Weekly Congressional Briefing

May 10, 2026

LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefing – May 10, 2026
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Weekly Congressional Briefing
May 10, 2026
May 4, 2026 – May 10, 2026
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At a Glance

Over the last seven days (May 4, 2026 – May 10, 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 30
Bills with actions recorded 45
Laws enacted 1
Recorded floor votes 0
Committee activity records 40

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

Bill of the Week

HR 8352

Criminal History Access Act of 2026

Chamber: House

Current status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 553.

Last recorded action: May 4, 2026

Actions in this window: 9

View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/8352

Legislator of the Week

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Party: Democratic   •   State: DC   •   Chamber: House

Activity score (7 days): 11   (3× sponsored, 2× cosponsored, 1× votes recorded)

Bills sponsored this week: 1  •  Bills cosponsored: 4  •  Votes cast: 0

Recently sponsored bills

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 8663 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026

Recently cosponsored bills

Bill Title Status
HRES 1248 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversig
HR 8654 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and M
HRES 1253 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1255 Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week". Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee of the Week

Judiciary Committee

Chamber: House  •  Activity records this week: 10

Recent bill activity

Bill Activity Date
HR 5213
No Federal Funds for Cashless Bail Act
Reported By May 4, 2026
HR 8352
Criminal History Access Act of 2026
Reported By May 4, 2026
HR 1163
Prove It Act
Reported By May 4, 2026
HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
Reported By May 4, 2026
HJRES 174
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
Referred To May 4, 2026
HR 8647
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
Referred To May 4, 2026
Noteworthy Votes

No floor votes were recorded in the last seven days.

Bill Activity by Stage

Became law

Bill Title Status / Last action
S 723 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-88.
Last action: May 4, 2026

Other actions

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 8658 To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comme
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1257 Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, f
Last action: May 4, 2026
HJRES 172 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States citizenship. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8661 Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8659 To amend the definition of a professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HJRES 173 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed". Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8648 FORGE Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8657 To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance programs for youth suicide prevention and intervention, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1258 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month". Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8665 Allied Defense Sales Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8647 Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HJRES 174 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8654 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and M
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1253 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8662 To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8660 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to protect worker access to employer equity, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8649 Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8656 To require the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1255 Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week". Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8653 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for demonstration projects that make critical transportation infrastructure resilient to natural hazards, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8650 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase payments to States with respect to outreach and enrollment under the Medicaid program. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HJRES 175 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-02: Deceptive Marketing Practices About the Speed or Cost of Sending a Remittance Transfer". Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8655 To amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a tax credit for taxpayers selling products that promote New Jersey and to direct port authorities to give retail space preference to businesses that sell such products. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1254 Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HRES 1256 Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8652 YODA Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8651 Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8664 To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to implement a certain recommendation relating to artificial intelligence adoption, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 2934 Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8663 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 2232 Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 2975 PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 2137 Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.
Last action: May 4, 2026
HR 8352 Criminal History Access Act of 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 553.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 1199 SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 272 Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 4161 Maverick Act Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
S 874 Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 Held at the desk.
Last action: May 4, 2026
What Congress Focused On

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

Congressional oversight (5) Government information and archives (5) Government studies and investigations (4) International Affairs (4) Administrative law and regulatory procedures (3) Administrative remedies (3) Armed Forces and National Security (3) Government Operations and Politics (3) Intergovernmental relations (3) Law (3)

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

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