What happened in Congress on April 02, 2026?

44 bills saw congressional action on April 02, 2026. This page provides a full breakdown including bill status changes, sponsor information, cosponsor counts, and plain-language summaries — all sourced from Congress.gov and GovInfo.

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Thursday, April 02, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

44 bills active 2 advancing 14 D-sponsored 30 R-sponsored

44 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

S. 1884

Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025

Presented to President.

Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 22, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Art, artists, authorship, Civil actions and liability, Conflicts and wars, Crime victims, Historical and cultural resources, Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, World history

21 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

S. 3971

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

Presented to President.

Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced Mar 03, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Asia, China, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Data collection, sharing, protection, Government lending and loan guarantees, Intellectual property, Military assistance, sales, and agreements, Performance measurement, Public contracts and procurement, Research administration and funding, Research and development, Small Business Administration, Small business, Subversive activities, Technology assessment, Technology transfer and commercialization

1 cosponsor

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Committee Activity (29)

H.R. 8170

To provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

12 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8171

FAST Housing Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8172

To restrict the repatriation of funds by noncitizens receiving Federal benefits, to require verification and certification of compliance, and to establish a centralized database within the Department of the Treasury for monitoring, enforcement, and reporting.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8173

Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8174

To amend title 31, United States Code, to prohibit the issuance of United States currency and securities containing the signature of the sitting President.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 8175

To amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

36 cosponsors

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H.R. 8176

Moldova Support Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8177

Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act

Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 8178

Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

Sponsor Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8179

FETCH Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

4 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8180

CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsor Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8181

Critical Industry Skills Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 8182

Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

10 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8183

MATCH Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8184

Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8185

HELP Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

5 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8186

Roadway Resiliency Act

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 8187

To amend title 51, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to seek to establish the initial elements of a lunar outpost, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsor Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 8188

Tribal Roads Improvement Act

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

Sponsor Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4] (D-AZ) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8189

American Security Robotics Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8190

Social Security Customer Service Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8191

Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8192

Nitazene Response Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8193

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

14 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8194

Agent Orange Service Medal Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.Res. 1150

Recognizing and honoring Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces for their sacrifices, their support of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. BarragÃ¡n, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

5 cosponsors

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H.Res. 1151

Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors

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H.Res. 1152

Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

8 cosponsors

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H.Res. 1153

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5827) to advance bipartisan, common sense solutions.

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsor Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

Newly Introduced (13)

H.R. 41

Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 499.

Sponsor Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK) Introduced Jan 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Federal-Indian relations, Historical and cultural resources, Indian claims, Indian lands and resources rights, Indian social and development programs, Land transfers, Minority education, Minority health

1 cosponsor

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 785

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Aging, Department of Veterans Affairs, Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

18 cosponsors

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H.R. 1352

To designate the General George C. Marshall House, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 500.

Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Geography and mapping, Historic sites and heritage areas, Military history, Parks, recreation areas, trails, U.S. history, Virginia

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 2252

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 501.

Sponsor Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND) Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Indian lands and resources rights, Intergovernmental relations, Land transfers, North Dakota

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 2768

Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 502.

Sponsor Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Georgia, Government studies and investigations, North Carolina, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Tennessee

3 cosponsors

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H.R. 4463

To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 503.

Sponsor Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC) Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Federal-Indian relations, Indian claims, South Carolina

2 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 4684

Star-Spangled Summit Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 504.

Sponsor Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Forests, forestry, trees, Licensing and registrations, National symbols, Utah

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H.R. 5682

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 505.

Sponsor Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA) Introduced Oct 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas California, Congressional oversight, Indian lands and resources rights, Land transfers, Land use and conservation

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H.R. 6047

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Government lending and loan guarantees, Housing finance and home ownership, User charges and fees, Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs, Veterans' pensions and compensation

14 cosponsors

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H.R. 7084

To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate.

Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX) Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Free trade and trade barriers, Marine and inland water transportation, Navigation, waterways, harbors, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents, Property rights

7 cosponsors

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H.R. 7147

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsor Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK) Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Appropriations, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Citizenship and naturalization, Coast guard, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Customs enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, Detention of persons, Director of National Intelligence, Disaster relief and insurance, Emergency planning and evacuation, Employee benefits and pensions, Employment and training programs, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), First responders and emergency personnel, Floods and storm protection, Geography and mapping, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Government trust funds, Immigration status and procedures, Intellectual property, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Law enforcement administration and funding, Lease and rental services, Members of Congress, Motor vehicles, Natural disasters, Pollution liability, Protection of officials, Public contracts and procurement, Public transit, Puerto Rico, Radiation, Railroads, Research and development, Senate, Supreme Court, Transportation safety and security, User charges and fees, Youth employment and child labor

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

H.R. 8029

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate.

Sponsor Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ) Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Appropriations, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Citizenship and naturalization, Coast guard, Computer security and identity theft, Congressional oversight, Customs enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, Detention of persons, Director of National Intelligence, Disaster relief and insurance, Emergency planning and evacuation, Employee benefits and pensions, Employment and training programs, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), First responders and emergency personnel, Floods and storm protection, Geography and mapping, Government buildings, facilities, and property, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Government trust funds, Immigration status and procedures, Intellectual property, Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information, Law enforcement administration and funding, Lease and rental services, Members of Congress, Motor vehicles, Natural disasters, Pollution liability, Protection of officials, Public contracts and procurement, Public transit, Puerto Rico, Radiation, Railroads, Research and development, Senate, Supreme Court, Transportation safety and security, User charges and fees, Youth employment and child labor

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

S. 4277

10 Years of ICE Funding Act

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.

Sponsor Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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Sponsor Activity by State

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Committee Activity (29)

Newly Introduced (13)

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