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. 5334 – Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: Authorizes enhanced sanctioning authorities and compliance measures targeting foreign actors.
3. Notable Votes
Senate Roll Call Vote 240 (70–21): Agreed to the cloture motion on Senate Amendment 6776 to S. 4668 (Protect College Sports Act), advancing the bipartisan substitute framework toward further consideration. (View on Senate.gov)
Senate Roll Call Vote 241 (50–47): Confirmed judicial and executive nominations following a series of tight procedural cloture votes. (View on Senate.gov)
4. Hearings Held
House Budget Committee: America's Fiscal Future: Examining the Need for a Fiscal Commission — Focused on long-term national debt projections, structural deficit risks, and legislative mechanisms for bipartisan fiscal oversight.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee: Nomination Hearing for Food and Drug Administration Leadership — Reviewed nominee credentials, regulatory timelines, and oversight priorities for agency operations.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee: Examining Federal Procurement and Agency Expenditures — Assessed regulatory compliance, procurement efficiency, and financial controls across executive agencies.
5. Bills Introduced
S. 4668 (Bipartisan Amendment Framework): Sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell — Proposed statutory oversight standards and governing regulations for collegiate athletics and student-athlete compensation.
H.R. 8920 (Representative Sponsor): Introduced to streamline federal data collection and reporting efficiency across executive branch agencies.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
Senate Floor: Continued consideration of pending executive branch appointments and judicial nominations, along with final votes on advanced legislative amendments.
House Floor: Scheduled consideration of routine legislative measures under suspension of the rules and committee markup reports.
7. Statehouse This Week
Ohio: Lawmakers evaluated proposals regarding a potential gas tax suspension to provide short-term consumer relief, while small business representatives raised concerns with the Department of Commerce regarding the enforcement framework of Senate Bill 56 on hemp businesses.
Kentucky: Interim joint committees convened according to the legislature's revised interim calendar to review long-term policy priorities ahead of the upcoming regular session.
Virginia: Special subcommittees and advisory groups held sessions focused on thermal energy networks, housing commission guidelines, and voter registration administration.
West Virginia: Interim legislative committees concluded hearings on infrastructure funding, state budget forecasts, and public safety workforce retention.
Illinois: Legislative panels continued subject-matter reviews concerning state revenue outlooks and administrative oversight.
8. Sources This Week
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