What Happened in Congress Yesterday?

Friday, April 17, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

3 bills active 2 advancing 1 votes recorded 3 R-sponsored
3 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
H.R. 8322
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA) Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
H.Res. 1175
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA) Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
H.R. 8035
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Rule H. Res. 1175 failed passage of House.
Sponsor Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR) Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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