Jul 20 – Jul 26, 2026

HR 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act

2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 0.

The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

HR 5267: American Franchise Act

This bill clarifies the conditions under which a franchisor can be considered a joint employer of a franchisee's employees, focusing on substantial direct and immediate control over essential employment terms.AI summary · as of 2026-08-19 · report an error

2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

HR 9332: Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional boards to study and recommend best practices for electric load forecasting to improve service reliability and affordability.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.

The committee approved the bill and sent it to the full chamber.

S 2881: A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

This bill transfers administrative control of specific federal lands between the National Park Service and the National Forest System in California.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-23: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.

Now eligible for a floor vote. Scheduling is up to chamber leadership.

HR 9795: Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism: Joseph D. Mistrulli and Alan Kleinberg USVSST Fund Solvency Act

This bill expands the temporary borrowing authority and mandatory distribution for the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9849: Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026

2026-07-22: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9810: Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026

This bill amends the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Development Center Program by changing reporting requirements, allowing for marketing funds, enabling fees from private partnerships, and setting limitations on grant awards.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9845: Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026

This bill makes it easier for beneficiaries of public safety officers to get payments if the officer dies from a heart attack or stroke.AI summary · as of 2026-08-20 · report an error

2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9870: Affordable Housing Incentives Act

2026-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9914: Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act

This bill creates an exemption from antitrust laws for companies sharing information and coordinating actions to address artificial intelligence security risks.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

S 5105: Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act

This bill creates an exemption to antitrust laws for companies sharing information or coordinating actions related to artificial intelligence security risks, provided these actions are solely for that purpose.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-23: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9800: Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act

This bill stops federal agencies from buying or using automated surveillance systems that identify, track, or record individuals.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9901: To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.

2026-07-23: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 9944: TPS Review Act

This bill allows for judicial review of decisions to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and sets standards for such reviews.AI summary · as of 2026-08-21 · report an error

2026-07-23: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Assigned to a committee for review — the first step for most bills.

HR 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026-07-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

The vote was locked in — a routine step that prevents re-votes.