What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, May 07, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

59 bills active 31 D-sponsored 27 R-sponsored 1 I-sponsored
59 bills

Committee Activity (58)

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
H.J.Res. 176
2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
H.J.Res. 177
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 "Fair Credit Reporting; Name-Only Matching Procedures".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11] (D-IL) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34]
H.J.Res. 178
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 "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] (D-TX) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
H.J.Res. 179
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".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
H.R. 7027
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to impose limitations on the authority of the Secretary of Defense to recoup such pay from members who subsequently receive military retired or retainer pay.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
H.R. 8332
Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC) Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
H.R. 8372
El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Sponsor Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX) Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
H.R. 8666
Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, 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. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 8667
MISSION Rx 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. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
H.R. 8670
Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
H.R. 8672
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for loan interest payments made with respect to certain vehicles.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
H.R. 8673
To exempt stinger-steered combinations from a requirement to include warning flags on projecting loads.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
H.R. 8674
Geese House Site Conveyance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
H.R. 8675
Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
H.R. 8676
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
H.R. 8677
Make the American Dream Real Again Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
H.R. 8678
Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
H.R. 8679
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
H.R. 8680
Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
9 cosponsors
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
H.R. 8681
SHIELD 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. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
H.R. 8683
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
H.R. 8685
Protect the Presidency Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
H.R. 8687
ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
H.R. 8689
Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
H.R. 8691
Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
13 cosponsors
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3]
H.R. 8692
SAM Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Kiley, Kevin [I-CA-3] (I-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
H.R. 8693
Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
H.R. 8694
Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
20 cosponsors
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
H.R. 8695
No Delays in Disaster Relief Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
H.R. 8696
Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
H.R. 8697
Guard the Skies Act
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
H.R. 8698
Lower Prices at the Pump Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]
H.R. 8699
Safe Transit for All Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
H.R. 8700
Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
H.R. 8703
To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
H.R. 8704
STABLE DRC 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. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2] (D-MD) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
H.R. 8706
Better Energy Storage and Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsor Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
H.R. 8707
No Funds for Iran War Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign 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. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
30 cosponsors
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
H.R. 8708
Main Street BRIDGE Act
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
H.R. 8709
Homeownership Savings Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
H.R. 8710
National Defense Data Resilience Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
H.R. 8713
RAPID Responders Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
H.R. 8714
Skill Savings Account Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
H.R. 8715
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the enhancement of a penalty for an investor-owned electric or gas utility that increases rates within the 2-year period occurring before or after the assessment of the penalty.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
H.R. 8716
Blood Pressure MATTERS Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
H.R. 8717
Negating Neighborhood Noise Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
H.R. 8718
Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and 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. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
H.Res. 1260
Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
28 cosponsors
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
H.Res. 1261
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
27 cosponsors
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
H.Res. 1262
Recognizing and congratulating the Martinsville Missile's land speed record for a stock car.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
H.Res. 1263
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering into certain agreements, contracts, or transactions with respect to prediction markets.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
H.Res. 1264
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
H.Res. 1265
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
H.Res. 1266
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2026, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
8 cosponsors
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
H.Res. 1267
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
H.Res. 1268
Recognizing the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]
H.Res. 1269
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
10 cosponsors
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.Res. 1270
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX) Introduced May 07, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors

Newly Introduced (1)

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
H.R. 7463
Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 555.
Sponsor Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA) Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Employment and training programs, Higher education, Student aid and college costs, Vocational and technical education
1 cosponsor

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