Weekly Congressional Briefing

July 19, 2026

LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefing – July 19, 2026
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At a Glance

Over the last seven days (Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 19, 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 241
Bills with actions recorded 364
Laws enacted 0
Recorded floor votes 23
Committee activity records 424

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

Bill of the Week

HR 9328

Improving Travel for Military Members Act

Chamber: House

Current status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transp

Last recorded action: Jul 14, 2026

Actions in this window: 68

View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/9328

Legislator of the Week

André Carson

Party: Democratic   •   State: IN   •   Chamber: House

Activity score (7 days): 66   (3× sponsored, 2× cosponsored, 1× votes recorded)

Bills sponsored this week: 0  •  Bills cosponsored: 25  •  Votes cast: 16

Recently cosponsored bills

Bill Title Status
HR 9591 Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce,
HR 9745 To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9736 Stop CHEATERS Act Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 2531 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy an
HRES 1435 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ratify the Rome Statute and join the International Criminal Court. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for

Recent floor votes by this member

Date Chamber / Vote Question
Jul 16, 2026
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 249
Related bill: H R 9237
On Motion to Recommit
Jul 16, 2026
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 248
Related bill: H R 5362
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Jul 15, 2026
Cast: Nay
House Roll Call 247
Related bill: H R 8595
On Passage
Jul 15, 2026
Cast: Yea
House Roll Call 246
Related bill: H R 8595
On Motion to Recommit
Jul 15, 2026
Cast: No
House Roll Call 245
Related bill: H R 8595
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Committee of the Week

Energy and Commerce Committee

Chamber: House  •  Activity records this week: 51

Recent bill activity

Bill Activity Date
HR 9762
To require transparency of ticket sales, prohibit withholding information on the number of tickets available to inflate prices, and for other purposes.
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
HR 9757
To establish requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services, and for other purposes.
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
HR 9743
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent practicable.
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
HR 9744
To restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
HR 9734
Protecting Patients from Automated Denials Act
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
HR 9749
Protecting America’s Food Supply Act of 2026
Referred To Jul 16, 2026
Noteworthy Votes
Date Chamber / Roll Call Question & Result
Jul 16, 2026 Senate Roll Call 199
Related bill: S.J.Res. 198
Question: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198
Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected
Yea 46 · Nay 50 · Present 0 · Not Voting 4
Jul 16, 2026 Senate Roll Call 198
Question: On the Cloture Motion PN851-8
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea 49 · Nay 48 · Present 0 · Not Voting 3
Jul 16, 2026 House Roll Call 249
Related bill: H R 9237
Question: On Motion to Recommit
Result: Failed
Yea 210 · Nay 211 · Present 0 · Not Voting 10
Jul 16, 2026 House Roll Call 248
Related bill: H R 5362
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Result: Passed
Yea 418 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 13
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 247
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Passage
Result: Passed
Yea 217 · Nay 209 · Present 0 · Not Voting 5
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 246
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Motion to Recommit
Result: Failed
Yea 209 · Nay 216 · Present 0 · Not Voting 6
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 245
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Result: Failed
Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 9
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 244
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Result: Failed
Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 10
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 243
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Result: Failed
Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 10 · Not Voting 9
Jul 15, 2026 House Roll Call 242
Related bill: H R 8595
Question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Result: Failed
Yea 0 · Nay 0 · Present 0 · Not Voting 11
Bill Activity by Stage

Reported by committee

Bill Title Status / Last action
S 2754 Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
S 1413 A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
S 1175 Small County PILT Parity Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
S 2554 Alaska Native Landless Equity Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of
Last action: Jul 16, 2026

Other actions

Bill Title Status / Last action
S 3383 Unlocking Native Lands and Opportunities for Commerce and Key Economic Developments Act of 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 4647 Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Cale
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 1420 Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be consider
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9237 Take Care of America’s Veterans Act POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9742 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate certain exceptions to the naturalization requirement as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 6007 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newton, New Jersey, as the "Anthony "Tony" J. Gallopo VA Clinic". Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9766 To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9720 To require a resolution of approval by Congress of Acts of the District of Columbia with respect to title 47 of the District of Columbia Code or which impose or increase a tax or fee, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ru
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9758 To comprehensively combat child marriage in the United States. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judici
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9745 To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9726 CAP Act Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9746 Biomass Facility Construction Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9739 To prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain with respect to Mount Cristo Rey. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9737 To amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act to establish a Benefits Assistance Program to improve access to benefits under employee welfare benefit plans, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9763 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Gover
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9700 To establish the Ratepayer Justice Fund and a Federal process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible for such misconduct, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4617)
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9769 To require Members of Congress to provide disclosures related to absences from attendance, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9747 To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for a skilled, internationally educated health care workforce. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9752 To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and community-based services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9754 To direct the Secretary of Labor to require group health plans include certain information on claim denials in annual reports, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9735 CLINIC Assistance Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9755 To establishes a new position of Senior Biotechnology Official within the Department of State to enhance United States leadership in global biotechnology challenges by leading United States efforts in biotechnology diplomacy, security, and innovation, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9743 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent practicable. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9738 Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9764 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny any foreign tax credit with respect to taxes paid or accrued to the Russian Federation. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9767 To allow direct shipment of distilled spirits by craft distilleries, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9762 To require transparency of ticket sales, prohibit withholding information on the number of tickets available to inflate prices, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9736 Stop CHEATERS Act Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9760 To amend the National Security Act of 1947 to require the Federal Government to produce a national resilience strategy, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, a
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9734 Protecting Patients from Automated Denials Act Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
SJRES 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vo
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9740 To establish a Critical Materials Processing Technology Testbed Capability, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9731 No GRIFT Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9753 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain retirement plan distributions used to pay qualified fertility treatment expenses from the early withdrawal tax. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9723 Fit Future Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
HR 9751 To amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish additional requirements relating to claims and appeals. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Jul 16, 2026
What Congress Focused On

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

Energy (19) Health (17) Public Lands and Natural Resources (13) Government information and archives (10) Government studies and investigations (10) State and local government operations (10) Armed Forces and National Security (9) Congressional oversight (9) Government Operations and Politics (9) Computer security and identity theft (8)

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

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