What Happened in Congress on Tuesday?

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

69 bills active 2 advancing 33 D-sponsored 36 R-sponsored
69 bills

Advancing — Reported Out of Committee (2)

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
S.Res. 725
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the eighth national title in program history.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240)
Sponsor Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S.Res. 726
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
22 cosponsors

Committee Activity (63)

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
H.Con.Res. 97
Expressing support for the Federal Protective Service and its law enforcement officers.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
H.Con.Res. 98
Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
23 cosponsors
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
H.Con.Res. 99
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
H.J.Res. 182
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 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
H.J.Res. 183
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".
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsor Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
H.R. 4889
To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kiley (CA). Petition No: 119-21.
Sponsor Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3] (R-CA) Introduced Aug 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
H.R. 8737
Never Fight Alone Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
12 cosponsors
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
H.R. 8740
Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
H.R. 8741
Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
H.R. 8742
Respect Tribal IDs Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
H.R. 8743
SMART Kids Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
H.R. 8744
TREE Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
21 cosponsors
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
H.R. 8745
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
H.R. 8746
VICTIM Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
H.R. 8747
K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
H.R. 8749
SAFE through Medicare Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
H.R. 8750
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
H.R. 8751
Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
H.R. 8752
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
H.R. 8753
Gas Tax Relief Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
H.R. 8754
No Delay for Immigration Oversight Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
2 cosponsors
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
H.R. 8755
Enhanced Small Business Growth Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
H.R. 8756
CRUSADE Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
6 cosponsors
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
H.R. 8757
Promoting Childhood Independence and Resilience Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8758
Protecting Our Second Amendment Data Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8759
Student Loan Reform Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8760
Designating the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8761
PICTURE Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8762
To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to exclude crops used to produce biofuel with respect to an agricultural commodity.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8763
TREAT PTSD VA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
H.R. 8764
TREAT PTSD TRICARE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
H.R. 8765
Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
H.R. 8766
Deal Death, Face Death Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
H.R. 8767
Compensation Fund Recrediting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
H.R. 8768
CHARGE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
H.R. 8769
To amend title 10, United States Code, to define the purpose, role, duties, and professional qualification requirements for chaplains in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
H.R. 8770
SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors
Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
H.R. 8771
Campaign Event Contract Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
H.R. 8772
Diesel Prices Relief Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27]
H.R. 8773
Containing Effects of Mineral Extraction Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsor Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27] (D-CA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
H.R. 8774
Bulletproof Law Enforcement Vehicles Act
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
7 cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
H.R. 8775
Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
H.Res. 1276
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5] (D-OR) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
H.Res. 1277
Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, 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. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
H.Res. 1278
Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
25 cosponsors
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
S. 4488
Safe Bus Routes to School Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
S. 4489
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 4490
Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
4 cosponsors
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
S. 4491
Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 4492
ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 4493
A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
S. 4494
American Cures Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
S. 4495
Reactors at Risk Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
S. 4496
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
S. 4497
Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
S. 4498
ABLE Tomorrow Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
3 cosponsors
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
S. 4499
ALERT Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
S. 4500
VICTIM Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
S. 4501
BACK OFF Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2239-2240)
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
1 cosponsor
Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
S. 4502
Farm Disaster Tax Cut Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
S. 4503
Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
16 cosponsors
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
S. 4504
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
14 cosponsors
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
S. 4505
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress
5 cosponsors

Newly Introduced (4)

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
H.R. 7305
Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.
Sponsor Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL) Introduced Feb 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Electric power generation and transmission
1 cosponsor
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
S. 71
Baby Changing on Board Act
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT) Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Child safety and welfare, Disability and health-based discrimination, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Railroads
1 cosponsor
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
S. 3199
988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
Sponsor Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY) Introduced Nov 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Emergency communications systems, Government studies and investigations, Mental health
12 cosponsors
Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
S. 4486
A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408.
Sponsor Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] (R-KY) Introduced May 11, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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