Latest Actions in Congress
Bills in Motion
View all bills →LACA of 2026
Sponsor Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · Judiciary Committee · 2 versions
Competition in State Healthcare Markets Act
Sponsor Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] · Energy and Commerce Committee
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Sponsor Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] · Natural Resources Committee · 2 versions
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Sponsor Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · Education and Workforce Committee · 2 versions
Inside the Chamber
View all records →Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to Monday, August 31, 2026
The Senate convened for a pro forma session on August 27, 2026. During the brief session, Senator David McCormick of Pennsylvania was appointed as Acting President pro tempore. No substantive legislative business was transacted. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
House Convenes, Receives Executive Communications, and Reports Numerous Bills from Committees
The House convened for a routine session, beginning with the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, a prayer, the approval of the Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The session primarily involved administrative actions, including the receipt and referral of executive communications from the President, and the reporting of twenty-one bills from various committees. Additionally, a large number of new public bills and resolutions were introduced and referred for future consideration.
House Convenes, Receives Executive Communications, and Introduces Numerous Bills and Resolutions
The House of Representatives convened for a brief session on Monday, August 24, 2026. The session primarily consisted of routine procedural actions, including the designation of a Speaker pro tempore, prayer, approval of the Journal, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also received several executive communications from the President and saw the introduction and referral of numerous public and private bills and resolutions.
Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to Thursday
The Senate convened for a pro forma session on Monday, August 24, 2026. The Honorable Thom Tillis, a Senator from North Carolina, was appointed Acting President pro tempore. The Senate then adjourned until Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8 a.m.
House Convenes, Receives Committee Reports, and Introduces Several Measures
The House of Representatives convened for a brief session on August 20, 2026, with the Speaker pro tempore presiding. The proceedings included routine administrative actions, the approval of the Journal, and the offering of a prayer. Several bills were reported from various committees, and a number of new public bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees.
Senate Meets Pro Forma, Adjourns to Monday, August 24, 2026
The Senate convened for a brief pro forma session on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina presided as Acting President pro tempore, appointed by the President pro tempore, Mr. Grassley. No legislative business was transacted during the session. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, August 24, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.