H.R. 8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act: Amends title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; passed the House on July 23, 2026 (232–188). Congress.gov Link

H. Con. Res. 89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran: Mandates the removal of U.S. military forces from hostilities with Iran pursuant to war powers authority; passed the House on July 23, 2026 (214–208). Congress.gov Link

House Roll Call No. 282 (July 23, 2026): Agreed to H. Con. Res. 89 by a vote of 214–208. This vote directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, marking a significant congressional effort to assert War Powers oversight regarding ongoing foreign conflicts. Official Vote Record

House Roll Call No. 283 (July 23, 2026): Passed H.R. 8884 by a vote of 232–188. The measure extends critical demonstration authority for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to evaluate programs aimed at helping individuals with disabilities return to work. Official Vote Record

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Held a business meeting to consider executive branch and diplomatic nominations, including Juan Segura to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation. Key takeaway: Advanced key state department and foreign service nominations to the floor for full Senate consideration.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Examined cost-sharing requirements for grant programs under the American Battlefield Protection Program. Key takeaway: Evaluated federal-state matching funding structures to maintain historic preservation efforts.

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: Held closed briefings and business meetings on pending intelligence and national security matters. Key takeaway: Conducted oversight of sensitive foreign intelligence activities and strategic threat assessments.

S. 5049 (Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Cramer): Creates a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business.

H.R. 9814 (Sponsor: Rep. Joe Neguse): Instructs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to initiate a notice of inquiry and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study emerging communication technologies.

H.R. 9848 (Sponsor: Rep. Veronica Escobar): Directs the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on workforce, readiness, and policy challenges associated with military child development centers.

House Floor: The House is in a scheduled district work period from July 23 through August 30, 2026; no floor votes scheduled.

Senate Floor & Nominations: The Senate will vote on executive and judicial nominations, including the motion to invoke cloture on Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, and Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge.

Senate Homeland Security Committee (July 29, 8:30 AM): Hearing examining testimony from Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Senate HELP Committee (July 30, 9:45 AM): Business meeting to consider the Special Education Administration Protection Act and nominations including Keith Sonderling for Secretary of Labor.

Senate Judiciary Committee (July 30, 9:00 AM): Executive business meeting to consider the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General of the United States.

Senate Aging Committee (July 29, 3:30 PM): Hearing examining "The AI Deception Machine," focusing on deepfakes, chatbots, and senior fraud.

Congress.gov Daily Digest: https://www.congress.gov/daily-digest

Senate.gov floor activity: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/floor_activity_agenda.htm

House Majority Leader schedule: https://www.majorityleader.gov/schedule/