NOAA harassment rules tightened with new vessel reporting mandates
H.R. 2406
Environment & energyOn the floor calendarLast action Aug 20, 2026
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See what’s moving this weekBig Questions
Browse all Big QuestionsLegislative questions the news is covering right now, routed straight to the real bills.
- Syria sanctions repealBefore Congress is S. 3172, a bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.Latest: Jul 27, 2026
- Paying college athletesOn what terms should college athletes be paid?Latest: Aug 5, 2026
- Annual defense policyWhat should defense policy be for fiscal year 2027?Latest: Jul 27, 2026
- Crypto oversight split between SEC and CFTCWhich federal agency should oversee crypto?Latest: Aug 8, 2026
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Moving in Congress this week
Data as of August 25, 2026The bills moving right now, decoded by AI into plain language.
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Bill gives Miami Tribe one year to file old Illinois land claim
H.R. 2827
Family & communityOn the floor calendarLast action Aug 20, 2026
Bill would let Interior fund national police memorial museum for 7 years
H.R. 309
Crime & justiceOn the floor calendarLast action Aug 20, 2026
New bill would create federal Urban Bird Treaty Program and grants
H.R. 3276
Environment & energyOn the floor calendarLast action Aug 20, 2026
No legislative business is scheduled in either chamber. The Senate's own Daily Digest, published Aug 24, 2026, gives the next Senate meeting as 8 a.m., Thursday, August 27 and the next House meeting as 9 a.m., Thursday, August 27 — both pro forma sessions. The bills below still stand where the record left them.
Browse all 2781 active billsIn the news
What the press and congress.gov's readers are on this week. Every card says why it's here, and every count comes from stored evidence you can check.
S. 4430In committee
Bill directs $400 million to White House East Wing project, extends fees
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum this week: center, left, and right
Government & democracyLast action Apr 29, 2026
H.R. 22Passed one chamber
Bill would require documented proof of citizenship to register to vote
Among congress.gov's most-viewed bills, 3 weeks running
Government & democracyLast action Apr 10, 2025
H.R. 3633Floor activity
Bill would split crypto oversight between SEC and CFTC
Among congress.gov's most-viewed bills, 3 weeks running
Jobs & the economyLast action Aug 8, 2026
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