1. The Week in one Paragraph
Congress met in pro forma sessions this week, with the House convening on May 4 and May 7 and the Senate holding a brief session on May 4. While no major floor debates occurred, several bills passed by the Senate were received by the House, and a significant number of new bills were introduced in the House. No committee hearings were held during this period.
2. Bills Passed / Signed into law
S. 4465: To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; Signed by the Speaker on April 30, 2026.
H.R. 7147: Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Presented to the President on April 30, 2026.
S. 272: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 874: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 1199: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 2232: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 2280: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 2934: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 2975: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
S. 4161: Passed by the Senate and received by the House on May 1, 2026.
3. Notable Votes
None this week; Congress met in pro forma sessions.
4. Hearings Held
There were no notable committee hearings this week.
5. Bills Introduced
H.R. 8647: Introduced by Rep. Green (TX); To increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
H.R. 8652: Introduced by Rep. Cloud (TX); To affirm user ownership of their data and prohibit entities from requiring the transfer or monetization of private data in exchange for services.
H.R. 8667: Introduced by Rep. Vindman (VA); To set maximum cost-sharing amounts for TRICARE beneficiaries and veterans for certain drugs.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
Senate: The Senate will meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 11, for morning business. At approximately 5:30 p.m., the Senate will vote on S. Res. 690 regarding nominations and a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
House: The House will meet in a pro forma session at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 11.
7. Notable State Legislative Updates
Illinois HB3564 – Tenant Fees and Housing Rights
Status: Introduced on February 18, 2025, by Representative Nabeela Syed for the 104th General Assembly. Sent to Governor 5/07/2026!
Summary: This bill seeks to significantly expand tenant protections by amending both the Landlord and Tenant Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Key Provisions:
Prohibition of Move-In Fees: Landlords would be prohibited from imposing any "move-in fee" or any charge for processing, reviewing, or accepting a rental application.
Late Fee Caps: The bill limits late rent fees to $10 for the first $1,000 in rent, plus 5% of any amount exceeding $1,000, and only if rent is more than 5 days late.
Source of Income Protections: Expands the definition of "source of income" to prohibit landlords from requiring credit checks before approval or requiring move-in fees as a substitute for a security deposit.
Housing as a Right: Amends state policy to declare that access to housing is a fundamental human right.
Exemptions: These fee restrictions do not apply to entrance fees for nursing homes or similar institutions.
8. Sources This Week
Based on the legislative records for the week of May 4-8, 2026, here are the official URLs for tracking the activity mentioned in the daily digests:
[Congressional Record Daily Digest, May 4, 2026: https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2026/05/04/daily-digest]
[Congressional Record, May 7, 2026: https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2026/05/07/house-section]
[Illinois State Legislation: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?GAID=18&DocNum=3564&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=162254&SessionID=114]
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