What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026

Taxpayer Funds Oversight and Accountability Act

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health care visits without application of any cost-sharing requirement.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels, and for other purposes.

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

To provide paid family and medical leave to Federal employees, and for other purposes.

To protect the authority of local governments to make zoning decisions regarding data center development, and to require community benefit agreements as a condition for Federal tax incentives.

Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026

To amend title 18, United States Code, to strike all exceptions to the circumstances in which it is unlawful for aliens to vote, and for other purposes.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations relating to the transportation of hazardous materials to require placards to be placed on all refrigerated shipping containers, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the low-income housing tax credit to incentivize affordable and transit-oriented development and development in certain difficult development areas, and for other purposes.

To amend the Bank Secrecy Act to require the registration of digital asset kiosk operators and to require such operators to comply with anti-money laundering and anti-fraud requirements, and for other purposes.

To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.

To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.

To authorize sitting Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, and to establish a reporting mechanism to Congress on conditions found therein.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain Federal student loans to be transferred from a parent to a child, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.

To direct the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to establish a gun violence prevention and public safety database.

To amend the Truth in Lending Act to include buy now, pay later loans and issuers of such loans in the definition of credit card and credit issuer, respectively, and for other purposes.

To establish the Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force, and for other purposes.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act does not include any evidence that the court determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act requires de novo trial of the facts when agency action seeks a sanction.

To provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights relating to the use or development of artificial intelligence.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop an action plan to help veterans obtain employment in advanced manufacturing, and for other purposes.

To provide rental vouchers for the homeless, and for other purposes.

To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.

To require a review of acquisitions by investment companies involving acquisition of controlling interest of major defense suppliers, and for other purposes.

To establish the Foreign Investment Review Authority to determine whether foreign countries that have made investment commitments to the United States have complied with those commitments, and for other purposes.

Heat Emergency Assessment and Tracking using AI Act

To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access service, and for other purposes.

To establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.

To provide for relocation of certain Federal office space located in sanctuary jurisdictions and to prohibit establishment or occupation of any Federal office space in a sanctuary jurisdiction, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the allotment of Supreme Court justices to circuits, and for other purposes.

To establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to prohibit determinations of Federal disaster assistance, funding, or relief on the basis of political affiliation and to establish a response timeline for requests for major disaster declarations, and for other purposes.

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide that solid waste shall not include certain recovered materials and recovered resources, and for other purposes.

Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act

To amend chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, and chapter 161 of title 28, United States Code, to provide a maximum amount for the fees and other expenses that may be awarded in connection with an agency adjudication, and for other purposes.

To improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Security.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish certain safety standards and disclose certain information relating to pedestrians and motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

To amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to award amounts to eligible entities to develop and carry out programs to incorporate eDNA monitoring techniques into and use eDNA monitoring techniques in carrying out sport fish surveys, and for other purposes.

To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.

To establish an independent bipartisan National Advisory Commission on Extreme Heat and Global Security to develop short-term and long-term sustainable plans of action to mitigate and adapt to extreme heat and heat-related extreme weather events.

To establish rules regarding eligibility of student athletes for intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

To amend subtitle B of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act to establish supplemental severe weather emergency solutions grants, and for other purposes.

To require that juice be the default benefit under certain WIC food packages.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for juice under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

To prohibit Federal employees from intervening in election administration.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized resource for access to data to facilitate biological research through enabling advanced computational methods such as artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief relating to public safety officers' death benefits, and for other purposes.

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to expand the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to encompass LGBTQI+ inclusion, and for other purposes.

Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

Honoring the victims and survivors of the December 13, 2025, mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2026, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Expressing support for the recognition of July 3 through July 10, 2026, as "National Extreme Heat Awareness Week", a national event educating the public on the dangers of extreme heat and the risks of extreme heat events to public safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and much more, and supporting the goals of a National Extreme Heat Awareness Week.

Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

A bill to establish the Foreign Investment Review Authority to determine whether foreign countries that have made investment commitments to the United States have complied with those commitments, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to create a Federal cause of action to address jawboning, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the application of the advanced manufacturing investment credit with respect to semiconductor manufacturing facilities located in outer space.

A bill to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information, and for other purposes.

A bill to repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 with respect to dredging and dredged material.

A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits and 3 behavioral health care visits without application of any cost-sharing requirement.

A bill to require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to propose a new nationwide permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for dredging projects, and for other purposes.

A bill to permit the use of NATO and major non-NATO ally dredge ships in the United States.

A bill to establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk.

A bill to eliminate certain requirements with respect to dredging and dredged material, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize de novo review of innocent spouse relief by the Tax Court and other courts.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Tax Court to order relief from a judgment or order.

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on threats to the United States posed by the use of generative artificial intelligence for terrorism, and for other purposes.

A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

A bill to provide for certain energy development, permitting reforms, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications.

A bill to extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.

A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems.

A bill to double the civil penalties for aliens who enter or attempt to enter the United States without authorization, aliens subject to a final order of removal who fail or refuse to depart from the United States, and employers that knowingly hire aliens who are not authorized to work in the United States.

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized resource for access to data to facilitate biological research through enabling advanced computational methods such as artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect a fee for credible fear interviews, and for other purposes.

A bill to prohibit States and local governments from prohibiting or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of a renewable energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes.

A bill to provide rental vouchers for the homeless, and for other purposes.

A bill to prohibit the distribution of false AI-generated election media, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit the removal of names from voting rolls using unverified voter challenge databases, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers, and for other purposes.

A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.

A bill to establish the Blast Overpressure Task Force of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.

A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.

A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.

A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

DLARA

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

ZOMBIE Act

Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2026

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act