What happened in Congress on July 09, 2026?

48 bills saw congressional action on July 09, 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 09, 2026 — Full breakdown of congressional activity.

48 bills active 13 D-sponsored 35 R-sponsored

48 bills

Committee Activity (42)

H.J.Res. 201

Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9602

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9603

Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9604

Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9605

Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9606

Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9607

Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9608

Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9609

Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] (R-MI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9610

Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Natural Resources, 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. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9611

Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9612

American Enrichment Deployment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9613

Nuclear Advisory Committee Reform Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9614

NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9615

BRACE Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9616

EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9617

CHARM Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9618

DEF Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

4 cosponsors

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H.R. 9619

To require artificial intelligence chatbot providers to provide data privacy and security, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9620

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a plan for the deployment of Airborne Collision Avoidance System-X.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9621

Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9622

Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsor Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9623

Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026

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. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9624

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Sponsor Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9625

Freedom to Build Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9626

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the State and local tax deduction marriage penalty.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9627

Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

10 cosponsors

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H.R. 9628

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the use of TEACH grants, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9629

Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9630

BILL Drivers Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9631

Bear Poaching Elimination Act

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, 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. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors

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H.R. 9632

Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 9633

Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9634

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsor Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3] (D-MN) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

7 cosponsors

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H.R. 9635

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish special rules to provide for continued review of human drug and device submissions during a lapse of appropriations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9636

To amend the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to require labor organizations to include results of certain audits in financial reports, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9637

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize intentional lethal take by certain Indian Tribes of California sea lions and Steller sea lions in a specified portion of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.R. 9638

To make standard time permanent except in States that elect to observe daylight saving time, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 9639

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to restore the impaired credit of victims of predatory activities and unfair consumer reporting practices, to expand access to tools to protect vulnerable consumers from identity theft, fraud, or a related crime, and protect victims from further harm, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

3 cosponsors

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H.R. 9640

To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.Res. 1421

Impeaching Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

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H.Res. 1422

Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY) Introduced Jul 09, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

14 cosponsors

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Newly Introduced (6)

H.R. 6238

NIH IMPROVE Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.

Sponsor Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL) Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Health programs administration and funding, Medical research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sex and reproductive health, Women's health

4 cosponsors

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H.R. 7574

ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 640.

Sponsor Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO) Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Congress 119th Congress Policy Areas Congressional oversight, Department of Homeland Security, Executive agency funding and structure

2 cosponsors

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H.R. 8168

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 642.

Sponsor Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN) Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

1 cosponsor

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H.R. 8205

Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 637.

Sponsor Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL) Introduced Apr 06, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

103 cosponsors

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H.R. 8770

SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 641.

Sponsor Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] (R-AL) Introduced May 12, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

6 cosponsors

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H.R. 8897

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 639.

Sponsor Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA) Introduced May 19, 2026 Congress 119th Congress

2 cosponsors

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Committee Activity (42)

Newly Introduced (6)

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