What Happened in Congress Yesterday?
Monday, April 13, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.
43 bills active
34 D-sponsored
8 R-sponsored
1 I-sponsored
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Committee Activity (40)
H.Con.Res. 84
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8247
To establish an interagency group on categorical exclusions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To establish an interagency group on categorical exclusions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1 cosponsor
H.R. 8248
To amend the Federal Power Act to allow a person to construct or modify an electric transmission facility in a national interest electric transmission corridor if the person self-certifies certain information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To amend the Federal Power Act to allow a person to construct or modify an electric transmission facility in a national interest electric transmission corridor if the person self-certifies certain information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1 cosponsor
H.R. 8249
To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify the scope of review, establish limits for judicial review of environmental documents relating to energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify the scope of review, establish limits for judicial review of environmental documents relating to energy infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 8250
To require operating system providers to verify the age of any user of an operating system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
To require operating system providers to verify the age of any user of an operating system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1 cosponsor
H.R. 8251
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the tree assistance program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the tree assistance program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
1 cosponsor
H.R. 8252
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for withholding of funds for noncompliance with State gas tax restriction, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for withholding of funds for noncompliance with State gas tax restriction, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8253
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security the Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
1 cosponsor
H.R. 8254
To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
13 cosponsors
H.Res. 1164
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
3 cosponsors
H.Res. 1165
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
15 cosponsors
H.Res. 1166
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Providing for the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell from the United States House of Representatives.
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
S. 4278
A bill to prohibit funding for the Board of Peace that is not authorized by Congress, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A bill to prohibit funding for the Board of Peace that is not authorized by Congress, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4279
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the abuse of life insurance tax rules, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the abuse of life insurance tax rules, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4281
A bill to provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A bill to provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
3 cosponsors
S.J.Res. 159
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-05: Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Practices Involving Invalid Nursing Home Debts".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-05: Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Practices Involving Invalid Nursing Home Debts".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 160
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 161
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 162
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 163
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 164
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 165
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-02 re: Section 8 housing choice voucher homeownership program".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 166
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Equal Credit Opportunity (Regulation B); Discrimination on the Bases of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 167
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Information Requests to Large Banks and Credit Unions".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 168
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-01: Preferencing and Steering Practices by Digital Intermediaries for Consumer Financial Products or Services".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 169
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-06: Unanticipated Overdraft Fee Assessment Practices".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 170
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Compliance Bulletin 2016-03: Detecting and Preventing Consumer Harm From Production Incentives".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Compliance Bulletin 2016-03: Detecting and Preventing Consumer Harm From Production Incentives".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 171
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 172
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 173
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 174
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-04: Mitigating Harm From Repossession of Automobiles".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 175
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-02: Deceptive Representations Involving the FDIC's Name or Logo or Deposit Insurance".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 176
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Narrative Data".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 177
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Registry of Nonbank Covered Persons Subject to Certain Agency and Court Orders; Rescission".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 178
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Procedures for Supervisory Designation Proceedings".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 179
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Disclosure of Consumer Complaint Data".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.J.Res. 180
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 182
A joint resolution 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".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A joint resolution 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".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
26 cosponsors
S.J.Res. 183
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Newly Introduced (3)
S. 2351
Space Exploration Research Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
Space Exploration Research Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
(R-TX)
Introduced
Jul 17, 2025
Congress
119th Congress
Policy Areas
Employment and training programs, Land transfers, Public-private cooperation, Research and development, Space flight and exploration
5 cosponsors
S. 4106
Rx ACCESS Act
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Rx ACCESS Act
Star Print ordered on the bill.
3 cosponsors
S. 4280
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
1 cosponsor
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