Congress moved forward with a diverse slate of legislative priorities this week, ranging from aviation safety to healthcare affordability. Significant progress was made on technical airspace regulations, while new measures were introduced to address rising consumer costs in the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.

📌 H.R. 7613 — ALERT Act Status: Passed House / Awaiting Senate consideration Last Action: April 14, 2026 — Passed the House via Motion to Suspend the Rules with a 396-10 vote. Next Step: Referral to the Senate for committee consideration or floor vote. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7613

📌 H.R. 8270 — To require out-of-pocket expenditures for drugs to count towards an individual's deductible and out-of-pocket maximum Status: Referred to House Committees (Energy and Commerce; Education and Workforce; Ways and Means) Last Action: April 14, 2026 — Introduced by Rep. Gregory Murphy and referred to multiple committees of jurisdiction. Next Step: Committee markups or hearings regarding drug expenditure counting requirements. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8270

📌 H.R. 8260 — To require coverage of certain cardiovascular tests without cost sharing Status: Referred to House Committees (Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means) Last Action: April 14, 2026 — Introduced by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and referred to committees for consideration. Next Step: Potential hearings within the Energy and Commerce or Ways and Means committees. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8260

📌 H.R. 8266 — To prohibit the exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices Status: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs Last Action: April 14, 2026 — Introduced by Rep. Ro Khanna and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Next Step: Committee review of export prohibition triggers during price surges. Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8266

With several new healthcare and energy bills hitting the floor this week, expect committee activity to ramp up as members debate the various out-of-pocket and export mandates. Check back next week for updates on Senate reception of the ALERT Act.