1. THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Capitol Hill is gearing up for an incredibly busy legislative and oversight week. The House will tackle a massive slate of suspensions covering homeland security and veteran affairs, alongside high-profile roll call votes on the Sunshine Protection Act and FY 2027 Appropriations. Meanwhile, the Senate is taking center stage with blockbuster confirmation hearings for top-tier Cabinet and agency positions, including the nominations for Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence. Statehouse is currently active in their districts for a summer recess.
2. FLOOR VOTES EXPECTED
Day | Bill / Topic | Chamber | Source Link |
Monday | H.R. 8770 – SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026 | House | |
Monday | H.R. 3535 – Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. 1181 – Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. 139 – Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. 8595 – National Security, Dept of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 | House | |
Tue–Thu | H.R. 9237 – Take Care of America’s Veterans Act | House |
3. COMMITTEE HEARINGS THIS WEEK
Day/Time | Committee | Hearing Topic | Why It Matters |
Tue, 10:15 AM | Senate Judiciary | Genes to Machines: The Patent Eligibility Debate | Shapes future intellectual property rules for biotech and advanced automation. |
Wed, 9:00 AM | Senate Judiciary | Nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General | High-stakes confirmation hearing for the country's top law enforcement officer. |
Wed, 9:30 AM | Senate Intelligence | Nomination of Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence | Evaluates the leadership of the entire U.S. intelligence apparatus. |
Wed, 10:00 AM | Senate Banking | Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress | Provides critical insight into inflation tracking, interest rates, and Federal Reserve strategy. |
Thu, 10:00 AM | Senate HELP | Nomination of Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor | Decides leadership for federal workforce mandates, safety, and wage regulations. |
4. Sources
[House Majority Leader Weekly Schedule: majorityleader.gov]
[Senate Hearings & Meetings: senate.gov/committees/hearings_meetings.htm] [House Bills This Week: docs.house.gov/floor]
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