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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported

Week of August 1 – August 7, 2026.

Every tracked bill that moved during this week — recorded as it stood when the week closed.

18
Bills moved
0
Became law
1
Passed a chamber
2
Committee action
15
Newly introduced
Floor Action

Passed a chamber.

S.Res. 830Passed Senate100% odds
Senate honors Fulbright Program's 80 years

This is a ceremonial resolution marking the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, the State Department's flagship international educational exchange initiative.

Committee

Moved in committee.

S. 3010Passed Committee62% odds
Give Dyslexia Its Own Special Education Category

Removes dyslexia from the general 'specific learning disability' category and creates a standalone definition under federal special education law (IDEA).

S. 4965Passed Committee42% odds
Fix Railroad Retirement Board's Financial Stability

Bill addresses financial or operational challenges facing the Railroad Retirement Board, which manages pensions and benefits for railroad workers.

Introduced

New this week.

S.J.Res. 208Introduced15% odds
Block EPA's California Emissions Rule

Disapproves an EPA rule that allows California to set its own vehicle pollution standards under the Advanced Clean Car Program.

S.J.Res. 205Introduced18% odds
Block EPA's Small Engine Pollution Rules

Uses Congressional Review Act to reject EPA's California nonroad engine pollution standards for small off-road engines (leaf blowers, chainsaws, generators).

S. 5227Introduced12% odds
First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act

Bill introduced in Senate to support first-time home buyers, but detailed policy language not yet available.

S. 5224Introduced12% odds
Runway SAFE-T Act

Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 5221Introduced12% odds
Ban Trading by Members of Congress

Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S.Res. 828Introduced8% odds
Senate opposes Trump IRS lawsuit settlement

Resolution expresses Senate opposition to President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and any resulting settlement.

S. 5223Introduced8% odds
NO PROFIT Act

Detailed analysis pending: official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 5222Introduced15% odds
DRIVE Across America Act of 2026

Detailed summary not yet available—bill introduced Aug. 3, 2026 and sent to Senate Energy Committee.

S. 5208Introduced12% odds
Let Special Ops Forces Carry Concealed Guns

Allows active-duty and retired special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms across state lines without permits.

S. 5213Introduced12% odds
SMASH 2.0 Act (Details Pending)

Bill introduced in Senate on Aug. 3, 2026 with 3 cosponsors; official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 5210Introduced12% odds
Display America's Art Act

Bill would require display of American art in federal buildings and spaces.

S. 5216Introduced12% odds
Tax Credits for Senior Housing Access

Creates tax credits to incentivize construction or renovation of housing accessible to seniors.

S. 5217Introduced12% odds
Require agencies to notify people of stolen personal data

Bill title suggests requiring federal agencies to notify individuals when their personal information (names, Social Security numbers, financial data, etc.) is breached or stolen.

S. 5214Introduced12% odds
Protect and Serve Act of 2026

Bill introduced in Senate with 3 cosponsors; official details not yet available from Congressional Research Service.

S. 5215Introduced12% odds
Fund cleaner transportation options nationwide

Detailed analysis pending — Congressional Research Service summary not yet published.

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