1. The Week in one Paragraph
The House of Representatives debated a War Powers Act resolution regarding U.S. military activity in Iran. This discussion followed reports of a mission to rescue downed American pilots. While the Senate focused on confirming federal judges, various committees began reviewing budget requests for the 2027 fiscal year.
2. Bills Passed / Signed into law
3. Notable Votes
Confirmation of John Thomas Shepherd: The Senate voted 50–44 to appoint Shepherd as a federal judge for the Western District of Arkansas. Link
Confirmation of Christopher R. Wolfe: The Senate voted 51–43 to appoint Wolfe as a federal judge for the Western District of Texas. Link
Official Records
House Vote Records: pro.house.gov
Senate Vote Records: senate.gov/legislative/votes.htm
4. Hearings Held
Senate Commerce Committee: Reviewed the "FENTANYL Results Act" and ways to stop illegal drug sales on social media.
Senate Energy Committee: Held a hearing on new technologies designed to make the national power grid more reliable.
House Rules Committee: Discussed the "No Hidden FEES Act" (H.R. 63), which would require hotels and car companies to show the total price upfront.
5. Bills Introduced
S. 4280: (Sen. Wyden) — Proposes changes to how the government conducts secret surveillance to increase oversight.
H.R. 8317: (Rep. Williams) — A bill regarding congressional authority and civil rights.
S. 2061: (Sen. Padilla) — Requires more research into the health of children whose veteran parents were exposed to toxic chemicals.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
Trade Policy: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House and Senate on the administration's 2026 trade plans.
Federal Reserve: The Senate will consider the nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
2027 Budget: Committees will hold several hearings to review spending plans for the National Guard, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Agriculture.
AI Regulation: The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on a bill that would require AI chatbots to verify the age of users.
7. Sources This Week
Based on the legislative records for the week of March 30, 2026, here are the official URLs for tracking the activity mentioned in the daily digests:
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