Weekly Congressional Briefing

October 11, 2026

LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefing – October 11, 2026
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Weekly Congressional Briefing
October 11, 2026
Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
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At a Glance

Over the last seven days (Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 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 94
Bills with actions recorded 121
Laws enacted 2
Recorded floor votes 0
Committee activity records 127

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

Bill of the Week

HR 10745

Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act

Chamber: House

Current status: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judic

Last recorded action: Oct 5, 2026

Actions in this window: 20

View the full bill history, actions, subjects, and vote links on LegiList: https://legilist.com/bill/119/hr/10745

Legislator of the Week

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Party: Democratic   •   State: DC   •   Chamber: House

Activity score (7 days): 32   (3× sponsored, 2× cosponsored, 1× votes recorded)

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

Recently cosponsored bills

Bill Title Status
HR 2491 ABC Act Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
HR 10764 Executive Settlement Review Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10774 To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for
HR 10794 To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 6857 Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Committee of the Week

Energy and Commerce Committee

Chamber: House  •  Activity records this week: 26

Recent bill activity

Bill Activity Date
HR 10787
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs under the Medicare program for 5 years, and for other purposes.
Referred To Oct 9, 2026
HR 10792
To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred To Oct 9, 2026
HR 10775
To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
Referred To Oct 9, 2026
HR 10768
To establish the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.
Referred To Oct 9, 2026
HR 10770
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily limit the use of rebates under the 340B Program.
Referred To Oct 9, 2026
HR 10788
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to make certain adjustments to the surprise medical billing requirements for private health insurance.
Referred To Oct 9, 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 766 Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-120.
Last action: Oct 7, 2026

Other actions

Bill Title Status / Last action
HR 10791 To prohibit Federal funds from being provided to any State or local government that celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10770 To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily limit the use of rebates under the 340B Program. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10788 To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to make certain adjustments to the surprise medical billing requirements for private health insurance. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10789 To establish a moratorium on oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HRES 1621 Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10774 To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10773 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent governmental interference in the operation of private and religious schools. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10793 To modify the authority of Department of Defense for installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10778 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit to incentivize the use of certain low-emission anesthetic gases by health care facilities, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10782 To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10775 To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10780 To modify and enhance the Federal budgeting and appropriations process, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, House Administr
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10790 To amend the Clean Air Act to require that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in the trades or industrial labor, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10784 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide home ownership assistance, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services,
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10794 To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HCONRES 124 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Houthis in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10783 To provide for the payment of attorney's fees to a prevailing defendant in a civil action for defamation or libel. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10781 To amend title 36, United States Code, to request the President to designate a month each year as National American History and Founders Month. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10776 To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to change certain requirements regarding certain allowed take of marine mammals, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10772 To evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10786 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions to require students who are United States citizens to pass the United States naturalization test in order to graduate, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10777 To codify certain policies to combat transnational cyber-enabled crime, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security,
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10768 To establish the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10792 To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HRES 1622 Expressing support for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of statues and monuments honoring Christopher Columbus as an enduring testament to the Nation's history, heritage, and identity. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10779 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1905 Route 112 in Medford, New York, as the "Gunnery Sergeant Ruben Santos Post Office Building". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10771 To establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10785 To amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize the SCORE program, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HRES 1623 Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month". Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10787 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude urological and ostomy supplies from competitive acquisition programs under the Medicare program for 5 years, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 10769 To accommodate certain facilities within the right-of-way on any Federal-aid highway. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Last action: Oct 9, 2026
HR 5345 Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act Signed by President.
Last action: Oct 7, 2026
HRES 1618 Recognizing the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, honoring the victims and the hostages, and calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas for a durable end to the war in Gaza. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HR 10758 Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HR 10762 Anthony Amoros Law Right to Know Act Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary,
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HRES 1619 Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HR 10766 To direct the Secretary of Defense to update the Critical Asset List of the Department of Defense to incorporate assets critical to the development, deployment, and operation of the Golden Dome missile defense system. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HRES 1617 Recognizes October as "American Pharmacy Month" in honor of the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products to all residents and protecting public health in communities across the United States;. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
HR 10761 Campus Accountability and Safety Act of 2026 Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judici
Last action: Oct 6, 2026
What Congress Focused On

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

Health (8) Congressional oversight (6) Native Americans (6) Finance and Financial Sector (4) Government information and archives (4) Health programs administration and funding (4) Indian lands and resources rights (4) Land use and conservation (4) Public Lands and Natural Resources (4) Environmental assessment, monitoring, research (3)

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

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