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Weekly Recap & Week Ahead — Sep 5, 2026

The House and Senate concluded a busy legislative week before entering a congressional recess. Lawmakers passed several bipartisan measures, including the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S. 307), the LACA act (S. 32), and the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500). More divided votes saw the passage of the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 (H.R. 1501), the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 9436), and a resolution condemning socialism (H.Res. 1490). However, a proposed constitutional amendment to require nine Supreme Court justices (H.J.Res. 1) failed to pass. Committees also held numerous hearings on topics ranging from sanctuary policies and Houthi terrorism to natural gas bans and nuclear energy leadership.

With a congressional recess now in effect, there are no floor votes or committee hearings scheduled for the upcoming week in either the House or the Senate. This period of recess follows the finalization of several legislative items, including the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (H.R. 4795) and a resolution regarding allegations against Representative Chuck Edwards (H.Res. 1498). Normal legislative business is expected to resume following the conclusion of the scheduled break.

Key votes

S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActPASSED376-8

S. 32LACAPASSED378-10

H.R. 6500AGOA Extension ActPASSED370-48

H.Res. 1499Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.PASSED212-205

H.Res. 1499Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.PASSED210-208

H.Res. 1490Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.PASSED220-192

H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026FAILED202-212

H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026PASSED219-196

H.Res. 1498In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.PASSED413-2

H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.FAILED212-206

H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025PASSED218-201

H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026PASSED237-169

12 votes · 26 hearings

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Fri, Sep 4, 2026

On Friday, September 4, 2026, Congress remained in recess, though the House of Representatives scheduled several measures for consideration under a suspension of the rules. Key legislation on the calendar included H.R. 8481 (Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026), H.R. 1869 regarding international trade crimes, and H.R. 6048 (NDO Fairness Act of 2025). The House also slated several bills for technical amendments to various titles of the United States Code, including H.R. 4584, H.R. 4499, H.R. 4523, H.R. 4465, and H.R. 5210. In committee activity, the Defense Committee had a hearing on the calendar focused on the industrial base and workforce development for skilled trades. No activity was reported for the Senate floor, and there were no recorded votes, advanced bills, or nominations for this date.

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

H.R. 6048NDO Fairness Act of 2025Suspension of the Rules; NDO Fairness Act, as amended H.R. 4584To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to corre…H.R. 4499To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4523To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4465To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 5210To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United Stat…

24 on the floor · 1 hearings scheduled

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Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Congress today: 1 vote.

Congress today: 24 bills on the floor, 1 hearing scheduled.

Key votes

H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026PASSED237-169

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

H.R. 6048NDO Fairness Act of 2025Suspension of the Rules; NDO Fairness Act, as amended H.R. 4584To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to corre…H.R. 4499To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4523To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4465To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 5210To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United Stat…

1 votes · 24 on the floor · 1 hearings scheduled

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Wed, Sep 2, 2026

On the schedule today: 2 votes.

On the schedule today: 24 bills on the floor, 16 hearings scheduled.

Key votes

H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.FAILED212-206

H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025PASSED218-201

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

2 votes · 24 on the floor · 16 hearings scheduled

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Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Today in Congress: 7 votes.

Today in Congress: 24 bills on the floor, 6 hearings scheduled.

Key votes

H.R. 6500AGOA Extension ActPASSED370-48

H.Res. 1499Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.PASSED212-205

H.Res. 1499Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.PASSED210-208

H.Res. 1490Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.PASSED220-192

H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026FAILED202-212

H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026PASSED219-196

H.Res. 1498In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.PASSED413-2

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

7 votes · 24 on the floor · 6 hearings scheduled

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Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Congress today: 2 votes.

Congress today: 23 bills on the floor, 2 hearings scheduled.

Key votes

S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActPASSED376-8

S. 32LACAPASSED378-10

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

2 votes · 23 on the floor · 2 hearings scheduled

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Weekly Recap & Week Ahead — Aug 29, 2026

This week in Congress: 1 hearing scheduled.

Coming up next week: 24 bills on the floor, 25 hearings scheduled.

On the floor

H.R. 8481Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026Suspension of the Rules; Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, as amended H.R. 7730Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment ActSuspension of the Rules; Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, as amended

H.R.1869Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2025, as amendedSuspension of the Rules

H.R. 6048NDO Fairness ActSuspension of the Rules; NDO Fairness Act, as amended H.R. 4584To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to corre…H.R. 4499To make technical amendments to update statutory references to provisions reclassified to title 34, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4523To make technical amendments to title 49, United States Code, as necessary to improve the Code.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 4465To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 5210To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules; To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions classified to title 2, United States Code, title 50, United States Code, and title 52, United Stat…H.R. 5185To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 5174To make revisions in title 51, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.Suspension of the Rules H.R. 5182To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.Suspension of the Rules S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActSuspension of the Rules S. 32LACASuspension of the Rules S. 858Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location ActSuspension of the Rules H.R. 6500AGOA Extension ActSuspension of the Rules; Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

1 hearings · 24 on the floor · 25 hearings scheduled

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Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Congressional recess in effect.

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Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Congressional recess in effect.

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Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Congressional recess in effect.

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Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Congress today: 1 hearing scheduled.

1 hearings scheduled

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Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Congressional recess in effect.

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Weekly Recap & Week Ahead — Aug 22, 2026

Congress remained in a formal recess during the week of August 17, 2026, resulting in no floor votes or legislative advancement for specific bills. Despite the recess, committee activity continued with a scheduled joint deposition. The House Committee on House Administration met for a joint deposition involving Matt DeBergalis.

Looking toward the week ahead, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce has scheduled a hearing titled “Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools.” There are currently no scheduled floor votes or legislative sessions listed for either the House or the Senate as the recess period continues.

1 hearings · 1 hearings scheduled

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