Aug 26 - Sep 2, 2026
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On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Recommit
On Passage
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Federal Worker Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Part D Premium Protection 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.
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Small Business, 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.
To make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Votes where members of both parties voted together.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
On Agreeing to the Resolution
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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