Monday, July 27th, 2026
Continuing Resolution: The House passed H.R.9770 (220-205), which provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 4, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act.
Government Funding: The House passed H.Con.Res.113 (216-214), which is a first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation measure focused mostly on the Iran war. The resolution would instruct four committees to spend up to $95 billion for Trump’s marquee priorities:
$73 billion in defense and intelligence spending for the Iran war, as hostilities continue following the latest collapse of a ceasefire between the US and the Islamic republic.
$12 billion in financial relief for farmers facing high prices partly driven by closures of the Strait of Hormuz that have disrupted the global flow of fuel and fertilizer.
$10 billion to implement elements of voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements in the SAVE America Act.
2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The House passed H.R.8800 (216-212), which would authorize roughly $1.15 trillion in national security spending while establishing policy priorities for the Department of Defense for the coming fiscal year. The bill allocates $750 million for joint U.S.-Israel military projects, including missile defense and emerging technologies. It also includes measures to protect American shipbuilding from offshoring and funds an additional destroyer to be constructed. The measure would expand military technological cooperation with Israel and provide more funding for Ukraine.
The bill would have the Department of Defense officially adopt a name change to Department of War. The massive bill also includes a 5% to 7% pay raise for military service members, an increase in active-duty force size and a mandate to revert the names of nine southern military bases to those recommended in 2023 to replace Confederate honorifics. Republicans also attached the contentious SAVE America Act to impose new restrictions on voting in an attempt to reign in voting fraud.
Congressional Stock Trading Ban: The House passed H.R.7008 (232-198), which bans members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing new individual stock units of publicly traded companies while in office and imposes increased penalties for violations. It also requires individuals to present photo identification in order to vote in a federal election and establishes a new grant program to support state-issued identification documents.
War Powers Resolution: The House passed H.Con.Res.89 (214-208), which directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. The House and Senate have both already passed Iran war powers resolutions, but military strikes have continued. The Senate failed to move forward on their war powers resolution.
Take Care of America’s Veterans: The House passed H.R.8884 (232-188), reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. The bill also imposes requirements related to beneficiary income, project funding, and SSA reporting.
Main Street Capital Access: The House passed H.R.6955 (270-155), which aims to reduce regulatory burdens on smaller financial institutions by raising banking deregulation thresholds and encouraging new community bank formation. The legislation is designed to "encourage new bank formation and help community lenders better serve families, small businesses, and rural communities"
EARLY Act Reauthorization: The House passed H.R.4541, which renews proven programs that help young and high-risk women understand their breast cancer risk, recognize warning signs, and receive informed care sooner. It also includes the full provisions of the bipartisan SCREENS for Cancer Act, expanding the pathway to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for women facing financial, insurance, and other barriers to care.
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA: The House passed H.R.8823, which is bipartisan legislation that amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) and permanently authorizes the Department of Labor to suspend FECA payments to medical providers convicted of fraud.
Value Over Cost: The House passed H.R.1118, which allows government agencies to prioritize the "best value" of goods and services over merely selecting the lowest-cost alternative. The legislation specifically targets the General Services Administration (GSA) and its multiple award schedule program. Currently, agencies often default to the lowest-cost option when procuring commercial supplies and services, which can result in government waste, purchasing subpar technology, and higher long-term costs.
