The legislative feed

What moved this week.

Bills in the order Congress last touched them. Open one for its policy area and the plain-English summary, written by the Congressional Research Service rather than by us — which is what makes it quotable.

S 55352026-09-24

Eviction Crisis Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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HR 107242026-10-05

To amend title 11, United States Code, to clarify the rules for the exceptions to the discharge of the debt of an individual debtor, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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HR 107462026-10-05

Fossil Free Finance Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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HR 107262026-10-05

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Coverage 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.

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HR 107252026-10-05

GAP Act

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HR 107292026-10-05

Long-Term Rural Health Investment Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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HR 107472026-10-05

Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act of 2026

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HR 106662026-10-01

FCHIP Extension Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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HR 106452026-10-01

SMART Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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SRES 9302026-09-30

A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5265-5266)

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SRES 9442026-09-30

A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)

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SRES 9432026-09-30

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)

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SRES 9472026-09-30

A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273)

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SRES 9402026-09-30

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270)

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SRES 9482026-09-30

A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273-5274)

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SRES 9332026-09-30

A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5267)

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SRES 9372026-09-30

A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268-5269)

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HR 1441828-02-18

AMENDMENT Proposed to the bill [No. 144] "further to amend the Judicial System of the United States."

Read, and referred to the Committee of the Whole House to which the said bill is committed. Mr. Bates, of Missouri, submitted the following, which, when the bill (No. 144) further to amend the Judicial System of the United States, shall be taken up for consideration, he will move as an amendment of the same. Proposed to the bill [No. 144] ''further to amend the Judicial System of the United States'' It is proposed to strike out all after the enacting clause, and insert the following:

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HR 2351846-03-14

A Bill To grant the right of pre-emption to actual settlers on the lands acquired by treaty from the Miami Indians in Indiana.

Mr. Cathcart, on leave, introduced the following bill; which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Mr. T. Smith, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported back the following amendatory bill; which was committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

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S 7662026-10-07