1. The Week in one Paragraph
Congress held pro forma sessions this week, with both the House and Senate meeting briefly on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6. Neither chamber conducted legislative floor business or roll call votes, and both adjourned until pro forma sessions scheduled for Friday, October 9.
2. Bills Passed / Signed into law
None this week.
3. Notable Votes
None this week. Neither chamber conducted roll call votes during their pro forma sessions.
4. Hearings Held
None this week. No congressional committee hearings were held.
5. Bills Introduced
H.R. 10721 (Rep. Ansari) — Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure sufficient bonding and complete, timely reclamation of land and water disturbed by federal and Indian oil and gas production.
H.R. 10752 (Rep. Carter of Louisiana) — Establishes an artificial intelligence task force within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security.
H.R. 10758 (Rep. Hurd of Colorado) — Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for state entities to expand access to structured outdoor recreation programs that enhance veteran wellness.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
Senate and the House of Representatives are scheduled to be in pro forma sessions during the week of October 12, 2026.
7. Sources This Week
Based on the legislative records for the week of October 5, 2026, here are the official URLs for tracking the activity mentioned in the daily digests:
[Senate.gov floor activity: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/floor_activity_agenda.htm][cite: 8, 32]
[House Majority Leader schedule: https://www.majorityleader.gov/schedule]
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