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Weekly Congressional Briefing

February 1, 2026

LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefing – February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026
Jan 26, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026
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At a Glance

Over the last seven days (Jan 26, 2026 – Feb 1, 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 158
Bills with actions recorded 203
Laws enacted 0
Recorded floor votes 9
Committee activity records 208

All counts are based on official congressional data, assembled and normalized by LegiList.

Bill of the Week

HR 7148

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Chamber: House

Current status: Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amend

Last recorded action: Jan 30, 2026

Actions in this window: 15

View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/7148

Legislator of the Week

Jeff Merkley

Party: Democratic   •   State: OR   •   Chamber: Senate

Activity score (7 days): 37   (3× sponsored, 2× cosponsored, 1× votes recorded)

Bills sponsored this week: 2  •  Bills cosponsored: 11  •  Votes cast: 9

Recently sponsored bills

Bill Title Status / Last action
S 3735 A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to prohibit the use of the image of living political figures on the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Last action: Jan 29, 2026
S 3745 A bill to provide a civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by an officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 29, 2026

Recently cosponsored bills

Bill Title Status
S 3753 A bill to provide requirements for the bulk auction or group sale of certain non-performing loans, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 3721 A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to empower the States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 3728 A bill to remove the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation consider the committed or anticipated non-Federal funding for long distance intercity passenger rail routes under the Corridor Identification and Development Program. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 957 Honor Our Living Donors Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 3711 A bill to establish the Climate Financial Risk Committee and Climate Financial Risk Advisory Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Recent floor votes by this member

Date Chamber / Vote Question
Jan 30, 2026
Cast: Nay
Senate Roll Call 20
Related bill: H.R. 7148
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148
Jan 30, 2026
Cast: Yea
Senate Roll Call 19
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)
Jan 30, 2026
Cast: Yea
Senate Roll Call 18
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Jan 30, 2026
Cast: Yea
Senate Roll Call 17
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Jan 30, 2026
Cast: Yea
Senate Roll Call 16
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Committee of the Week

Judiciary Committee

Chamber: House  •  Activity records this week: 19

Recent bill activity

Bill Activity Date
HR 2189
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Reported By Jan 30, 2026
HR 2853
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
Reported By Jan 30, 2026
HR 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Referred To Jan 30, 2026
HRES 1024
Expressing support for the designation of January 2026 as "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month".
Referred To Jan 30, 2026
HJRES 145
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts.
Referred To Jan 30, 2026
HR 7290
To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law.
Referred To Jan 30, 2026
Noteworthy Votes
Date Chamber / Roll Call Question & Result
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 20
Related bill: H.R. 7148
Question: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148
Result: Bill Passed
Yea 71 · Nay 29 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 19
Question: On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)
Result: Motion Rejected
Yea 47 · Nay 52 · Present 0 · Not Voting 1
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 18
Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Result: Amendment Rejected
Yea 49 · Nay 51 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 17
Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea 58 · Nay 42 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 16
Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea 58 · Nay 42 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 15
Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Result: Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea 67 · Nay 33 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 30, 2026 Senate Roll Call 14
Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file)
Result: Amendment Rejected
Yea 32 · Nay 67 · Present 0 · Not Voting 1
Jan 29, 2026 Senate Roll Call 13
Related bill: H.R. 7148
Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7148
Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Yea 45 · Nay 55 · Present 0 · Not Voting 0
Jan 27, 2026 Senate Roll Call 12
Related bill: S. 3627
Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 3627
Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Yea 47 · Nay 45 · Present 0 · Not Voting 8
Bill Activity by Stage

Passed a chamber

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Passed Senate, under the order of 1/30/2026, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with amend
Last action: Jan 30, 2026

Other actions

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 7300 Make Elections Great Again Act Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight an
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7279 To provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HJRES 146 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate competence in American civics. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7274 To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7302 To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7294 To study the impacts of artificial intelligence technology with respect to the security of telecommunications networks, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HRES 1026 Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to religious freedom, and commending the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7289 To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an advisory committee on training in community health centers, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7297 To provide a civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by an officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7281 To require a report on the death of Shireen Abu Akleh. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7290 To amend title 18, United States Code, to revise the applicable standards regarding death resulting from a deprivation of rights under color of law. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7283 To amend title 41, United States Code, to amend the time period for certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7285 To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of certain financial assistance for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7278 To require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7291 To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to establish a board to review certain designations that a substance used in food is generally recognized as safe, with respect to the intended use of such substance, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
SRES 595 A resolution congratulating the Indiana University Hoosiers football team for winning the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship and completing an undefeated 16-0 season. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7292 To amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require a biennial report on the progress of the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council in implementing the national workforce strategic plan, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7296 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7299 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
S 3753 A bill to provide requirements for the bulk auction or group sale of certain non-performing loans, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HRES 1027 Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7303 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the individual income tax rates. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7280 To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from entering into a contract pursuant to which the contractor may sell sensitive personal information maintained by the Secretary and to ensure the protection of personal information in certain contracts of the Department. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7276 To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
S 3754 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the purchase of single-family homes by certain large investors, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 4626 Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 401.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
S 2245 A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 310.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7287 To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to expand the capacity and reach of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HRES 1028 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must act urgently to end the political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt the corporate subsidies and tax advantages that fortify their power, and reinvest in the needs of the American people to defend democracy from authoritarianism. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administratio
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7147 Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7288 To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7277 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HRES 1025 Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HCONRES 71 Expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic, and military pressure by the People's Republic of China against Japan. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7293 To prohibit covered sex offenders from obtaining children through surrogacy, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7273 NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7298 To amend the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 to alter project eligibility for the transit-oriented development planning grant program, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
HR 7275 To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure each Center Weather Service Unit is adequately staffed for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in air commerce, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Tra
Last action: Jan 30, 2026
What Congress Focused On

Based on bills that moved in the last seven days, these subjects appeared most often:

International Affairs (9) Commerce (6) Computers and information technology (5) Congressional oversight (5) State and local government operations (5) Administrative law and regulatory procedures (4) Consumer affairs (4) Crime and Law Enforcement (4) Government information and archives (4) Small business (4)

Counts reflect distinct bills with actions this week that were tagged with each subject.

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