What happened in Congress on July 02, 2026?

43 bills saw congressional action on July 02, 2026. This page provides a full breakdown including bill status changes, sponsor information, cosponsor counts, and plain-language summaries — all sourced from Congress.gov and GovInfo.

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What Happened in Congress on Thursday?

Thursday, July 02, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

43 bills active 19 D-sponsored 24 R-sponsored

43 bills

Committee Activity (31)

H.J.Res. 199

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.J.Res. 200

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

10 cosponsors

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H.R. 5498

Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2026

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Small Business, H. Rept. 119-716, Part II.

Sponsor Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX) Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health care costs and insurance, Health care coverage and access, Small business

3 cosponsors

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H.R. 9570

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

12 cosponsors

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H.R. 9571

Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

7 cosponsors

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H.R. 9572

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to clarify land eligible for enrollment in the conservation reserve program.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsor Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9573

Housing Opportunities and Preservation Enhancement Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9574

Informed Investor Access Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9575

Hold Vandals Accountable Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9576

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9577

COCOA-VIP Act

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsor Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9578

Spot the Fakes Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9579

Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Sponsor Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

20 cosponsors

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H.R. 9580

PARITY Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9581

Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsor Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

9 cosponsors

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H.R. 9582

National Service Animals Monument Location Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9583

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9584

The Housing Voucher Funding Reallocation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9585

Advancing American Quantum Leadership Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9586

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Science, Space, and Technology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, Homeland Security, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, Financial Services, Veterans' Affairs, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Rules, Ethics, the Budget, and Appropriations, 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. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9587

Summer Meals REACH Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9588

FRAUD Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors

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H.R. 9589

Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

15 cosponsors

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H.R. 9590

SAFE for Manatees Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.Res. 1412

Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become "National Fireworks Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.Res. 1413

Recognizing the 271st anniversary of Laredo, Texas.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28] (D-TX) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.Res. 1414

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsor Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.Res. 1415

Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

21 cosponsors

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H.Res. 1416

Reaffirming the consent of the governed as the United States marks 250 years of independence.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.Res. 1417

Remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors 4 years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

13 cosponsors

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H.Res. 1418

Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 02, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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Newly Introduced (12)

H.R. 1493

To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 625.

Sponsor Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ) Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Data collection, sharing, protection, Government information and archives, Government studies and investigations, Health programs administration and funding, Health promotion and preventive care, Intergovernmental relations, Neurological disorders, State and local government operations

6 cosponsors

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H.R. 2001

Action for Dental Health Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.

Sponsor Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL) Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Dental care, Employee hiring, Employment and training programs, Health care coverage and access, Health personnel, Health programs administration and funding, Medical education, Rural conditions and development

9 cosponsors

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H.R. 2804

Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 624.

Sponsor Rep. VelÃ¡zquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 09, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Inflation and prices, Public contracts and procurement, Small business

4 cosponsors

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H.R. 3491

DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 627.

Sponsor Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] (D-CO) Introduced May 19, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Genetics, Hereditary and development disorders, Medical research, Research administration and funding

18 cosponsors

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H.R. 3747

Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 628.

Sponsor Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH) Introduced Jun 05, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Health programs administration and funding, Health technology, devices, supplies, Medical tests and diagnostic methods, Neurological disorders

97 cosponsors

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H.R. 4348

To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.

Sponsor Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ) Introduced Jul 10, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health programs administration and funding, Infectious and parasitic diseases

36 cosponsors

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H.R. 5160

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 629.

Sponsor Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ) Introduced Sep 04, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Biological and life sciences, Blood and blood diseases, Cell biology and embryology, Health programs administration and funding, Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

21 cosponsors

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H.R. 7661

Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 632.

Sponsor Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL) Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Education programs funding, Elementary and secondary education, Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination, Teaching, teachers, curricula

22 cosponsors

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H.R. 7893

FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 635.

Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI) Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Citizenship and naturalization, Government lending and loan guarantees, Higher education, Student aid and college costs

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 7894

Truman Scholarship Clean House Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 633.

Sponsor Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY) Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Academic performance and assessments, Advisory bodies, Congressional oversight, Government information and archives, Higher education, School administration, Student aid and college costs

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 7895

PBM Kickback Prohibition Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 634.

Sponsor Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA) Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Fraud offenses and financial crimes, Health care costs and insurance, Health personnel, Prescription drugs

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H.R. 8209

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the school-based health centers grant program.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 631.

Sponsor Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY) Introduced Apr 06, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

5 cosponsors

Bill Details Congress.gov Sponsor Profile

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Committee Activity (31)

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