What Happened in Congress on Monday?

Monday, May 11, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

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41 bills active 2 signed into law 2 advancing 1 votes recorded 17 D-sponsored 24 R-sponsored
41 bills

Signed into Law (2)

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
S. 98
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-89.
Sponsor Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV) Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Internet, web applications, social media, Rural conditions and development, Telephone and wireless communication
4 cosponsors
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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 1020
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Alternative and renewable resources, Dams and canals, Electric power generation and transmission, Infrastructure development, Licensing and registrations
7 cosponsors
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Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
S.Res. 723
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Sponsor Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional tributes, Idaho, Members of Congress, Senate
99 cosponsors
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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
S.Res. 724
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
Sponsor Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors
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Roll-Call Votes Recorded (1)

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
S.Res. 690
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 45. Record Vote Number: 114. (text: CR 4/27/2026 S2056-2057)
Sponsor Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD) Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Legislative rules and procedure, Senate
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Committee Activity (26)

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
H.J.Res. 180
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 "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
H.J.Res. 181
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".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
H.R. 8719
Shared Micromobility Investment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D-OR) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
H.R. 8722
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memoranda of understanding with CFIUS with respect to reports under AFIDA and to update the AFIDA handbook.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
H.R. 8723
FIGHT Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
H.R. 8724
Providing Resources and Oversight for Tactical Equipment to Communities and Troops Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
H.R. 8725
Survivor Tax Filing Simplification Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
H.R. 8726
PARTNERS 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. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
H.R. 8727
No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
H.R. 8728
Feed Our Kids Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
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Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
H.R. 8729
No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
H.R. 8730
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
H.R. 8731
Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
H.R. 8732
Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
H.R. 8733
Melanie's Law
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
H.R. 8734
To express the Sense of Congress with respect to safety of medication abortion and Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
11 cosponsors
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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
H.Res. 1271
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Arthritis Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
H.Res. 1272
Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] (R-FL) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
H.Res. 1273
Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
24 cosponsors
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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 4480
Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 4481
IMPACT to Save Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
S. 4482
WELLS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
S. 4483
Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 4484
I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 4485
Gas Tax Suspension Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 4487
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
15 cosponsors
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Newly Introduced (10)

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
H.R. 7257
SECURE Grid Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Electric power generation and transmission, Public utilities and utility rates, State and local government operations, Supply chain
4 cosponsors
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Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
H.R. 7258
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 562.
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL) Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Department of Energy, Emergency planning and evacuation, Energy storage, supplies, demand, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal officials, Federal-Indian relations, Infrastructure development, Intergovernmental relations, State and local government operations
4 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile
Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
H.R. 7343
Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 556.
Sponsor Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH) Introduced Feb 04, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Education programs funding, Employment and training programs, Vocational and technical education, Youth employment and child labor
6 cosponsors
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Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
H.R. 7529
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 557.
Sponsor Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL) Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, State and local government operations
3 cosponsors
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Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
H.R. 7655
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Sponsor Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN) Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Family services, Sex and reproductive health, Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations, Women's health
3 cosponsors
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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
H.R. 7995
CONNECT Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 559.
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI) Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Adoption and foster care, Child care and development, Family relationships, Family services
3 cosponsors
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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
S. 1572
Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN) Introduced May 01, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Crimes against property, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Firearms and explosives, Motor vehicles, Violent crime
16 cosponsors
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
S. 2126
Integrated Ocean Observation System Reauthorization Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.
Sponsor Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS) Introduced Jun 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advanced technology and technological innovations, Atmospheric science and weather, Congressional oversight, Data collection, sharing, protection, Earth sciences, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Marine and coastal resources, fisheries, Navigation, waterways, harbors
7 cosponsors
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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
S. 2585
MAP for Broadband Funding Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 407.
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE) Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Internet, web applications, social media, Telephone and wireless communication
1 cosponsor
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Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
S. 3062
GUARD Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Sponsor Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO) Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Child safety and welfare, Civil actions and liability, Computers and information technology, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Data collection, sharing, protection, Department of Justice, Internet, web applications, social media, Pornography, Sex offenses, State and local government operations
20 cosponsors
Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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