What Congress Did: Sep 7–13, 2026

The week at a glance

Neither the House nor the Senate held a recorded vote this week.

The House passed 1 measure.

5 bills were signed into law.

Bills passed

The House passed 1 measure by voice vote or unanimous consent. It was a simple resolution, which affects only that chamber.

5 bills were signed into law.

Signed into law

• H.R. 1276 (To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky) was signed into law on Sep 11.
• H.R. 2069, the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, was signed into law on Sep 11.
• H.R. 2196, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, was signed into law on Sep 11.
• H.R. 5366, the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act, was signed into law on Sep 11.
• S. 858, the Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, was signed into law on Sep 10.

New bills introduced

Members introduced 47 new bills and resolutions, all in the House.

The most common policy areas were commerce (6), health (5) and education (3).

Commerce (6)

• H.R. 10310: Robo Calls Off Phones Act. Sponsor: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC).
• H.R. 10312: SBA Spanish Resource Report Act. Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO).
• H.R. 10328: Badge-to-Business Act. Sponsor: Rep. Robert Bresnahan (R-PA).
• H.R. 10329: Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX).
• H.R. 10337: 16 & Up Social Media Act. Sponsor: Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN).
• H.R. 10343: CLEAR Feedback Act. Sponsor: Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-NJ).

Health (5)

• H.R. 10311: Health Care Accountability Mission Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Charles (Chuck) Edwards (R-NC).
• H.R. 10331: Patient Navigation Assistance Act. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA).
• H.R. 10336: Dietary Supplement Innovation Act. Sponsor: Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN).
• H.R. 10348: Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act. Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY).
• H.R. 10349: Emergency Responders Mental Health Training Act. Sponsor: Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA).

Education (3)

• H.R. 10314: To direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study on the efforts of States, local educational agencies,… Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ).
• H.R. 10315: AI LABS Act. Sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ).
• H.R. 10347: Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI).

Government operations and politics (3)

• H.R. 10317: Digital Asset Inventory and Audit Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).
• H.R. 10319: Gender Delusion Disqualification Act. Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).
• H.R. 10326: Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act. Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ).

Energy (3)

• H.R. 10318: Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act. Sponsor: Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP).
• H.R. 10321: Responsible Data Center Siting Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA).
• H.R. 10322: Data Center Fair Share Act. Sponsor: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA).

Finance and financial sector (3)

• H.R. 10325: To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program,… Sponsor: Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).
• H.R. 10339: Terrorism Judgment Collection Act. Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ).
• H.R. 10350: Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act. Sponsor: Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA).

Taxation (3)

• H.R. 10330: Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act. Sponsor: Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC).
• H.R. 10334: EFIN Verification Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS).
• H.R. 10344: Fast Track Disaster Relief Act. Sponsor: Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-NJ).

Transportation and public works (2)

• H.R. 10304: Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act. Sponsor: Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA).
• H.R. 10308: Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT).

Native Americans (2)

• H.R. 10306: Technical Correction to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025. Sponsor: Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV).
• H.R. 10307: Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act. Sponsor: Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-AK).

Congress (2)

• H.R. 10320: Town Halls for All Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO).
• H.R. 10340: 9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ).

Agriculture and food (2)

• H.R. 10324: ROMA Act. Sponsor: Rep. David Valadao (R-CA).
• H.R. 10342: American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI).

Water resources development (1)

• H.R. 10305: Strengthening Oversight in Public Buildings Act. Sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA).

Law (1)

• H.R. 10309: Halting Overseas Mandates from Extraterritorially Reaching Onto National Territory Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH).

Public lands and natural resources (1)

• H.R. 10313: To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the… Sponsor: Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID).

Housing and community development (1)

• H.R. 10316: National Housing Emergency Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).

Labor and employment (1)

• H.R. 10323: Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act. Sponsor: Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA).

Economics and public finance (1)

• H.R. 10327: Cost Estimates Improvement Act. Sponsor: Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX).

Science, technology, communications (1)

• H.R. 10332: Sunset Section 230 Act. Sponsor: Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA).

Social welfare (1)

• H.R. 10333: AACCENT Act. Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI).

Civil rights and liberties, minority issues (1)

• H.R. 10335: Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026. Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI).

Armed forces and national security (1)

• H.R. 10338: SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal Act. Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ).

Immigration (1)

• H.R. 10341: Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026. Sponsor: Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP).

International affairs (1)

• H.R. 10345: EBOLA Act. Sponsor: Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD).

Foreign trade and international finance (1)

• H.R. 10346: Stop China’s Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act. Sponsor: Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ).

Stock-trade disclosures

Members of Congress disclosed 35 stock trades this week, filed by 11 members.

None of them were reported more than 45 days after the trade date.

• Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) disclosed 9 trades (5 purchases, 4 sales) worth between $23K and $170K in total.
• Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) disclosed 7 trades (7 sales) worth between $183K and $495K in total.
• Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) disclosed 4 trades (4 exchanges) worth between $4K and $60K in total.
• Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) disclosed 4 trades (3 purchases, 1 sale) worth between $1.0M and $2.0M in total.
• Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ) disclosed 3 trades (3 sales) worth between $17K and $80K in total.
• Rep. Cleo Fields (D-LA) disclosed 2 trades (2 purchases) worth between $2K and $30K in total.
• Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) disclosed 2 trades (2 sales) worth between $100K and $200K in total.
• Rep. David Taylor (R-OH) disclosed 1 trade (1 purchase) worth between $1K and $15K in total.
• Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) disclosed 1 trade (1 purchase) worth between $1K and $15K in total.
• Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) disclosed 1 trade (1 purchase) worth between $1K and $15K in total.
• Also filing: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

Amounts are the ranges members report on their periodic transaction reports. The STOCK Act requires a report within 45 days of a trade.

2026 elections

The general election is on Nov 3, 2026, 51 days after this week ended. See every House and Senate race on the ballot.