1. The Week in one Paragraph
During the week of March 30, 2026, the House of Representatives and the Senate primarily held pro forma sessions, though significant legislative activity occurred in the House. The House introduced a total of 38 public bills, including H.R. 8158, the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act, and H.R. 8160, the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act. Additionally, multiple reports were filed on various measures, such as H.R. 3482, the Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act, which was subsequently placed on the Union Calendar. While several bills passed the House, including H.R. 7084, the Defending American Property Abroad Act, no bills were presented to the President or signed into law during this period. In the Senate, chamber action focused on the consideration of House amendments to H.R. 7147 regarding continuing appropriations, which resulted in the Senate tabling the House message. No formal committee hearings or joint meetings were held throughout the week.
2. Bills Passed / Signed into law
H.R. 7084: Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026 – Amends title 46 of the United States Code regarding the types of vessels authorized to enter or operate in U.S. navigable waters or transfer cargo within U.S. jurisdiction - Passed by House
H. Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) – A resolution to manage the further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. - Passed by House
3. Notable Votes
Based on the legislative records for the week of March 30, 2026, there were no significant roll call votes conducted in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Both chambers operated primarily in pro forma sessions or moved measures via voice vote and unanimous consent
Why This Matters
The lack of roll call votes indicates that the business conducted this week was either non-controversial enough to pass by voice vote or was part of a scheduled period of "pro forma" activity where no legislative business is expected. The tabling of the House message on the appropriations bill (H.R. 7147) signals a procedural halt or disagreement between the chambers that will likely be addressed when the Senate returns to full session in mid-April
Official Records
House Vote Records: pro.house.gov
Senate Vote Records: senate.gov/legislative/votes.htm
4. Hearings Held
There were no notable committee hearings this week.
5. Bills Introduced
Based on the House proceedings for the week of March 30, 2026, here are three notable bills introduced that focus on public health and government transparency:
H.R. 8158 (Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]): The Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act would allow Americans to receive paid leave time to address symptoms related to reproductive health conditions and procedures.
H.R. 8160 (Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]): The Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026 aims to expand research, improve awareness, and increase access to treatment for individuals affected by PMDD.
H.R. 8162 (Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]): This bill would amend title 5 of the United States Code to modify how federal agencies conduct periodic reviews of agency rules and regulations.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
Based on the official legislative record for the week of March 30, 2026, the Senate has established a clear schedule for its return to full legislative business following the current period of pro forma sessions.
Senate Floor Schedule & Major Votes
The Senate is currently in a period of scheduled recess, with the following timeline established by unanimous-consent agreement:
Pro Forma Sessions: The Senate will convene for pro forma sessions with no business conducted on Monday, April 6 at 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 9 at 12 noon.
Resumption of Business: Full legislative business is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3 p.m..
Major Scheduled Vote: A significant vote to resume consideration of the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas is set for Monday, April 13.
Cloture Motions: Multiple motions to invoke cloture, originally filed on March 27, are scheduled to ripen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13.
Senate Committee Hearings
Currently Scheduled: There are no committee meetings or hearings scheduled for Monday, April 6.
Committee Activity: No committee meetings were held during the week of March 30, and none have been formally announced for the immediate pro forma period.
House of Representatives Schedule
Pro Forma Session: The House is scheduled to meet for a pro forma session on Monday, April 6, at 10 a.m..
Committee Activity: No House committee hearings are currently scheduled for Monday, April 6.
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:
Congress.gov Daily Digest
Senate.gov Floor Activity
House Majority Leader Schedule
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