What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, April 09, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

59 bills active 31 D-sponsored 28 R-sponsored
59 bills

Committee Activity (49)

Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
H.J.Res. 155
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
56 cosponsors
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
H.R. 4219
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI) Introduced Jun 27, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
H.R. 6251
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK) Introduced Nov 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
H.R. 7288
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD) Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Government information and archives, Missouri River, Rural conditions and development, South Dakota, Water resources funding, Water use and supply
Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
H.R. 8195
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI) Introduced Apr 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
H.R. 8211
Army Security Agency Monument Act
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
H.R. 8212
Tech Diplomacy Training Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
H.R. 8213
Defending Women in the Workplace Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
H.R. 8214
W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
H.R. 8215
Volume II Transparency Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]
H.R. 8216
Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]
H.R. 8217
Next Gen Road Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
H.R. 8218
Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
H.R. 8219
BLOCK PUTIN Act
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. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]
H.R. 8220
NOPE Act
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. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
H.R. 8221
First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
H.R. 8222
End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
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. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
H.R. 8223
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse each State and local first responder agency for the cost of responding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, 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. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
H.R. 8224
National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
H.R. 8225
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 South Tremont Street in Tremonton, Utah, as the "Sorensen-Estrada Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
H.R. 8226
Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
H.R. 8227
Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 8228
To nullify the Presidential Proclamation relating to Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
H.R. 8229
Lower Grocery Prices Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8230
NO TOD Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8231
Highways First Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8232
To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8233
No CIG Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]
H.R. 8234
Save Money, Save Lives Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] (D-CO) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
H.R. 8235
Books Save Lives Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-MA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
18 cosponsors
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 8236
Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
H.R. 8237
Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
H.R. 8238
RESTART Communities Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, 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. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
H.R. 8239
SACRED Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
H.R. 8240
SAFER Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R-WI) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
H.R. 8241
To promote the creation of data center load queues and data center-specific rate classes to mitigate the impact of data centers on other electricity consumers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
H.R. 8242
Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] (R-OH) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 8243
Virtual Readiness Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 8244
Neighborhood Skies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
H.R. 8245
GRACIE Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R-MO) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
H.R. 8246
OHH SNAP Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
19 cosponsors
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
H.Res. 1156
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
H.Res. 1157
Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
H.Res. 1158
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
H.Res. 1159
Original Resolution Condemning the Hateful and Islamophobic Comments of Representative Andy Ogles
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Sponsor Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
H.Res. 1160
Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] (R-FL) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
H.Res. 1161
Congressional Quilt Show Resolution of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
H.Res. 1162
Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
H.Res. 1163
Supporting the recognition of a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity", honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA) Introduced Apr 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Newly Introduced (10)

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
H.R. 2347
Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 519.
Sponsor Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA) Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
H.R. 5200
Emergency Reporting Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.
Sponsor Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA) Introduced Sep 08, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Electric power generation and transmission, Emergency communications systems, Emergency medical services and trauma care, Emergency planning and evacuation, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Natural disasters, Telephone and wireless communication
2 cosponsors
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
H.R. 5366
Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 525.
Sponsor Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL) Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]
H.R. 5625
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 522.
Sponsor Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC) Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Government information and archives, State and local government operations
23 cosponsors
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
H.R. 5750
EQUALS Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 524.
Sponsor Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX) Introduced Oct 14, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Employee hiring, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
4 cosponsors
Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
H.R. 6260
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521.
Sponsor Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI) Introduced Nov 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Criminal procedure and sentencing, Fraud offenses and financial crimes
5 cosponsors
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
H.R. 6387
FIRE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Fires, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
3 cosponsors
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
H.R. 6398
RED Tape Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Building construction, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental regulatory procedures
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
H.R. 6409
FENCES Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 514.
Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX) Introduced Dec 03, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Air quality, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Sanctions, State and local government operations, Trade restrictions, User charges and fees
2 cosponsors
Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
H.R. 7613
ALERT Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.
Sponsor Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO) Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
87 cosponsors

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