May 17, 2026
Over the last seven days (May 11, 2026 – May 17, 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 | 242 |
| Bills with actions recorded | 357 |
| Laws enacted | 2 |
| Recorded floor votes | 31 |
| Committee activity records | 356 |
All counts are based on official congressional data, assembled and normalized by LegiList.
Save Our Shrimpers Act
View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/2071
Recently sponsored bills
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| HR 8731 | Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last action: May 11, 2026 |
Recently cosponsored bills
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HR 5168 | Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
| HR 7381 | Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| HR 7976 | Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| HR 8582 | Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| HRES 1279 | Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Recent floor votes by this member
| Date | Chamber / Vote | Question |
|---|---|---|
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May 15, 2026 Cast: No |
House Roll Call 174 Related bill: H R 8469 |
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Recent bill activity
| Bill | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
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HR 8365 Monitor Accountability Act |
Unknown | May 14, 2026 |
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HR 6260 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
Unknown | May 14, 2026 |
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HJRES 186 Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act |
Referred To | May 14, 2026 |
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HR 8827 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes. |
Referred To | May 14, 2026 |
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HR 8824 To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas. |
Referred To | May 14, 2026 |
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HR 8818 To establish grants to combat opioid trafficking. |
Referred To | May 14, 2026 |
| Date | Chamber / Roll Call | Question & Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 |
House Roll Call 175 Related bill: H R 8469 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 400 · Nay 15 · Present 0 · Not Voting 15 |
| May 15, 2026 |
House Roll Call 174 Related bill: H R 8469 |
Question:
On Agreeing to the Amendment Result: Failed Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 22 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 173 Related bill: H R 8365 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 7 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 172 Related bill: H R 8365 |
Question:
On Motion to Recommit Result: Failed Yea 210 · Nay 213 · Present 0 · Not Voting 7 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 171 Related bill: H R 5625 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 308 · Nay 116 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 170 Related bill: H CON RES 75 |
Question:
On Agreeing to the Resolution Result: Failed Yea 212 · Nay 212 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 169 Related bill: H R 6260 |
Question:
On Passage Result: Passed Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 8 |
| May 14, 2026 |
House Roll Call 168 Related bill: H R 6260 |
Question:
On Motion to Recommit Result: Failed Yea 210 · Nay 213 · Present 0 · Not Voting 7 |
| May 14, 2026 |
Senate Roll Call 124 |
Question:
On the Cloture Motion PN726-1 and PN726-3 and PN726-7 and PN726-10 and PN726-13 and PN726-14 and PN730-41 and PN730-48 and PN730-67 and PN730-66 and PN730-22 and PN730-29 and PN730-31 and PN730-27 and PN726-8 and PN730-56 and PN730-25 and PN786-11 and PN730-52 and PN786-8 and PN806-3 and PN730-57 and PN730-58 and PN730-60 and PN730-8 and PN730-21 and PN730-40 and PN730-43 and PN730-50 and PN730-62 and PN806-6 and PN730-12 and PN786-4 and PN730-3 and PN730-28 and PN730-37 and PN730-51 and PN730-54 and PN786-7 and PN730-68 and PN730-9 and PN730-5 and PN806-4 and PN730-44 and PN730-26 and PN730-61 and PN852-7 and PN730-1 and PN806-1 Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to Yea 51 · Nay 46 · Present 0 · Not Voting 3 |
| May 13, 2026 |
House Roll Call 167 Related bill: H RES 1259 |
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Result: Passed Yea 414 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 16 |
Reported by committee
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| S 3966 | TREY'S Law |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 3633 | Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 |
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the na Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 741 | Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| S 3041 | Tribal Warrant Fairness Act |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute f Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 5694 | ARTIST Act |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
Other actions
| Bill | Title | Status / Last action |
|---|---|---|
| HR 5625 | Cashless Bail Reporting Act |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HCONRES 73 | Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. |
Message on Senate action sent to the House. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| SRES 706 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8828 | To direct the Attorney General to establish an official station for the United States attorney for the Western District of Washington in the county of Clark, Washington, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HCONRES 101 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8838 | To amending chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Members of Congress from certain participation in prediction markets, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1292 | To acknowledge the Black Women Best framework to empower and improve life for all through guaranteed income, expanding child and income tax credit, increasing access to equitable health care and government assistance, prohibiting policing in schools, and prioritizing restorative justice. |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8835 | To amend chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, to maximize value of taxpayer dollars by providing regulatory relief for transit agencies, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1289 | Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8816 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude strike benefits from gross income. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8836 | To amend title 31, United States Code, to require certain financial institutions to verify the citizenship and legal status of individuals, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8810 | To establish a commission to study potential uses of the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportati Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 6260 | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HJRES 186 | Congressional Apportionment Amendment Deadline Act |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8834 | To ensure that significantly more students graduate college with the international knowledge and experience essential for success in today's global economy through the establishment of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program in the Department of State. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8841 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veteran Scam Victims Foundation, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1288 | Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day". |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8813 | Supporting Survivors from Faith-based Communities Act |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1285 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8815 | To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain eligibility provisions for loan forgiveness for teachers, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8817 | To permit the transfer of United States defense articles and defense services among the Baltic states. |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8840 | To address the high costs of health care services, prescription drugs, and health insurance coverage in the United States, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8820 | To limit the use of certain funds for the deactivation of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1286 | Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8837 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a microemployer pension plan startup credit, to permit the assignment of small business pension plan startup credits, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HCONRES 75 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1291 | Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week. |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8829 | To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8824 | To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas. |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8832 | Supporting Women COPS Act of 2026 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HRES 1290 | Recognizing the significant and often overlooked behavioral health needs experienced by individuals and families affected by rare diseases, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8839 | To address the health of cancer survivors and unmet needs that survivors face through the entire continuum of care from diagnosis through active treatment and posttreatment, in order to improve survivorship, treatment, transition to recovery and beyond, quality of life and palliative care, and long-term health outcomes, including by developing a minimum standard of care for cancer survivorship, irrespective of the type of cancer, a survivor's background, or forthcoming survivorship needs, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mean Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| SRES 680 | A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8812 | To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to allow the use of commercial-grade steel and concrete in non-safety-related structures at nuclear power plants, and for other purposes. |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Last action: May 14, 2026 |
| HR 8821 | To prohibit Federal funds from being made available to a jurisdiction that substantially eliminates cash bail. |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Govern Last action: May 14, 2026 |
Based on bills that moved in the last seven days, these subjects appeared most often:
Finance and Financial Sector (28) Congressional oversight (18) International Affairs (18) Crime and Law Enforcement (16) Government information and archives (9) Native Americans (8) Government Operations and Politics (7) Administrative law and regulatory procedures (6) Congress (6) Government studies and investigations (6)
Counts reflect distinct bills with actions this week that were tagged with each subject.
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