214 · Nay 208 · Present 0 · Not Voting 11 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 310 Related bill: H R 10326 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 217 · Nay 207 · Present 0 · Not Voting 9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 309 Related bill: H R 9576 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 352 · Nay 72 · Present 0 · Not Voting 9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 |
House Roll Call 308 Related bill: H R 5334 |
Question:
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments Result: Passed Yea 262 · Nay 159 · Present 0 · Not Voting 12 |
Became law
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| HR 5334 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 |
Became Public Law No: 119-111. Last action: Sep 18, 2026 |
Other actions
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| HRES 1569 | Recognizing the importance of protecting continuous Medicaid coverage for individuals undergoing active cancer treatment. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10524 | To amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders, 911 call center operators and dispatchers, child care workers, and correctional officers or prison guards, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1570 | Marking the eighth anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of Dr. Gulshan Abbas by the Government of the People's Republic of China, condemning the use of transnational repression to retaliate against the exercise of free speech in the United States, and calling for her immediate and unconditional release. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10527 | To protect the independence of the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10523 | To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit breeding of dogs for research purposes, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1572 | Encouraging the recognition of a "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". |
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10525 | To require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a tropospheric ozone research program, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10517 | To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10516 | To prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10521 | To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the regulations implementing the 5-star rating system under Medicare Advantage. |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10515 | To establish a human-centered Federal framework for artificial intelligence in education and the workforce, promote the ethical and responsible teaching and learning of artificial intelligence, provide for equitable access to artificial intelligence-ready workforce development, safeguard student and worker data privacy, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10520 | To provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10522 | To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Department of Health and Human Services funds for the use of live dogs and live cats in biomedical research, to strengthen accountability for Federal research expenditures, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10528 | To amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and W Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10518 | To remove college cost as a barrier to every student having access to a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10519 | To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to establish a Critical Infrastructure AI Cyber Defense Pilot Program, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1571 | Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2026, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HCONRES 119 | Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10514 | To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10512 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Business Child Care Liaison within the Internal Revenue Service. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10526 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 West Memorial Drive in Muncie, Indiana, as the "Officer Blake A. Reynolds Post Office Building". |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10513 | To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities to fund pre-development activities associated with new construction or rehabilitation of housing that qualifies as affordable housing on land owned by such faith-based organizations, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1567 | Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10529 | To provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation in the State of Montana. |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10511 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an above-the-line deduction for commuting expenses. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HRES 1568 | Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church. |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 10510 | To establish a settlement program for disputes relating to syndicated conservation easements and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify Congressional intent with respect to such easements. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: Sep 21, 2026 |
| HR 5345 | Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act |
Message on Senate action sent to the House. Last action: Sep 18, 2026 |
| HR 5631 | Geothermal Energy Advancement Act |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 663. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 2887 | A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes. |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 644. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 2753 | Urban Canal Modernization Act |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 2754 | Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 1413 | A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 634. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| S 2933 | A bill to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer". |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 10497 | To require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed persons at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 10508 | To strengthen services provided in rural areas, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerc Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 5254 | Gateway Partnership Act |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 10507 | To require a report on expanding the scope of jurisdiction under the terrorism exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act in cases where a terrorist attack resulted in injury but no death. |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
| HR 10485 | To direct the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs to have a review conducted of the occupational health and safety conditions of facilities associated with the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system. |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Last action: Sep 17, 2026 |
Based on bills that moved in the last seven days, these subjects appeared most often:
Congressional oversight (35) Public Lands and Natural Resources (31) Government information and archives (24) Government studies and investigations (23) Energy (21) Water Resources Development (20) Water resources funding (17) Parks, recreation areas, trails (16) Water use and supply (15) Commerce (14)
Counts reflect distinct bills with actions this week that were tagged with each subject.
This weekly briefing is only a snapshot. LegiList lets you:
Start from the homepage at https://legilist.com or jump straight to a bill, legislator, or committee.